Somebody shoot this thing and put it out of its Misery.

THEBULLPEN · December 26, 2005 9:09AM

Looking for bulk- PSA 10 cards any sport, any year. Ideally 3-5 of each card. If you have cards you want to get rid of, I will make you a very fair offer. If anyone out there could provide that service on an ongoing basis, even better. Thanks.

jph@thebullpen.com

WinPitcher · December 26, 2005 11:01AM

You're kidding right?

SD

brianwintersfan · December 26, 2005 11:05AM

<< You're kidding right? >>

Well you know PSA hands them out like candy so getting 5 PSA 10's of any one card can't be that hard!

pandrews · December 26, 2005 11:09AM

i want to buy bulk PSA 4 VG-EX cards.. preferably 1992 Topps Baseball..

thank you in advance..

brianwintersfan · December 26, 2005 11:18AM

<< i want to buy bulk PSA 4 VG-EX cards.. preferably 1992 Topps Baseball.. >>

Stone193 · December 26, 2005 12:06PM

<< i want to buy bulk PSA 4 VG-EX cards.. preferably 1992 Topps Baseball..

thank you in advance.. >>

Don't toy with me Perry,

You know how 92UD is my passion!!!

RipublicaninMass · December 26, 2005 12:21PM

Mike weren't you selling ALL of your T3 PSA 10's?

Stone193 · December 26, 2005 12:40PM

<< Mike weren't you selling ALL of your T3 PSA 10's?

>>

Unfortunately yes.

I had to sell them in one lot along with the Magna Carta, Dead Sea Scrolls and the Declaration of Independence.

pandrews · December 26, 2005 12:48PM

<< Don't toy with me Perry,

You know how 92UD is my passion!!!

>>

i'm doing that set in all PSA 6..

halosfan · December 26, 2005 12:49PM

Not the Declaration of Independence!!!! What use is that to the buyer without the ocular device that I have?

FYS · December 26, 2005 1:24PM

<< Looking for bulk- PSA 10 cards any sport, any year. Ideally 3-5 of each card. If you have cards you want to get rid of, I will make you a very fair offer. If anyone out there could provide that service on an ongoing basis, even better. Thanks.

jph@thebullpen.com >>

Call 4 sharp corners, he can get you in on the bulk plan for less than you can get the cards graded.

ndleo · December 26, 2005 2:18PM

jph - Please stop spamming the Topps stock message board. Your "news" about Topps selling the Pit.com is old. Using a message board to start your business is small-time. Until you get an exclusive with Art Shorin over at Topps, I would hold off on the "you would have heard about it first" crap.

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Topps Sells thePit.com....
by: thebullpenco
Long-Term Sentiment: Strong Buy 12/23/05 11:20 pm
Msg: 24864 of 24864

And you would have heard about it first at http://www.thebullpen.com , the fastest growing sports hobby site on the web.

TheBullpen.com, the new name in sports.

iamthegreatcornholio · December 26, 2005 3:34PM

Sam's Club should have a few dozen pallets still left. Check between the four-pack of Pianos display and the 12-pack of kidneys display.

WinPitcher · December 26, 2005 10:54PM

And you would have heard about it first at http://www.thebullpen.com , the fastest growing sports hobby site on the web.

stevek · December 27, 2005 12:15AM

<<< And you would have heard about it first at http://www.thebullpen.com , the fastest growing sports hobby site on the web. >>>

I believe him. Membership has TRIPLED from one, himself, to three, with his dog and cat. His pet rabbit is also contemplating membership.

THEBULLPEN · December 27, 2005 7:29AM

You mock, but the numbers speak for themselves....

http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?q=&url=thebullpen.com

As for whether I am kidding or not. If you think its impossible to obtain more than 1 PSA 10 of any card then I suggest you take another look at the population reports of more modern issues.

Finally, you'll be happy to know the rabbit is now on board.

WinPitcher · December 27, 2005 7:51AM

If it is so easy to obtain them then why not submit some cards yourself?

SD

THEBULLPEN · December 27, 2005 8:42AM

For the life of me I can't figure out why you (and some others) feel the need to be so hostile, but to answer your post, we are submitting them by the hundreds and selling them out just as fast and need other pipelines for product.

