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10-09-2007, 03:36 PM
Posted By: <b>skydash55</b><p>After weeks and weeks of research,phone calls,more research,marriage counseling, a new friend named "Crown Royal",and just a little more research,I have decided to consign with Mastro.This decision was reached after a painstaking elimination process. <br />I'd like to publicly thank Barry Sloate who is a true gentleman and a great help.Brian Weisner,who provided me with expert advice regarding all aspects of my collection(besides being a helluva good guy),and David Rosenberg who provided me with some wonderful suggestions regarding the auction process.All of these individuals provide this forum and the hobby a huge bonus.Thanks to all of the other members who provided me with facts,offers of help,and support during this process.<br />I have grown to appreciate this hobby and the history intertwined with it,and I will remain an active member(just in case anymore cards show up....plus I enjoy the occasional bitching sessions).<br />Thank you again for everyone's help,Skydash<br /><br /><br />
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10-09-2007, 03:39 PM
Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Skydash, will these be in the December Mastro auction?<br /><br />Good luck with them....your story will go down in hobby lore as one of the all-time great finds.
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10-09-2007, 03:40 PM
Posted By: <b>Kyle</b><p>It'd be cool if all of the cards and such were graded by SGC, and designated the "Skydash Collection".
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10-09-2007, 03:46 PM
Posted By: <b>Gilbert Maines</b><p>Well Skydash - why don't you go help Carmen? She is our new "mini Skydash". You can find her in the b/s/t 20s section.<br /><br />Edited to add:<br />She has way lesser cards, so she will need a considerably toned down approach.
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10-09-2007, 03:50 PM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>While of course there is some personal disappointment, good luck with the collection.
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10-09-2007, 04:01 PM
Posted By: <b>Adam Smith</b><p>From what you have shown us, your collection will sell for seven figures for sure.
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10-10-2007, 11:16 AM
Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />You're amazing. If I were in your shoes I would have gone into the corner and sulked.<br /><br />With your attitude you're going to get other collections. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter C.
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10-10-2007, 11:24 AM
Posted By: <b>Zinn</b><p>I had read Barry's comment somewhat differently but your take makes sense as well. Though I don't think it is what he was saying. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>
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10-10-2007, 11:29 AM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I actually spent many hours working on getting all or part of the collection. But I knew going in the odds were against me, as nearly every auction house in the country was pursuing it too. So I tried to take a realistic approach. As such, I am not sulking. Skydash (not his real name, of course) was a gentleman throughout the process and I wish him the best with it.
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10-10-2007, 11:36 AM
Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>Sloate's always a prince of a fella.<br />I suspect that what he acquires or doesn't acquire is not critical or essential to who he is.<br /><br />best,<br />barry
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10-10-2007, 11:45 AM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks Barry- and while it isn't critical to who I am...it still sure looks nice in an auction catalog! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>
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10-10-2007, 12:11 PM
Posted By: <b>Jimmy</b><p>I look forward to seeing your collection soon<br /><br />good luck<br /><br />Jimmy
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10-10-2007, 12:14 PM
Posted By: <b>skydash</b><p>I would also like to add that Barry was the first person here who answered all of the initial questions I had regarding some obscure cards that had no database. Everything he told me regarding this process was spot on. He is a class act in my book,and his help WILL be rewarded I can assure you.
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10-10-2007, 12:21 PM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thank you for the kind words. It was always a pleasure to talk with you. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>
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10-10-2007, 12:31 PM
Posted By: <b>Kyle</b><p>So.... can someone share a few of the uncatalogued finds? We know of the Thorpe and Jackson, what else?! We're all dying to know!
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10-10-2007, 12:42 PM
Posted By: <b>Sean BH</b><p>The only thing I heard of was a Joe Jackson T206 proof, and the others you listed. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>
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10-10-2007, 12:46 PM
Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Skydash -<br /><br />Mazel Tov !!! <br /><br />Will it be in Mastro's December 2007 Premier auction ? Will there be a write-up on your find with your name, etc,... In other words will it be "Collection of....." in pages of the catalog like they did for Nagy, Carter, etc,... ?<br /><br />Thanks.<br />Alan
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10-10-2007, 12:49 PM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I think it is now up to Mastro to list all of the new additions to the current checklists. I guess we'll all have to wait for the upcoming auctions.
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10-10-2007, 01:15 PM
Posted By: <b>Jeff Mohler</b><p>So I guess Barry can attest that the cards are real and they are spectacular??? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Jeff
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10-10-2007, 01:20 PM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Well I never actually saw them, but real and spectacular for sure.
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10-10-2007, 03:48 PM
Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p><br /> Hi Guys,<br /> They are real and they are Spectacular!!!!! I will fill you guys and Joanne in when the time is right. Be well Brian <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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10-10-2007, 04:11 PM
Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I guess it's okay to say Brian and I were working on this together, so let me thank him publicly for the tremendous effort and time he put into the project. He is a champ!
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10-11-2007, 05:07 AM
Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p><br /> Hi Barry,<br /> The feeling is mutual.....I'd be proud to work with you anytime.<br /><br /> Be well Brian<br /><br /><br />PS You had to like the Seinfeld reference...
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10-11-2007, 08:35 AM
Posted By: <b>skydash</b><p>"So.... can someone share a few of the uncatalogued finds? We know of the Thorpe and Jackson, what else?! We're all dying to know!"<br /><br /> "Will it be in Mastro's December 2007 Premier auction ? Will there be a write-up on your find with your name, etc,... In other words will it be "Collection of....." in pages of the catalog like they did for Nagy, Carter, etc,... ?"<br /><br />Thanks.<br />Alan<br /><br />I'll answer these(my computer time is limited<br />as I am in Kansas City on a hotel computer)as best I can without any notes to draw from.<br />1)As far as the uncataloged finds,they are all in the tin top collection,and I think there are around 20-25. Brian could tell you more definatively as I provided him a list,and I am out of town.<br />2)Alan(Hoy!), I am getting together with Doug on Monday to discuss how this collection will be offered,but as of now we are shooting for a December Premier,and an April Premier split.As far as a name or title for the collection....I don't know as of yet,but when we decide,I will post.Due to privacy concerns, I am going(to try) to remain out of the picture and return to being the master of my domain(sorry Brian....I couldn't resist).<br />