10 COLLECTORS ONLY.......

KING KELLOGG

Here's a fun little thread to think about.....


Tell us about the 10 collectors that you would have the most fun with at a major show.

'Ya know...the guys you like to sit at tables with, sorting cards and old stories. Or maybe, the group of guys (gals too) that are just too fun NOT to be with, as the "team" goes about cherry pickin' the dealers or having a Coke together waiting in line for an autograph.......

One simple rule........ONLY 10 ! ......I know most of the Registry Guys will say "There are more than 10...or I'm sure I'm leaving somebody out...etc... Don't sweat it..We all want to be with all the board members, but this list is only for 10.


In no set order.....



My 10:

1) THEGEMMINTMAN
2) Zardoz
3) Jay Wolt (Qualitycards)
4) Machodoc
5) Stump
6) Frank Bakka
7) Ron Ritt
8) Frank Smith
9) Joe Tauriello (Setbuilders)
10) All the other Registry Guys (couldn't resist...)



Who's your???






Larry

GATOR5

1-Frazier (just so I can slap his hand and say no)
2-Frank Smith
3-Aconte (needs to be done)
4-Gobin
5-Playball (just cause we have something in common )
6-Stump (so we can bs about hunting)
7-Kklub (your all my idol)
8-Jackstraw (so he can remind me about the lynn)
9-My little lady
10-Rest of the gang

FB

Gotta go with:

1) Dude Markel
2) Mike Castaldi
3) Paul Zardoz Moss
4) Steve Doc Pekovich
5) The one and only Gemmintman
6) King Larry Kellogg
7) Carlos Carkim Aponte
8) Chris Renaud - just Chris Renaud...
9) Dom dommydoodle Furfaro (wish I still could)
10) John Basilone

These are in no specific order and I ruled out a number of folks that I see regularly at Ft. Washington.
And if you don't see your name on the list - please realize that you're probably somewhere between 11 and 15 on my list.

Edited because I forgot Carlos!!! Sorry Marshall!

mrc32

Mr. Mint and Kit Young

goodriddance189

1-9. any hockey collectors
10. dude (dan markel)

jackstraw

ok here it goes.

1. frank smith(75-81 are my favorite years because those were the years i was a die hard)
2. phil apostle(ditto)
3. gaspipe(1000's of 76's)
4. teemu(only because i am a huge hockey card fan)
5. frank bakka(i would love to look at them 72's)
6. gator(and maybe i can finally exhale)
7. shane from dsl (well maybe not him but would love to go through his ungraded inventory)
8. yawie(another hockey card guy)
9. vayank(sgc guy)
10. aconte(sgc guy but posts here.most of our conversation would be about a specific label and how it could be better looking)

thegemmintman

IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER ...


1 - Aconte
2 - Cubfan
3 - Dude
4 - Fab4
5 - FB
6 - KING KELLOGG
7 - Machodoc
8 - Riccaboni (and his mom of course)
9 - Stump
10 - Zardoz
11 - Zee Rest of the Gang


I hope I didn't forget anyone or I won't be making any good trades with them for a while.


Oh and of course # 12, My hero and yours!!...





THE KELLOGG'S KARNIVAL ROCKER

KING KELLOGG

mrc32....


Rosen collects ???






Larry

carkim

CW
Big Kid
ACOWA
FB
SUPERPUNK
VGFC
RobBob Marcus
Art Miller
John McLane
Jeff Barker
And I really mean it when I say that I would love to get the chance to me each and every one of guys (and gals).

carkim

Here are the 10 Collectors I would not like to hang out with.

Alan Rosen
Mr Mint
Mr Rosen
Al Rosen
Alan
Alan "Mr. Mint"
Alan "Mr Mint" Rosen
Al
Mr. A. Rosen
And Finally Mr. Alan "Mr. Mint" Rosen


lol...just trying to be funny.

Carlos

Stump

Larry great thread just for that I will put you at the top.

1 King Kellogg
2 Gemmintman
3 Machodoc
4 Zardoz
5 Ejguru
6 Acowa
7 Gator
8 Dude
9 Bob Cacamese
10 Jay (quality cards)
11 Ron Rittlinger
12 Dave Read
13 Ron Hobbs
14 Virtualizard
15 Basilone
16 Wayne


Oh well I could probably name all you guys. I emailed Dan Markel today and simply put it most of you guys are the some of the best I have ever done biz with and most I have never met in person. The quality of people on this board amazes me and I am proud to be a part of it. Ok now I need a beer.

