Mastro and REA both up and running...

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Posted By: barrysloate

Just a few dozen at this point. Once they get four or five years old I toss them. You can never remember where you saw something from five years ago anayway. And I live in an apartment, so space is at a premium.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

I agree, the catalogues are off the charts. Spending a day (or two) reading the REA and Mastro books (including their American book) is like being at the museum. These two companies have really separated themselves from the rest of the field, by far. I don't know that I ever truly appreciated that until this auction cycle.

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Posted By: shane

Mike
I don't think it is stupid if that is what you feel. It is stupid to me to not participate in the "best sportscard auction" when I am looking for specific high grade/obscure items that can't be found in my other venues of shopping. I don't like spending $15K a year on the hammer fees with Mastro either, but that price is figured in with my top bid. If you collect 1950-1970's mainstream Topps cards, I would not need Mastro. I can build my own sets through contacts with dealers and eBay.
I hope that you did not read that I was calling your opinion stupid, everyone has the right to speak their opinion.

SL

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Posted By: Mike

No problem. I only deal in Pre war. Not 50's and 60's. One of these days I need to get all my things on a website for all the world to see. But computers and I are like fire and gasoline, we just don't go good together. My son will have to do it for me. I've got hundreds of pre war pieces to input. Many of which there are 10 - 15 pieces known. I also have about 75 original photos, news photos, and wire photos that I should input.I have changed my mind and will now participate in the Mastro. The folks at Mastro are good people. And like you said, why pass up a chance to pick up a few nuggets. take care.