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08-21-2009, 05:41 PM
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Sorry- if someone could get control over those threads, I'm sure more people would want to talk cards. IMHO (and I'm sure someone will flame me for my opinion now 
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08-21-2009, 05:42 PM
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Too many Communists!
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08-21-2009, 05:49 PM
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not so easy to get "control"
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08-21-2009, 05:53 PM
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Leon...at the risk of sounding like a brown-noser..I think you do the best that you can. sometimes threads just take on a life of their own and before you know it they end up in a wreck!!
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08-21-2009, 06:15 PM
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Brad, This is a great idea for a thread. I hope the new guys will now chime in.
Many here have a niche and noone here knows every nuance on cards or memorabilia. Armpit to Elite collectors, everyone has a little something to offer. There's a saying in the fire service... "When the Experts panic, they call the fire department." I think the same theory applies here. If a new poster feels they've been bullied, just tell us piss-off. Many here are just grumpy old men that need growl now and again. It's not personal and we don't bite. This thread gives me an idea. Things have been rather drab around here, so lets liven it up.
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08-21-2009, 06:18 PM
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Jr Hatch Jr, you're my kind of collector!!! Please keep posting!!!
FW
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08-21-2009, 06:28 PM
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I lurked for two years before starting to post. Glad I made the move. I wish more lurkers would post because I think the level of knowledge about pre-war cards would increase no matter what level of collector you are.
As far as being intimidated about asking a question. Don't be, you will never learn unless you ask. Besides, nobody will remember your question six months later except you. ( I once asked a question about the Joe Jackson T206 proof. ) Still get a laugh out of it today. I have met alot of nice people on this board and I don't think that would have happened if I had kept lurking. Jantz
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08-21-2009, 06:48 PM
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I lurked here for probably two years before I started posting. I didn't want to get caught up in the drama, and I think there are (were) people here who would jump all over your case for your opinions. It was only after I made friends with a good number of the regular posters here by meeting them on other boards that I began to feel comfortable posting here.
-Al
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08-21-2009, 06:56 PM
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Frank Wakefield and Jantz...
Thanks for the kind words! It might be tough to post more and remain somewhat anonymous, though
 But since you asked I'll create a fun little post in just a few moments...
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08-21-2009, 07:00 PM
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Everything Jim Hatch says...I'm going to echo.
Except the "anonymous" part. I don't mind tossing my name out so that others know for certain I'm just a horse's ass who happens to collect cards. However, I've refrained from posting because: I don't own any slabbed stuff (in fact, a lot of my collection wouldn't be put into holders out of pity), I haven't bought anything via eBay since January '07, have never bid with an auction house...and have said on occasion that if I want to subject myself to high drama, I'd just tell my wife which of her co-workers I want to have an affair with. However, if I see a topic that could use my contribution...I'll be right there with a response. 'cause that's how I roll, yo.
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08-21-2009, 06:04 PM
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reasons from a long time "lurker"
I've been a long time vintage collector (25+ years) in addition to "lurking" here for a few years. Here are some reasons I don't post much:
-I have never participated in an auction house auction -I rarely bid or buy anything on ebay any more -I hate slabbing -I don't care to be caught up in "drama" as others previously mentioned -I don't have the budget - or the desire - to buy high end cards -I could care less about card alterations... -...or whether a card should be a 50 instead of a 40 - many of mine are trimmed, torn, burned, written on, creased, punch-holed or otherwise tortured...and that's the way I like 'em -I prefer to remain somewhat anonymous As you can see, I can't really comment - or choose not to comment - on many posts here. I do appreciate those who post neat cards (like Leon's D311 Danzig) or do research projects (like Brian's E121 quest). I also appreciate the many quality cards and impressive collections I have witnessed through this board.
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