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Posted By: <b>Elliot</b><p>It's been a while since we've had one of these threads. After the day he's had today monitoring the board, I think he deserves an ATTABOY (actually he deserves a lot more). When the board is running smoothly it's easy to underestimate the amount of work that the volunteer moderator has to put in. Also, every time that he makes a decision, he usually has both sides upset with him, which I'm sure is extremely difficult for a likeable fellow like Leon to take. Anyway, thanks for doing this job Leon (Bill and I don't want it back).

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Posted By: <b>Bryan Long</b><p>I think tha some may forget that this is a paid site and the rest of us enjoy it for free. Good job Leon.

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Posted By: <b>Elliot</b><p>Just wanted to add an attaboy for Brian McQueen, who does a lot of the behind the scenes work on the forum.

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Thanks guys....and yes Brian does 100% of the board upkeep. A great guy that I ask favors of on a daily basis and has never, not once, said "no" or complained.....I am indebted......regards...

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Posted By: <b>John</b><p>Leon & Brian;<br /><br />Thanks for all of your efforts, easily one of my favorite places to waste time. Keep up the good work. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />John McDaniel<br /><br />P.S. Leon, now you have my last name, sorry for breaking the rules all these yrs. I just didn’t want anyone to know how Scotch-Irish I am. For fear of doing a deal with the cheapest people on earth.<img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/smileys/143.gif"><br />

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>I appreciate it.....it's only fair that I try to keep everyone on the same page.....and I am Leon Luckey....if anyone doesn't know by now ...

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Posted By: <b>Preece1</b><p>Leon has not only been helpful from a Network 54 perspective, but he has also been instrumental in helping a "beginning" collector like myself with many questions (along with providing much needed advice)about 19th century items. He and Andy Baran have been selfless in helping many people with their "expertise".

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Posted By: <b>Max Weder</b><p>As a closet card collector, I would also like to extend my thanks. Unfortunately, the fine job Leon has done seems to have encouraged me to buy more baseball cards than I did in the past, and somewhere deep in the heart of Toronto, I know Elliot is chuckling at me.<br /><br />Max

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Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>Hip Hip Hooray to BOTH of the guys!!!<br /><br />This site rocks!

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Posted By: <b>Mike McGrail</b><p>A couple of huge high fives from me. <br /><br />Thanks for putting the time and effort into this board. MANY of us truly appreciate it!<br /><br />Ciao for now,<br /><br />Mike

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Posted By: <b>Wesley</b><p>Attaboy Leon!<br />Attaboy Brian!<br /><br />Seriously guys, this place is great and I appreciate all your efforts.

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Posted By: <b>Daniel Bretta</b><p>I'd like to thank both Leon and Brian. This board not only is the best place for information on prewar baseball cards and memorabilia, but it also has enhanced my collection.

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Posted By: <b>Kenny Cole</b><p>I don't post a lot, but I do lurk a lot. I agree with the others giving kudos. I suspect that it is a much more time-intensive and demanding job to moderate this board than most think. To do it well is probably even more difficult. Thanks to both of you for doing it well.<br /><br />Kenny Cole

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Posted By: <b>Josh A.</b><p>A job well done and a thank you to both of you guys.

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Posted By: <b>Chris Mc</b><p> Leon and Brian, I would like to extend my thanks for doing a fantastic job on this board. I learn something new every day and it's always a nice place to visit. Thanks again, Chris McAlister

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Posted By: <b>dstudeba</b><p>Thanks so much for all you guys do, your patience is beyond impressive.

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Posted By: <b>Brian McQueen</b><p><br />While we're offering up the "Thank you's", I wanted to just say that I was very appreciative of being offered the position of "moderator" on this board. Knowing I have the opportunity to contribute to the community is thanks enough for me and is the least I can do to sort of "give back" to what this forum has given me. Nowhere else could I find the knowledge and meet such great individuals that share the same undying passion for this hobby as I do. <br /><br />Thank you all for the kind words, they are greatly appreciated. I'd like to add that without everyone's participation, knowledge and contribution to this forum, it would not be what it is today. I think everyone deserves a pat on the back for contributing to the thriving and highly successful community we're all a part of.<br /><br />Cheers everyone!<br /><br />-Brian McQueen

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Thank you Leon and whoever else plays a role in this board.<br /><br />Its nice to be on a board with such knowledgeable people and to be able to post without being subject to a personal attack.<br /><br />Dav

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>Thanks, big guy!

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Posted By: <b>Dan Koteles</b><p>the only place I can act up , still be a kid and not worried about gettin SPANKED!!!<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Lyle</b><p>For your tireless efforts on making this a fun site where we can all be kids again . I also want to thank you for the early positive experience when I bought the Rogers Peet Cobb from you on Ebay . A negative experience at that time may have permanently dampened my enthusiasm for this great hobby !

