21 Nov
2014
21 Nov
'14
3:52 p.m.
Not all scrappers and brokers are insensitive to the
preservation
of vintage gear.
That is correct. A few actually have saved "trophies" over the years.
Of course, they have to make money. I want them to
remain in business
and be successful. We collectors must always take that into
consideration. Scrappers and brokers have to make money or else they
will go away. If we as collectors want them to work with us, we have
to make it worth their while and be rational financially for them to
continue to work with us.
There is a certain joy one has when you get into a scrappers good
graces. Prices will come down, they will contact and hold stuff for
you, and even sometimes provide leads.
I am in good enough with one scrapper that I can go to his place when
NOBODY is there and take what I want, then just tell him what I have
taken, and we hammer out a deal.
Of course, I have blown a few relationships as well...
--
Will