PWCC at the National?

[rdwyer]

Did they have the balls to show up? No pun intended.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Business as usual, probably.

[buymycards]

Betsy is on the dealers list for tables 965 970 972 1064.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Conserved assets and tenets. Maybe the Wizard of Os(z)wego himself will be there.

[darwinbulldog]

I'm missing the pun.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

I'm missing the pun.

Emanating from the Emerald Shores of Lake Oswego, lies the great establishment known as PWCC. And their fearless leader, Brent is the "Wizard of Ozwego".

Check out Dorothy's last words in the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWyCCJ6B2WE

[Peter_Spaeth]

I'd dismantle every Mantle
Recolor every Play Ball
Trim each and every Leaf

With the cards I'm conservin'
I'd be even more unnervin'
If I only had some bleach.

Move over, Burkett.

[HRBAKER]

I smell a musical!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Copying my own prior

Trim and recolor and bleach, OH MY

[drcy]

Kate wants to know if your puns have dropped.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

I smell a musical!

THE CAST:

Wizard of Ozwego:
Brent Huigens

Wicked Witch of the West:
Betsy Huigens

The Castle Guards:
PSA's Graders

The Flying Monkeys:
The Stakeholders

The Cowardly Lion:
Gary Moser

The Tin Man:
Steve Sloan (if he only had a heart)

The Scarecrow:
Joe Orlando (if he only had a brain)

Dorothy:
All of us hoping this is all just a bad dream!

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Emanating from the Emerald Shores of Lake Oswego, lies the great establishment known as PWCC. And their fearless leader, Brent is the "Wizard of Ozwego".

Check out Dorothy's last words in the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWyCCJ6B2WE

But what does that have to do with balls?

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

But what does that have to do with balls?

I guess it just referenced Baseballs in general, being it's the National... Richard will have to clarify.

Sorry- I thought you were asking about the Wizard of Ozwego moniker.

[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by perezfan

THE CAST:

Wizard of Ozwego:
Brent Huigens

Wicked Witch of the West:
Betsy Huigens

The Castle Guards:
PSA's Graders

The Flying Monkeys:
The Stakeholders

The Cowardly Lion:
Gary Moser

The Tin Man:
Steve Sloan (if he only had a heart)

The Scarecrow:
Joe Orlando (if he only had a brain)

Dorothy:
All of us hoping this is all just a bad dream!

Instant Classic

[KCRfan1]

Given attendance numbers at the National, do most attendees care or know what PWCC has been up to? Does the National care since their stake is to sell as many tables at the highest rate possible? The people that care the most are likely in the minority.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

Given attendance numbers at the National, do most attendees care or know what PWCC has been up to? Does the National care since their stake is to sell as many tables at the highest rate possible? The people that care the most are likely in the minority.

tables wee sold out for this upcoming national before the last national even ended last year...long before this scandal broke.

[frankbmd]

Wizards aside.

I still get a thrill up my leg when listening to Betsy’s rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” in new show “Fleece” introducing Gary Moser actually singing “You’re The One That I Want” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Bleach, Babe” to a Goudey baseball card, with Julie Andrews in a vocal cameo appearance singing “Trim Trimmany”.

I also understand that PSA is countering with their own stage production directed by J. Orlando featuring Harrison Ford in “The Graders of the Lost Ark” based on a true story of greed and lust.

The word on the street though should be disappointing for Brent and Joe though as neither has been nominated for a lifetime achievement award.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Wizards aside.

I still get a thrill up my leg when listening to Betsy’s rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” in new show “Fleece” introducing Gary Moser actually singing “You’re The One That I Want” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Bleach, Babe” to a Goudey baseball card, with Julie Andrews in a vocal cameo appearance singing “Trim Trimmany”.

I also understand that PSA is countering with their own stage production directed by J. Orlando featuring Harrison Ford in “The Graders of the Lost Ark” based on a true story of greed and lust.

The word on the street though should be disappointing for Brent and Joe though as neither has been nominated for a lifetime achievement award.

you're too funny, Frank!!!!! You forgot about soaked, pressed and ironed out corners at a drivein?"

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

you're too funny, Frank!!!!! You forgot about soaked, pressed and ironed out corners at a drivein?"

“Singing In The Rain” was low hanging fruit, but “Soak Gets In Their Eyes” was considered.

[rdwyer]

Balls = Baseballs

So are they there at the national? PWCC was a no show at the Long Beach coin expo because of the scandal. I sure wouldn't be nice walking by their booths.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by rdwyer

Balls = Baseballs

So are they there at the national? PWCC was a no show at the Long Beach coin expo because of the scandal. I sure wouldn't be nice walking by their booths.

question is...will PWCC be at the national(I believe they will) and if so...will their "representation" be sitting there with them????

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by rdwyer

Balls = Baseballs

So are they there at the national? PWCC was a no show at the Long Beach coin expo because of the scandal. I sure wouldn't be nice walking by their booths.

I don't believe it has actually started yet.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

question is...will PWCC be at the national(I believe they will) and if so...will their "representation" be sitting there with them????

Ahhhh… great question!

They might need him there, to combat and overcome the dreaded "Foot in Mouth" disease.

[JackW]

how has the national been so far?

[frankbmd]

I fear that those who are hopelessly devoted to Brent will be in the majority.

The scanner on entry to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is 83% effective in detecting and preventing entry of pitchforks as well

But wouldn't it be cool if PWCC had one of those vacuum tube things so that you could deposit your assets directly into the Vault from Chicago?

Wow. Of course I'll need a fee if you decide to do it.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by JackW

how has the national been so far?

Quiet lol

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I fear that those who are hopelessly devoted to Brent will be in the majority.

