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Very Impressed with people on this board

easydoesiteasydoesit Posts: 547
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I have been in the card biz for about 15 years and really collecting for 25. Our hobby is riddled with bums, liars, and crooks. Since joining this board about 3 months ago I have developed a new opinion and attitude toward this hobby and buisness. The people I have dealt with on this board are great people. I asked for 1 common for a set that books 10 cents high book, and three people offer it up! I ask to buy a Cappaletti rookie for a friend for a gift and one member says "Ill send you two FREE". I asked for opinions on what to do with all my 89 ud that is dropping quicker than Bush's approval rating and 27 people respond, I mean anything I have posted has had positive results. I can't wait until I can return the favors.

THANKS, because of this board I am rethinking prior thoughts of just giving it all up again. In fact I have started building 72 and 78 sets because i know I can get some here and not worry about ebay bs.

Great people!
"I put my pants on just like you... One leg at a time. The differences is when I put them on, I make gold records."

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  • RonBurgundyRonBurgundy Posts: 5,491 ✭✭✭
    I agree. Now, if anyone has any 57 Mantles feel free to offer them up to me. image


    In all seriousness this is a fine board and I applaud the people who come on here, even if I disagree with them from time to time.


    Stay classy,


    Ron
    Ron Burgundy

    Buying Vintage, all sports.
    Buying Woody Hayes, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, and Jesse Owens autographed items
  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭
    72 and 78 football or baeball??
    Collector of:Baseball
    1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better

    Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
    Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
    Working on '89 Topps autoed set now complete


  • Dallas88Dallas88 Posts: 746 ✭
    Yes, I would say "hobby-wise", the caliber of the board has increased since I joined in '03.

    Stay awhile!
  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,067 ✭✭✭
    I concur. Good people, good advice, etc....
  • poppiepoppie Posts: 598
    It's true! I feel the love!imageimage Anyone have a nice 1954 Topps Howe they could send me?
    My focus, 1970 Topps Baseball Raw and Graded, pre 1989 PSA Hockey and 1933 INDIAN GUM ! Yikes!!
  • RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭
    I'm glad that that it is apparent that this board has a good reputation. As in any collectible's market, it is the buyers and sellers that either make it worthwhile or destroy it all together. And this board is a fantastic communication resource to try to rid the hobby of those very crooks, liars, and cheats. After all, reputation is everything.
  • julen23julen23 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭
    Chaz?

    Chaz are you out there?

    Over.....

    Yes Chaz you may land your kinky machine.....

    Julen
    TGIF
    image
    RIP GURU
  • BigRedMachineBigRedMachine Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭
    easydoesit,

    I've had the same experience as you have on these boards. And truth be told, I would have probably given up on the hobby had I not stumbled upon here. The guys have been great with advice, both on and off topic, I've found great trade partners, I've gotten help with those tricky last cards for sets, and most important, I feel I'm not alone in my collecting "craze".

    I'm glad you've enjoyed your stay.

    And great signline. Your posts need more Cowbell!!!!!!

    shawn
  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭
    I'd have to agree with the unanimous consensus so far. I've made quite a few trades through these boards with absolutely no problems. I've developed some respect for quite a few of our fellow posters. It seems like the bad apples either have clammed up, moved on to other pastures or were banned(?!).

    I appreciate knowing there are others WAAAY more crazy about cards and our sports idols than I am!

    Keep up the good work y'all!

    hh
    imageimageimageSenators/Twins Type Collection
  • easydoesiteasydoesit Posts: 547
    baseball
    "I put my pants on just like you... One leg at a time. The differences is when I put them on, I make gold records."
  • brian26brian26 Posts: 826
    I just want to throw a big thumbs up and thank you as well to the members of this board. I've been reading the Beckett boards for a couple of years, but I just stumbled upon this site a few months ago and was completely blown away at the level of maturity and respect shown. This is a really delightful discussion forum.

    Even though I have a small post count, I successfully made trades with the following people, who were tremendous in helping me work on my 2006 Heritage set:
    Peetie, Magellan, ArchStanton, Wick70, Softparade. And I have one pending trade with 262runner. I can't say enough about the level of respect and class everyone has shown.

