<< <i>I read a lot of the threads over there to try to see how it all happened. The guy did such a great job of suckering people in by giving cards away (a lot of the cards he gave away were ones he had gotten in trades that he never reciprocated for) that when his scheme began to unravel and come to light there were tons of people jumping up and defending him.
I have to admit reading it reminded me of our "beloved" Felicia. >>
Speaking of Felicia. Did it ever get determined if the large pack runs from 1972-197? that she sold off to board members, just before going on hiatus from the Board, were good or were they resealed?
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It seems like he suckered in young adults or kids who were trying desperately to keep up with richer more "baller" collectors and way over extended themselves to do it. They thought they would be getting 2 to 3 times the value for their money. Learned a big leason there.
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<< <i>I just read through a lot of that. Absolutely amazing. Particularly reading some of his very early threads where you have collectors bumping his threads to praise him and tell everyone what a special guy he is and a true blessing to the hobby. It looks like he even developed some friendships off the internet having phone conversations with many of those people. While it's easy to be a backseat driver and burn on everyone who sent him money, he did a great job of building trust, a good reputation, etc before going in for the kill.
That being said, it would seem a guy at that level that is that good at it, would do it all for more than 25K. That's basically about 8 months work of time consuming work he put into it, then to walk away with 20-25K seems a little anti climactic for a guy that seems like he's been doing it a while >>
This scammer being prolific at his "craft" may have several scams with different IDs and different venues going at the same time.
<< <i>Someone should tell these kids there's no such thing as a baller that collects baseball cards. >>
That's true.
However, I am still stuck on Van Damme being in Breakin. I am totally pulling that one out next time I am out with the boys for a few drinks. I have a hunch I can craft that nugget into a free drink in a bet! To top the trivia question though we need to find some famous person who was obscurely in the Electric Boogaloo!
<< <i>Wow, I had no idea Jean-Claude Van Damme was in Breakin'. Turbo and Ozone must be so proud. >>
I hate to admit it, but I saw that movie in the theater. Also saw Electric Boogaloo. >>
Hell yes you did, you also wore parachute pants and did many of spins on broken down cardboard boxes and all of that was okay. If you happened to be the kid that actually went and paid for break dancing lessons that's another story.
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I've been out for a few weeks, the title of this thread is a little misleading. At first glance I thought the Blowout Cards was scamming people. I've read the forums over there and it is like a suckers paradise.
<< <i>I have to admit reading it reminded me of our "beloved" Felicia >>
LOL! I was thinking the same thing.... >>
Me too. When Felicia was giving stuff away here 4 or 5 years ago or whenever it was, its like she developed a "posse" of followers overnight. They'd go on and on and on about how wonderful Felicia was for mailing them some random card. And if anyone ever said anything negative about her, the posse would show up and trash the person.
I would never buy a "mystery" lot, but I would make a high dollar deal with many board members here based on my perception of them by reading here for years. I bet many of you would do the same. I wont make a list but think through who here you would easily be taken by. Scary.
I enjoyed reading about Press Your Luck....that is a great story.
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<< <i>I enjoyed reading about Press Your Luck....that is a great story. >>
I used to watch that show quite a bit when I was younger, but never heard that story. VERY interesting!
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<< <i>I read a lot of the threads over there to try to see how it all happened. The guy did such a great job of suckering people in by giving cards away (a lot of the cards he gave away were ones he had gotten in trades that he never reciprocated for) that when his scheme began to unravel and come to light there were tons of people jumping up and defending him.
I have to admit reading it reminded me of our "beloved" Felicia.
Speaking of Felicia. Did it ever get determined if the large pack runs from 1972-197? that she sold off to board members, just before going on hiatus from the Board, were good or were they resealed?
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<< <i>I just read through a lot of that. Absolutely amazing. Particularly reading some of his very early threads where you have collectors bumping his threads to praise him and tell everyone what a special guy he is and a true blessing to the hobby. It looks like he even developed some friendships off the internet having phone conversations with many of those people. While it's easy to be a backseat driver and burn on everyone who sent him money, he did a great job of building trust, a good reputation, etc before going in for the kill.
That being said, it would seem a guy at that level that is that good at it, would do it all for more than 25K. That's basically about 8 months work of time consuming work he put into it, then to walk away with 20-25K seems a little anti climactic for a guy that seems like he's been doing it a while >>
This scammer being prolific at his "craft" may have several scams with different IDs and different venues going at the same time.
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<< <i>Someone should tell these kids there's no such thing as a baller that collects baseball cards. >>
That's true.
However, I am still stuck on Van Damme being in Breakin. I am totally pulling that one out next time I am out with the boys for a few drinks. I have a hunch I can craft that nugget into a free drink in a bet! To top the trivia question though we need to find some famous person who was obscurely in the Electric Boogaloo!
<< <i>Wow, I had no idea Jean-Claude Van Damme was in Breakin'. Turbo and Ozone must be so proud. >>
I hate to admit it, but I saw that movie in the theater. Also saw Electric Boogaloo.
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<< <i>Wow, I had no idea Jean-Claude Van Damme was in Breakin'. Turbo and Ozone must be so proud. >>
I hate to admit it, but I saw that movie in the theater. Also saw Electric Boogaloo. >>
Hell yes you did, you also wore parachute pants and did many of spins on broken down cardboard boxes and all of that was okay. If you happened to be the kid that actually went and paid for break dancing lessons that's another story.
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<< <i>$20k? I coulda got $60k before anyone knew what was going on. >>
only if you move from silver to platinum
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<< <i>Someone should tell these kids there's no such thing as a baller that collects baseball cards. >>
I'll politely disagree. When one of them shows up in one of your registry sets, you'll know.
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<< <i>I have to admit reading it reminded me of our "beloved" Felicia >>
LOL! I was thinking the same thing.... >>
Me too. When Felicia was giving stuff away here 4 or 5 years ago or whenever it was, its like she developed a "posse" of followers overnight. They'd go on and on and on about how wonderful Felicia was for mailing them some random card. And if anyone ever said anything negative about her, the posse would show up and trash the person.
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Looking to BUY n332 1889 SF Hess cards and high grade cards from 19th century especially. "Once you have wrestled everything else in life is easy" Dan Gable
<< <i>I enjoyed reading about Press Your Luck....that is a great story. >>
I used to watch that show quite a bit when I was younger, but never heard that story. VERY interesting!
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 would like more info on nickel night at the whorehouse. Where is this place and when is the next nickel night coming up? >>
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