Mike O'Keeffe really hates cards today

[calvindog]

He must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/ba...ts_memora.html

I'm a little disappointed Doug didn't issue a comment. Ahh I guess the days are long gone when he'd leave messages on my answering machine at home imploring me to believe that Mastro auctions was not engaged in any fraud.

[BlueDevil89]

This article should really help boost attendance at the National Show in Baltimore in a couple of days. Maybe the feds will even be confiscating merchandise as evidence. Probably not, but you might get a free subpoena with every purchase. FUN FUN!

[Leon]

I like Mike O'keefe and spoke with him when he called yesterday (or Friday, I forget). I don't see any new news but do agree it seems like something might happen soon. I have a feeling all concerned parties just want the whole mess to be over with. If someone(s) did something illegal, fine, punish them just like you would anyone else. If not, then lets move on. I would guess there will be some revelations soon too. I doubt any sports items will be confiscated and I doubt anyone will go away in handcuffs at the National. The FBI might or might not be there but I wouldn't be surprised to see them there. For me the biggest kick will still be seeing my friends and hoping to find some more cards for my collection!!

[barrysloate]

Time to take out the trash.

[iggyman]

Somebody should really bring popcorn to the National. It's going to be alot of fun! Who hoo! When this ruins our industry, and turns it into a hobby I'm going on a spending spree...

Leon, wake-up! This is important! It's time to order a new batch of pins. Perhaps something along the lines of....

"Got Subpoenaed"

Perhaps that Salmon (or is it the Statue of Liberty) dude can come-up with a witty slogan?

Lovely Day...

[Leon]

Iggy, I am on my first cup of coffee. Of course it's important just like the other things mentioned that have helped clean up our hobby. Lets say 10 people get indicted, 3 get convicted and get some time and probation. Wonderful.....now, back to collecting. The hobby has been through messes before. Maybe you need some coffee or are just oblivious to the past? Either way is ok by me.....

Now, do you know where any D351's or D355's are? Those 2 have been a killer to knock off my list of cards needed.

[barrysloate]

Leon- maybe you are understating what's going on a little bit. My gut tells me this National is going to be remembered for something other than baseball cards. And I had two cups of coffee this morning.

[iggyman]

Originally Posted by Leon

Iggy, Maybe you need some coffee or are just oblivious to the past? Either way is ok by me.....

Perhaps you are tired of talking about this subject? But, Ouch! Did I hit a nerve?

Lovely Day...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by iggyman

Perhaps you are tired of talking about this subject? But, Ouch! Did I hit a nerve?

Lovely Day...

Yes and no. Yes, just like anyone else that is talking about the same news 2 yrs later, I am a little tired of it. That being said I don't tell anyone what to, or not to, talk about on the board. I think anything to clean up the hobby is a good thing, even though maybe I AM naive, I don't see it affecting my personal collecting. Please don't think I "don't" get calls about what is and isn't allowed on the board (such as this stuff). Basically anything and everything concerning cards and the hobby is allowed. To think this "bombshell" is going to sink the hobby is crazy though, imho.

BTW, Iggy, if you or any good contributor (regardless of # of posts) wants a pin, just send me an email with your address. I mainly want to help folks, or give things to folks that concern the board, to good contributors and you are certainly one of them.....even if we might disagree, a little bit, here and there....regards

[iggyman]

Originally Posted by Leon

BTW, Iggy, if you or any good contributor (regardless of # of posts) wants a pin, just send me an email with your address.

I don't want a pin, thank you for the offer it is appreciated. I was just having a little fun. Plus, I can always pick one up on the B/S/T.

Lovely Day...

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by iggyman

Perhaps that Salmon (or is it the Statue of Liberty) dude can come-up with a witty slogan?

Lovely Day...

Hi Iggy,

Salmon-Statue of Liberty-Pissant dude here. I don't drink coffee, so maybe that's why I'm unable to come up with a slogan this a.m. for the new Net54 pins.

How about just a picture, which I've heard speaks louder than words:

[Exhibitman]

How about "N54: The Daily News Slums Here"