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Posted By: Big Spider Beck

Went into BH Sports this summer while visiting Southern California. Was looking forward to browsing real vintage cards instead of eBay digital images. Matt wouldn't show me any vintage cards! I made my case that I was not just some ignorant dipstick off the street: I saw Mays play in the Polo Grounds; I have in my care a '33 Goudey Lah-ja-way, an M116 Joe Wood and even a Zeenut Prince Oana; I think the infield fly rule ought to be in the Constitution. I ain't no Commie. Besides, my pockets were loaded with cash. Still, no vintage cards. Talked story with the man for an hour. No cards. Hell of a way to do business. Koufax was a great pitcher and a great dog; Matt, though a personable guy, is hardly a great card seller. I wouldn't waste time on another visit to his shop.