Which member of this board would you most like...

toppsgun

...to meet at the National? and Why?

(1) Must be someone you have never met in person.
(2) May or may not have transacted business or email with.

I'll start.

Crazysc...I've never seen him on SAH, but I appreciate the candor in his posts.

rw2win

Jay...I haven't met him but have done business with him.

Everybody talks about this guy like he is some God-like, all-careing, all-giving mister nice guy that can walk on water. Atlantic City is by the ocean....Jay, how about a walking on water demo?

Thanks for the update on your son last week. Sounds like things could get interesting real soon.

rbeaton

Zardoz, the man, the myth, the legend. Although, I don't think I'll make it to the National.

Robert

LuxuryWines

Zardoz... Without a doubt...

mikeschmidt

Marshall Fogel

Basilone

Here are the people I would like to meet:

1.) Jay Wolt...Ive talked to him a bunch but only have seen his picture on a 1972 Topps card...
2.) Zardoz - goes without saying
3.) Davalillo - (make sure to bring my resume when I meet him)
4.) in2deep - Ive got to meet what the world is talking about.

John

RayBShotz

All of the 69' collecting crew - a great bunch. This National will be my first. I expect that card will be almost secondary to getting a chance to meet some of the great people who have posted here over the last few years.
A PSA sponsored get together would solve the old "Do I know you?"...questions on the show floor. Although those are fun too.
See you all there.
RayB69Topps

aconte

mrredman

Because he is mrredman

aconte

FB

No question in my mind

#1 - Carlos Aponte

#2 - Castaldi
#2 - Erik Jarvi
#3 - everyone else that I've had contact with on the boards - the rest of the 72 guys, Dude, Dave Jacobs, Chris Renaud, and the list goes on and on...

GangstaJayson

1.alohaet

bent over backwards to help me with my 69 topps set (football)

JasP24

1. Anyone with cards that I need.
2. Anyone with cards that I need at the price that I want.
3. Anyone willing to sell me said cards at only 50% of SMR.

Of course, if #2 and #3 are not options, I can always look out for #1. lol

JasP24

EOMINT

Frank Bakka, because I'd like to meet face to face the man I am going to dethrone!!!

braves72078

Davalillo and King Kellogg

Davalillo because he has such an AWESOME collection

Larry because he is one of the truely good guys in the hobby and has helped lots with my sets.

thegemmintman

Zardoz, Cubfan, Dude, Aconte, the entire Kellogg's Krew, others too. I hope I can make it, not sure yet.

FB

EOMINT,

You should also look to meet Larry, Mickey, Neil, Dave and Erik. You have to pass them before you can get to me! Best of luck Eric!

aconte

Gemmint,

I hope you get to go. I'd like to meet you too. Along with Zardoz, Mikeschmidt, dgf, and a bunch
of other guys from this board too. I hope to go Thursday and/or Friday. I think that's 7/24 + 7/25.
There's a lot of guys I didn't even mention but I hope to say hi to many at the National.

aconte

carkim

Frank Bakka Neil Downey ... Only two Fab Fivers I haven't met

Paul Howard, Dave (Stump), Rob Marcus, art (lower case) miller, Greg Fisher ... Big help in my 1972 Football set.

Jeff (Luxurywines)...Want to meet the man who bought my 1974 BB set

Jay Wolt, Ed Alohaet, Randall (carew4me), FabFrank, Larry E. ... People I've dealt a little with who seem to be great guys

Rick Mint State Snyder ... Already met him but he doesn't remember me ... Need to refresh his memory!!!

Metal Mike...(But he only lives 5 miles from me)

Joe Orlando ... Didn't get a chance to talk to him at the last National (And Charlie Kahler if he goes)

THE PERSON WHO GRADED MY LAST BATCH OF 1972 FOOTBALL ... Argh!!!

And most of all...Everyone who has kept my family in their thoughts and prayers...........THANK YOU


I HOPE I CAN GO!!!


Carlos

mcastaldi

This one's easy - Frank Bakka
Since I've been fortunate enough to meet Erik Jarvi, Carkim, Wayne, Frank Smith, Dude, and almost all of my other contacts on the board.
For as many cards as Frank and I have sent back and forth, we've just never crossed paths.

