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https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/jaw-dropping-sports-card-collection-of-dr-thomas-newman-consigned-to-memory-lane-expected-to-bring-20-million/

Late January passing to Mid May offering.

In the article it says he was "a true collector"

Was he really?

Having deep pockets with the ability to obtain high $ and scarce items leaves me with a sense that he had someone on the lookout for him like a buyer.

Between the typical workday can one believe he could have amassed all these items without some help?

Most true collectors are they not those whom buy collections and dig into boxes or go to card shows/online sales sites and dig through the inventory looking for pieces to add to their collection?

Or another angle may be that he only bought and never sold?

Buying graded though was that a way to certify authenticity from forgery?

Or just leaving behind an even bigger nest egg for whoever inherited these or was mandated to liquidate upon passing?

Some nice unique items are up for grabs and will most likely once again break records, add more publicity to cards and keep prices high for an even longer period of time, which has seriously gone on too long for many who seek relief from gouging, flipping and over-pricing.

toot-toot(insert relief here)

Hockey playoffs(the best round round 1 is on right now)

Avalanche for the cup?

Who you got?

WOW! What a collection that guy had amassed. I'd say $20mil is cutting it short. I wouldn't be surprised to see the entire collection auction out at a total of $30-50 million. From the article, I completely agree with you on your assessment for the most part.

As for the end of your post: I'm not really an NHL fan, but I'm saying now that the Hurricanes make some waves. (Get it? ) I really don't know much about the NHL this year, but I know that Carolina is playing pretty good latety. I think the Hurricanes have the best shot of every PRO team in any sport in NC to have the best season of 2021. While I hope the Panthers have an awesome NFL season, I doubt they make the playoffs this year. The Hornets seem to be back and forth in the NBA this season and won't last long in the playoffs. We have no MLB team here YET. But there are rumors that the Oakland A's are considering Charlotte as their next home. It would make sense as NC now has NFL, NBA and NHL teams with the MLS team starting in Charlotte in 2022.

That is awesome, i laughed restraindidly as everyone`s asleep but me.

They were my other pick, but yes that is interesting there seems to be enough support there for the most part on all the other franchises,why not an MLB team too?

We are also the hub of NASCAR here in NC. Sports are big money in NC and I don't know why MLB is the last major league to realize it. The closest MLB teams have always been Baltimore and Atlanta, each is 6 hours away by car!!! There are dozens of minor league teams in NC that have been around for 30+ years. Even with the massive restructuring of the MiLB by MLB, most are still going to have a 2021 season. I was actually surprised that the NHL let a team move to NC in the mid-90's. I didn't think the state would support a pro hockey team like they have so far. But now all the major colleges and universities have hockey programs too. And we have minor hockey league teams here as well. North Carolina is finally getting a wide range of sports recognition in many areas. About the only sports I can think of that don't get consideration here are horse-racing and curling!

Well, when MLB gsve Oakland the green light to look at relo places Charlotte was one of the top choices. Though i have a feeling they'd like to keep them on the west coast for divisional reasons. 

Do you think there is any of the 2016 Certified Materials Racing that I need in this collection? LOL

There are a few 2012 Total Memorabilia cards that somebody is keeping from me, too...LOL

It's a pretty nice collection if you like ridiculously scarce, sweet looking graded cards ...I would bid on one of those Babe Ruth cards, but I think it might go for a just higher than I can afford...

From the small write up on the article, it sounded like he had some deep pockets and always refused to sell once he had obtained something.

I've seen collectors like this, who will think nothing of dropping $5,000 on a single card because they know they can afford it.  I think this helps point out the different types of collectors out there.  If you have the money and it is something you enjoy you will spend the money on the things you want.

I did not come away with the same reactions you did, y'all are too harsh.

Unless you knew him personally, how can you make judgements about his motivations, and does it matter even if you did know?

It appeared he loved the hobby, had an eye for rare cards and built a collection that he was proud of. Who cares how much money he had?

We should all be so lucky to pass something onto family and not be judged for it.