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04-07-2010, 11:29 AM
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"Let's do something positive..."
Um no.
kidding! This is a fantastic resource and meeting place for folks with the same interest, as has been said in the posts above. I have never felt terribly comfortable starting up conversations with strangers at card shows, and part of that is because I don't want to come within arms' length of them...perhaps all of you are some of these same people, and isn't that a wonderful advertisement for the limitations and evils of prejudice? (since I like talking to you all on here...) I just imagine that you are all clean shave, fit and trim and smell like vanilla, and everything is just fine! In all seriousness, though, it is an amazing wealth of knowledge, and to echo a previous post, I am occasionally floored by the generosity of some folks that have reached out to me to let me know of items of interest...and even in a couple of instances, just sent me things without asking for payment...Rich Klein comes to mind, with an original photo of my cousin. I was able to reciprocate with a Whitey Ford card...and Mr. Eskanazi is another, to whom I will soon be sending out a reciprocal gift as well...and lest I never forget Mr. Dan, who alerted me to a couple game used bats which are now the pride of my collection! No, it's all good here. Even the bickering makes for good theater. thanks to all. and don't let that vanilla comment worry you too much...
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04-07-2010, 12:04 PM
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04-07-2010, 12:39 PM
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The knowledge, rarities and high-end collections and other topical aspects are all cool and junk. But, my hat's off to the members that can laugh at themselves, have character, compassion and what many of us need more of, humility. You know who they are... See below, for an example of what the heck it is, I'm trying to say. Thankyou Members such as this.
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04-07-2010, 12:52 PM
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Moderators, I demand that you lock this thread!
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04-07-2010, 12:48 PM
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Maybe it sounds corny, but I really appreciate the simple kindnesses: an encouraging compliment after one of my infrequent posts to a pick-up thread, a flawless B/S/T transaction, a quick and courteous reply to a newbie-ish question I've emailed to a much more knowledgeable board member. I've never met any of you guys in person, but I still feel like part of the gang. Thanks.
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Sometimes I vary my olfactory essence with a hint of bergamot... Cheers, Blair
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04-07-2010, 05:26 PM
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This is the first board or site I check each morning and since I try to stay out of the trainwrecks I find most of it positive here. I especially like the T206 knowledge and also the oddball Topps stuff on the postwar side. The BST is where I do most buying and selling these days and I have found some great things there.
I do think there is less early E card and mid war R card discussion of late, not sure why. Always like those threads too.
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04-07-2010, 06:43 PM
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Let's do something positive
This site is one of the best resources for early items and the knowledge that goes around cannot be matched
Jimmy
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04-07-2010, 07:58 PM
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What I like best about the board...
I lurked for a couple of years before joining, but this forum has opened a whole new world to me. I knew about the tobacco cards, and that some E and N cards existed, but I never knew the extent. I read lots of posts and picked up some examples of different series trying to decide on what to collect. It was the research and posts about the T205 backs that helped me decide.
I also really enjoy the monthly pick-up and research threads.
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04-07-2010, 08:30 PM
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I visited the board for over a year before joining. I had left the hobby nearly 20 years ago but there was always a tug to return. Seeing the monthly item pickups really got me going again. The amount of information offered to help on questions is amazing. Please everybody keep posting photos, it isn't like owning the card but they sure are fun to look at!
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