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Originally Posted by UKCardGuy
Yes, this^^^ I wish I was buying up pre-war cards in the 1970s. I suppose it's all relative. There are cards that I picked up in 2019 that have gone up a lot since then.
Finding a bargain is hard...it's always been hard. But with more people in the market it's harder. Occasionally, I find great bargains in an auction while lots of people are chasing the high end items. But I have to follow hundreds of items to just get one. It makes collecting slower but that's the game.
The OP is trying to trade into market inefficiencies. That's called arbitrage. With lot of market participants and an efficient market, arbitrage opportunities are few and far between.
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That's exactly where I find myself; playing the arbitrage game with diminishing opportunities and reduced returns.
Thanks for all the positive input. Much appreciated, and I will refocus my energies and capital in a different direction. And, Nic, I loved your bit with the Mays Hire's card; a win/win and shows that the veil of obscurity can be pierced.