Oh sh@# I forgot to read the small print and went past ten. Sorry King I bow down for your forgiveness and will buy you an extra totie at the next national.

Dave

SUPERPUNK813

My top 10:

1)SKINSFAN
2)CARKIM
3)TREETOP
4)WOLFBEAR
5)72LEADFOOT
6)GATOR
7)KING KELLOGG
8)WAYNE (From E'ville)
9)GOODRIDDANCE189 - (You can bring the beer and music)
10)PSATAN

Now thats a hell of a group! Just add a keg and a couple of dozen strippers and weve got a party!


Paul.

qualitycards

<< <i>Rosen collects ??? >>


KK - Sure! $ bills ...jay

Buckwheat

<< <i>Here's a fun little thread to think about.....


Tell us about the 10 collectors that you would have the most fun with at a major show.
Larry >>



Here is my list:

10) Wayne Gretzky-- a very famous collector

9) Tiger Woods-- He collects green jackets

8) Barry Bonds--He collects MVP Trophies

7) John Wooden--He collected a lot of NCAA Championship trophies

6) Julia Roberts-- She collects Oscars, and would add some visual pleasure to the table

5) Randall Simon-- I don't know what he collects, but anyone who knocks over the sausage has to be a lot of fun.

4) Jerry Seinfeld-- He collects Golden Globes, and is very funny

3) Warren Buffett-- He collects companies and money

2) Picaboo Street-- She collects Olympic medals, and anyone with a name like that has to be cool

And #1) William Jefferson Clinton---And you know what he collects!

And I'd invite every one of the Registry folks to enjoy the party.

Virtualizard

Alphabetically:


1. 1969 Topps Baseball Collectors: Dave - Stump, Jeff - LuxuryWines, mitochondria, gaspipe, Dave Read, Ron Hobbs, Gemint, RayBShotz,
2. 1970 Topps Baseball Collectors: Chris Klinger - ChrisKK, Chris Renaud - Chris Renaud, Frank Bakka - FB
3. 1975 Topps Baseball Collectors: Carl Albero, David Vargha, Funky Frank, Mike Castaldi, Steve - Machodoc, Steve - seinbigd
4. Carlos Aponte - Carkim (I received some of my first 1970 cards from Carlos)
5. Jay - qualitycards (Thanks again for the 1 of 1 Stargell )
6. Larry - King Kellogg (I received the cards today - never heard back from you on the others you have???????)
7. Marc Schoenen - mikeschmidt
8. Mick - Galveston
9. Robebass (I will claim my pizza some day!)
10. Will - goodriddance189 (thanks for the T218 info - great set)

That's my 10!

I'm sure I missed a few.

JEB.

Vargha

Well, I'm certainly not a politically correct guy, so when I say that I would like to meet just about all of you, I really do mean it (especially if you are picking up the tab for dinner).

qualitycards

I've already had the pleasure of meeting a few board members like Neal 1420, Bob Gaspipe, Frank FB, Norty, TheBobs, Sellerman, Rob Ruth, Davalillo, the legendary EJ Guru and so on. I've spoke w/ quite a few on the phone as well like John Basilone, Rob E, Wayne Ellis, Dave Jacobs, Carey Craft and even Zardoz, although he states its a wrong #.....So Who Would I like to meet? - How about all the anonymous posters who hide from us with no name or love for sports or our hobby and post just to bust balls...jay

Vargha

C'mon Jay, wouldn't you like to meet the Noggles?

qualitycards

VARGHA - I was always told when you meet legends they never seem to live up to the high standards you place on them. So to meet these superstars up close something would diminish. Plus they are probably on some crime spree in the Pacific Northwest ...jay

Davemri

I have to list all my comptitors with carlos at the top

1. Carkim
2. Kevin Roberson (elitecards)
3. Aro13
4. Mexisar
5. Jasp13
6. djb26
7. AlanAllen
8. nbatop50 (matt)
9. Muesuem of Sports History (whoever this may be)
10. Davillillo




Dave

RayBShotz

A replay of the 2003 Nationals Dinner Group would suit me just fine! But truly I am such a sucker for PSA and Baseball card chat that any board member would be engaging I am sure.
King - Your kingdom is so large there must be room for all...no?
RayB69Topps

zardoz51

Outstanding thread!

