Does anyone know ben in real world

[RealToppsaholic]

does anyone know the omnipresent 'Ben' in the "real world" ?

he is of interest to me. -- it seems like he has a loyal congregation; but no one knows who he really is --and no one has met him !?

wouldn't really care about him but he attacks us regularly then also just sent us a PM saying we attack people on here -- so what if we came to defend ourselves isn't that allowed?? also noteworthy = 11+ of his buddies don't like us and have all messaged him to let him this fact. its sad, really -- 'Ben' has told us we are con-men. He wont respond to us or speak -

has anyone ever spoken to Ben --?

we come in peace just looking to have a transparent environment for all

we are happy to be a part of the NET54 forum and we are on the verge of our first deal on here ! --will post the results and our heavy-duty trade partner will do the same --

here to #1 have fun #2 buy cards #3 sell a few

[frankbmd]

When I look in the mirror, we know Ben.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

When I look in the mirror, we know Ben.

as only we can....

[Big Six]

Is Archive back from the dead?


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[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by RealToppsaholic

does anyone know the omnipresent 'Ben' in the "real world" ?

he is of interest to me. -- it seems like he has a loyal congregation; but no one knows who he really is --and no one has met him !?

wouldn't really care about him but he attacks us regularly then also just sent us a PM saying we attack people on here -- so what if we came to defend ourselves isn't that allowed?? also noteworthy = 11+ of his buddies don't like us and have all messaged him to let him this fact. its sad, really -- 'Ben' has told us we are con-men. He wont respond to us or speak -

has anyone ever spoken to Ben --?

we come in peace just looking to have a transparent environment for all

we are happy to be a part of the NET54 forum and we are on the verge of our first deal on here ! --will post the results and our heavy-duty trade partner will do the same --

here to #1 have fun #2 buy cards #3 sell a few

I don't understand the purpose of this thread considering this question was already asked, responded to by BNorth, and in turn responded to by you again Sunday evening.

Originally Posted by RealToppsaholic

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DOES ANYONE KNOW BEN NORTH IN THE REAL WORLD?
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Originally Posted by bnorth

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No I don't know a single person on this forum in real life. I have done several deals with almost everyone on here that sells cards though.

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Originally Posted by RealToppsaholic

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so you don't know even one person on here in 'real life'
never did the national ?
not one person on here is a friend in the real world? seems odd.
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[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I don't understand the purpose of this thread especially today, when this question was already asked, responded to by BNorth, and in turn responded to by you again Sunday evening.

Agreed. Why does it matter if he has not met anyone in person? Does that make his comments about your dealings any more/less valid?

Ps: I have never met "the other Ben" for the record.

[trdcrdkid]

[Paul S]

I'm not a Ben knower in real life. But I play one on TV.

[Bpm0014]

I could be wrong, but probably not. I just have a funny feeling with this Topps-aholic member. His recent posts, his use of the word "we' and "us", his calling out other members, etc. Just throwing that out there....

[D. Bergin]

Like other forums I've been on less classy then this one, perhaps Leon needs to implement a "Smacktalk" section, so the members here can take out their frustrations on one another outside of the Main area of the site.

[Peter_Spaeth]

This too will probably run its course and end badly...

[packs]

I've met Ben Linus. He was born on the island and has spent more time here than anyone. However, don't be fooled by his appearance. He's calculating and diabolical. He once convinced me that I was talking to an omnipotent force named Jacob, but it turned out I was only speaking to an empty chair. Somehow he remains a candidate.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

This too will probably run its course and end badly...

They always have....

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Leon

They always have....

Happy Birthday Leon!!! Ha!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Happy Birthday Leon!!! Ha!

Thanks for reminding me....ugh. Just another day in the park.

[Republicaninmass]

"Not so gentle" Ben

[Econteachert205]

I have not met Ben but I will say this. Ben won a lot of cards, one of which I liked. We messaged and he sent me the card, for nothing, and asking nothing in return.

[ramram]

Yes, the OP has come onto this forum with a lot of chest pounding, finger pointing and smack talk and that certainly never ends well on here.

Rob M

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ramram

Yes, the OP has come onto this forum with a lot of chest pounding, finger pointing and smack talk and that certainly never ends well on here.

Rob M

How many times have we seen it over the years?

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by Leon

How many times have we seen it over the years?

Too many

[cammb]

Let it go, already

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Agreed. Why does it matter if he has not met anyone in person? Does that make his comments about your dealings any more/less valid?

+1. Well said.

[OsFan]

So much drama.

[RealToppsaholic]

Originally Posted by OsFan

So much drama.

you all have fortified my point. thank you.

vintage cards rule !

[Sean]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

Too many

+1

I've never met Ben in "real life." I've never met any of you except Ted, Leon and Chris B. I don't know why that should matter. I have corresponded with Ben for a couple years now, and consider him a friend. The same goes for many others that I have "met" on this site but not in real life.