EOMINT> "dethrown"?????? Don't you have to be able to spell it before you can do it?

Mike

gaspipe26

The guys to attended last years impromptu dinner at the steak house. Are we doing it again?

Bob-gaspipe26

gemint

If I go, I hope to meet all the regular participants of these forums. I'd also like to meet my fellow 1969T baseball set builders.

Davalillo

To all,

If any are interested, I may be willing to give tours of collection(over 20,00 psa graded vintage cards, over 100 sets on registry) if interested. Mentioned this offhand to one board member last week and he thought it would be great. If fly from Newark, I am 25 minutes awaw, 90 minutes from Philly.

Davalillo

qualitycards

I've already had the pleasure of meeting many board members at Ft Washington although very briefly, they include EJ Guru (Eric Sanders), FB (Frank Bakka), Bauerfan (Steve Pekovich), Davalillo, Gaspipe (Bob Cacamese, by the way your '69 Ron Taylor was shipped today) etc...
I would like to meet the '65 gang both retired & still active, incl Wayne, Mike, John, Peter, Neil, Brian etc... And all others that I've done business with & bought from which includes the Mighty Zardoz, King Kellogg, Dan Markel, Stonegate, Mike Castaldi, Vargha, RobE, Jeb, Carey, 1420, Carkim (Get well soon) and many others.
But I especially would like to meet RW2WIN as anybody who calls me "God-Like" has got to be a great guy. Plus when I start a Cult where all the members give me their cards, he will be the 1st that I'll sign up ...jay

rustywilly

I'm looking forward to meeting Jeff (aka luxurywines) - love my 1940 Playball Sisler.

and all other customers/dealers who have dealt with us on eBay or on the Net in the past four years - THANK YOU!

Any board members collecting Baseball HOFers (virtualizard, ACOWA, 1420Sports, etc)...

and Mr. Davalillo - #6 on the Baseball HOF Set Registry. I'm hot on your tail!


This will be my first National - Can't Wait!!!

-Mark Tylicki

pc

i'ld like to meet mr.megabucks on my wife's
slot machine.

dude

My number #1 pick would be:

1. waittiltheytrytosell Why? I'm not sure, perhaps to see who this person really is.

The rest of the top 5 includes:

2. Marc Schoenen
3. Uniship
4. Jay Wolt
5. Marshall Fogel

The rest that I'm also anxious to meet includes (in no order): thegemmintman, Frank Bakka, Basilone, Carkim, EJGuru, Vargha, Kurt, Ray Beohm, John Constantino, Wolfbear, Davalillo, habs71, King Kellogg's, VinceCarder, and Carolj. There's are probably some that I missed, so hopefully we'll meet at the next show too!

I've met wonderful people at past shows such as Ron Rittlinger, Acowa, Bob Cacamese, Ron Sanders Jr., Skylaneflyer, Jim Merrill, BJ Searls, Zardoz, Mike Castaldi, Wayne Ellis, CrazySol, Frank Smith, Steve Peckovich, Erik Jarvi, and I could go on for ever........

Folks, the National is worth the trip alone just for visiting other collectors. I hope all members can make to Atlantic City and meet as a large group.

toppsgun

Gee, Dude, is there anyone you DON'T want to meet?

Oh, wait, I think I know the answer to that (assuming he is still on these boards).

metalmike20

I would like to meet Jay Wolt and the rest of the past and present members of the 65' group. Along with Carkim, MikeSchmidt, Davillo, and all the others I've dealt with on and off ebay. I'm not sure if I'm going to make the national this year but I'm trying to work something out. HOPEFULLY!!!

Mike

dude

toppsgun,

I forgot to mention "pc" and "Redskinsfan" and I'm sure I'll think of more. The last two mentioned are greats guys and definitely high on the "Must Meet List".

I guess I'm the Will Rogers of the CU Registry: "I never met a Registry Member I didn't like."