Too bad that we have to limit it to 10. Now I'm going to get nasty PM's from people bemoaning the fact that I left them off, and that they'll never speak to me again.

1. King Kellogg.........a whacko guy

2. Gemmintman........again, a total whacko

3. theBobs...........evil sense of humor. Totally sick and should be committed

4. Vargha..........promised to buy me lunch and I'm going to make sure that he does!

5. FB.......adds a serious air, but beneath that exterior is a good sense of humor

6. Jay Wolt .......... No card gathering would be complete without him.

7. Murcerfan.........Here's a guy who brings his own straight jacket when travelling

8. Griffins........Sends me gifts! and I went to high school with his sister

9. Castaldi......A great collector who is unappreciated around here.

10. Acowa........A sense of humor so dry that it is considered a dessicant.

11. It sucks that I can't name more of you guys. If you feel slighted and have the to urge to send
a scathing PM, remember that it is King Kellogg's idea to limit the list to 10, so send them
to him instead.

mrc32

Keith Olberman....only if he is buying

Machodoc

Strippers? Somebody say strippers?

As a newbie I have only scratched the surface with this gang and therefore will commit a sin of omission by leaving out many interesting people. For my two cents however, here is my list in NO particular order:

King (we met at the Nat)
Galveston (fellow politician and K fan)
Stump
Jay (many purchases from him over the years - his page is bookmarked just above this page on my favorites list)
Dude
Zardoz
Vargha
ejguru
Gemmintman
Murcerfan

Buckwheat

Zardoz--No PM here.

So to all of the rest of you guys left out of the "In Crowd", join me in singing to Zardoz



May the bird of paradise fly [B7] up your [E] nose
May an elephant caress you with his [B7] toes
May your [E] wife be plagued with runners in her [A] hose
May the [E] bird of paradise [B7] fly up your [E] nose.

murcerfan

Man this is a cheesy thread!
.........but I'll take a bite anyways:

Darth Grader
Interchanges
Griffins
SEinBigD
Caramels
The Bobs
Zardoz
Varghie
72 Leadfoot
Studebaker
Nippler (if he hasn't already been included)
PSATan
BOTN

I left out all you clowns that i already met and spent time with,
because I already know most of you are cheap-skates.

Edited for brownie points; I always enjoy my time with:
Joe Orlando
HomeRunHall
Chris Porter
B.J.

Basilone

Here is my list off the top of my head (in no particular order):

Jay Wolt (a great asset to the hobby and always willing to help out a newbie)
Stonegate (took the time to give me some history on the 1963 Fleers and 1954 Red Hearts)
Griffins (top notch guy)
Davalillo (I would love to see his collection and a great non-nonsense guy to deal with privately)
Carl Albero (a really nice guy, sucessful businessman, and owner of some incredible sets)
Stump (another gentlemen who is top-shelf and has an amazing collection)
Zardoz (nuff said)
Acowa (really knows his stuff and willing to share it)
Dude (a really nice guy and a Pirates fan to boot!)
The old School 1965 guys (the Bobs, Wayne, MetalMike, skipm., toppsgun, zeider4)
King Kellogg (nuff said)
Virtualized (an asset to the set registry boards)

I could go on and on...the 69 guys, the 72 guys, the BIG 4 Collectors, etc., etc, etc.

edite:...needed to add Buckwheat (a super nice guy)

John

1420sports

Jay
ejguru
aconte
joker73
murcerfan
RobE
Fogel
Marc
Luke
and Zardoz, even though he left me off his list

and the 11th would be PSAtan - he seems like quite a unique fellow

RobE

Buckwheat- Those Es and As Major Minor or Dominant?


9. Castaldi......A great collector who is unappreciated around here.

I would have never thought that Mike was anyone like this.I've talked to him in the last couple years and met him this year.I appreciate everything he's ever said to me.

carkim

9. Castaldi......A great collector who is unappreciated around here.

I also met Mike (Last year at the Chicago National)

Awesome guy, and great collector.

