The Net 54 100

[Ladder7]

From Ronco, The egotists post preventer!

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by sox1903wschamp

I suspect the "group" started this thread just to get a rise out of us. And it's working as were up over 30 posts in a few hours .

Now its over 50 posts and no follow up from the Bruce's.
I notice they start a thread and just sits back to watch it derail
As suggested, perhaps that's the intended purpose.

[JasonL]

Bruces posted a suggestion to rank collectors with an understood purpose to praise folks for their ability to spend money, and also that we get some use out of knowing whom to go to on certain issues should we have questions. Yet, he offered no such information himself, no one else has either, and no one has voted yet on the rankings, except to say that he takes all the spots...this place is fun!

The characterization I have of Bruce in my head is that of General Custer as portrayed in Night at the Museum 2, diligently counting his strokes as he brushes his golden locks while everyone else in the group debates the degree to which his declared plan is ludicrous.

I love this Board.

Also, I vote for myself as occupying #88 on the list, simply because the number 8 is my favorite number, so why not have two?

Whilst some of you enjoy attacking our ideas, the fact is that in this country, there are more than 100,000 rankings ranging from the Forbes 400 to most
charitable people (Town and Country) to listings of top coin collectors.
As for the feeling of elitist from those who don't have world class collections, we think that is a poor excuse for a bad self image. People read lists in many areas where they have no talent or access. Why is the 10 hottest bachelors one of the best selling issues of People or why is the Fobes 400 issue outsell every other issue. Certainly these magazines are not only to models and billionaires.

We also would like to point out a few lies- Greg from Bottom of the Ninth
once again speaks from his rear. We would like to bet $10,000 for every image that we have shared above three. For that matter we can't recall any images that Greg has shared.

We did not post to acquire items. We have plenty of sources and have added 50 important items to our collection in the past 10 months.

We have no problem listing some of our Federal League Material- albeit it is too large (in some cases) to scan

1. Federal League Ball in original box
2. Federal League Tobacco tin
3. Letter from one of two pitchers to throw a no hitter in the Federal League
4. Two Federal League Pennants
5. Ultra rare post card from the Chicago Feds
6. Four large team advertising photos
7. Programs from six of the nine Federal League team
8. Tickets from six of the nine Federal League team
9. 10 issues of Baseball Magazine with Federal League stories
10. 2 ultra rare pieces of Federal League Sheet Music
11. 15 CJ 1915 cards (all PSA 8)
12. Misc. E cards with Federal League players (10)


Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List

[Ladder7]

You talk about your Programs in the singular, but yourself in the pleural. Man, Im gonna miss you when you're gone.

[wonkaticket]

[ullmandds]

Is that saddham hussein and ricky martin on the top left?

[Anthony S.]

Exhibits A thru Z as to why I'll never post a photo of myself on this site.

[barrysloate]

John- cool picture. Glad I made the cut!

Bruce- thank you for listing the Federal League pieces in your collection. You might have described them a bit and added a little pizzazz, but I appreciate that you came back and responded.

Yes, Forbes Magazine does have a Fortune 400, and lists are popular. But I have to think that asking people to brag about their collections on this thread somehow would backfire. That's just my gut feeling.

I'm heading out now but later I would be happy to add something about my rare baseball books.

[T206DK]

is that Mr. Mint.....he kind of looks like Jerry Garcia in that pic LOL !

seriously though....has anyone ever come forward and identified themselves as being part of " the group" Bruce talks about

[barrysloate]

That's me in the upper right wearing the feathered hat...how did John know that that is my favorite hat?

[19cbb]

Nice hat Barry!

[eiturbe]

Being a newbie I am not sure what to think about all this, but one thing is for sure, that picture made my day, thanks John!!!

