Thanks Barry!

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Posted By: ockday

So often we hear negative stories about different dealers and auction houses that I thought it would be nice to point out some very positive experiences with a card dealer.
I am referring to our very own Barry Sloate. I am sure many of you know this already but it bears repeating.
He is a simply pleasure to work with, honest almost to a fault and just an all around good guy.
I never have to worry about payments from consignments as NO ONE pays faster and since I am in NYC, he comes to me to pick up whatever I am looking to sell.When buying from Barry, the cards arrive virtually the next day.
I know this sounds like a commercial for him but this is totally unsolicited and just my way of saying thanks.

Alan

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Posted By: Steve Murray

I concur!!

Too bad Barry is in Florida and without computer access to view the kudos.

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Posted By: Bobby Binder

What is he on Hal's yacht cruising the coast...

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Posted By: leon

Actually he's at his mother's house who is on her deathbed. I spoke with him this morning......They don't know if it's going to be tomorrow or a month from now...but she is going downhill quickly. Cut him some slack please though I know you didn't mean anything by your jest. Our NY Dinner will take a back seat if something happens. We will still have it and I am still coming to NY but his plans could change. I might be looking for a couch to sleep on too if he has to be away......regards

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Posted By: barrysloate

Thanks to Alan, and to Leon too. I only think she has a day or two to live. My family is devastated but we have to go on. This is the first time I have looked at the board since Monday but Alan's kind post has made me feel a whole lot better in this difficult time.

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Posted By: Joann

Barry,

I'm so sorry. My best to you and your family. I can't imagine how difficult it must be.

Joann

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Posted By: Steve

Agreed, I had a positive experience with Sloate Auctions too.

Barry, I'm wishing you strength in this tough time. We only have one Momma.

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Posted By: Chris East

Barry,

Having recently lost my father-in-law (only in his early 60s), I simply say that you and your family are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

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Posted By: barrysloate

Thank you to everyone. I'm not ashamed to say I am sitting at the computer and crying as I read these kind words.

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Posted By: Jason L

You are in our thoughts here. There is never an easy path through these experiences, but it is good to hear that you have family to help.
Be well.
Jason

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Posted By: Fred C

Barry,

I'm pretty sure that everyone on the board is thinking and feeling the same thing after reading this thread. We all wish you strength and peace at this time.

Best to you and yours Barry,

Fred

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Posted By: Matt

Barry - best wishes from my family to yours.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Barry, I'm really sorry to hear of the bad news. Try to focus on the good memories you have of your mom.

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Posted By: Bob Pomilla

My thoughts are with you at this terrible time, Barry.

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Posted By: Paul

Barry, I've never met you, but hope to someday. I know your one of the great guys in the hobby. My thoughts are with you. Sincerly, Paul

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Posted By: Mikeu

Best wishes Barry!

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Posted By: Tony Andrea

Barry -
Best to you and yours from the Andrea family.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Tony

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Barry, sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Posted By: Rob Fouch

So sorry to hear that, Barry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rob

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Posted By: Rob Fouch

And Leon, if you find yourself in a pinch for a place to crash, I live about 10 minutes from JFK, 25 from Laguardia. I'm in Valley Stream, which is right on the Queens border and a pretty easy 35-minute ride into the city by train.
My wife's cousin and niece are coming over this weekend, but we could surely find you a bed. They can sleep on the couch.
And of course, you'd have to put up with my 4-year-old son's 3,000 questions. "Who's that, Daddy? Where did he come from? What he's doing here? Etc. Etc."

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Posted By: ockday

Barry...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Having lost my father on his 80th birthday in 1998, I know how tough this is.

Alan

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Posted By: Kenny Cole

Barry,

My thoughts and prayers are also with you.

Kenny

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Posted By: Bobby Binder

Barry & Leon,

I had no idea of the situation and never would of said what I did if I did know. So very sorry about what is happening and fully understand. My mother is in the ICU right now for the past 2 weeks with pneumonia and the prognosis is not good. She must of had it for months and did nothing about it. The infection spread to her blood and made her septic. She is out of it with a tube in her to help her breath. It is a horrible thing when a family members falls ill.

I wish you all the best..

Bobby

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Posted By: Corey R. Shanus

Really really sorry to hear that Barry.

Corey

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Posted By: DMcD

Dear Barry,
Have no wisdom for you, just gentle thoughts for an internet friend, a kind and decent man (in a sometimes unkind and indecent world). The days we dread since we're old enough to fathom the concept of death came for me in 2001 and 2002 when I lost both my folks. An era passed. I had to get used to it. It's hard, man. We hope we made our parents proud; even when we didn't they would forgive us anyway. I still feel their love. Goddamit-now I'm crying too.

