Sad but true - collecting addiction

[gonefishin]

Phil - thanks for the clarification.

Bob - thanks for the assist.

Tony - thanks for your lifetime of service to our country.

Case closed, happy Sunday to all.

[ParisianJohn]

I wonder what type of cards he was buying. Hopefully not blowing it all on Wander Francos. I used to follow the main baseball card subreddit until this spring I was overwhelmed with posts of 5,000 different people all pulling a 1/1 of Wander. "This is the next '52 Topps Mantle!!".

If he was a pre-war collector then perhaps to pay off that $134K he can sell off some cards quickly at a low-rate to us.

Perhaps the federal government should invest money in pre-war cards.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

Phil - thanks for the clarification.

Bob - thanks for the assist.

Tony - thanks for your lifetime of service to our country.

Case closed, happy Sunday to all.

Amen brother, well said!

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

Phil - thanks for the clarification.

Bob - thanks for the assist.

Tony - thanks for your lifetime of service to our country.

Case closed, happy Sunday to all.

Well said to each and all; thank you for your kind words; and thank you too!

Not just on NET54, but on other sites also, I wish a separate topic folder would be created for Government/Politic discussions, where those who like to discuss (positive or negative) can go. We all know how those debates can turn ugly.

This thread was about a guy (he could have been in any job), who abused his position, for the sake of supporting his collecting habits. We can all agree that's not good, no matter what job he was in.

It would be good if we all could stay on topic, but even I have driven of course a time or two, so I get it. I just think when it comes to government/politics, it hits a nerve with many, depending on what or how something is being said. Heck, I have family members who haven't talked in years over it (UGH). I personally don't care to read anything relating to it either, so I will just move on next time.

Sorry Phil for taking your post wrong. My promise is that if I read any future comments relating negatively to government/politics, I will not respond. As we say in the military...Lesson Learned.

Ok, getting ready to watch some NFL Football, so enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Tony

[Exhibitman]

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Thanks, you've been a great crowd. Enjoy Whitesnake.