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MEWheatI agree 100% with Tom B. I've purchased several collections in the past and it was much easier to make money in the late 90's.
The times I've been most succesful are when I've independently asked the sellers to e-mail me a comprehensive list/photos or I've been able to inspect in person. Of course, this eliminates a lot of the deals since most are too far or the sellers can't/won't provide that information for one reason or another.
However, persistence pays off. I bought a collection of '55 Bowmans from a guy that got them in exchange for an old pick up truck. There were over 3,000 cards and contained 5 vg/ex Mantles. Not pre-war, but it was a great deal for me.