The scanner on entry to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is 83% effective in detecting and preventing entry of pitchforks as well

But wouldn't it be cool if PWCC had one of those vacuum tube things so that you could deposit your assets directly into the Vault from Chicago?

Wow. Of course I'll need a fee if you decide to do it.

Restoration school dropout.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I'd dismantle every Mantle
Recolor every Play Ball
Trim each and every Leaf

With the cards I'm conservin'
I'd be even more deservin'
If I only had some bleach.

Move over, Burkett.

whistling all the way...

[Johnny630]

Percentage of people at the National who care about only the money 80%
Percentage of people at the National who care about only the cards and people/old friends 20%

The hobby went to hell 25 years ago it’s been a crooked industry every since

[darwinbulldog]

Weird that 0% of people at a gathering of card collectors care about both cards and money.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

Weird that 0% of people at a gathering of card collectors care about both cards and money.

New math, Glenn. The folks you are speaking of are in the second 100%.

Figures lie and liars figure. If you don’t believe me, just keep checking those Pop Reports.

[Neal]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I'd dismantle every Mantle

Recolor every Play Ball

Trim each and every Leaf



With the cards I'm conservin'

I'd be even more unnervin'

If I only had some bleach.



Move over, Burkett.

Ha!

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[Neal]

Somewhere under the exacto
Cuts are fine
There's a grade that I dream of
Card is now moserized





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[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

Weird that 0% of people at a gathering of card collectors care about both cards and money.

When I went I cared about the cards, money, and meeting up with friends, fellow collectors, and hobby acquaintances. I'm quite certain I wasn't the only one. The same would have held true had I been able to attend this year.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

When I went I cared about the cards, money, and meeting up with friends, fellow collectors, and hobby acquaintances. I'm quite certain I wasn't the only one. The same would have held true had I been able to attend this year.

+1 These are pretty much the only reasons I am going. I don't expect to find anything to buy but I will look and try. Actually, the cards are the least reason I am going. It's about seeing old friends and hanging out and having some fun in the hobby like I used to.
As for PWCC being there, they might be. Not a big deal to me. I hope this whole debacle gets taken care of eventually. There does need to be some punitive punishment somewhere imo. Time to show a new pick up from the BST....and duly noted in this month's pickups too.

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by Leon

+1 These are pretty much the only reasons I am going. I don't expect to find anything to buy but I will look and try. Actually, the cards are the least reason I am going. It's about seeing old friends and hanging out and having some fun in the hobby like I used to.
As for PWCC being there, they might be. Not a big deal to me. I hope this whole debacle gets taken care of eventually. There does need to be some punitive punishment somewhere imo.

Agree with leon 100pct ,,well said

[samosa4u]

Mark and Frank, you guys are HILARIOUS! LOL!

Let's not forget the Wolverine musical they are going to be doing starring Gary Moser.

I will use my claaawwwwsssss ... to remove this card's flaaawwwwsssss ♪ ♪ ♫ I will make the corrrneers so sharppppp ... yes, so sharp ♪ ♪ This card will steaaallll your heart ♪ ♪

[jhs5120]

Brent has been on the floor both days so far at the PWCC booth.

I spoke to several dealers, no one mentioned the scandal. Though some guys on the flight was mentioning it on the modern side.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by jhs5120

Brent has been on the floor both days so far at the PWCC booth.

I spoke to several dealers, no one mentioned the scandal. Though some guys on the flight was mentioning it on the modern side.

SO PSA was right...its only a small minority of complainers.

[Peter_Spaeth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U13x...ature=youtu.be

[whitehse]

Someone posted a picture on Twitter of their corporate booth. It looks a little sparse if you ask me.

[rdwyer]

Check out the vault. I was expecting something else.

[perezfan]

It was a rather “out of the way” location, and was not at all crowded by any means.

The booth was indeed sparse, but most of the cards on display in the “vault” were killers (Black Swamp, etc.). Seemed like everything was kept very low key, with no signs whatsoever of complaints, protest or turmoil. You’d never suspect any scandal or legal matters were brewing.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Step right up and get some investment advice from the Wizard.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I really wish I was there. I'd have hundreds of reprints of the Washington post article that would get conveniently left all over the place. Not just the convention floor, but hotels, restaurants etc.

[MULLINS5]

That's a terrible looking setup, but I give her credit for showing up with all that's going on.

[BigBeerGut]

Originally Posted by perezfan

THE CAST:

Wizard of Ozwego:
Brent Huigens

Wicked Witch of the West:
Betsy Huigens

The Castle Guards:
PSA's Graders

The Flying Monkeys:
The Stakeholders

The Cowardly Lion:
Gary Moser

The Tin Man:
Steve Sloan (if he only had a heart)

The Scarecrow:
Joe Orlando (if he only had a brain)

Dorothy:
All of us hoping this is all just a bad dream!

What a clown. Sloan and Orlando? Are you joking?
They are on the NASDAQ !! Whats wrong with you?

The whole Wizard of Oz cast is fine but leave PSA out
of it they simply assess the card given to them they
can not know what it looked like yesterday !!

Like Brent, Mosher and whoever else could even make it
worthwhile$$ for PSA to be in on the scheme? PSA
could get ALL of Mosher's profits and it would be a
drop in the bucket for them?
Why dont Casinos use loaded dice or a stacked deck?
Because they dont need to the game is already
fixed you silly gooses!

Back to my Keystone Light :>

[Peter_Spaeth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoI-wMSkB5w

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoI-wMSkB5w

Pretty hard hitting amateur journalism!

[Buythatcard]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoI-wMSkB5w

Thanks for sharing. They should get several people filming and asking questions at the same time. Overwhelm them with questions.

Might also be a good idea to inform some of the customers that are milling around there about what is happening in our hobby.