Are you more picky about picking up our gems?

[Bosox Blair]

I am not really holding back, partly because I think the economy and the fears of others have created a buying opportunity. I think 2009 was probably the best of it. Prices were way down from a few years earlier and some really good cards became available. I have noticed that 2010 prices seem a bit stronger (Sunday Ebay closings on pre-war cards have been quite strong for the last month, in general).

I'd say I buy at least 90% of my cards through auction, but I have bought some bigger items on a straight sale recently. I bought my E94 purple Cicotte from Tony (3-2 Count). I have also bought a few other cards from him too.

My friends who have done well from investing remind me that you often make the most money when you do the opposite of what the majority of the market is doing (assuming you understand what's going on).

Cheers,
Blair