Well Bob, you finally got me to use the dictionary. The word "sphincter" threw me for a loop. Thanx for introducing me to it.

Even though I am not a "high-end collector", I also would be interested in the goings on, but I still maintain it is the perogative of both the buyer and/or seller to disclose the facts if they so wish. If you will remember, I was privy to your purchase of the Ore Chip but waited for you to give out the exact details of how you obtained it. It certainly would have been out of line for me to do it, as for all I know, you might have wanted to keep it secret.

I do agree that availability is important to all and I don't like the idea of an insider network protection scheme. But if I buy a persons collection for purposes of resale, I don't think it is the business of the person(s) I'd be reselling it to to disclose my purchase price.

Go at me <g>