What have you learned from this forum?

frankhardy

I joined in 2003, so I have been here a while. I have learned a few things since being here.

I have learned NOT TO TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS BECAUSE IT MEANS YOU ARE YELLING. I was rebuked after my very first post.

I have learned that people that you have never laid eyes on can be very generous, helpful, and friendly.

I have learned that some people love to argue over anything.

I have learned that it is possible to trust people you have never met, unless their name is Gary and they collect vintage wax pack wrappers.

I have learned that it is nice when other people take interest in a topic that you start.

I have learned that "Storm" knows everything there is to know about Ebay and Paypal.

I have learned that just because you think someone is dead, doesn't mean that they are dead.

I have learned that people actually collect Chris Sabo and Brett Butler.

I'm sure I could think of more. What do you have to add?

itzagoner

i have learned that it is ok to occasionally listen to my wife.

she's the one who suggested i join here.

kingbeeswax

I have learned as soon as you try to sell something the investigators offer or post how much you have paid for it...even if you got an amazing deal

cpamike

I have learned that collectors who are also CPA's are often named Mike.

I have learned how to properly use my emotions.

itzagoner

i have also learned that it takes 2 to tango, but 3's killed the Lakers.

hockeycrazy

I have learned the while people collect cards, in some small percentage of collectors, the cards collect them.

Bigjohn69

i have learned that if you do not own a high dollar collection chances are nobody will respond to any of your post no matter what it is.

also learned that the guys who buy a couple packs of new cards and claim they find big hits are full of carp,, lol

that some people have no sense of humor

that some guys that complain about pack searchers are just envious that they didnt do it first.,,,

Heritage collectors belong to a cult , how can anyone see the beauty in the 2011 cards,, they make my crack look like snookies cleavage, lol,, j


i reserve the right to edit this post of mine as more of what ive learned hits me,, lololololol

HeritageAddict

After breaking my leg riding a bicycle last week, I should leave all riding to Stown.
I have learned that if you are laid up this is a great way to occupy your time.
That after a 20 year hiatus from cards, I do still thoroughly enjoy collecting.
There are more baseball items out there for me to collect than I could have ever imagined.
I love Topps Heritage baseball.
Just like in real life, my collecting focus is all over the place.
I love making custom cards.
Vintage baseball game questions should be directed to Stone.
Paypal/Ebay questions directed to Storm.
There are many generous folks here.
There are a ton of knowledgeable people here that are more than willing to help you out.

I'm sure that I could think of many more things as well.

Bosox1976

<< <i> I have learned that "Storm" knows everything there is to know about Ebay and Paypal. >>



I am starting to believe that Storm may actually be omniscient.

jeffcbay

The most valuable less I've learned on here is to never trust ebay wax.

frankhardy

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<< <i> I have learned that "Storm" knows everything there is to know about Ebay and Paypal. >>



I am starting to believe that Storm may actually be omniscient. >>



That made me laugh!

itzagoner

<< <i>The most valuable less I've learned on here is to never trust ebay wax. >>



indeed. the less you learn, the more you better.

EchoCanyon

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<< <i> I have learned that "Storm" knows everything there is to know about Ebay and Paypal. >>



I am starting to believe that Storm may actually be omniscient. >>

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Could Storm be Banksy?
If you haven't seen Exit Through The Gift Shop, it's awesome (stream it on Netflix).

thunderdan

I've learned the art of beads from Dr. Mike.

twiley

<< <i>I've learned the art of beads from Dr. Mike. >>

bobbyw8469

I was going to ask Storm about sanctuary and see if I blow the computer up!!!! (note the Logan's Run reference)

drewsef

I have recently learned that RonBurgundy looks absolutely nothing like I imagined.

fkw

That people now collect and GRADE crap that I used to sell in the 25 Cent bin at card shows in 1985.

ie paying $6+ grading fee for crap like Dell Stamps, MLB Stamps, Globe Import, post 1979 Kelloggs, Milton Bradley cards, 1970s Fleer cartoon WS garbage, and 1970T+ commons...

calaban7

I've learned that common but strong interests will prevail over big but petty differences. I've had a few guys that I could not stand which was most likely mutual . We still have the differences , but what has risen to the top has been our love of the hobby.---- Sonny

mlbfan2

I have learned that something is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, unless that price is considered too high or too low!

saucywombat

Information and knowledge are key in this hobby and occasionally this board is a treasure trove and worth the effort of monitoring and posting.

And that most of the experts in the hobby aren't publishing books or magazines about it.