I don't know if most of you remember Mike's 1972 Baseball web site. AWESOME!!!

He has/will add a lot to these boards and this hobby.

Carlos

RobE

Carlos,meeting Mike was more exciting and an honor than meeting Pete Rose which happened on the same day.Mike was much cooler of a guy.

zardoz51

See!

Look at 1420's post! he's pissed at me now.

Larry, you suck for being so stringent with the 10 limitation.

I did not look upon my choices as my ten favorite people, but more of a list of
the folks I'd likely get arrested with.

acowa

Most of the obvious choices have already been mentioned and I can't really narrow it down to 10 anyways...so I figured that I would add a few notable people that have been left off many lists that I can tell you from first hand experience ... could keep you entertained for days... guys like Bob Cacamese (gaspipe26) and Ron Rittlinger (I hope I spelled these names right) have experiences to share that are "wet your pants" type funny.

There are also some knowledgeable guys that I have been able to meet that I have not seen on many lists that are very intersting... both Ron's (Twinron and Mitochondia) are really very intersting guys to meet. I would also put Rob McBride in the category of interesting guys who haven't been mentioned. Lastly, Shane (1954) is someone you should try to catch up with if you get the chance. And really lastly, Steve Saldutti is extremely fun to swap 1967 Topps war stories with if you are so inclined.

Luckily, I am usually able to hook up with the summit group at The National every year. Which I would highly reccommend to anyone.

There are a few guys that I really would like to introduce myself to that I haven't met personally like Tony (aconte) and Matthew Natale (Va Yank) and Jay (Quality Cards) and Mike Bow (toppsgun) and John (Basilone). I would also like to have the opportunity to thank Paul Moss for all of his help in the past. He is one funny guy. It would also be great if Carlos Aponte could make next years National and meet everyone.

This past National I was able to hang out with Eric Sanders and live like a rock star for a few days...but it gets old having all those young beautiful women trying to get his autograph and take pictures with him while you're trying to scrounge around for sportscards.


Regards,



Alan

theBobs

Red Man crew (Aconte, RGold, MrRedMan, DBJ77)
Rustywilly
Murcerfan
Castaldi
Zardoz
1954
Playball
BOTN
Buckwheat
The 1965 Listserve Guys -- Wayne, Sellerman23, Jay of Qualitycards, Basilone, Metalmike, Skipm.

KING KELLOGG

Ahhhhh Boys......

A little harder than you thought???


Just 10 seems easy at first.............Then your "common sense" part of the brain takes over....
Hmmmmmm....What should I do ???.........


Carry on with the thread....


(Wait till you read my next thread....hee hee........)


Zardoz.............."Whats 'ya gonna do when they come for you" ???........




Larry

murcerfan

Z,
you better put Marshall on your list, it never hurts to have a good lawyer on "the team".

zardoz51

Murcerfan

Not a bad idea

I looked over my list again and I had a revelation!

"The Usual Suspects" springs to mind!!!!!!

72leadfoot

My list

Mintstate
Vargha
Murcerfan
Carkim
AlanAlen
Virtualizard
Stump
Dude
Alohaet
Zardoz

-----------------------------
Buying 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1962 FB PSA 7-9

dbj77

Aconte
TheBobs
MrRedman
AlanAllen
Gator
Jmullen
aro13
Deutchergeist (I think he's in prison or something...disappeared off the face of the earth)
CrazySol
I know I'm forgetting some people..

And last but not least, Michael Wentz, I've never met him, but I hear both good and bad things about him....I've learned never to judge someone unless you've met/done business with the yourself. I'd be interested to hear exactly why he dislikes PSA so much, I've heard things, but would like to hear it from him and not through the "grapevine"

ejguru

Great thread. Can't name just 10--

Steve Saldutti (No, I won't give you any more 1967 PSA 9's!), ACOWA (my brother from another mother), Neal (my other brother from still a different mother), Ron Ritt (Crazy Ron!), Ray B. and the Downeys, Jay W. (Hope you enjoyed my 65's--even for a brief moment!). Gaspipe--What a life--"Picking out sets from the Topps factory across the street!"

Would've loved to chat longer at A.C. with Shane (Mr. Cello opener), Machodoc (I can actually like a politician!), Dude (Mr. Class) and for pure zanyiness--KING KELLOGG. I promised to start a K set--still trying to choose the right one for me.

