A final farewell to my fellow pack collectors...

summerof68

Well for those who have come to know me over the years on the boards I just wanted to say thanks for all the good times as I prepare to ride off into the sunset. I've come and gone a few times over the years but the flicker of a flame that I have for unopened material has finally died out. In fact I haven't even watched a major league baseball game in over three years as the NFL has become my passion.

Coin collecting is my other passion and it is enough to satisfy my collecting interests. I hope that over the years on the board I have made some small, positive, & lasting contributions. I know that I was able to have several pack fabricators dismissed from ebay over the years and I was also able to help many fellow board members win paypal disputes when they were defrauded. And during the last six months I conducted my biggest pack fraud investigation thus far that eventually led to the FBI getting involved. And I'm happy to report that there is now one less (big-time) vintage pack fabricator in operation and that he should no longer be able to defraud the honest, hard working members on this board.

And with that I will say a final goodbye to all the good people on these boards that I have had the privilege to meet. And in doing so I will leave you with one piece of advice: Always trust your "common sense" & "gut instincts" as they are two of the most important, if not THE most important tools when evaluating the authenticity of a pack. Fabricated packs lie by design but your common sense and gut instincts do not.......

Dboneesq

Don,

Thanks for all you have done to out some of the cheaters in our hobby. It was nice speaking with you the other day. Wishing you all the best in whatever you choose to do.

Good Luck.

fattymacs

Thanks for the good detective work as well as the info you've shared over the years.

Take care and enjoy.

YogiBerraFan

Thanks for all the info you have shared

CubsFan41

I really enjoyed your detective work. Good luck with future endeavors.

Toro

Thank you for your efforts in bettering our hobby. It was like reading a Hardy Brothers story every time!

milbroco

Best of Luck and don't forget to check on us every once in a while.............
Bob

ldferg

Don,
I'm sorry to hear this. You've shared some great information. I really appreciate what you've been able to do. Best of luck.

cpamike

Seems like whenever I get to liking someone, they ain't around for long. I notice when you get to disliking someone, they ain't around for long neither.

Don, you will be sorely missed. I'd like to personally thank you for all your help over the years as well as introducing me to this board. Stay in touch and enjoy life to the fullest.

Take care my friend.

grote15

Coin collecting is a very noble pursuit, my friend...

Always great talking with you, Don, over the years, and I hope that we will remain in touch as well. Good luck!

nightcrawler

Angel eyes, don't go.

Brick

Don't be gone long. You will be missed.

BigRed7

Blondie! Blondie! You know what you are? You're a

summerof68

My sincere thanks to those who responded with nice words. And a very special thanks for the friendships I developed with Tim & Mike over the years. As long as these two outstanding individuals remain in the hobby it will have no choice but to grow and flourish!