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Yep, even if money was no object it would take a platoon of people just to do the leg work. Even if you couldn't find a dozen or so of the ultra rare it would still be quite an accomplishment.
Yep a large team of very discreet helpers to come close to doing this. Once word got out in the coin dealer community that there was someone trying to do this, the ultra rare pieces would go up so fast it would make our heads spin. Especially if the collection was also going for top quality coins too. Most buyers of the ultra rarities remain anonymous today and make their purchases through dealers, agents or friends.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013!
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