Bidding against friends

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Posted By: bruce Dorskind

Tell us Peter, how many "meek" guys are there running a billion dollars or more
in hedge funds? A number of these "meek" new masters of the universe are now
collecting high grade, rare cards.

Whilst the meek shall inherit the Earth is a nice thought,,,meek guys don't
build world class collections, don't make it to the Alpha Hedge Fund list
or even to first place in the local bowling league.

One can build friendships...but collecting (ie. art, rare furniture, exceptional
baseball items) is a competition...if it is not, why are nearly all the extraordinary
items sold via the auction route?

Competition allows every one with the savvy and the resources the opportunity
to acquire what they wish. Anything else, as far as we can tell, is a conspiracy to
lower the price and that ultimately hurts the entire collectible arena.

Thanks for your consideration in this matter

America's Toughest Want List

Bruce Dorskind