If there are dealers on here with multiple quantities of these cards, please email me.

Stone193 · December 27, 2005 8:58AM

<< Looking for bulk- PSA 10 cards any sport, any year. Ideally 3-5 of each card. If you have cards you want to get rid of, I will make you a very fair offer. If anyone out there could provide that service on an ongoing basis, even better. Thanks.

jph@thebullpen.com >>

Bull
I will, respectfully, put my spin on this.

To be frank, you are not a regular contributor. This board is for the exchange of ideas directly related to sports cards and memorabilia.

I'm not a purist and don't mind when sports talk type questions find their way here also.

But your inquiry is better suited for the sell/trade forum IMO.

I really think some of the passive aggressive responses have been directed towards that end - perhaps.

This is just my take.
But I do wish you the best in your business venture.
mike

pandrews · December 27, 2005 9:27AM

<< 
As for whether I am kidding or not. If you think its impossible to obtain more than 1 PSA 10 of any card then I suggest you take another look at the population reports of more modern issues. >>

LO-F'ing-L

WinPitcher · December 27, 2005 11:55AM

Bull

when you first appeared on the scene you were looking for writers for some TV show. You claimed at that time that selling was not part of the deal.

Now you come here and want massive amounts of PSA 10's to sell.

That was the reason i was asking.

If I misunderstood your original post of the past week I am sorry.

To answer your question:For the life of me I can't figure out why you (and some others) feel the need to be so hostile,

That is just the way i am.

Now when can I see the 500.00 advance on my articles that i am going to submit?

Thanks

stevek · December 27, 2005 12:08PM

<<< For the life of me I can't figure out why you (and some others) feel the need to be so hostile >>>

I'll speak for myself...initially you had links to sports betting on your website. Seems as though you may have removed these links, I just took a quick glance again, but they were there and maybe they're still there. Using the CU forum and baseball card collecting to draw people to gambling so that you can make commissions off people's losses through gambling website affiliate programs, is quite loathsome in my book.

DirtyHarry · December 27, 2005 12:20PM

I viewed this post when it had zero responses. I respectfully refrained my fingers. Good luck.

THEBULLPEN · December 27, 2005 3:50PM

I have no idea what you are talking about actually... other than the google bar at the right, we don't make a dime off of any of the links on that site. There is a line link there simply for informational purposes, just as there is a score link right next to it.

Wow. You guys are really paranoid, huh?

stevek · December 27, 2005 5:06PM

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Paranoid heh? Your "sports odds" link clicks on to a gambling odds website which is associated with an affiliate program. My AOL browser clearly shows this in the URL - it even has the word "affiliate" in the URL. Website owners get paid through these affiliate programs for links leading to gambling websites. The website owners receive commissions off the losses of gamblers who click on the links - usually the commission is 20% to 40%, sometimes higher, of what the gamblers lose.

Lothar52 · December 27, 2005 7:07PM

<< I have no idea what you are talking about actually... other than the google bar at the right, we don't make a dime off of any of the links on that site. There is a line link there simply for informational purposes, just as there is a score link right next to it.

Wow. You guys are really paranoid, huh? >>

"Thats pretty low man, if I had a rubber hose i would beat....."

williplett · December 27, 2005 7:53PM

Bull,

Welcome to the board! I have been sitting back and reading the posts and I think Mike(Stone) hit it pretty much right on the head. This particular board seems to be more about collectors celebrating the hobby and not about touting websites or any other solicitation. There is a separate area for that.

I personally don't have a problem with anything you have said, but would agree that it is more suited to the Buy/Sell portion of the site.

The guys on this board are far from dummies. They can sniff out a problem from miles away. I hope that you have fun on the board and bring good stories, ideas, gripes, etc to the table.

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 2:19AM

We chose that site simply because it lays out the sports odds in a very clear manner and gives you a range of different oddsmakers. We are not affliates and don't make a dime. This is also the same site Yahoo Sports links out to, and linking to this is no different than posting odds in the local paper- which just about every major metro newspaper does these days.

Your AOL browser is picking up the affiliate banner ad at the top of their page which does drive you to other sites that monetize the link. It's very cute to see you using AOL as your service provider though. Let me know when you take the training wheels off your bike someday.

