It's that time of the year again.....

WinPitcher · December 13, 2009 4:28AM

Poster of the year.

I suggest Storm. He has helped so many folks with ebay and PP issues and generally

always provides information that is always helpful.

I need a second. If anyone else has a nominee please bring it forth in this thread or create one yourself.

Matt did a wonderful job this year and his current term ends in about 2weeks

He Joins Stone, Zef, Rube, and I forget the other 1 (I'm sorry) If anyone knows the answer I'd be obliged

for them to mention him.

Happy Holiday's to all

Everyone is a great poster and everyone brings a perspective to the hobby we all appreciate.

Even the trolls that show up from time to time

Steve

VitoCo1972 · December 13, 2009 4:31AM

Ummm, Felicia? She's probably given away more on the board this year than every other member combined (which is an incredible feat by the way).

Storm is awesome and would be a deserving champion - but I have to nominate IJustLoveCards

nam812 · December 13, 2009 4:33AM

I second storm888.

I also want to get everyone on the early bandwagon for next year with thoughts of jimq112. Another extremely helpful member who goes out of his way to help with any/all our postal questions.

perkdog · December 13, 2009 4:37AM

Hard to argue against Storm he definately deserves it for his quick assistance with numerous people here when they have questions or problems with Ebay, Pay-Pal & mailing.

I would personally like to thank Nick "Nam812" for giving me VCP and Pop Report info whenever I ask, I think Nick should get a vote as well he also saved a bunch of guys money when he informed us of the Bing cashback last week.

As usual its been a great year at CU, I continue to enjoy 99% of the Posters here ( 1% Trolls I could do without though

)

jimq112 · December 13, 2009 4:38AM

My vote is easy - again Storm. His knowledge and more importantly his willingness to share that knowledge has saved countless members here thousands of dollars.

OAKESY25 · December 13, 2009 4:40AM

storm888 and jimq112

you can't go wrong with either

storm888 · December 13, 2009 4:40AM

With thanks, I would like to respectfully decline the nomination.

IMV, there is only one slam-dunk candidate for the honor and that is:

thenavarro

His major thread is among the best that have ever been
on this board. His tireless updates warrant speical recognition.

His recounts of his sundry auto-hunts have been among the
best reads posted in 2009.

His involvement in the "social and personal aspects" here
has been high ranking.

............................

My honorable mentions go to:

VitoCo1972

and

Dboneesq

.....................................

I hope that the nomination of thenavarro will gather wide
support and that he will be selected as the 2009 Poster Of The Year.

itzagoner · December 13, 2009 4:45AM

nominate lsutigers73 - his tireless efforts on behalf on the forum have been immeasurable......he has outed numerous alts in order to protect the sanctity of our hideaway from the plagues and perturbances of everyday life.

i realize several of the alts are all the same guy, but still............

realistically, it would be tough to chose just one person this year, there have been some outstanding contributions here and there are so many posters who make this an enjoyable hobby hangout.

Downtown1974 · December 13, 2009 4:49AM

<< realistically, it would be tough to chose just one person this year, there have been some outstanding contributions here and there are so many posters who make this an enjoyable hobby hangout. >>

I completely agree. It is hard to choose one this year.

nightcrawler · December 13, 2009 4:58AM

I like storm to win also. But as usual he makes a great point. I'm all for nominating thenavarro.

jimrad · December 13, 2009 5:20AM

Last year I nominated Storm - to me a stand out.
I also support Nam812 and jimq112. Felicias generosity and 1952 set run is fantastic.
I really enjoyed this board in 2009 - thanks to everyone that takes part.

DES1984 · December 13, 2009 5:35AM

Here are my votes:

Most helpful:
Storm

Most interesting and passionate:
thenavarro

Most Humorous:
LSUtigers

Most Obnoxious:
that burrito guy
honorable mention:
stantheman

lawnmowerman · December 13, 2009 5:36AM

There are a few guys here that I think are worthy.

gumbyfan- Great heart. Very giving. Tries to see the good in people. Handled huge group subs with ease, not trying make money in the process.

nightcrawler- It's hard to find a more giving guy. He just does it behind the scenes so not many people know about it. I also love the fish slap video, Trent

nam812- I like his wit. He is generous. I also like that fact that he never changes his avatar. That is some serious dedication!

edmundfitzgerald · December 13, 2009 6:15AM

<< Poster of the year.

