Originally Posted by
webstar1000
Originally Posted by
Lookwhoitis
I agree that it is a gray area though. LOL and im not trying to make a blanket statement about anyone who sells something and turns a profit. There is plenty of opportunity to mask your motivation and hide behind anonymous selling platforms like ebay.
I just try and support Sellers that have a passion for collecting and love the items/Art/Stories in a similar way that I do
I really like dealing with people that love it like me. David for sure. Ralph... class act and good friend. I liked how you put it into perspective with that statement. I'm with ya.... when I see IT paperbacks that some guy cornered King and got a sig on it and has it on eBay for $750... those are the ones I detest.
Kris, I am going to put you on the spot for a moment, and I hope you will forgive me for doing so.
You recently posted you were willing to pay $7,500 USD for a NLR set...something that was given away for free to party guests. Now, assuming it was sold for one cent at the party, that is a markup of 750,000% if my math is correct. And if someone takes you up on your offer, you would be happy, the seller would be happy, and nobody is "screwed".
My point is, what
we as collectors create the demand and prices for these items, which in turn creates flipping.
It's like a drug user complaining about all the drug dealers on the corner.....or a guy who hires day laborers at Home Depot complaining about all the "illegals" in the country.........or the guy who pays $500 for an IT GE, and then complains about flippers.
EDIT....I want to thank the two users who just sent me the two nice reputation comments....much appreciated guys!