New member intro - Hello everyone!

[Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey]

Funny story.....

I found this site by complete accident while searching for "does PSA authenticate fake cards" on google. I've always had my doubts about PSA and my research led me to this wonderful oasis. I've been thankful for finding you all for several reasons, but the most important reason is probably my sanity. Short back story.....

I was forced into early retirement earlier this year by my company of 31 years. Thanks to this and my newly found free time, I decided to pull out my lil ol' collection sometime around the end of January. As my research led me further and further down the collectors rabbit hole, I thankfully arrived here.

Fast forward a few months, and I must say, this is the most wonderful group of random people I have ever "met" and I've only been here a short time!!!!! Please accept my apologies for not introducing myself sooner, I was admittedly a kid in a candy store when I first arrived.

I haven't sold any thing but have made several purchases already. Everyone has been beyond fantastic and one transaction in particular caused me to finally step up and introduce myself because I wanted to please share.

I am a HUGE cubs fan and I would like to please thank one of the more tenured members on this forum that I was fortunate enough to encounter, quinnsryche
The Cubs programs I purchased "really tied the room together man" lol

I suppose I have rambled on long enough, but I did want to offer up a sincere thank you for allowing me to join and I hope to pull up a chair and stay awhile as they say down here in the south.

Best regards and pics attached.....
Mike

[Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey]

Oh......I painted that room myself, took forever and a day lol

[Leon]

Nice story, Mike. Nice room too.
There are thousands of good folks on this forum. And a whole lot of them will help you., This isn't like a social media platform. It's a little tighter knit community. But with around 12000 members you still need to be cautious. Good luck in your collecting pursuits!
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[rjackson44]

Welcome mike octavio

[cubman1941]

From one Cubs guy to another, welcome to Net54. You will find an infinite set of knowledgeable people in all forums. I have found them extremely great in the sharing of their knowledge.

[Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey]

Originally Posted by cubman1941

From one Cubs guy to another, welcome to Net54. You will find an infinite set of knowledgeable people in all forums. I have found them extremely great in the sharing of their knowledge.

Thanks! If I may say (with regards to this season so far)....its been fun, with a side order of unexpected. I know this is our last hoo-rah with contracts coming up, so hopefully we can keep it up over 162 and get hot at the end?

Swami prediction of the year........ Cubs over the Padres in 6 for the NLCS, we lose in 7 to Tampa

and yes I have taken my meds today (kidding)

[Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

Welcome mike octavio

Thank you Octavio!

[Bartholomew_Bump_Bailey]

Originally Posted by Leon

Nice story, Mike. Nice room too.
There are thousands of good folks on this forum. And a whole lot of them will help you., This isn't like a social media platform. It's a little tighter knit community. But with around 12000 members you still need to be cautious. Good luck in your collecting pursuits!
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Thanks, just happy to be on the team coach! (kidding)

[Seven]

Welcome Mike,

You'll find all sorts of collectors here, ranging from various ages and walks of life. I must say it's probably one of the most generous and knowledgeable boards I have ever been a part of. There are some great people here.

Fantastic Job with the room, I might have to call you up if I ever want my Walls to be done in Yankee Pinstripes

[One 'ol Cat]

Welcome aboard. I, for one, will not hold the fact that you are a Cubs fan against you...