I have a fairly low opinion of people like jtnbafan - those who don't give anybody else a chance to pick up something they may truly love, just because they can afford any amount of money on an item.

I have just discovered a seller on ebay called zeppelin780 - as I recognized a whole bunch of his items from the recent Grey Flannel and Juliens Elgin Baylor auctions.

Looks like this guy just bought a bunch of stuff to list on ebay at inflated prices - eg this Amare jersey won for $389 http://catalog.greyflannelauctions.c...ed-Home-Jersey

listed for $1650
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-04-Amar...item51aebfc1e5

And many other examples.

Is the time of the regular fan buying an item they like gone because it's now the time of other people making money?

Guess I'm lucky to own what I do, because in the current state of affairs it looks like I wouldn't have a chance.

Is this ruining the hobby, or is it just someone being clever and seeing an opportunity to possibly make some money?