Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Today was a nice day as far as returns were concerned. Three positives and one negative. On March 23, 2009 I sent a request and a card to Vida Blue. Here is what I got back today:
On March 27, 2009 I sent a card to Mr. Bob Addis for signature. In addition to the following, he also told me that Warren Spahn was the best player he ever played with and Willie Mays was the best he ever played against. Thank You Mr. Addis.
Next up is NY YANKEE catcher Rick Cerone. THANKS Rick! Request was sent out on March 27, 2009 and here is the result:
Last but not least, one of the premier quarterbacks from Notre Dame. MR JOHNNY LUJACK. I mailed a request to sign my card on March 25, 2009 and here is the result. THANK YOU MR. LUJACK!
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Congrats Doug on your recent TTM's. I really like the Al Downings u got signed. He was actually one of the first pitchers I ever saw in person towards the end of his career.
I wonder if he'd sign a picture of him pitching to Hank Aaron when he gave up the 715th HR. lol
I will be very interested to see what Al Downing says in the book about his Dodgers days.
Thanks Brian. When I was a kid I always enjoyed Al Downing when he pitched for the Yankees. Seemed like a true competitor.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>OOOO la la Cerone! That was a chant I remember when Cerone would hit a HR. Obviously that chant didnt happen very often LOL >>
The MOST it could have happened was 59 times! And 14 of them were in one season!!!!! LOL
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Received back one today. On March 23, 2009 I sent out a request to Dave Bergman asking him to autograph my '82 Donruss card. Here is the result: THANK YOU MR. BERGMAN!
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Great to see so much success you are having!! I guess the TTM BUG really got you >>
DAMN! IT IS SOOOOOOOOOOO ADDICTING! IF I DON'T GET AT LEAST 5 CARDS OUT EACH DAY I GO THRU WITHDRAWALS! LOL HAD A REAL NICE GROUP OF RETURNS TODAY. WILL POST LATER ON.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
WOW! What an AWESOME day I had today as far as auto returns! First up is from Yankee catcher Jake Gibbs. Not only did he sign the '66 card and the index card, but he sent a signed postcard from 1971 as well. THANKS JAKE!
Next up was NY YANKEE outfielder Hector Lopez. Thank you Mr. Lopez.
Mr. Bump Wills responded with an addition to my 82 Donruss Quest. THANKS BUMP.
Next up was from Mr. Marty Marion, who will be 92 years old on December 1. THANK YOU SIR!
HOF Hockey Player Fern Flaman returned my card with a note. Here it is. I can understand how he feels.
I sent two requests to President Jimmy Carter since I had two addresses. Although he would not sign the index cards, he did send me the following. I verified with Mike Navarro that the autograph on the peel and stick label is LEGIT! I was quite happy with this. THANK YOU PRESIDENT CARTER!(The signature on the White House Business Card is a facsimile.)
Needless to say I was quite impressed by all the above. HOWEVER, I was most impressed by the lovely letter I received from the wife of College HOF Football Player "GEORGE SAVITSKY". I sent him a Topps '55 AA for signature. Can you believe she sent me this letter? WOW ... the Old Timers are AMAZING!!!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Thanks Brian ... it's really a lot of fun ... time consuming as well, as I send personal hand written letters with each request.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Sorry to hear about Savistky. I had a recent success with him for my '48 Leaf set. What is amazing is the women that these men married. I've received a couple of letters back from wives and they're always the nicest people and regardless of the trials and tribulations they must be enduring (usually the replies are when the spouse is ill), they are polite and apologetic. Seriously, I feel I should be apologizing for the inconvenience at such a difficult time.
Keep up the great work, Doug and good luck with your collection!
Scott ... that was exactly how I felt when I read Mrs. Savitsky's letter!
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Jake Gibbs is great. As an Ole Miss alumnus I can only say that Jake is a wonderful man. I have only heard great things from those who have meet him. I have not yet had the chance, but hope to catch up with him someday soon at a home football game. Glad to see he is still keeping in touch with fans.
