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davidcyclebackI consider buying a large group lot and breaking it up to be a service to collectors. Most collectors don't want to the whole lot, especially dupes and extras the don't desire. They just want and can afford one or a few pieces. Some want the card of their favorite player or team. If the seller makes a profit and the collectors get the individual cards the want, it works to the benefit to all. The seller is being paid to perform a useful service for collectors on limited budgets.
An example is I once bought a lot of 1,000 football photos. I personally know of no one other than me who would want to buy 1,000 football photos. As a whole, the lot is unsellable. However, it's very easy to find individuals looking for one or two photos of Notre Dame, Michigan, Dick Butkus, Miami Dolphins, etc. And, eventually, you're down to your last photo.