NickM

I have learned that there are other people who share my insanity.

Nick

KeepItWarm

In just six short months I've learned:

1) the Search function doesn't work with Google Chrome2) Mickey71 is a good dude for being the first to take a chance and do a deal with a new guy3) I am a loser for replying to my own thread first4) the members who post in these forums are extremely funny5) the smoker you drink the player you get6) waverly is a crook7) group subs can be nerve-wracking8) there are other people just like me who hate Ohio State

cpamike

<< <i>I have learned that there are other people who share my insanity.

Nick >>



+1

thenavarro

<< <i>I've learned the art of beads from Dr. Mike. >>



I wonder if I can invoice people for that

saucywombat

Two things I have not learned are:

- why Collector's Universe will delete my avatar on occasion and

- why you are forced to wait until the magical day when the signs of the zodiac align and allow avatars to be uploadable once again.

thedutymon

Afternoon,

What I have learned here:

1. This place is mostly about Baseball, whether its the Cards or the discussion, 80%+ is Baseball, I can live with it, I don't understnd the popularity, never have, never will, (Boring!!), but I can live with it. Football, Hockey are second tier and then there is the bottom tier, Non Sports, Wrastlin', & Racecar stuff!!! I can live with that as well, for purely pragmatic motives, the more of you who concentrate on your Baseball Crap...er..I mean cards, the less competition I have in my Business!

2. Buy Unopened Wax from anywhere but from Steve and you will be Tarred and Feathered and ran out on a rail. The reality is more complicated, most of the stuff sold on E-bay is crap, (At best somebody opens packs in a 81 Topps Football box until they Hit the Montana, then sells the rest of the packs in the Box, or are outright Re-Seals. But if you do your due diligence and take a few in the shorts you can find some trustworthy vendors and get good stuff.

3. For all the Drama occasionally around here about the Trustworthyness/Untrustworthyness of members here, in the past 2 years I have done no fewer than 15 Multi Thousand dollar deals with nary a hitch, Not Once!!!

4. The discovery of these Boards and the participation in the same, is what propelled my fledgling little 10-15 auctions a week into a Store with Inventory and decent Yearly Sales numbers which if I can continue to grow at its current rate, when I Retire in 8 years will be a Full time endeavor making as much as I do now! At least that's the Goal, and everybody should have Goals!

5. This place led me to CBT which is sometimes Fun, sometimes Really Fun, and always entertaining!

6. Other than a few Aholees, the Collectors here are helpfull, inspired, inspiring, and friendly. It does take a little bit, but if you stick around and don't get too off the wall too often, you'll eventually find a place here!

7. It is May 19th.....It is Snowing here again, has been since last Night, 3 inches today, 3-6 tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YeeHah

Neil

Bigjohn69

A recent survey determined that the sport of choice for people was as follows:
Urban poor: basketball
Maintenance employees: bowling
Front line workers: football
Supervisors: baseball
Middle managers: tennis
executives?officers: golf

The conclusion: The higher you go the smaller your balls become.

stevek

Learned a lot and saved many thousands of dollars especially, as was already noted, on avoiding scammers when it comes to unopened packs.

Yes, Storm is amazing...I don't think he is actually human...just one of those supercomputers designed to appear human on forums - I mean no human being could possibly know that much information.

Bosox1976

I have learned much about the USPS from Jimq112 too.

goraiders

I learned the Registry is a powerfull drug!! Example A=I just paid $81 bucks for a 2001 Shane Lechler,
thats right I paid $79.90 to much to get my All-Raiders set back to 100%!

Also learned Gecko makes more $$ than the entire board combined!!

Stone193

Crystal realization: the more I learn - the more I realize I know nothing.

There's a very thin line between collecting and being totally out of my mind.

Due to the tenacity of some on this board....if you lie....they will FIND YOU OUT.

EVERYONE has something to contribute - ya just have to look.

There's really good people here - the other "few" can easily be ignored.

edit: and very important: we shouldn't hold onto our collections too tightly - or they'll wind up holding onto you.

Just remember Rich G - he had - IMO - excessive pride in his collection - I hope he's in a better place now?

captainthreeputt

Come on you guys you missed the ever so famous"

Buy the card not the grade!!!

I want to ditto the fact that there are some great people on this board. There are some very generous people on this board. Glad to be a part of it.

Brian

Toro

The board has all sorts of personalities and people with good (and not so good) advice. eBay is full of opened unopened, BBCE is the place to buy, 75 Topps is a very popular set, and group subs,particularly those gone bad, can get crazy. Most of all, I enjoy checking these boards to see what's new, what's happening and to attain more info or more cards for my collection.