Le Mieux Collection #19 All Time 500 Goal Scorers #41 All Time 3000 Strikeouts Club #25 Cal Ripken Jr. Basic Topps #4 Greg Maddux Basic Topps #7 Ryne Sandberg Basic Topps #1 Fank Thomas Rookies 100% #1 Chipper Jones Rookies 100%
Tuesday April 7 brought NOTHING new from the mailman ... other than a "Return To Sender" that I sent to John Elway at the following address: 13644 East Dove Valley, Engelwood, CA 80112.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Tuesday April 7 brought NOTHING new from the mailman ... other than a "Return To Sender" that I sent to John Elway at the following address: 13644 East Dove Valley, Engelwood, CA 80112. >>
That should be , CO for Colorado....Did you let it go out with a CA?
<< <i>That should be , CO for Colorado....Did you let it go out with a CA?
brian >>
Brian ... THAT'S THE REASON! I went back to STARTIGER.COM and looked it up again ... they have friggin CA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well ... I resent it earlier today c/o his foundation.
THANKS for watching out for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Two positive responses today from gentlemen well respected in their sport.
First up is from Boog Powell. Sent my request on 03/14/09. Thank you Mr. Powell.
Next up is from a former member of the Ohio St National Championship team from 1957 ... three time Pro Bowler from '65-'67 and current defensive coordinator for the Steelers ... defensive genius DICK LEBEAU. His answer was in response to my question about his best memory from playing/coaching football.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Lots of great stuff here, Doug. Congrats! >>
THANKS! It's a lot of fun ... time consuming, but fun!
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
On March 26, 2009 I sent out a request to former Yankee from the 60's, Mr. Roger Repoz. Here is the result. Thank you Mr. Repoz!
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
On April 4, 2009 I sent a request to Les Josephson, a former running back with the LA RAMS who later became an actor. He was nice enough to autograph the card as well as respond to a few questions that I asked him. THANK YOU MR. JOSEPHSON. Just noticed I left the "Y" off healthy! That's what happens when you write letters at 2:00 in the morning! LOL
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Hey Doug. I've enjoyed seeing the autographs and the notes you get back from former players. I like the identity theft comment by Mr. Josephson, I guess you can never feel too safe these days. I was doing a story on a Mount Vernon Washington Babe Ruth team last year and a older gentleman pointed to a building way beyond the right field fence. He said Roger Repoz hit that building one summer while playing on a semi-pro team back in the day. I see the passion in your thread. Very cool. Doug
Thanks Doug. Pretty KEWL story about Repoz. Shows you that even the guys that don't make a big impression in MLB are SO much better than most anyone we have ever played with.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Well, today I received back four autos in the mail. The signatures did not come out real nice on all of them, but it's still an autograph! First up is from former Saints running back, Tony Lorick. Thanks Mr. Lorick!
Next up is from Ed Farmer ... another to add to my quest of completing the entire 1982 Donruss Set
The third one is from a young running back on the Green Bay Packers ... Brandon Jackson
The final one is not from an athlete, but rather from arguably one of the best actors to grace the screen. Thank you Mr. Al Pacino.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Are you sure? Someone told me it looked good ... they said he has SO MANY DIFFERENT ways that he signs his name.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
John ... thank you very much. I never heard of that ... in addition to being new to TTM, I VERY SELDOM send out newer cards. I will do the baby powder thingy on the next one. (I THINK I have 1 or 2 "glossy" cards out there.) Oh well ... I won't be disappointed when they come back crappy! LOL
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
I thought I would chime in with my TTMs that I got today. I bought these raw from Cwazzy, and sent them to the Newk. One week later, these beautiful sigs came in the mail. Well worth the $20 I sent Mr. Newcombe!
How do I put the picture in the post, instead of as a jpg attachment! Help!
Received back two autographs today. On April 3, 2009 I sent a request to Mr. Jack Harshman. Nice auto from the 81 year old Mr. Harshman. THANK YOU!
