I have only passing interest in the subject matter of this thread (US FDCs, revenues etc.) but found it immensely readable.
I buy similar lots on
ebay (large mixed lots -- worldwide -- not often US) and have to go through much the same thought processes, so its interesting to see someone making it all explicit. This would be a great resource for anyone new to buying these kind of lots on
ebay, but I imagine they will have to learn the hard way, like the rest of us!