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Honestly I have to say I would't buy any item like this just for the fact that I know it has been D****d hundreds of times.
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There was quite a discussion on this just recently that came to no set conclusion, though I don't doubt what you're saying. The big problem is we never know who the buyers are for these things, and if/when they decide to sell, are they doing it themselves or through brokers or through other people?
Edit: I don't think it's out of the ordinary to see more of the mega-rares (or any rares) pop up right before Christmas. A lot of people need their holiday money. Plus, I've seen wayyyy more Ari/Bal shrouds and vine cords for sale recently than Lt sashes.