<< Paranoid heh? Your "sports odds" link clicks on to a gambling odds website which is associated with an affiliate program. My AOL browser clearly shows this in the URL - it even has the word "affiliate" in the URL. Website owners get paid through these affiliate programs for links leading to gambling websites. The website owners receive commissions off the losses of gamblers who click on the links - usually the commission is 20% to 40%, sometimes higher, of what the gamblers lose. >>

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 2:23AM

I read Stone's post and subsequently yours and thought sadly they are the only cogent thoughts put forth in this thread. I commend you two, but since I didn't promote anything in my post other than a simply looking to buy, perhaps next time a simple "this post would be better served in the Buy/Sell category rather than here" would be a little more appropriate than the Heckle and Jeckel banter that ensued with this peanut gallery.

I do appreciate all the traffic though you guys generated, we had 30 sales yesterday with a point of origination of this thread.

<< Bull,

Welcome to the board! I have been sitting back and reading the posts and I think Mike(Stone) hit it pretty much right on the head. This particular board seems to be more about collectors celebrating the hobby and not about touting websites or any other solicitation. There is a separate area for that.

I personally don't have a problem with anything you have said, but would agree that it is more suited to the Buy/Sell portion of the site.

The guys on this board are far from dummies. They can sniff out a problem from miles away. I hope that you have fun on the board and bring good stories, ideas, gripes, etc to the table. >>

DaddyRich · December 28, 2005 2:42AM

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Stingray · December 28, 2005 2:47AM

<< Finally, you'll be happy to know the rabbit is now on board. >>

Stingray

Stone193 · December 28, 2005 3:03AM

<< the Heckle and Jeckel banter that ensued with this peanut gallery >>

Hold on Bull

I kind of pride myself as a charter member of the Heckle and Jeckel Peanut Gallery.

As I said earlier - if you were a regular contributor and proposed this site, then, perhaps, it would have received a more "warm" welcome.

As I also said, ya gotta have thick skin to live here - if ya gettin some positive hits - then the bumps are just part of the road I guess.

However, the "banter" is part of the charm of this board and I wouldn't want it any other way.

If I want to just read about sports cards, as such, without the "charm," I can read SCD, Old Cardboard, Tuff Stuff etc.

Happy New Year!
mike

RipublicaninMass · December 28, 2005 3:08AM

Give him a break, he is looking for ty cobb psa 10's??

theczar · December 28, 2005 5:30AM

I am relatively new to this forum so whatever my opinion is worth is debateable to some.

Here goes, the cards he is selling are not what would I call high demand. Mr. Bullpen what market are you looking for? Most people on this board are pre-1980's for most stuff. Try selling a PSA 9 Hank Aaron from 1960 or a 1961 Unitas and you may get someone's attention. Tim Salmon just isn't going to get it done.

Stone193 · December 28, 2005 5:37AM

<< I am relatively new to this forum so whatever my opinion is worth is debateable to some.

Here goes, the cards he is selling are not what would I call high demand. Mr. Bullpen what market are you looking for? Most people on this board are pre-1980's for most stuff. Try selling a PSA 9 Hank Aaron from 1960 or a 1961 Unitas and you may get someone's attention. Tim Salmon just isn't going to get it done. >>

czar
To be honest, I don't look at these kind of webs.

But, if you are accurate, that would be true. There's plenty of modern here, but more tend toward the older stuff.

On Bull - he took some heat - if he were a good businessman, he would take the heat and pick up any good will he may get here.

But statements how he's making hay while it's raining isn't going to make friends here.

He just, IMO, outstayed his welcome!

Stone

zef204 · December 28, 2005 5:39AM

<< 

<< I am relatively new to this forum so whatever my opinion is worth is debateable to some.

Here goes, the cards he is selling are not what would I call high demand. Mr. Bullpen what market are you looking for? Most people on this board are pre-1980's for most stuff. Try selling a PSA 9 Hank Aaron from 1960 or a 1961 Unitas and you may get someone's attention. Tim Salmon just isn't going to get it done. >>

czar
To be honest, I don't look at these kind of webs.