Next up is the result from my request of April 4, 2009. Thank you Mr. Beathard.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Just picked up about 75 '69 football cards. (Needed a few for my set and about a dozen I used for upgrades.) Going to go thru StarTiger later tonight and see what addys I can get. Whatever ones I can get will be going out within the next week.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Just went thru 79 different 69s that I had. I found addresses (I'll find out soon enough if they are good or not) for 43 of them. The other 36 players were either deceased or no address was available. They should all be in the mail by Saturday.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
First up is from former Yankee and soon to be 85 year old Jerry Coleman. The following is the result of my March 16, 2009 request to Mr. Coleman. He not only signed the '52 card and the index card, but answered my questions as to the best players he ever played with and against. Not too sure where Bobby Brown comes in, unless there was another question that I included in my letter to him. Thanks Mr. Coleman.
Next up was the result of my TTM request to Felix Mantilla on March 30, 2009. Sorry Mr. Mantilla, not putting together a '59 autographed set, so I will pass on paying for your autograph.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Only one back today. This request was sent to Mr. John Martin on April 9, 2009. Another one for my '82 set.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
On March 23, 2009 I sent a request and a card to Vida Blue. Here is what I got back today:
On March 27, 2009 I sent a card to Mr. Bob Addis for signature. In addition to the following, he also told me that Warren Spahn was the best player he ever played with and Willie Mays was the best he ever played against. Thank You Mr. Addis.
Next up is NY YANKEE catcher Rick Cerone. THANKS Rick! Request was sent out on March 27, 2009 and here is the result:
Last but not least, one of the premier quarterbacks from Notre Dame. MR JOHNNY LUJACK. I mailed a request to sign my card on March 25, 2009 and here is the result. THANK YOU MR. LUJACK!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
I wonder if he'd sign a picture of him pitching to Hank Aaron when he gave up the 715th HR. lol
I will be very interested to see what Al Downing says in the book about his Dodgers days.
Great stuff Doug!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>OOOO la la Cerone! That was a chant I remember when Cerone would hit a HR. Obviously that chant didnt happen very often LOL >>
The MOST it could have happened was 59 times! And 14 of them were in one season!!!!! LOL
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Better an autopen than a cigar!
AGREED! LOL
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Mike
THANK YOU MR. BERGMAN!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Did you get that small package I sent you? >>
Yes I did sir, many thanks for the minty PSA hockey card. I replied about it in another thread.
Great to see so much success you are having!! I guess the TTM BUG really got you
I just started to my endeavor of an 86 Fleer BK set. Cedric Maxwell kicked it off!
<< <i>Great to see so much success you are having!! I guess the TTM BUG really got you
DAMN! IT IS SOOOOOOOOOOO ADDICTING! IF I DON'T GET AT LEAST 5 CARDS OUT EACH DAY I GO THRU WITHDRAWALS! LOL HAD A REAL NICE GROUP OF RETURNS TODAY. WILL POST LATER ON.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
First up is from Yankee catcher Jake Gibbs. Not only did he sign the '66 card and the index card, but he sent a signed postcard from 1971 as well. THANKS JAKE!
Next up was NY YANKEE outfielder Hector Lopez. Thank you Mr. Lopez.
Mr. Bump Wills responded with an addition to my 82 Donruss Quest. THANKS BUMP.
Next up was from Mr. Marty Marion, who will be 92 years old on December 1. THANK YOU SIR!
HOF Hockey Player Fern Flaman returned my card with a note. Here it is. I can understand how he feels.
I sent two requests to President Jimmy Carter since I had two addresses. Although he would not sign the index cards, he did send me the following. I verified with Mike Navarro that the autograph on the peel and stick label is LEGIT! I was quite happy with this. THANK YOU PRESIDENT CARTER!(The signature on the White House Business Card is a facsimile.)
