Hi Ralph,
I've been a member since 1992 (I guess that makes me one of the old guys), and I'm sorry that your OBC experience wasn't what it should be. I don't remember the years you were there, but it's possible you came in around the time we were expanding at such a high rate, that we had to start to set up some sort of organization or "board" to help us guide through our growth. This was back in the 90s and as with most "clubs" we went through growing pains. I think we have prided ourselves in being flexible and "changing with the times".
I am one of those who scour the want lists of others, looking for something they need. For example, at this year's National, OBCMac needed a 68 OPC Hodges to finish his 60s run. I made it my mission to find it and did. I sent it as an RAOK, not expecting anything back (I wanted to be his "set-killer" lol). But as so often happens with this group, Mac found me one of the Bowman Pee Wee's you see above (Yes Larry, this is my ALL TIME favorite card!). Keep in mind, want lists have something to do with how much "return fire" you get from the group. Many expand their want lists, just to accommodate more activity. If you have just Mantles and high numbers on your want list, you can expect to see less action. (You see the kinds of cards we collect, finances are a factor). And many times you will get surprised by some of the awesome cards that get sent around.
But we go beyond the cards. First timers at the National can tell you they never felt like a stranger when they meet any of us.
Ralph, take a look around, maybe you want to give it another shot. You just may get a welcome back barrage!
Metssoxx (aka Chicod1)
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