But, if you are accurate, that would be true. There's plenty of modern here, but more tend toward the older stuff.

On Bull - he took some heat - if he were a good businessman, he would take the heat and pick up any good will he may get here.

But statements how he's making hay while it's raining isn't going to make friends here.

He just, IMO, outstayed his welcome!

Stone >>

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 6:15AM

This is so comical. Reminds me of one of those telephone relay games you play as a kid. If you reread this thread from the get go, all I said was I was looking to buy some high grade cards.... that's it. No JOIN MY SITE or LET ME MAKE MONEY OFF YOU or any of these wild accusations that have emerged.

I want to buy some cards.... that statement is so offensive to this "community"- why?

A few of you decided it was fun to gang pile on me, so I didn't care. I've got thick skin, I'll play along. Meanwhile you've skyrocketed my site traffic. We are now well above PSA and knocking on the door of Beckett today.

http://www.alexa.com/data/details/?url=www.thebullpen.com

So then I decide to give just a small bit back and everyone wets their pants. Too funny. I sincerely want to thank you guys for so much interest in my site, which isn't even tailored for you. It is meant for an entry level collector which is why I didn't come in here blazing HEY JOIN MY SITE or even offer to sell anything here.

I simply was looking to buy some cards.

DaddyRich · December 28, 2005 7:00AM

How can your bump in traffic (much less "sales") be due to all the clowning your getting on this board? Where do these people come from and how do they always find us here? I do wish you well but geez, we see posts like yours far too regularly, when all we'd really like to be doing is discussing our hobby and websites/dealers we recommend to eachother.

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 7:26AM

Amen brother, that's the whole reason I'm here. You will see I am not the one who took this thread off course.

WinPitcher · December 28, 2005 7:26AM

. We are now well above PSA and knocking on the door of Beckett today.

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 7:39AM

Steve, how is a factual statement ROFL? I hope you know more about cards than you do the internet.

Alexa Rankings 12/28/05 (www.alexa.com)

Beckett.com: 18,720
Naxcom.com: 20,584
theBullpen.com: 22,276
UpperDeck.com: 29,483
PSACard.com: 70,699
Topps.com: 72,237
TuffStuff.com: 111,528

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 7:40AM

I'd say the numbers say it all. Now, seriously let it go man and let's talk some cards.

stevek · December 28, 2005 7:41AM

I have this card for sale if anyone is interested. I also have a PSA 10 of the same card but my scanner is broke so I can't post a picture.

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 7:42AM

You are seriously making a fool of yourself.

WinPitcher · December 28, 2005 7:45AM

Bull according to your own numbers you are NOT well ahead of PSA

BULLPEN 22,276

PSA 70.699

When i went to school 70k was more then 22k

So how is that a factual statement?

am i missing something here?

Steve

edit to add I know when I see bullcrap.

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 7:51AM

Yes, you are missing something.... it counts down from least visited to most visited. Yahoo is #1, MSN #2, Google #3, eBay #4, etc. You want to be more visited, not less. My site has a higher traffic rank than those others. That is a fact, indisputable.

stevek · December 28, 2005 7:51AM

<<< You are seriously making a fool of yourself. >>>

Well you said you wanted to buy some PSA 10's so make me an offer. Shipping would be an extra $2.

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 7:54AM

Again, foolish because the guy who does actually own that card lives down the street from me here in Newport Beach, and there is no PSA 10 of that issue.

WinPitcher · December 28, 2005 7:55AM

You want to be more visited, not less.

LOL ok I can agree on that. Then what the hell do those numbers beside each mean then? and if they are meaningless then why did you post them?

I guess I know more about cards then the internet.

please clarify

Thanks

THEBULLPEN · December 28, 2005 7:55AM

Seriously, I'm tired. If I send you some free cards will you just let this thread die?

WinPitcher · December 28, 2005 8:00AM

ohh the old I am tired bullcrap.

do the numbers beside the names mean anything or not?

and if they do expliain them

and if they do not then expalin why you bothered to list them.

Steve

edit to add: no i do not want any cards. I want a reply showing your proof that your site has more traffic then this one.

and if it does that is great.

Somebody shoot this thing and put it out of its Misery.

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