Needless to say I was quite impressed by all the above. HOWEVER, I was most impressed by the lovely letter I received from the wife of College HOF Football Player "GEORGE SAVITSKY". I sent him a Topps '55 AA for signature. Can you believe she sent me this letter? WOW ... the Old Timers are AMAZING!!!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Great Job Doug!!!!!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Keep up the great work, Doug and good luck with your collection!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
#19 All Time 500 Goal Scorers
#41 All Time 3000 Strikeouts Club
#25 Cal Ripken Jr. Basic Topps
#4 Greg Maddux Basic Topps
#7 Ryne Sandberg Basic Topps
#1 Fank Thomas Rookies 100%
#1 Chipper Jones Rookies 100%
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Tuesday April 7 brought NOTHING new from the mailman ... other than a "Return To Sender" that I sent to John Elway at the following address: 13644 East Dove Valley, Engelwood, CA 80112. >>
That should be , CO for Colorado....Did you let it go out with a CA?
brian
<< <i>That should be , CO for Colorado....Did you let it go out with a CA?
brian >>
Brian ... THAT'S THE REASON! I went back to STARTIGER.COM and looked it up again ... they have friggin CA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well ... I resent it earlier today c/o his foundation.
THANKS for watching out for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
First up is from Boog Powell. Sent my request on 03/14/09. Thank you Mr. Powell.
Next up is from a former member of the Ohio St National Championship team from 1957 ... three time Pro Bowler from '65-'67 and current defensive coordinator for the Steelers ... defensive genius DICK LEBEAU. His answer was in response to my question about his best memory from playing/coaching football.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Lots of great stuff here, Doug. Congrats!
<< <i>Lots of great stuff here, Doug. Congrats! >>
THANKS! It's a lot of fun ... time consuming, but fun!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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now not to hijack your thread, but I think Brian's sig pics are batting .400 so far...
That's a great card with the Boog auto! Wow.
Good job - thanx for sharing.
mike
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
First up is from former Saints running back, Tony Lorick. Thanks Mr. Lorick!
Next up is from Ed Farmer ... another to add to my quest of completing the entire 1982 Donruss Set
The third one is from a young running back on the Green Bay Packers ... Brandon Jackson
The final one is not from an athlete, but rather from arguably one of the best actors to grace the screen. Thank you Mr. Al Pacino.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>Pacino is a secretary >>
Are you sure? Someone told me it looked good ... they said he has SO MANY DIFFERENT ways that he signs his name.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
My Podcast - Now FEATURED on iTunes
this should help.
Johnhow to prep cards
HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>
<< <i>Pacino is a secretary >>
Are you sure? Someone told me it looked good ... they said he has SO MANY DIFFERENT ways that he signs his name. >>
No, one can never be sure, but its pretty much understood amongst the main celeb auto sites
His IPs are like this
Do you really think he would sit around signing like this TTM?
Plus, look at the writing in the big picture someone posted above.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
How do I put the picture in the post, instead of as a jpg attachment! Help!
John
HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
On April 3, 2009 I sent a request to Mr. Jack Harshman. Nice auto from the 81 year old Mr. Harshman. THANK YOU!
Next up is the result from my request of April 4, 2009. Thank you Mr. Beathard.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Just picked up about 75 '69 football cards. (Needed a few for my set and about a dozen I used for upgrades.) Going to go thru StarTiger later tonight and see what addys I can get. Whatever ones I can get will be going out within the next week.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
My Podcast - Now FEATURED on iTunes
Just went thru 79 different 69s that I had. I found addresses (I'll find out soon enough if they are good or not) for 43 of them. The other 36 players were either deceased or no address was available. They should all be in the mail by Saturday.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
First up is from former Yankee and soon to be 85 year old Jerry Coleman. The following is the result of my March 16, 2009 request to Mr. Coleman. He not only signed the '52 card and the index card, but answered my questions as to the best players he ever played with and against. Not too sure where Bobby Brown comes in, unless there was another question that I included in my letter to him. Thanks Mr. Coleman.
Next up was the result of my TTM request to Felix Mantilla on March 30, 2009. Sorry Mr. Mantilla, not putting together a '59 autographed set, so I will pass on paying for your autograph.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.