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Yankeefan51

We have no problem listing some of our Federal League Material- albeit it is too large (in some cases) to scan

1. Federal League Ball in original box EASY TO PHOTOGRAPH
2. Federal League Tobacco tin EASY TO PHOTOGRAPH
3. Letter from one of two pitchers to throw a no hitter in the Federal League EASY TO SCAN
4. Two Federal League Pennants EASY TO PHOTOGRAPH
5. Ultra rare post card from the Chicago Feds EASY TO SCAN
6. Four large team advertising photos EASY TO PHOTOGRAPH
7. Programs from six of the nine Federal League team EASY TO SCAN
8. Tickets from six of the nine Federal League team EASY TO SCAN
9. 10 issues of Baseball Magazine with Federal League stories EASY TO PHOTOGRAPH
10. 2 ultra rare pieces of Federal League Sheet Music EASY TO SCAN
11. 15 CJ 1915 cards (all PSA 8) EASY TO SCAN
12. Misc. E cards with Federal League players (10) EASY TO SCAN

I'm sure your mother taught you to share, Bruce.

What happened?

[slidekellyslide]

Who knew T-bob had that much cleavage?

[cfc1909]

I thought Leon weighed more than that...

[barrysloate]

There are a few people in the picture I don't recognize: I got Ted Z., Brian Cataquet, Cobb and Edwards, Jeff Lichtman, Rosen, Steve Murray, a very handsome Leon, Joe Orlando, and myself. I don't know the others. Can someone identify them all? That should be worth as good a prize as having a great collection.

David

We have not photographed or scanned any of the items

However, if you want to pay us $10,000 you are welcome
to come over and do so.

As for sharing, that is our decision, not yours


Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List

[JeremyW]

I thought Barry was more petite than that.

[danc]

I find lists of this sort tacky and most lists are created by outside sources who may have an idea of what someone has (Forbes, etc.), to blatantly tell fellow collectors you have the best collection of some sort...why? Most great collectors want to keep it hidden and of course they will be overlooked because of privacy issues.

How about 100 Greatest Seinfeld episodes instead? (Top ten are...1) The Contest 2) The Soup Nazi 3) The Chinese Restaurant 4) The Pothole 5) the Dinner Party 6) The Chicken Roaster 7) The Parking Garage 8) The Marine Bioligist 9) The Puffy Shirt 10) The Pen.

Plus I have always wanted to have something labeled as "The Greatest" in the SMR and have thought about being the one who must have the best 1981Topps Phillies McDonald's (or is it Burger King set).

Also, did Fleer issue vending boxes early on?

DanC

[E93]

John,
You are too funny. LMAO!
JimB

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

There are a few people in the picture I don't recognize: I got Ted Z., Brian Cataquet, Cobb and Edwards, Jeff Lichtman, Rosen, Steve Murray, a very handsome Leon, Joe Orlando, and myself. I don't know the others. Can someone identify them all? That should be worth as good a prize as having a great collection.

Looks like Gene Wilder w/ his Wonka hat on top

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

There are a few people in the picture I don't recognize: I got Ted Z., Brian Cataquet, Cobb and Edwards, Jeff Lichtman, Rosen, Steve Murray, a very handsome Leon, Joe Orlando, and myself. I don't know the others. Can someone identify them all? That should be worth as good a prize as having a great collection.

Hal Lewis is one.

[cfc1909]

that is me under you with the giant bald head and sunglasses...

[barrysloate]

Is that Hal to the right of the word "Attitude?"

Dan- how could you leave out "The Airport" episode, where Jerry flies first class and Elaine coach. That is at the very top of my list.

[barrysloate]

Thanks Jim. Who is that between you and Jeff Lichtman? And I guess that is Bob Marquette next to me? We're almost there.

[wonkaticket]

A very sexy Trey Regan...

[Peter_Spaeth]

yes as to Hal

[barrysloate]

John- Trey is a young guy. That person looks older (but I believe you). How long does it take you to put that together?

[wonkaticket]

That about 3 mins...that's Showtime At The Apollo level...nothing to be proud of..LOL 2 mins were on Leon alone...he's just got such great legs I had to take it all in...ahhh

However it took me 15 mins to find the thread with the pictures...search feature quickest way to shut Wonka down...

[brickyardkennedy]

Well, I know where my next nightmare is coming from.

[barrysloate]

Here we go:

Back row (l to r): Ted Zanidakis, Brian Cataquet, Gene Wilder, Hal Lewis, Bob Marquette, me.

Middle Row: Cobb and Edwards, Alan Rosen, Jeff Lichtman, Trae Regan, Jim Rivera.