If Toppsaholic wants to get along on this board, consider stopping the personal attacks and stick to talking and selling cards. In time you will show yourself to be a valuable member of the Net 54 community. Or then again, maybe you won't. But coming on here with complaints, criticism and vaguely threatening PMs will certainly not help. I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, and I think so are most of us, so I suggest that you stop worrying about Ben, or at least limit yourself to PMs.

Oh yeah, and the next time you start a thread, maybe post a card. That's what most of us come here to see.

[RealToppsaholic]

its OK if you don't understand the purpose of the post ... I have my reasons and am asking a simple question. it was asked of Ben and answered, yes. now I'm asking everyone else, ok??

[RealToppsaholic]

Appreciate the response Sean thank you -- I am asking just because Ben seems to be a real detractor of mine so I am asking. its allowed and I'm just curious is all --- Everyone on here uses their real last name, correct ? Reminder there is zero tolerance on fake last names here

[RealToppsaholic]

not true.

[RealToppsaholic]

..there is no bad ending we are just asking a simple question; its no big deal at all --happy to be here for fun & cards !!

TOPPSAHOLIC

[ramram]

Four responses in a row? I'm starting to think this is really Jeff Dunham.

Rob M

[oldjudge]

I'm not sure what the purposes are in starting this thread, but it has convinced me that I would never deal with you. I would bet that I am not alone in this response. Congratulations!

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by packs

I've met Ben Linus. He was born on the island and has spent more time here than anyone. However, don't be fooled by his appearance. He's calculating and diabolical. He once convinced me that I was talking to an omnipotent force named Jacob, but it turned out I was only speaking to an empty chair. Somehow he remains a candidate.

haha...you're so "Lost"!

[RealToppsaholic]

I am simply asking because he is defaming me. its amazing to me a simple question brings such a reaction from you oldjudge !!

were we even doing business? ever?

so I am on what is to be a transparent forum where people are using their real name yet Ben North gets to be anonymous ? ok.

remember zero tolerance for bogus names here

[Ronnie73]

I've never met anyone in person yet from the board but I've dealt with many and like to think that we are all friends on here until there's a reason not to be. A few of the T206 collectors I like to think of as online family.

Sometimes in real life, certain people just can't get along. It's the same thing online in this case. Not a big deal unless someone makes it a big deal. As always, happy collecting to everyone, including my T206 family.

[RealToppsaholic]

I should be able to know who my 'accuser' is right ? all real names must be used here, right ?
so shouldn't I be able to ask who is ben north ?

the truth can always be questioned --- 30+ responses to this thread NOT ONE person knows him

I'm sure hes a good guy just seems odd no one knows him at all ---all the big players come to Chicago etc right? why never come to a show Ben ?

PLEASE re-consider and do business with us OLDJUDGE please please !?

[RealToppsaholic]

ramram chimes in with more fuel; no substance.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Over under, a week, maybe less.

[ramram]

lol....and your thread has had substance?

Rob M

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Over under, a week, maybe less.

I am really hoping under.
Sincerely,
Sam Wiph

[cardinalcollector]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Over under, a week, maybe less.

I'll take the under, history always repeats itself here.

and Happy Birthday Leon!

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Over under, a week, maybe less.

If there's a god, please let it be today. Already not interested in buying their cards or hearing their perspective on, well, anything.


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[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by RealToppsaholic

I am simply asking because he is defaming me.

so I am on what is to be a transparent forum where people are using their real name yet Ben North gets to be anonymous ? ok.

remember zero tolerance for bogus names here

So are you accusing Ben North of not being Ben North and Leon not catching a fake name?

Defaming: are you saying ben's remarkes about you are false?

[botn]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I am really hoping under.
Sincerely,
Sam Wiph

Exactly but I am hoping it hours and not days. Can we vote?

[trdcrdkid]

The Real Toppsaholic didn't last very long when he last showed up here a year ago, and also alienated a lot of people very quickly. Then he was known as Matthew Hopkins, not Matthew Zimmerman. Are those the same person? I have no idea.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227082

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227203

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by trdcrdkid

The Real Toppsaholic didn't last very long when he last showed up here a year ago, and also alienated a lot of people very quickly. Then he was known as Matthew Hopkins, not Matthew Zimmerman. Are those the same person? I have no idea.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227082

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227203

Ooooooo, so did he go thru a legal name change?? Hopkins/Zimmerman do sound the same

[botn]

Originally Posted by trdcrdkid

The Real Toppsaholic didn't last very long when he last showed up here a year ago, and also alienated a lot of people very quickly. Then he was known as Matthew Hopkins, not Matthew Zimmerman. Are those the same person? I have no idea.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227082

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=227203

The contact name for shipping to this chap is Hudson Hopkins. He/They have all kinds of stuff going on.

[Peter_Spaeth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-H4hTle_5U

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by botn

The contact name for shipping to this chap is Hudson Hopkins. He/They have all kinds of stuff going on.

"We"

[Sean]

Originally Posted by ramram

Four responses in a row? I'm starting to think this is really Jeff Dunham.

Rob M

Or Adrian.


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[Bpm0014]

Over under, a week, maybe less.

I'll take 550/500 on the under