Posted By:
bruce Dorskind
We agree with Leon, Barry and others that Mastro Auctions, and for that matter
everyone else (rumored or otherwise), is innocent until proven guilty.
At this stage the outcome is pure speculation. Speculation is a dangerous game. Just ask
any of the pundits who had narrowed McCain's choice for VP down to two people.
Our general observation about the most recent Mastro Auction is that quality of material
was weaker than usual, and the current climate of economic uncertainty did not help
We also believe that the mid-September Goodwin and Memory Lane Auctions have many more
rare, interesting and high grade cards than those that appeared in the Mastro auction.
However, we did bid (and did not win) on four items. Two of items went for nearly double the price
that was realized at another major auction less than 6 months ago. It is clear it is the material
(and timing), not the seller, that is the most important factor in influencing price. (Of course, we
are assuming that the comparison is between well known sports/baseball auction houses).
As for the current Federal Investigation, It appears that justice is on the side of the collectors) at long last.
Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List