Davalillo's Email Address?
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I sent Jim a note to ask him if he had any interest in a set I am selling, but I did not hear back from him....can anyone confirm his address as jdc122@aol.com?
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Here is what he said on a different thread...
I can never pass up on the opportunity to request help on my sets.
I have about 100 sets going that I am trying to complete in psa 8 or better--a couple in 9 and one modern one (1970 Kellogg) in 10. All vintage sets are up on the registry--please e-mail me if you have any cards I can use-I will pay a fair price (jdc122@aol.com). I will also sell any card in my collection for well above market.
Jim
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He wakes up every morning, has a SPAM and egg sandwich, then proceeds to count all of his cards. It takes him hours to count and sort them all. I heard from a reliable source that he lines up his football cards (by teams) on his carpet, and runs different plays with them ... using a paper football. His re-creation of the Ice Bowl is supposed to be truely amazing to see.
By the way, Jim said if you're trying to sell any football from the 50's or 60's to him, that he has enough of them right now .... and you should really sell them to me instead.
Mike
Shoulda - hmmm...he has spam EVERY morning??? What a lucky guy!! He's obviously not on the South Beach diet I'm suffering through. And you KNOW if it was vintage football, I'dve come right to YOU.
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<< <i>If you get ahold of Davalillo, can you tell him to stop being so stubborn and start posting here again? The forums jsut have not been the same without him. >>
Koby:
I talk to Jim occassionally - and my understanding was that he was banned from the boards - it has nothing to do with his being stubborn (although I *do* think he would like an apology from Orlando for some of the names that Orlando called him to some of Jim's dealer friends). Jim's collection continues to grow - and he has made some very strong progresson a number of sets on which he is working. His collection is overall quite incredible.
You are right that these boards are not the same without him.
MS
because they had had enough of PSA?
If you want to smoke out a hypocrit...go for his wallet.
Loves me some shiny!
On the other hand, I think Davalillo changing holders will result in significantly lowering the value of Davalillo's collection.
About six months ago i sent Davalillo two emails stating that i have cards for sale that he needed in his sets, about 8 total PSA 8 cards. He sends me two emails back saying that he is busy and he will get back to me in a few days.....that was at least six months ago. I know 8 cards isnt going to put a dent in his collection but that would have been 8 more spots filled and i was selling under SMR. I guess he wasn't in that big of a hurry to fill those spots. So the point is that you may not get a reply.
Paul.
<< <i>I don't think Davalillo changing holders is going to translate to any loss of income for CU.
On the other hand, I think Davalillo changing holders will result in significantly lowering the value of Davalillo's collection. >>
i agree. 99% of PSA collectors don't even know who Davalillo is, so crossing his collection wouldn't be seen as a black eye to PSA other than maybe by a select few high grade collectors.
<< <i>99% of PSA collectors don't even know who Davalillo is... >>
or care.
and that is what upsets him the most...
The ironic thing about all of this is that it is very old news. He did that nearly a year ago. Since I saw the whole set myself I'm fairly certain that it actually happened. I don't know if he has done anything with any of his other sets or not. The person at gai was very proud to display this set. He alluded to me very directly that it was a very major player in the sportscard market. Besides that, all of the cards were gai 8's and 9's. They were beautiful!
Wayne
<< <i>I don't think Davalillo changing holders is going to translate to any loss of income for CU.
On the other hand, I think Davalillo changing holders will result in significantly lowering the value of Davalillo's collection. >>
Koby...although I agree that individually, high grade cards of stars, minor-stars and commons PSA-slabbed sell more (in most cases) than their GAI counterparts...it's not due to PSA having superior grading standards...it's mainly due to the convenience for those customers finishing/pursuing their PSA sets on the registry, and not wanting to going through the hassle and subjectivity of crossovers. But we're talking about an entire set here.
For example, prices realized for a high grade PSA 8 or GAI 8 complete 1965 baseball set is going to sell for relatively the same imo.
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I think there is a lot of truth to that.
Wayne
If I should hear from him I will pass along the scentiments.
The truth is that I also miss hearing ALL of the varied and oh so different (sometimes rational) voices that were once so active here.
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Thanks for help.
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<< <i>he toyed with the idea when he was upset. Jim's a smart guy and will keep his investment safe. >>
I agree!
But imagine the huge undertaking of shipping 25,000 slabbed cards w/ a 7 figure value coast to coast, waiting for them to be reslabbed & reshipped and hoping none get damaged or lost in transit. Then you will also have down time where your collection is not in your possession. And face it, we all like looking thru our collections on a regular basis, and Jim is no exception. Even if he chose to ship say 500 at a time, that would be 50+ such batches and would be bothersome after the 1st few were sent out. Then you must add the expense of re-holdering and re-grading each card, and although he would get a substantial discount. Even at $3 per lets say, that equates to $75,000 plus round trip shipping. And how long would it take the graders and labelers to do a job that big? It would slow down production for the other submission customers. Many have no idea what Jim's collection consists of, to say its enormous, is an understatement. ...jay
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<< <i>Many have no idea what Jim's collection consists of, to say its enormous, is an understatement. ...jay >>
Agreed. I am one of the few who have seen his collection. When you start to go through the cards you immediately become desensitized as to the rarity and quality of the cards you are viewing. You don't know where to start or what to go to next. So, instead, you end up wandering the room looking at the cards that sit on the tops of piles because you know you'll never have the time to see everything.
The worst part about it is that he has just as much gradeable material in books that he chooses not to submit for grading. He a real collector to those of us that know that know him. I think that needs to be said because some here consider him a "guy with money and big ego" only. Maybe he possesses those qualities but he's also a guy with tremendous, hobby knowledge, connections, and a clout. Booting him from these boards is our loss as a community of collectors. I don't see Fogel, Branca, Merkel, or Louchios interested in sharing too much knowledge around here. Crandell did on a regular basis.
I find it laughable when people on these boards trash and judge him based on their limited view of a few comments he's made. I know Jim well enough to know that if he makes comments that are considered "over the line"....he probably had a reason too. who can blame him for staying away even though he's allowed to return. Many regulars here stated he adds no value to the forums. That's simply a moronic statement.
But than again my opinion is worth much these day since many of you think I'm a moron as well. The people that know the hobby around here know better. You know who you are.
The others...you know who you are too.
<< <i>Many have no idea what Jim's collection consists of, to say its enormous, is an understatement. ...jay
I find it laughable when people on these boards trash and judge him based on their limited view of a few comments he's made. I know Jim well enough to know that if he makes comments that are considered "over the line"....he probably had a reason too. who can blame him for staying away even though he's allowed to return. Many regulars here stated he adds no value to the forums. That's simply a moronic statement.
But than again my opinion is worth much these day since many of you think I'm a moron as well. The people that know the hobby around here know better. You know who you are.
The others...you know who you are too. >>
I couldn't agree more...the great thing about sportscard collecting is that it can be a hobby for everyone. From kids who collect their modern heroes, to adults who collect within a budget, and those who have an unlimited budget.
I just spent 30 minutes talking to a 12-year old at a local store here in San Antonio who collects vintage on a allowance. He's a boxing enthusiast who is collecting 2-3 1951 Topps Ringside commons and 1948 leaf commons per week. His parents seemed like great people as well so when I offered a bunch of 1951 ringside dupes they insisted that he earn his money to pay for the cards. So I am having him stop by next Saturday and mow my lawn for the cards (even though I already pay someone to mow already). But it's great getting to know people like Jim and this kid who are on opposite ends of the spectrum but share the same joy nevertheless.
If Jim is allowed to post here then I hope he comes back as well...
JG
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