    This is a great place. Thanks guys.
  • ArnyVeeArnyVee Posts: 4,245 ✭✭
    "easydoesit", I too have really had some great look with folks here on the boards. Very helpful indeed!

    By the way, if you are starting the '72 Topps Baseball set, I've got a few extras in my eBay store, just look in there and pick one....for FREE! image Any of the ones that are listed at $9.99! You'd have to pay for the shipping ($3), but that's it. Always enjoy helping another collector out just like I've been helped in the past here on these boards.

    Click the link to my store in my sig.
    * '72 BASEBALL #15 100%
    * C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
    * T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
    * L. TIANT BASIC #1
    * DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
    * MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
    * PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
    * '65 DISNEYLAND #2
    * '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
    * '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1

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    WaltDisneyBoards
  • chaz43chaz43 Posts: 2,140 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Chaz?

    Chaz are you out there?

    Over.....

    Yes Chaz you may land your kinky machine.....

    Julen
    TGIF >>



    I copy you good buddy. Thanks for mentioning me in this worthwhile thread. Ten - Four. CHAZ
  • DeutscherGeistDeutscherGeist Posts: 2,990 ✭✭✭✭
    I like this board too. One guy sent me a card for free because he knew I would like it. What class. Another guy made a PSA submission for me without any problems. I also had members offer me some 80's rookies for free as well. Very nice bunch and I don't forget a person's kindness... ever.
    "So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve

    BST: Tennessebanker, Downtown1974, LarkinCollector, nendee
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,848 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I too feel like this board is a big part of my passion for the hobby. I have learned alot here so far. Its a great thing we have here and I look forward to a long time of informative threads.

    Bob

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭
    I think y'all are a bunch of brokeback cowboys.


    image



    I too have tremendous respect for most of the guys here. It truely is a genuine group of people that shar a common passion. Even though we differ in exactly what we collect there is a mutual respect to listen and learn of others interests. I think that's what makes this place really cool.

    However, because of that, many of you have cost me thousands of dollars bacause I need to see these issues first hand. image
    EAMUS CATULI!

    My Auctions
  • MantlefanMantlefan Posts: 1,079 ✭✭
    I am very impressed with myself.image
    Frank

    Always looking for 1957 Topps BB in PSA 9!
  • fdnyladder7fdnyladder7 Posts: 293
    Though noone has sent me free stuff... Since my arrival, I've felt far more confident in spotting counterfeits on the Bay. Invaluable info. Thanks gang.

    Zef, a glass on beaujolais on me... Pick you up at say, eight?
  • Tedw9Tedw9 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭
    I joined this board because after reading alot of threads, it was obvious there were alot of great people with a ton of information on here. And one super nice guy even sent me a free Johnny Damon bat card! Gotta love this board! image
    Looking for Carl Willey items.
  • KnucklesKnuckles Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭
    image"CU, why can't I quit you."
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  • pandrewspandrews Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I am very impressed with myself.image >>



    and you should be.. ive been on the receiving end of your generosity!..
    ·p_A·
  • zef204zef204 Posts: 4,742 ✭✭


    << <i>image"CU, why can't I quit you." >>

    image
    EAMUS CATULI!

    My Auctions
  • detroitfan2detroitfan2 Posts: 3,337 ✭✭✭✭
    <<I am very impressed with myself. >>

    Wouldn't that be the world record holding pandrews' line?
  • rose14comrose14com Posts: 225 ✭
    I have to chime in as well, as I have had nothing but positive interactions with folks on this board. Everyone goes over the top to help you out, whether it's just answering questions or sending me pics of cards I only dream about, or helping me out with questions on matte and displays. Thanks so much everyone!
    kev

    keeping my ears open for oddball cards of Rose from the 60's and 70's.
  • FabfrankFabfrank Posts: 2,312
    The knowledge and generosity on this board is unparalleled. I've learned to avoid the trolls and morons and it makes for a much better board experience.
    Baseball is my Pastime, Football is my Passion
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    Yes, even though some threads can end up in the toilet, most have been enjoyable reads and the knowlegde that each of us pass along to eachother has made collecting a more pleasant experience. I would also have to say if not for finding these boards, I would not be collecting as I am. Also it is a joy to see what others collect and purchase during their collecting endevors.

    Stingray
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