Hoping to meet for the first time: Stump--at least once before you pass me by on the 1967 set; Zardoz--the biting sense of humor; Pack Collector--someone else who tears into vintage cello like liberating prisoners of war.

As I prepare for yet another school year, I definitely can look back and say from last Labor Day to today has been the most fun I've had in the hobby and I can honestly say it wouldn't be so without having met most of you guys. Anyway, I'll need the help after the Red Sox send me to the insane asylum again in about 4-5 weeks!

E

gemint

Well, I have to give a copout answer: My favorites are everyone who posts on here. Everybody has a unique contribution to our hobby and these forums. I do want to make special mention of our friends who we lost in the past year, Dom and Tuneman.

By the way, I had the pleasure of meeting Joe from Setbuilders at the SF show this weekend. As expected, he's a class act as everyone attested to. He also has some nice cards at reasonable prices!

thegemmintman

I think we all just listed people who for the most part share the same collecting interests as we do. It doesn't mean we wouldn't like hanging out with anyone else. I met a bunch of board memebers at the Registry Luncheon who don't collect what I collect, and I thought they were very interesting and fun people to hang out with.

dude

Stupendous thread men!

I've mingled so many terrific collectors on this board and met many of you in person such as:

King Kellogg -- This guy is a hoot! Anyone who attended the Registry Banquet knows what I mean!

Zardoz -- Funny as the come! I was fortunate to met Paul and his son at a Tri-Star show in Houston about a year ago.

Gemmintman -- Fantastic guy and a collectoring legend. Look at '70 Kellogg's & '64 Giants sets in the Registry and you'll know why this guy lives up to his name!

Acowa -- This guy really knows how to break up the boredom on this board!

Buckwheat -- Sharp as a stick. I've always been impressed with his messages on this board and has the ultimate '61 Topps set.

RonRitt -- This guy is amazing and has more amazing stories to share. It's worth the trip to the National just to visit him.

Ejguru -- This guy is a one of the last pioneers of the hobby. He searches for those hard to find, high grade cards by buying unopened vintage material.

mikeschmidt -- It's impressive how knowledgeable he is for his age. Can you imagine this guy's collection in 20 years!

Gaspipe26 -- Has some great stories about growing up near the Topps factory and aquiring some awesome finds the last 20 years.

FB -- Great guy! Only wish we chatted more at the National!

Wayne Ellis -- A super fun guy and has put together a few impressive sets in recent years too!

Ron Hobbs -- Another hard core collector. This guy goes all out on a set and gets every variation for a given set, even the ones with the different colored backs issued in the '50s'. He's "Mr. Variation".

Mitochondria -- It may be a long time when his '69 set is complete, but it will be the best when it's done.

Toppsgun -- Best friend in the hobby and beyond.

RayBShotz -- Another terrific guy who really loves this great hobby.


There are probably another dozen that I've met that are also fantastic guys and super collectors. But there are 10 that I still haven't met and would really enjoy meeting:

qualitycards
basilone
kurt
gemint
vargha
carkim
skinsfan
pc
uniship
noclass

toppsgun

My first inclination is to list ten (10) Dan Markels, since I've been following him around at card shows for 13 years, picking up his discards and ending up with solid PSA 8 sets. But since there is only one dude, I'd list any ten people who are willing to tell (true, or mostly true) stories of WHERE THEY FIND THEIR RAW CARDS. They have to be either set builders like myself or possess a significant ability to supply other set builders with raw cards or stories about raw cards:

1. Baseball Card Kid Mark Murphy (doesn't post, but he's #1, based on my criteria, above).
2. A spokesman for Al Rosen (Rosen wouldn't be allowed to attend).
3. Charles Merkel
4. Norty (Joe T.)
5. Buckwheat (Rob McBride)
6. Saldutti
7. Acowa
8. kbarn37 ('63 collector, not on boards due to technology cramps).
9. sayitaintsojoe (John McLeod)
10. Dan "dude" Markel (to keep everyone else honest).
11. Basilone (1st alternate if kbarn37 isn't allowed due to board absence)

Yep, that's it. Pretty much covers the years I collect.

KING KELLOGG

Well......This was kinda' fun......



