Prices/Value Discussion.

[new world]

Guys,

I have to confess that I am that crazy shark NY based dealer, wanting to rip off every honest and hard working collector in the country.

I've been trying to get those RBLs for at least a year, and I was getting only fakes or pieces, put together from different awards. The choice was between offering them for sale, even at such an inflated price, or not having them on my website at all. Since no other dealer in this country seems to have those, I have opted for the first. My math was pretty simple - I can always give a $100-150 discount to a good customer and a dedicated collector; I need to make at least $250 on this investment; I had to pay $50 to Paul for his services. I guess now you have an idea what I had to pay for those babies.

Alexei

Alexei,

Don't take this personally, in no way my initial post was intended to blame you.

I realize that you've paid hefty price for these pieces, but do you think you'll find someone here in the US to put that much money on fairly common and low-ranking awards?

My point is that more than 99% of collectors will not be able to buy these RBLs - beginners and intemediate collectors sumply can't afford and majority of advanced collectors already got at least one of RBLs in collection.

Just my 2 cents.

William