God bless Henry Yee

[carrigansghost]

I have no desire to ever speak with you. You are the one with secrets and have stated that you have information that would benefit the knowledge of the board.

I have no secrets and would be willing to learn from your vast knowledge.

Rawn

[carrigansghost]

If I ever get rich, I'll be sure to call a different financial planner than you. Doubtful that it will happen, but just putting it out there that there is a big difference between a bean counter and a REAL lawyer.

Rawn

[carrigansghost]

Look you call out a very respected member of our hobby and want to threaten me?


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Rawn,

I dont have a problem with you but now you're crossing a line past the boundaries of the board and into personal shit. Leon and I have an agreement in place that this will not be tolerated for me, or anyone else on the board.

Only a weirdo starts posting personal information and I would appreciate it if you refrained from doing this.

Thanks.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Leon, I'm not sure of all of your collecting interests, but judging by the above information would you be interested in buying the Brooklyn Bridge from me?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Leon, I'm not sure of all of your collecting interests, but judging by the above information would you be interested in buying the Brooklyn Bridge from me?

It's called letting someone off the hook. I hope we can get back to talking about sports memorabilia over here.

[jgmp123]

So what we talking about previously?

[mr2686]

Isn't "somebody" running out of hooks yet?

[carrigansghost]

Just hooked and now reeling him in. As you know Leon, I have little patience for fakes.
Whatever your name is this week or hour try me, I'll play. I will take that as a sign that we will not be hearing your garbage anymore.
Rawn

[Jlighter]

I read this entire thread and I just have one question...

WHAT?

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

I read this entire thread and I just have one question...

WHAT?

If you're not confused, then you're not paying attention...

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by carrigansghost

Just hooked and now reeling him in. As you know Leon, I have little patience for fakes.
Whatever your name is this week or hour try me, I'll play. I will take that as a sign that we will not be hearing your garbage anymore.
Rawn

Good morning, Rawn. Hope you enjoy the great Maine weather this week.

[carrigansghost]

I have to enjoy it while I can, I work second shift.

Rawn

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by carrigansghost

I have to enjoy it while I can, I work second shift.

Rawn

Have a good one man. Peace and prosperity to you. Doing my best to extend the olive branch.

Will

[RichardSimon]

Put each other on block, that is the easiest solution if you want to stop reading annoying member posts. Works wonders!
btw Rawn - I vacationed in Bar Harbor, Maine last year and loved it. Beautiful place.

[carrigansghost]

Well, I have no problems being here in the great state of Maine. Any of the honest members of the forum are more than welcome to stay at my place for a vacation visit. I do take exception to people that tell half of the truth and outright lie to the board. As you can see, I hide from no one. Funny how the board jumps all over an auction house or seller and let's a liar and fraud off without so much as a smack behind the ear.

Lawyer.....No. Financial Planner
Jake....No. Bill
Bill......No. Will
I have a secret.....No. I just make inuendoes

Rawn in Maine

[RichardSimon]

Innuendos are easy to make, that is why we are seeing them so much in the last few days.

[carrigansghost]

Yes they are and they should stop. Many of us here have had them brought up against them and I find them to be made by cowards behind keyboards.

Rawn

[barrysloate]

Went to summer camp in Casco, Maine; vacationed one college summer in Waterville, Me; and spent part of my honeymoon at the Captain Lord's Mansion in Kennebunkport. Maine is one of my favorite places!

[jgmp123]

Never made it up to Maine although I would love to see...I hear it's an absolutely beautiful place to vacation.

[carrigansghost]

Barry, I grew up in Harrison, just north of Casco. You must have been on Sebago Lake.

Come on up to Maine, I have no idea where the key is to my front door, low crime rate, decent weather for 3 months, you can drink from the lakes and streams and get directions to the best seafood places around. Moose in the road and mosquitoes large enough to carry away small children are a bit of a detraction though.

Rawn

[RichardSimon]

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are just stunning.
Went on a great whale watch and two other boating trips (lighthouse viewing and a nature boat trip). The area is clean, friendly and has good restaurants.

[jgmp123]

Originally Posted by carrigansghost

Barry, I grew up in Harrison, just north of Casco. You must have been on Sebago Lake.

Come on up to Maine, I have no idea where the key is to my front door, low crime rate, decent weather for 3 months, you can drink from the lakes and streams and get directions to the best seafood places around. Moose in the road and mosquitoes large enough to carry away small children are a bit of a detraction though.

Rawn

Rawn,

Not gonna lie...After reading that, I am pretty jealous sitting here in the great state of Indiana...

[carrigansghost]

Most are very friendly here if you get out of what we call "Northern Mass" which refers to the southern part of the state. More often than not, you will be invited to someone's home for a dinner and a few beers if you strike up a chat at a local establishment.

Pick some wild blueberries or blackberries, feel really great about your dental health and try to figure out our accents. Now that's the impression I get from the tourists.

Rawn

[autograf]

Have dealt with Will/Bill Row.ett in the past with only good results..........Just FYI.........