>>

I would have to nominate Farrah Fawcetts 1977 poster.

otwcards · December 13, 2009 6:15AM

I'll concur with STORM... There are quite a few others worthy of nomination, but to avoid omitting anyone, I'll refrain from posting the small list.

Figuring I'll make a few "most annoying" or "most pompous" lists, but that's all part of being an elitist know-it-all, isn't it?

jeffcbay · December 13, 2009 7:09AM

Best Rips: fergie23
Most Generous: IJustLoveCards
Most Helpful: storm888
Most Entertaining: lsutigers1973

Some of my other favorites:
WinPitcher
lawnmowerman
nam812
nightcrawler
thenavarro
gumbyfan

Some of my personal favorite Ripken Fans:
tunahead08
K
ripkenintheminors
mariotown
Ironmanfan

All of these people make this forum a great place to spend my time. There are so many more I could name. Thanks everyone!

and5zac · December 13, 2009 7:18AM

I agree with all the nominated and think it should be Co-Posters of the year.

Lou

nam812 · December 13, 2009 7:22AM

<< .....He Joins Stone, Zef, Rube, and I forget the other 1 (I'm sorry) If anyone knows the answer I'd be obliged for them to mention him......... >>

Matt aka lawmmowerman.

Downtown1974 · December 13, 2009 7:32AM

Well...we have a few great nominations, but narrowing it down to one is going to be difficult. So, here is my proposal;
Which ever nominee can guess how many compact cars plifter can bench press without going over shall be honored as poster of the year.

swartz1 · December 13, 2009 9:09AM

I second the nomination for gumbyfan...

WinPitcher · December 13, 2009 9:09AM

....He Joins Stone, Zef, Rube, and I forget the other 1 (I'm sorry) If anyone knows the answer I'd be obliged for them to mention him......... >>

Matt aka lawmmowerman.

Nam wins!!

Geez how could I have forgotten him.

Steve

csmtampa · December 13, 2009 9:14AM

I don't think I could pick just one person.

I enjoy reading everyones threads, and there are a ton of good people here who I am glad I get to interact with.

WinPitcher · December 13, 2009 9:15AM

being "Poster of the Year" is as good as being named Raccoon of the Year.

Alice had mocked the Racoon Lodge earlier; now, she dignifies it and her husband in a stirring speech of support and acceptance. "Ralph." She places her hands on his arm. "I know how you must feel. I know how much you wanted to win that Racoon-of-the-Year Award and how hard it must be for you to find out that you're not getting it. But there's always next year, Ralph. And other Racoon-of-the-year Awards. Do you know something, Ralph? I bet you'll win it. And even if you don't, Ralph, there's something else I want to tell you. You'll always be Racoon-of-the-Year around this house."

Too bad the person that wrote that did not know how to spell 'raccoon'

Steve

nam812 · December 13, 2009 9:24AM

Raccoon of the Year privileges:

1) Opening the first clam at the annual clambake
2) Steering the boat on the annual ride up the Hudson River to Raccoon point.
3) Free burial with spouse at Raccoon National Cemetery in Bismark, North Dakota.
4) Opportunity to run for Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler.
5) Throwing the first bag of water out of the hotel window at the Raccoon convention.

eyebone · December 13, 2009 9:24AM

Many are deserving. And I cannot disagree with those names that have been mentioned.

Storm is my nominee though. Respected, helpful, sharp (and he never seems to get involved in the mudslinging).

Eyebone

storm888 · December 13, 2009 9:32AM

"...Too bad the person that wrote that did not know how to spell 'raccoon'...."

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FTR........

Either spelling is correct.

"Racoon" was long the dominant spelling.

"Raccoon" has become more popular in the last 35 or so years.

The most important point of the issue is that the spelling in a
single document should be consistent.

..........................

MULLINS5 · December 13, 2009 1:00PM

<< "...Too bad the person that wrote that did not know how to spell 'raccoon'...."

//////////////////////////

FTR........

Either spelling is correct.

"Racoon" was long the dominant spelling.

"Raccoon" has become more popular in the last 35 or so years.

