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Originally Posted by David Atkatz
When a fellow collector asks me specifically to show him something--what Kid Elberfeld's signature looks like, for example, I consider myself obligated to do so. I consider it the "price" we pay for participating here. (Although "price" is a bit of a misnomer--I really am happy to help. Sort of "paying it forward," for all those who helped me.)
Chris was asked by two people to show Jeter's signature evolution. He refused.
He was asked by a prominent (and deservedly beloved) collector on this board to help in understanding Mantle's signature. Chris told him to figure it out himself.
I should have kept quiet, but I just hate to see that sort of thing.
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And I try my best to pay it forward as much as anyone but I do have my limits. Chris has stated his. I thank him for all he does. No one has any obligation to pay it forward anymore than they do. Also, one thing I won't do, is say publicly what some of my key knowledge is. The reason is that I am 100% sure scammers read this board. When we went through the whole E94 overprint debacle, with SGC slabbing a fake one and me catching it, I wouldn't then, nor now, state exactly how I knew. I did tell the graders at SGC though. I don't want fraudulent type people learning too much from me (or at least I don't want to help them and make their job easier) Once again, I don't think anyone has any obligation to help anyone else. Whoever helps, and what they help with, is appreciated. Badgering individuals who do help is frowned upon and won't be tolerated too much. I respect your knowledge David, and your participation on the board. Please be nice
. Nuff said.....best regards