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Wow. I can't believe how many people must have lost money on this deal with all the ill feelings. Didn't know so many were involved in this transaction.
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a lot of people and the truth is hidden in all corners nary to see the light of day.
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Bugger the NYPL. They obviously are swimming in cash.
Why else would they fly someone to Dallas to pick up the card when it could be guaranteed safe, if not timely, delivery by Registered mail? If Registered was good enough for the Hope Diamond . . .
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Would you be willing to share the details of the return Leon?
I'm curious if you were able to consider this a donation to the NYPL. Hopefully you were able to get something out of it (if only a couple tickets to their gala ) |
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Did Leon send them the Hope Diamond too ? He is on a roll Last edited by ALR-bishop; 09-14-2015 at 03:25 PM. |
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i too would like to know the details, obviously busting out of the 4 holder gets sgc off of the hook forever, no one can ever return it for a guarantee payment of difference of grades. that has to be worth something to someone. Leon, you said it would now reside in a 2 holder, but you seem to be returning it to nypl ungraded, did you change your mind? and why? why even bother contacting sgc about a new grade if you were going to return it to the nypl? leverage? can you explain? why would you care what holder it's in now if you are giving it back? if it matters what holder or grade it is in now, why didn't it matter BEFORE you consigned it to heritage? why didn't it matter then? you didn't notice the ink marks on the back and compare them to the listed criteria that sgc uses to determine grade and figure out something must be wrong? but now you do?
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Because this crap is getting old. The mob with the pitchforks and torches demanded a return to the NYPL and they are getting what they want. Just let it go knowing that your mission is accomplished. No further details are needed.
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No, but as stated, it's getting old. Should we all go over to HOS and do the same to your buddy Peter Nash??? Just let it go Travis!!
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Interesting to whom, Ben? The folks that just want to gossip.........?
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If the card had never been listed for sale in the first place and we could turn back the clock a year or so when you were first made aware of the cards issues via the FBI. Then the above images and NYPL letter would have gone down as one of the most stand up things in the hobby ever.
However the convenient worded auction listing, the BS, the name calling, the long political PMs and the locking of threads. Render the above more of a bitter sweet last resort vs. that of a selfless act. That's really a shame..... In the end it is a great thing that the property will be returned to the collection of the NYPL, ultimately the best possible outcome given the situation. Cheers, John Last edited by wonkaticket; 09-15-2015 at 04:39 AM. |
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Any work of art or collectible stands a much better chance of making it to the next generation of folks if it is held by a collector, as opposed to a Museum or library... I hope they don't lose it again...
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At the end of the day, a significant card, stolen long ago from the Spalding collection, is being returned to the Spalding collection. That is a good thing, something that doesn't often happen. Although every new thread provides the opportunity for those who have nothing meaningful to add about cards to gripe about something, this chapter of hobby history seems to have drawn to an end and people should move on.
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I, too, am very upset with Leon. Why would he use rusted tools to break that card out. Brand new tools should have been bought and used.
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In other news, there is a really cool Cobb with a Lenox background for sale over on the BST page. Its been on the down low but I thought I'd be the first to draw attention to it.
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Now that's FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Paul, that is the best post in this thread...too funny.
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Sending It back
And why would he not hire The Transporter to be sure it got back there safe and sound and without incident
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Excellent thought, Al!
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Why do so many people edit out complete posts? Why not stand behind what you wrote?
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Very proud of you Leon. It's no easy task to stand up and bite the bullet on something that wasn't even your fault. You are top class, sir! Mark
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