Why don't Net54 members start up a TPG

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I was approached a few years back from someone well respected in the hobby about the idea. First, I think he thinks I'm more knowledgeable than I am. There are people around here who've forgotten more than I know. Second I was just starting the auction and couldn't even consider splitting my focus, not to mention the conflict of interest problems.

Are there guys here who are capable? 100%.

Are there guys here who are capable who have (or are interested in spending) the time it would take to do this? Ay, there's the rub!

[skelly423]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I was approached a few years back from someone well respected in the hobby about the idea. First, I think he thinks I'm more knowledgeable than I am. There are people around here who've forgotten more than I know. Second I was just starting the auction and couldn't even consider splitting my focus, not to mention the conflict of interest problems.

Are there guys here who are capable? 100%.

Are there guys here who are capable who have (or are interested in spending) the time it would take to do this? Ay, there's the rub!

This is spot on. The skill and ability is unquestionably here, but the logistics, money, and time required to set it up is more than most (all?) want to invest.

[jingram058]

I do not have any graded cards, not my bag, but I have indirectly asked this question before only to be derided. It seems to be a no-brainer, but for the effort. The level of knowledge on this forum is second to none.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by skelly423

This is spot on. The skill and ability is unquestionably here, but the logistics, money, and time required to set it up is more than most (all?) want to invest.

+1 agreed

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I was approached a few years back from someone well respected in the hobby about the idea. First, I think he thinks I'm more knowledgeable than I am. There are people around here who've forgotten more than I know. Second I was just starting the auction and couldn't even consider splitting my focus, not to mention the conflict of interest problems.

Are there guys here who are capable? 100%.

Are there guys here who are capable who have (or are interested in spending) the time it would take to do this? Ay, there's the rub!

Others have got past that conflict of interest thing.

Scott is spot on. There are several here that could do it and a couple have even seemed pretty serious about doing it. Anybody thinking about doing it now?

[maniac_73]

Ive always felt it would be a great idea. One of the pitfalls is that PSA is king because of marketing, not because of grading experience and that takes a massive amount of dollars and time to change customers preferences.