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first impressions may not be what they seem....

MiniMasterMiniMaster Posts: 505 ✭✭
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Ever have a first impression regarding your dealings with another collector or board member that later turned out to be way off? Well I went out on a limb and decided to find out if my first impression of a collector/member was accurate. Previous contact with this individual did not go so well....in fact it was quite bad or so it seemed.

I decided to send an e-mail to this individual (Brian D. aka 'MARZ')..... I made it clear that I was sorry for any part I had in our prior communications going south and wanted to put it behind us. I offered a trade for several cards that he had that would upgrade my set for several cards I had that would upgrade his set. I didn't expect a positive response considering some of our initial dealings. I was pleasantly surprised as he was quite receptive to my offer to put the past behind us and make a trade. Negotiations were discussed and a deal struck.

It was clear my first impression was considerably off the mark. I've found Brian to be a trustworthy and honest individual who enjoys collecting cards/coins. A guy devoted to his family and his career with a sense of humor.

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  • WondoWondo Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭
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    Wondo

  • MorrellManMorrellMan Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭
    Glad things worked out - it's amazing how mutual benefits can override previous bad blood.
    Mark (amerbbcards)


    "All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
  • ToppsCo1lectorToppsCo1lector Posts: 2,633


    << <i>Glad things worked out - it's amazing how mutual benefits can override previous bad blood. >>



    It's how the world works.
    Collecting;
    Mark Mulder rookies
    Chipper Jones rookies
    Orlando Cabrera rookies
    Lawrence Taylor
    Sam Huff
    Lavar Arrington
    NY Giants
    NY Yankees
    NJ Nets
    NJ Devils
    1950s-1960s Topps NY Giants Team cards

    Looking for Topps rookies as well.

    References:
    GregM13
    VintageJeff
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Minimaster, Turn on your P.M. or e-mail me.
    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • MiniMasterMiniMaster Posts: 505 ✭✭
    2dueces,

    What's your e-mail address.....I believe my P.M. is now turned on.
  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭


    << <i>2dueces,

    What's your e-mail address.....I believe my P.M. is now turned on. >>



    your PM is not turned on....
    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


  • lostdart58lostdart58 Posts: 2,938 ✭✭✭
    The internet is such where many times we write in short and abbreviated sentences where our "meaning" does not always get through and can be misinterpreted.
    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


  • MiniMasterMiniMaster Posts: 505 ✭✭
    Very true..... It is much easier to type many things we would never think to speak in a face to face conversation......and much we say can balloon into far more than was originally intended.

    Another lesson learned in respect for others.....I should not have included the users name in this thread..... It appears at times when we mean well......our lack of perfection shines bright.......... for that I am truely sorry as well...... image
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