TheCARDKid

I've learned....

-There's a thin line between "collecting" and insanity. Staying up to 2 or 3 am for an auction, to bid on a piece of cardboard? And you may have to pay for it over 2 or 3 months? Or longer. Or arrange financing. That borders on insanity.

-I like the in depth detective threads (i.e. frank thomas nnof). Those are interesting.

-I like the variety of cards people post.

-These boards seem to have a midwestern tone, or vibe. I would guess the average collector here is 38-42 years old, and from St Louis, Chicago, Ohio, etc. It doesnt strike me as a primarily new york or california board. Maybe a midwestern honesty? Midwestern values. I don't know.

Baseball is about 75%. Football 15, basketball, hockey, the rest.

-The personal stories are interesting. Like the George W Bush, book signing. Or running into a celebrity.

KeepItWarm

<< <i>Staying up to 2 or 3 am for an auction, to bid on a piece of cardboard? >>



Use sniping software. Don't stay up until 3am.

bobbyw8469

I think he is referring to one of the auctions houses (think Mile High, REA, etc). They don't allow sniping software. I woke up at 6 AM east coast time, to find out my last remaining lot got outbid on thru Mile High. I would have thrown one more bid out there if I was awake....oh well.

itzagoner

some of my best recent scores came out of the "get up and bid at 2 or 3am" routine, but that's not anything i learned about here.

i just have insomnia.

SidePocket

I learned from Chaz that auctions are dead.

sonoranmonsoon

I learned I spend far too much time on the computer.

MULLINS5

1 - OTW is always right.

2 - Never try to justify selling a reprint or counterfeit on the BST forum.

3 - Women who eat popcorn can be a turn-on.

Frozencaribou

1) I have learned a lot about PSA standards, or in some cases, the lack thereof.

2) I have learned that most of the same people who demand Paypal gift for payment have, in any other circumstance, morals to spare.

3) I have learned that no matter how sane and rational people approach the topic of "condition rarities" or "low pop commons" in theory, in practice most of us are contradicting ourselves in our buying habits through the subversive allure of the Registry.

but most of all:
4) I have learned that post counts are not a measure of a board member.

-Nathanael

fiveniner

There are many many fine folks on this forum no matter what they collect and that there are a few Prima Donnas who know it all and love to critisize forum members because of their lack of phonetic skills and spelling skills which all almost made me leave this forum a while back until a few of the class guys on this forum told me to hang in.I am not as educated as most of you forum members are but I never seen where a High Level of education was needed to be on this forum.As long that there are no requirements I will stick around and continue to piss off those few who like to knock my spelling and phonetics.
Oh by the way I will be retiring from my job June 3rd as a Store Manager for a National Supermarket Chain with 45 years.I will then be spending more time on this forum and share much more of my collecting career with you all as I will have more time. And for you Prima Donnas keep a pail next to your computer.

My Favorite Folks on the forum,Dboneesq Heritage Addict,thedutymon,Mariner,Stone193,Itzagoner,BaseballFan,WinPitcher,Divecchia,Probstien123,RonBurgandy,BOSOX 1976,JIMG112,Brick.
Do not be offended if you are not on my list as I am sure I missed several others that do not come to mind at this moment.

Stone193

<< <i>I will be retiring from my job June 3rd as a Store Manager >>

I wish you all the best on your retirement Tony!

Having a hobby will keep you alive forever.

SidePocket

Congratulations 59er! You are going to love retirement.

MULLINS5

<< <i>Congratulations 59er! You are going to love retirement. >>



yes, congrats. I retired in 2006 and am never going back.

thedutymon

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<< <i>I will be retiring from my job June 3rd as a Store Manager >>

I wish you all the best on your retirement Tony!

Having a hobby will keep you alive forever. >>



Yeah Congragulations!!!!

8 years and counting for me!!!!!!


Neil

Johnsteph10

Though I am still new here, I can't even begin to list how many things I have already learned.

The hobby is VERY different from when I left it in the '80s.

I know the board has both saved me and cost me a lot of money.

I'm still trying to balance being a hobbyist vs. collector vs. investor.

Sean1125

I've learned that it is much easier to find people than it once was.

Internet!

Stone193

<< <i>but most of all:
4) I have learned that post counts are not a measure of a board member. >>

With all due respect...

I would appreciate a modification of that statement - since I do agree except...

Change the "are" to may not be a measure and we're there.

Sean1125

Stone your 17000 posts are not a measure!