Barry Sloate says hello

[Fred]

Barry Sloate says hello and to let everyone know he's still kicking!

I miss reading his posts about baseball memorabilia and cards.

[edjs]

I, too, miss Barry’s input, comments, and observations.

[Eric72]

Great to hear!

[ullmandds]

hey barry!!!

[Leon]

Barry was one of my favorite guys on the forum. Hey Barry!

[Seven]

For the uninitiated, Who is Barry?

Regardless I'm glad to hear he is doing well. Always love some positive news!

[Fred]

Barry was part of this community for a long time. He used to have his own auctions "Barry Sloate Auctions" that had nice material. I still have several of his old auction catalogs. Great person with so much hobby knowledge, especially the pioneering days of baseball.

If he starts posting again, it'll be nice to see/read. It's been a few years now.

[Eric72]

Every thread needs a card.

[Den*nis O*Brien]

...in being happy to hear that Barry is OK !! Truly a gentleman extraordinaire in our hobby. He was always willing to share his extensive knowledge. And his auctions were special. I also have "Archived" some of his set sale and auction catalogs. They were not huge but full of special items from cover to cover. I want to say ..Thank You Barry for my T205 Brown, T206 Lundgren Chicago and all the other items that I treasure ! And that MINT Boston Bees scorecard......
Sincerely, Dennis

[Kawika]

The Board had a very different mix of characters back in the day. Some wonderful folks have drifted away, passed on or otherwise vanished without a trace. Hope you're doing well, Barry, and that old age and its complications aren't being too harsh.

Originally Posted by Eric72

Every thread needs a card.

. . or two.

The Sloate rookie card

[doug.goodman]

Wow, what Sloate rookie is amazing on so many levels.

I don't know Barry, but I sure do miss his posts.

Doug

[Bpm0014]

I hope he’s doing well. But if he wanted to say hi why couldn’t he just come on here and say hi?

[Bpm0014]

I hope he’s doing well. But if he wanted to say hi why couldn’t he just come on here and say hi?

[barrysloate]

Hi everyone,

It’s been a very long time but I am humbled by all the good wishes. Fred told me he would start this thread and I figured maybe two or three people would say hello. But I didn’t expect this.

No, I don’t post anymore but I do think about the board and wonder how everyone is doing. I no longer collect baseball but I am grateful for the long career I had collecting, buying and selling, and the years I had running auctions. It was great fun but it’s not something I currently do. I do avidly collect vinyl and have added many great albums to my rock and jazz collection. That’s another hobby that is growing in leaps and bounds. It’s really been a lot of fun.

Anyway, wishing all a happy and healthy new year. And thank you again for the kindness.