The most important point of the issue is that the spelling in a
single document should be consistent.

.......................... >>

exactly why storm should be poster of the year!

WinPitcher · December 13, 2009 1:27PM

Gotta agree with that.

Lil tidbit that I never knew.

Steve

storm888 · December 13, 2009 1:36PM

"...exactly why storm should be poster of the year! ..."

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Thank you all for the kind words.

As we all know, this is the SCMF forum.

"Do you enjoy Sports Cards or Sports Memorabilia? Then step up to the plate and talk about it."

The person who has contributed most to THAT concept, is
the ONE person who should ALWAYS be "Poster Of The Year."

MOST of the "helpful" contributions I make here are merely
tangentially related to the specific purpose of the board.
That does not make those contributions irrelevant, BUT it
does disqualify me as a candidate for Poster Of The Year.

The standout contributor to the primary objective of the
board in 2009 is thenavarro. He is, thus, IMV, the
most qualified/deserving poster to receive the award.

His sticktoitiveness with the thread linked below, is the
best argument for him to be recognized as POTY2009.

That thread has provided hours of entertainment to many
folks, and represents a good reference body as well.

thenavarro

He should be encouraged to continue his efforts, and be rewarded
for his past efforts. Granting him the subject award would be a
meaningful and appropriate way for us to accomplish that.

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"If nominated I will not run, if elected I will not serve."

WinPitcher · December 13, 2009 1:40PM

What you don't want the honor of opening the first clam at the annual clambake?

Steve

WinPitcher · December 13, 2009 1:55PM

Well, if that is the case then I think that Mike Navarro is a very worth candidate.

Steve

stevek · December 13, 2009 3:19PM

Storm is the finest poster on this forum, and it's not even debatable.

Storm is not only the best here, but one of the best I've seen anywhere. I'd give him the award whether he wants it or not.

stevek · December 13, 2009 3:22PM

Perhaps if we sweeten the cash prize, Storm would accept it? Bump the prize money up to $100,000.

nam812 · December 13, 2009 3:33PM

If throwing the first bag of water out of the hotel window at the Raccoon convention didn't sway him, what's a measly $100,000 gonna do?

MULLINS5 · December 13, 2009 5:49PM

<< "...exactly why storm should be poster of the year! ..."

/////////////////////////////////

Thank you all for the kind words.

As we all know, this is the SCMF forum.

"Do you enjoy Sports Cards or Sports Memorabilia? Then step up to the plate and talk about it."

The person who has contributed most to THAT concept, is
the ONE person who should ALWAYS be "Poster Of The Year."

MOST of the "helpful" contributions I make here are merely
tangentially related to the specific purpose of the board.
That does not make those contributions irrelevant, BUT it
does disqualify me as a candidate for Poster Of The Year.

The standout contributor to the primary objective of the
board in 2009 is thenavarro. He is, thus, IMV, the
most qualified/deserving poster to receive the award.

His sticktoitiveness with the thread linked below, is the
best argument for him to be recognized as POTY2009.

That thread has provided hours of entertainment to many
folks, and represents a good reference body as well.

thenavarro

He should be encouraged to continue his efforts, and be rewarded
for his past efforts. Granting him the subject award would be a
meaningful and appropriate way for us to accomplish that.

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////

"If nominated I will not run, if elected I will not serve."

>>

if storm thinks it should go to somebody else, I nominate fergie - his ripping of all sports was and still is, by far, the best post to subscribe to throughout the year. behind the scenes he has helped many collectors here with their collections, most of the time, i believe, sending cards from his rips for free...one day i received a package with a stack of mike bossy cards...and i know he has done this sort of thing for others here too.

i still say storm...fergie is next IMO.

Patrick

Estil · December 13, 2009 9:52PM

<< Ummm, Felicia? She's probably given away more on the board this year than every other member combined (which is an incredible feat by the way).

Storm is awesome and would be a deserving champion - but I have to nominate IJustLoveCards >>

I'll second that one!

lsutigers1973 · December 13, 2009 11:05PM

Surely I must have won by now.

If not, I will also go with storm. He not only helps publicly but has helped me many times through PM's w/ Paypal or eBay issues.

