Mastro Auctions Mastro's Stuff?

Peter_Spaeth · #1 09-08-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by calvindog

In fairness, I've often used the argument at a sentencing for clients convicted of fraud that they didn't target anyone individually, just everyone who crossed their paths or invested with them, whether it be friends, family or perfect strangers. I've found that such an argument has really resonated with judges who recognize this as a mitigating factor.

Leon · #2 09-08-2010, 07:21 PM

BTW, I am not defending anyone if they did something wrong. If they comitted a crime then they should pay the same penalty as anyone else. It's not that difficult to comprehend, really. I have the ability to see the difference between a legal issue and friendship though, and prefer to see it that way. If others prefer to not like someone because of something they did to them, even if it wasn't targeted, I see that point too. I am multi-tasking in that respect. best regards

sago · #3 09-09-2010, 10:05 PM

I hope Bill got a good deal on the commission.

I can't wait to see the descriptions. Is it going to be vintage Bigelow, or more the Don West approach?

I'd speculate that this was worked out over 3 years ago that when the time came, Doug would get the collection.

Anything but that would have been a large slap in the face, and potentially disastrous for Legendary. Afterall, why would anyone consign there if the former owner, that left on good terms wouldn't? (former owner, who left on good terms? I should write their press release)

Orioles1954 · #4 09-09-2010, 10:46 PM

Good grief. Collecting baseball cards is a fun hobby and I enjoy make my living in them. However, at the end of the day it's just that....a nice diversion. If we understand that everything we own is on temporarily loan to us, we won't need to get emotionally attached and ascribe silly emotions (IMHO) such as "sad" to parting with them.

barrysloate · #5 09-10-2010, 05:56 AM

You can't generalize whether it's a sad event if someone sells his collection. If you're about to foreclose on your house and you have to sell your collection to save it, it very well may be sad. But if you are just tired of collecting and don't get the excitement from it you once did, then selling it is just the next step in your life. Just about everybody sells his stuff at some point, for any number of reasons.

HRBAKER · #6 09-10-2010, 06:10 AM

That was what I meant. I can understand when Leon says he would be sad to sell his collection but I found it odd that others mentioned their "sadness" at Bill selling his. Life moves on.

calvindog · #7 09-10-2010, 07:10 AM

I think it's always a bit sad when a collector sells his collection. Especially if he's doing so in order to remain one step ahead of the posse.

barrysloate · #8 09-10-2010, 07:13 AM

Well, Bill may be selling his collection to pay his legal bills. I'm sure they will be astronomical.

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