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Posted By: <b>BcD</b><p>for my appreciation,I am going to send you a~<br /><br />*** damn it!<br /><br />I will to! leon~<br /><br />I mean, after all, five years ago I did send you a bristleless comb!<br /><br />Put it back!!!!<br /><br />; )

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Posted By: <b>john/z28jd</b><p>Thanks to both Leon and Brian! <br /><br />I noticed the board gets better the further south our board owner gets.Elliot was a dictator who made me answer thousands of t206 questions,Bill was a little better despite trying to buy up all the T204 Reilly cards and since Leon and I dont collect the same things,i like him even more.Hopefully Leon is the owner for awhile or we will have to learn a new language next time the board changes hands

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Posted By: <b>Brian</b><p>Thanks to Brian.<br /><br />I will offer my thanks to Leon when he sells me some more Obaks, and not a minute sooner <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Brian<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Damian Anderson</b><p>As a new member, this is the first oppurtunity for me to express my graditude to Brian and Leon. Thank you for the enjoyment I get daily and the priceless information. The tight knit family/community that you two have created and sustained is awesome. The quality of the board is first rate, as good or better than other multi-million dollar company run boards. You guys to it for free. Amazing. What else can we do beyond expressing graditude for these to asteemed individuals?<br /><br />Damian

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Posted By: <b>Josh K.</b><p>thanks guys - this is a great site and has a great deal to do with my changing my focus to vintage cards.

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Posted By: <b>Julie</b><p>...but you sure did pick up the ball and run with it in a hurry! Thank you.<br /><br />McDaniel, huh? NOW I KNOW...<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>I just got home and found out my bids on the 206 hindu and carolina<br />brights lost.<br />still, i have my great vbc buds.<br />thanks for making it so, leon and brian.<br /><br />all the best<br /><br />barry arnold

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Posted By: <b>Anson</b><p>Kudos to keeping a very informative board with some truly helpful members. I appreciate all who have helped me with my set.<br /><br />If I had some to give, I would give each of you a..........................wooden nickel.

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Posted By: <b>ockday</b><p>I join in thanking Leon and Brian for doing such a great job running this very helpful and informative board. Keep up the great work and hope to see you at The National.<br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>Scot</b><p> Leon & Brian<br />THANK YOU! for your tireless effert and the best vintage site on the web.

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Posted By: <b>Scott Elkins</b><p>Thanks Leon and Brian!

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Posted By: <b>jay behrens</b><p>Major props to both guys, especially Leon. I know I've been a bit of a thorn in his side at times, but I don't think this could have worked out better with anyone else running the board.<br /><br />Jay<br><br>My place is full of valuable, worthless junk.

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>YES - Thank you BOTH Leon & Brian. This is a fantastic message board !!!

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Posted By: <b>Kevin Cummings</b><p>This board has been an amazing phenomenon for quite a while now thanks to the moderators - past and present- who have ridden herd over it. Leon and Brian are managing to keep this a place we all love to come and visit. It's not an easy job and it's much appreciated by those of us who don't have to perform it.

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Posted By: <b>Corey R. Shanus</b><p>I think both of you guys do a great job with this board. I can only imagine the time you put in to it on a daily basis. You are doing a wonderful service for the hobby we all love. Thanks!!!

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Posted By: <b>Judge Dred</b><p>Without a doubt this is the best board on the web dedicated to the topic. This just doesn't happen without a good guiding hand.

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Posted By: <b>identify7</b><p>Leon and Brian:<br /><br />Everything they said above and more. Thank you for opting for a card focused board. I am glad it worked, but that is what it took - lots of work. And you guys pulled it off.<br /><br />And appreciation to the previous owners who kept it together during some serious growth and maintained order and enjoyment. What a thankless job!<br /><br />Thank you all,<br />Gilbert Maines

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Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>Considering he is tighter on the reigns than previous moderators (not a criticism), I think we should call Leon 'The Hammer.'

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Posted By: <b>Adam J. Baxter</b><p>A Huge thank you goes out to Leon and Brian for all the hard work they've put so far into maintaining this forum. I think the more focused board direction is really paying off. <br /><br />Thanks Guys and as Leon would say...<br /><br />BREAST REGARDS! :p<br /><br />Adam

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Posted By: <b>Keith O'Leary</b><p>I don't miss a day <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>. Thanks Leon and Brian, appreciate your many efforts.<br />

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Posted By: <b>dennis</b><p>i'm here every day too and more than once****thanks leon for a great site on pre war cards!!!

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Posted By: <b>Texas Ted</b><p>Let me add my appreciation for this board and Leon's dedication to helping advance the love of this old cardboard. I was stuck in the 50's with my taste in cards until becoming addicted to this board, and getting some help from Leon with these older gems. He and I live fairly close and Leon is always willing to take a few minutes to look at cards and answer questions to those still learning. Thanks Leon.<br /><br />But that also means that y'all now have another bidder for some of those neat old treasures.<br><br>Texas Ted<br />

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Posted By: <b>Richard</b><p>to the long line of people who want to thank Leon and Brian.

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Posted By: <b>Darren J. Duet</b><p>Thank you Leon, AN EXCELLENT JOB!!

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Posted By: <b>Tom L.</b><p>but Texas still sucks tumbleweeds.

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Posted By: <b>Lee Behrens</b><p>Great Job Leon & Brian for keeping the board ever improving.<br /><br />Lee

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Posted By: <b>Scott M</b><p>Having had excellent dealings with both Leon and Brian, I think the board is in great hands! <br /><br />Great job guys!<br /><br />Scott

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Posted By: <b>Scott Forrest</b><p>I'm only a sporadic participant, but the board is much "tighter" than ever before, yet still has a friendly feel. Brian must be a customer-relations expert in real life, and Leon is the perfect blend of good temperament and collector mixed with dealer. <br /><br />The benefits for those seeking knowledge and friends in the hobby are immense.