Bottom Row: Steve Murray, Leon Luckey, Joe Orlando.

It's a veritable Murderer's Row.

[JP]

Originally Posted by Yankeefan51

As for sharing, that is our decision, not yours


Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List

Is this a subtle game of "show me yours and I'll show you mine"? I've added 51 important pieces to my collection in the last 10 months, and I've flipped 52 of them. Where's my flippin' award?

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

it's a veritable murderer's row.

lMAO

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Yankeefan51

We have not photographed or scanned any of the items

Even for insurance purposes? I find that hard to believe.

However, if you want to pay us $10,000 you are welcome
to come over and do so.

You've got that backwards, Bruce.

[rhettyeakley]

John, I always figured I had the sexiest legs on this site, but after seeing that picture I'm not so sure anymore!
-Rhett

[GoldenAge50s]

David

We have not photographed or scanned any of the items

I find this hard to believe! As proper & complete as the "Group" tries to be, I am sure these valuable Federal Lg items have been photographed upside down & inside out for insurance purposes.

There's always an excuse not to share.

PS---I was slow on typing David--My thoughts exactly!

Originally Posted by Yankeefan51

David

We have not photographed or scanned any of the items

However, if you want to pay us $10,000 you are welcome
to come over and do so.

As for sharing, that is our decision, not yours


Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List

I will be the first in making this #1 nomination. Category: Trying to compensate for smaller things Block or Ban Mr. Dorskind. You have to be the biggest a$$ in the world to come on here and ask all of us for this stuff and for us to out our collections for your entertainment. Yet you refuse to share yours. I am sure it will go into some type of archive for you to make that little idea you were working on. Then you have the Balls to ask one of us to pay you to see your collection. There is not a thing in your collection other than the Garter item that would even interest me to look at. Maybe I am wrong but every time you post it leads nowhere. This is just my BIPOLAR opinion. Have a great day everyone. Reading this tread was amuzing at times yet painful to know it leads where all the others do. NOWHERE!!!

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

You've got that backwards, Bruce.

Now that's funny stuff!

[Matt]

John - I've missed your photoshops - you used to be good for one every 2 weeks or so. Glad to see the mimeograph machine isn't broken.

[Brian Weisner]

2 things to remember.... Never Piss of Wonka and never let him get a photo of you.... Be well Brian


PS Hi John, Show me some rare backs....

[uffda51]

I have to go with The Chinese Restaurant as my number 1.

Adding a favorite line - from another episode. Jerry to George, "And you want to be my latex saleman?"

[Jacklitsch]

Cool pic John. I'm trying to figure how you got me with the shades on.

[barrysloate]

The Chinese Restaurant is great, and is the only episode to be shot in a single scene.

[Brian Weisner]

Hi Barry,

I would have eaten an egg roll off of the table in 3 seconds for 50 bucks.... But I'd rather have a Spare rib....
Be well Brian

[slidekellyslide]

What's the name of the episode where Kramer re-creates the Merv Griffen show in his living room? That one's in my top 5. The Marine Biologist is definitely #1 with me.

[Brian Weisner]

No way..... Deloris is the best episode... With the "shrinkage" episode close behind.... Be well Brian

[barrysloate]

Brian- did you know that when Elaine asks for the egg roll, and everyone at the table starts talking, it is actually Larry David's voice that we hear?

And "The Junior Mint" is another classic.

[Brian Weisner]

Hi Barry,
You are right.... I LOVE the Junior mint episode.... It is the best....
Be well Brian


PS I did not know that about the Egg roll episode...

PS They are very refreshing....

[FUBAR]

" The Bet" is the best Seinfeld episode , i think season 4......

From what i have noticed since i joined, most guys who wanna show their stuff have websites with their collection....

Only chance i may have at any award is for most pathetic collection or most Peyton Manning cards(im at about 600 or so)

either way, i would never show what i have for security reasons. Not to say that is what this is about but someone could surf on into the website...
this thread gives them a collectors name, a city they live in and pictures of massive collections, wouldnt be that hard to find an address and go for a daytime visit.... i think thats why most guys said no way!!!