Alfiewt

Phil Messmore and Carlos Aponte

I hope that both of you can make it to this years national and many more. I think about both of you every day and hope that you are doing well. I have noticed that both of you continue to add to your sets and have not given up your passion. You are both an inspiration to us all.

jackstraw

without a doubt layfayette34 on ebay, phil apostle(dgf) and the ledgendary psa mint 9/10 frank(funky) smith this guy is my idol. finally the dealer who has the rest of my 76 set in mint condition(RAW)

Wayne8348

Davalillo,

I would be very interested in seeing your collection! That is a very nice offer.

Everyone,

I've been trying to narrow down my list of who I would like to meet and there are just so many. There are a lot of great folks on this board.

Bob,

I'm definitely in for dinner at nationals this year! Last year was awesome.

Wayne

uniship

dude
1420 sports
crasysc
fogel
the guy that owns the honus wagner card
chris porter
joe orlando
vargha
zardoz
fantasy football league
heck, I'd like to meet just about everyone. Is someone going to organize a night out - perhaps reserve a room in a steakhouse and get like 30 of us there. We could all wear name tags with our user-ID's on them That would be cool.

Virtualizard

First, I'd like to say that the posts in this thread have been the deciding factor in my decision to make the trip to NJ this summer. I wasn't sure if I was going to do it, but I will mark it on my calendar right now! I travelled through Atlantic City this past October and would not have imagined going back there any time soon, but I look forward to meeting everyone.

I guess the people I'd most like to meet are (in no particular order):

Carlos Aponte (thanks for your help with my '70 set and I really hope to see you there!)
Frank Bakka (again, thanks for your help with my '70 set)
Jay Wolt - Quality Cards - Cavalcade of Sports (great help with the '70 set, hopefully the '65s soon )
Marc Schoenen (It's a little known fact that I also collect Schmidt cards - until now, I guess )
Chris Renaud (The reason I am no longer #1 on the '70 Topps Baseball Set Registry - awesome collection from multiple sets)
Keith Abrams (Thanks for the top notch cards and excellent customer service!)
Joe Tauriello - Set Builders (Again, great cards and great service)
'69 Topps Baseball Collectors (Stump, Dude, RayBShotz - sorry if I forgot anyone else)
Anyone collecting the '60 Topps Baseball set - I don't know anyone by name yet

I'm now looking forward to my trip to NJ in July (I never thought I'd hear myself say that!)

I hope to see you ALL there!

JEB.

zardoz51

I refuse to pick out any specific members.

I cannot wait to me all of you.


Don't forget the Official Kellogg's Krap shoot to be held at at a TBD Kasino. All K Klub guys and anyone who'll state that the 70K's are a vintage set are welcome.

alohaet

Here is my list in random order:

Stonegate1 *
Carlos and Jayson Aponte *
Fabfrank *
habs71
Vargha *
Bigkidatheart *
Davalillo
Chris Porter *
Joe Orlando
Zardoz

* Have done business

Ed

Buckwheat

I look forward to meeting everyone there, even Joe Stalin. I will definitely be there this year, and it will be great to put names to faces.

BJ said last year that PSA would try to host some type of get together for the registry people. I intend to fulfill my promise of last year, when I was not able to make it, and buy a round for everyone on the board. (Multiple ID's get just one drink!)

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Rob

RobE

Depending on wether I move to Chicago or not it's possible I'll be able to attend my first National.I even have a comped room at the Sands for about 2 nights.

All of the above mentioned and beyond the mentioned list would be a pleasure to meet even to just say hello.From reading and watching the way everyone works here on collecting and all,I have to say collectively your all the biggest influences on me in regard to the hobby.

BTW- is anyone going to CT's biggest show at UNH College 4/5 or 4/6? SGC is the big grading company that will be there,I'm sure there will be a few HOFERS there for signings and some ok raw cards but not many.

qualitycards

UNISHIP stated

<< <i>Is someone going to organize a night out >>


Which made me remember that someone from PSA, perhaps BJ stated several months ago that they would have a meeting room w/ refreshments for registry members. This would be a great idea, we could wear name tags of our ID's and have the entire group of mixed nuts in one area ...jay

ironranger

Just to name a few and in no particular order, I'd like to meet:

Stonegate
Paul Howard
Dude
Zardaz
Davalillo
Jay

RobE

<< <i>Anybody who calls me "God-Like >>



Jay,it's because your hobby words of wisdom are almost scripture like.