SidePocket · December 15, 2009 2:22PM

I'll place a vote for Summerof68, although maybe it should be for detective of the year instead of poster.

Bunker · December 15, 2009 3:40PM

Maybe there should be more than one category?

Poster Of The Year (P.O.T.Y Award

)
Pain in the arse award (P.I.T.A.)
Best Thread of the Year

and to pick up on what DES1984 had all ready suggested:

Most helpful
Most interesting and passionate:
Most Humorous
Most Generous
Best Rip Thread (jeffcbay suggestion)

The coin guys made up little award tags for sig lines that people display....I always thought that was kind of cool. Here is an example that they use:

PaulMaul · December 16, 2009 1:30AM

I would nominate Summerof68. But then his specialty is my main interest. I am in awe of his detective work and the information obtained from him is priceless, both in terms of specifics and in terms of generalities that improve the reader's savvy in dealing with pack crooks.

larryallen73 · December 16, 2009 1:58AM

Most Obnoxious:
that burrito guy
honorable mention:
stantheman

For the most obnoxious list I would add Fandango and all his alts.

For biggest loss of the year:
Jackwesq - sorry to see him go. Not sure if he visits the boards anymore but he had a lot of good info.

WinPitcher · December 16, 2009 2:28AM

I wouldn't say STTM is obnoxious.

Steve

jackstraw · December 16, 2009 2:47AM

Thread of the year is hands down the Frank Thomas no name on front by bunchobull.
Poster of the year well I would probably vote for storm but if he doesn't want it I might go with Bill.
There are alot of posters that make this a fun place to hang out at.

MeteoriteGuy · December 16, 2009 11:35AM

Bump for those blind like me.

Looks like Storm has an early lead. We all know he wants to throw that first water bag.

thekid8 · December 16, 2009 1:37PM

<< Thread of the year is hands down the Frank Thomas no name on front by bunchobull.
>>

I second the Frank Thomas No Name as thread of the year

BunchOBull did for me what no other has done in years --- his thread MADE me pull out all my 91 cards (boxes and boxes) to search for any of the cards impacted and NADA --- they are back in the closet until the next find
Mike

cwazzy · December 16, 2009 1:39PM

<< 

<< Thread of the year is hands down the Frank Thomas no name on front by bunchobull.
>>

I second the Frank Thomas No Name as thread of the year

BunchOBull did for me what no other has done in years --- his thread MADE me pull out all my 91 cards (boxes and boxes) to search for any of the cards impacted and NADA --- they are back in the closet until the next find
Mike >>

I will third this. Great thread!

Dboneesq · December 16, 2009 1:51PM

<< For biggest loss of the year:
Jackwesq - sorry to see him go. Not sure if he visits the boards anymore but he had a lot of good info. >>

What happened to jack? When did he leave? Why? Is he OK?

VintageCardLover · December 16, 2009 1:56PM

storm and Jim both provide invaluable information and answer questions thoughtfully and willingly.

they should BOTH get it.

Rogermnj · December 17, 2009 2:17AM

I nominate bobsbbcards. Everytime there is a thread about something few people know, he comes right in with a scan or some history shedding light on that issue. The guy is just a well of knowledge.

Favorite thread/poster is fergie for ripping stuff and always sharing it with us.

Storm is like our attorney here at CU.

And godforbid, someone gets banned and starts posting again under alts, we got nam and lsu to watch our backs and torture the guy.

larryallen73 · December 17, 2009 2:55AM

What happened to jack? When did he leave? Why? Is he OK?

Sorry I didn't make it more clear. He is fine. He just decided to get out of card collecting and turn his focus to other things in life.

thedutymon · December 17, 2009 3:01AM

Morning,
I have to stick with Storm wether he wants it or not from a simply personal perspective. He has helped me with answers in amazing speed and has stopped me from being my own worst enemy at least a couple of times!!

Hip Hip Hooray for Storm !!!

Honorable mentions:

Lsutigers for outing the Alts and making me spew coffee on my computor screen more than once!!!

Summerof68 for dogging the Crooks on Feebay !!!!

Nam812 for making sure that I am Called Out for being Lazy !!!!!

Jimq112 for being such an invaluable member with our endless Postal questions !!! Yeehah

Neil

It's that time of the year again.....

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