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Mike PThe lawyer for Cobb and Edwards seems to have gone on to bigger fish (phish?). He hasn't figured in recent stories of their attempts to sell a preternaturally aged copy of the Honus Wagner reprint card.
The big winner in this story, so far, has been "the public," which hasn't been fooled -- yet -- thanks to decent folk who've spoken out, including some members of this Forum. In fact, there's been so much publicity about the Cobb/Edwards card they may never be able to mount another marketing campaign, unless they fake authentication.
That makes Cobb and Edwards losers, but that's a role they should be used to by now. This pair seems less and less like scaliwags and more and more like dupes of their own greed and ignorance. Too bad for them.
The big loser in this episode of the Cobb/Edwards story has been Connelly, the auctioneer, who's probably left footing the bill for bodyguards, insurance, promotion, and advertising. And wondering how to rebuild a damaged reputation.