Mantlefan

Davallilo, Zardoz, Vargha, Big Kid, Buckwheat, anyone willing to sell me a 1957 PSA 8 Topps BB card at SMR.

crazysc

If anyone needs to find me, just look for the guy giggling who appears not to be playing with a full deck...crazy

BillBob

Gemint!!!!!!!!!

For volunteering to measure my cards prior to submission. I would like to buy him a drink (or two).

Unfortunately I will not make it to the National this year (unless I find a job real soon), but in true Dodger spirit, "Wait till next year".

Davalillo

Wayne,

E-mail me at jdc122@aol.com and we will try to set up a time. Zardoz may come at that time too and perhaps there will be others that would like to see the collection.

Davalillo

Wayne8348

Davalillo,

I'll do it - I feel like I've gotten an invite to the White House from the President. Thanks!

Wayne

helionaut

Marshall Fogel. And John Branca, though I don't think he's ever made any posts here.

And I'd like to meet Helionaut. How cool would that be? On second thought, nevermind. We'd both be looking for the same stuff.

chrisrenaud

I would like to meet:

Keith Abrahms (although I have meet him many times, I enjoy seeing and speaking to him every time and he is such a good dealer that I would never miss a chance to meet him)

Steve Hart (bbcexchange, great inventory, nice on the phone, but have never met)

Peter Lalos (similar comments as I have said re Keith Abrahms)

Virtual Lizard (such a stange name, and to make sure there are no hard feelings over the 70 Topps set)

Chris Klinger, another 70 Topps collector

Steve Peckovich, to see if I can figure out how he finds so many nice ungraded cards so I do not have to buy so many cards from him

Frank Bakka

Daniel Chang (one of the first dealers I met after returning to the US after having been an expat for 6 years), who helped me figure out later on (through comparitive experience) the difference between good and honorable dealers and those who are not.

If I have missed anyone for now, I apologize in advance

Stump

Chris

I may have your answer on Steve. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Chicago show last weekend. We met at Setbuilders table. He was looking through some 58's as I was going thru 69's. I left after some humorous conversation and about two hours later he was still sitting there. Now maybe he left and came back but I think just old fashioned hard work is his formula.

Dave

mcastaldi

Stump> I think a lot of people get the impression that the nice raw ungraded cards just magically find their way into the hands into certain collectors. I know Steve is very diligent and beats the bushes for the nice cards to submit.
Now, I certainly don't mean to imply that this is something Chris doesn't already know. . .but occasionally I'm amazed at how much some people underestimate the value (and reward) of putting in the work and finding cards to submit yourself.

Mike

Wayne8348

I saw Mike at the setbuilders table looking through raw cards in Chicago. When I looked at the books I mostly saw nm cards. But then I glanced at about 15 cards Mike had pulled out and put in soft sleeves and they looked absolutely mint. I'm too impatient and if the first 20 cards are not worthy of grading then I quit and go on to the next whereas Mike will take his time and pull out the mint cards. I admire your hard work Mike.

wayne

mcastaldi

Wayne> For me, personally, it depends on the source. If I don't know a dealer it's really hard for me to go through a jillion cards if the first bunch look like a trainwreck. But. . .if I know the dealer or see cards that are encouraging, then it's almost like it's just a matter of waiting for the good cards to appear - and to me that's a lot of fun. For example, there was a dealer out of Houston who had quite a few 72s. As I looked through them, most were solidly NM - but they were close to NM/MT - off by one corner here or centering there. So it made me believe there was nice stuff in there and was just a matter of finding it. Sure enough. . .found 40 or so from him on Saturday and another 20 or so on Sunday. But yeah. . .noone like to spend an hour at a dealer's table looking through cards only to find nothing.
As for the stuff I pulled at the show. . .we'll see if PSA agrees

Mike