I miss them in big and little ways every day still. My mom was a Brooklyn girl (Tilden HS class of '44, Brooklyn Jewish Nursing '47). The McDonald diaspora took her far away but she never stopped speaking like a trolley dodger. A couple of years ago my wife and I visited NYC. We were in Barney's on Madison Ave hoping they had a cafeteria. I asked a salesgirl, a tall, willowy Sex-in-the-City bomber, where we could get a bite and was startled when she replied in pure New Yawkese, "Thezza kawfee shop acraws the street." How I would love to be able to tell my mom that story; how she would have laughed! Rest in Peace, Mom.

Along with all your friends in our little baseball card community I hope the Sloate family is graced by peace in these sad days.

From the heart, man.

David McDonald

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Posted By: Ed Hans

Barry,
Our prayers are with you.

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Judy, and your Brother and his Family.

Ted and Charlotte

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Posted By: Joe D.

I am very sorry to hear that and will say a prayer for your mom and your family.

If you need me for anything, just call.

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Posted By: Rich Klein

Baseball cards are transitory; but your family is forever and spend whatever time your mom has left with her.

Regards
Rich

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Posted By: MVSNYC

Barry- hang in there bud...we're here for you, like Joe said, if you need anything call...

Michael

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Posted By: barrysloate

Thanks to all my friends, you guys have been wonderful, and so supportive. Leon will be here in a few hours and we will be meeting for the first time under the strangest circumstances. But I have to move on with my life, and I want to be with friends this weekend.

Again, all your words have been kind and mean a lot to me.

Bobby- sorry what you are going through, I know just how difficult it is.

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Posted By: Joe D.

You know...
when a Texan visits NYC -
everything stops. Even Grand Central Station.....

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Posted By: Dan Koteles

This is the worst for any family. Moms are quarterbacks and the rest of the family is recievers.


xoxoBarry
Dan Koteles

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Posted By: Ricky Y

Barry,

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sending my best wishes and prayers to her, to you and your family.

Ricky Y

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Posted By: Ricky Y

I'd like to add...yes a good dealer and a true asset to the hobby too!



Ricky Y

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Posted By: Fred Y

To a TRUE gentleman of this Board, my since thoughts & prayers are with you & yours during this very trying time.

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Posted By: dan mckee

Barry is a super guy and businessman. Very smart and a class act. My favorite is Robbie Lifson. When I win something, it arrives before I get a chance to cut the check! Now that is service! Touche to Barry as he is one of my favorites!!!

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Posted By: Bob

From becoming acquainted with Barry via cyberspace, but not ever having met in person, I consider him a friend and wish him the strength and courage to see these final days through and the tenacity to carry on after his lost. You're in my thoughts Barry...

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Posted By: robert a

Besides your obvious talent for selling baseball cards in an honest and courteous way, you seem like a great human being Barry.

I wish you the best during this trying time.

Rob



Edited spelling like Barry would want it!

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Posted By: JimB

Barry,
All the best to you and your family.
JimB

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Posted By: Tony III

Barry,
Thanks for being a super awesome dealer. I just bought my second card from your auction house (T206 PSA 7 Johnson).

I lost my mom almost 8 years ago to the day (only 58 years old), and she was in a coma for the last 4 months.

I wish you and your family all the best during this difficult time. You are a class act and I am sure you made her proud.

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Posted By: Alan

Barry is one of the nicest, down to earth guys that I have ever met (in the hobby cyberspace). He is a genuine MENSCH.

All the Best to you Barry during this difficult time. I will say some prayers for you in shul tomorrow.

Alan

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Posted By: dan mckee

WHOA! I missed Leon's statement! I am deeply sorry Barry and I know exactly how you feel! I have no words of wisdom either but can share the fact that I lost my Mom Tuesday the 5th. After seeing her the 3rd in rehab and she looked great and we thought she was coming home. We buried her a week ago today. Pop is crushed after 58 years with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Dan Mckee.

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Posted By: Craig W

Just taking a momemt for a prayer for you and your family.

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Posted By: barrysloate

I want to again offer a heartfelt thanks to everyone on the board. Mom passed away earlier today. She was 81. She struggled in the last year and lost her will to live. I will miss her terribly but she is finally at peace.

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Posted By: barrysloate

Dan- I just saw your post. I send my condolences too.

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Posted By: Brian

Barry & Dan,

Tender sympathies

Brian

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Posted By: MVSNYC

so sorry Barry...please let me know if you need anything.

Michael

p.s. Dan, my sympathies also.

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Posted By: dan mckee

Thank you Barry and everyone. These times are rough but we all must go through them. My mother was 80 years and 8 months young. Yes they are at peace but that still doesn't seem to make it any easier. Dan.

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Posted By: John S

Barry,

You truly area class act and an asset to the hobby. My best to you and your family at this difficult time.