43 posts on a thread that made the Registry Guys think!!! (Varhga, ...yes, they do use their brains "most" of the time....ha)


LAST CALL for any top ten lists!







(get ready for round 2....hee..hee....)





Larry

Basilone

King-

I'm looking forward to the next question/thread from you.

John

RobE

Unfortunately I was so beat the day of the registry Lunch meet.I was looking so forawrd to making it to the event just to say hello to some of the most interesting collectors I've never met but only have read up on around here.

Besides the many folks who have already been mentioned that I'd like to meet here is my list.

LBJ17
JeffVN
1420
Basoline
GMM
Zardoz
Vargha
BKAH
Vritual
Jrink
Quality(Jay)
Dan
Mikeschmidt


Wether any or none of these folks care to meet me,I would just be happy to say hello and shake hands.

I met DGF,F.Smith,Castaldi,Gator and our fearless leader HLM on the open forum.

Matt,Frank,Phill and Mike were just awesome to chat with,each in their unique ways.I learned a lot from talking to each one of these collectors.

goodriddance189

ha, the only reason people picked me was to provide the beer and punk music

Vargha

So, what's wrong with that?

Griffins

Just 12? 4 years ago when I got back into the hobby after a 20 year+ absence the thing I remembered most was how everyone pulled together to help each other. The really nice thing to see was that after 20 years the names and faces had (mostly) changed, but the same feeling was carried thru. In the last year I've met more really great people here than a lifetime anywhere else. My only regret is that even though I get to talk to some people daily I may never get a chance to meet them face to face, and others only a few times a year. If I could, here's the ones that would be top on my list, in no particular order

1. Zardoz- cards or not, a sense of humor that sharp is one not to be missed.
2. Murcer- talk to him on the phone several times a week, but never met. Like listening to a dj, I'm sure he'll look nothing like I picture! The best part of meeting him would be that whatever he says can't be edited 10 minutes later, like he does to all his posts!
3. King Kellogg-played a little trick on him a few months back nearly resulting in his untimely demise from a massive coronary. Payback is a b*tch, I'm still waiting Larry!
4. Basilone- for solving one of lifes great mysteries for me. He needs to visit the area named after his relatives in S.D.- my second favorite place on the planet
5 The locals- guys I've never met or only met once or twice that live very near me- Dan Studebaker, Greg (Botn), PC, Vargha, Satan, Dan Kneer.
6. Brian C Daniels (BcD, aka Caramels) Another guy I talk to all the time. We'd have to make sure he's on his meds, and there are no children present, as he makes Hannibal Lectur seem like a spinster librarian. A Marlon Perkins- style tranquilizer gun full of thorazine must always be close at hand.
7. Marty Pritchard (Marty on the board) Sense of humor so dry it would make the Sahara seem humid in comparison.
8. Jay Wolt- just because.
9. LuxuryWines - Because we'll have to pick out wine since Murcer can down a kegger by himself after all this training he's doing. Besides, Jeff has some very cool sets.
10. Peter Garcia, Ken Harrington, Levi Bleam. Guys I deal with all the time but never pick up the phone to call, let alone meet. Time to buy them a drink.
11. Carlos Aponte- because we're all pulling for him, and cutting loose with friends can be the 2nd best therapy there is (after hearing your own kids laughter)
12. My son, Griffin. Because he'll see that having good friends is the best part of life, regardless of where you are or what you're doing.
I'm sure I forgot many, and for that I apologize. This is a list in progress and in no way should be construed as final!
Helluva guest list, when are you guys all coming out here?

PSAtan

Satan is disappointed he was not included in more top ten lists. Satan has feelings too. I was going to come out at the Hollywood Park Show, but now I'm staying incognito. Don't even try to pick me out. I'm a 47 year old mother of four. And, forget about dusting for prints. I've removed them like Kevin Spacey in SEVEN. Just know, I'll be in your midst this weekend acting like all the other card browsing bumpkins. I'll listen to your conversations and figure out who you are. Then, I'm going to kick the crapp out of you at valet parking and take all your regional issues (Lothar and Murcerfan are exempt). I just hope my body heat doesn't set off the sprinkler system in the room because I've read water on cardboard and ink equals trouble.

Recommitted to being bad,

Satan