Mastro Auctions Mastro's Stuff?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Agonize? Does it seem like I'm agonizing over Mastro and Allen being investigated for their rampant fraud?

Yes. That is all you seem to think about. Or am I not allowed to have an opinion in the "Lichtman Universe". Look, if they committed fraud then they should pay their just dues, just like you or I. Can I make that anymore clear for you counselor?

[iggyman]

Felix from the Topps 1972 in-action subset!

Lovely Day...

[martyogelvie]

"Is this where the LINE STARTS for the Collector's Trade Association???"

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Leon

Yes. That is all you seem to think about. Or am I not allowed to have an opinion in the "Lichtman Universe". Look, if they committed fraud then they should pay their just dues, just like you or I. Can I make that anymore clear for you counselor?

How about I get to determine what my own thoughts are? And it's not my universe, this is yours. You get to do whatever you want, including threatening to ban me. I don't have that great luxury. Not that I'd want it, obviously.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by calvindog

How about I get to determine what my own thoughts are? And it's not my universe, this is yours. You get to do whatever you want, including threatening to ban me. I don't have that great luxury. Not that I'd want it, obviously.

Just being a total pain in my rear won't get you banned from the board. Getting way too personal and not stopping will, which you don't do. I have no problem with you leading the charge and of course, you can think whatever you want to. There has probably been less than 1 person a year banned and they went way overboard, personally.

[iggyman]

Ring-a-ding-ding! While you guys have been chatting away, Bruce just scored another item for his collection.





And another!


Lovely Day...

[calvindog]

[Peter_Spaeth]

Jeff, you are no Peter Chao or Marshall Barkman.

[teetwoohsix]

Is the fraud that is referred to in the hobby mostly directed at memorabilia, and not so much with cards? It seems like when I read about fraud, it seems to be mostly about sigs, jerseys, bats, balls, etc..

I know alot of people have said there are trimmed cards in high grade TPG holders, but other than that I don't seem to hear too much about "fraud" when it comes to cards. Am I wrong on how I'm reading all of this?

Thanks-Clayton

[docpatlv]

Clayton,

I think the reference is to fraud in the way some auctions are run (i.e. shill bidding).

Mike