The End Of The Chicago Philatelic Powerhouse .

Can't believe the second part of the final Rasdale Stamp Auction went past mid-night again . I checked in at midnight after spending the eveing with friends . But seen they still had 200 lots to go

They should of broke that auction down to three days , those long days and late nights had to cause buyers to skip a big part , the 15 or 16 hours was too much for all the older stamp collectors who would be bidding .

Still upset about this auction was like a funeral ,I want a party or get together with Chicago style hot dogs and Chicago deep dish pizza . Spent $300.00 in auction fees and didn't expect gold platted stamp tongs like from Stanely Richardson at Kelleher but wanted my 2 Chicago Hot Dogs .

Yeah, I'd be really ticked off if I had consigned stuff that went across the block like that.

I am a bit surprised that they haven't sent clients to another house that they have a good relationship with. They were tight with Regency and benefited from that debacle.