[Leon]

Originally Posted by autograf

Have dealt with Will/ Bill Row.ett in the past with only good results..........Just FYI.........

You have no idea but probably will soon......

[carrigansghost]

Let me guess.......Jake, bill, Will, is actually Henry? This is all making my head spin and I usually like that feeling.

Rawn

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by Leon

You have no idea but probably will soon......

Why is everyone so keen on throwing out little breadcrumbs around here?

[carrigansghost]

That Sir, is the right question.

Rawn

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Why is everyone so keen on throwing out little breadcrumbs around here?

I am waiting until this evening when someone said they would do the right thing. If they don't, then I probably will. But there are issues to be thought about. Not everyone just says anything all of the time without thinking of the repercussions. And I don't care what a few board members say, I have to be comfortable with my actions.

[RichardSimon]

This is starting to sound like an Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode .
Jake-Bill-Will is actually Ron Dross' ghost?? .

[jgmp123]

I am confused as to why so much secrecy...and this all began with the accusation of shill bidding in the Yee auctions..correct?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

I am confused as to why so much secrecy...and this all began with the accusation of shill bidding in the Yee auctions..correct?

The front page has the story...entitled "Jake Sullivan".....best regards

[jgmp123]

Originally Posted by Leon

The front page has the story...entitled "Jake Sullivan".....best regards

Thank you Leon.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by Splinte1941

Going big on a couple things here or going home.

I guess you went home!

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Photograph collecting, and Type 1 photos in particular, is definitely a growing area of interest in the hobby. Yee being one of the most knowledgable and selective (in terms of what photos he includes in his auctions) sellers means he brings truly informative descriptions and quality subject matter, which naturally translate to higher prices for his photograph offerings. And, as I believe was a topic of discussion following his last auction, those higher prices spill over to other memorabilia categories he brings as well, though typically photos are his main area of emphasis. It's hard to pin a price on any piece ahead of time, but you can safely bet it will be "top of the market" price (or better) when the dust settles.

Just goes to show that knowledge of the subject matter, fully-informed descriptions, and clear, straightforward presentation of the material are all appreciated by bidders, and they will reward you for your efforts and consistency.

Oh, and literally being one of two who "wrote the book" on the subject helps too

Just wanted to add my 2 cents to this discussion. I have known Henry for a long time and have followed his auctions since the beginning. All of my interactions with Henry have been extremely pleasant and very informative. His knowledge about vintage photos is second to none and he has always been receptive to any of my questions regarding such.

Of all of the dealers, auction houses, etc. that I have dealt with the past 20 years or so, I would easily place Henry in the top 1% for courtesy, honesty knowledge and professional behavior.

In addition to all of the previous excellent points explained by others in this thread as to why his auctions do so well, I would simply add that Henry's auctions have filled a much needed gap in the hobby. Rather than endlessly fishing for items on Ebay or being priced out of the major auction houses, for the last decade or so, Henry has provided quality items that would never appear in REA, Legendary, Heritage or Lelands, starting at 99 cents all at one site with excellent descriptions and remarkable photo documentation.

In my opinion, he fully deserves all of the success he has worked so hard to achieve.

Craig

[carrigansghost]

Very well said Craig and a beer raised to our leader Leon. A special thx to the fellow forum guys that supported my view in the last couple of days, awesome forum. Looking forward to Henry's next showing.

Rawn

[peterose4hof]

I am going to be spending the better part of a week in Kennebunkport later this summer. Any must-see places to visit? Any restaurants that are not to be missed?

[carrigansghost]

I don't spend much time in "Northern Mass" but can ask a few of the locals for you. Let me know when and we can meet up for a beer.

Rawn

[barrysloate]

Chris- check out Captain Lord Mansion, a wonderful bed and breakfast inn, even if you don't stay there. It's one of the nicest I've ever seen ( and I was last there in 1985).

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are just stunning.
Went on a great whale watch and two other boating trips (lighthouse viewing and a nature boat trip). The area is clean, friendly and has good restaurants.

We rent a house on the water up there every year. Fantastic place. Can't beat Kayaking with the Harbor Seals and Porpoises.

Made a dumb mistake last year climbing up "The Precipice" in Acadia in 100 degree and humid weather. That was a brutal day for me.

[peterose4hof]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Chris- check out Captain Lord Mansion, a wonderful bed and breakfast inn, even if you don't stay there. It's one of the nicest I've ever seen ( and I was last there in 1985).

Barry, I just spent a few minutes looking over their website and I must say it looks incredibly quaint and charming. We are traveling with our young children and by the looks of it we probably don't want to take them there. I will see if we can get the grandparents to watch them so we can make a day trip of it.

[barrysloate]

Chris- even if you just walk in and look around, or maybe make time for a lunch, you will enjoy. It's a really beautiful place. Let us know if you go.

[RichardSimon]

If anyone heads to Bar Harbor and Acadia Natl Park be sure to go to the restaurant in Acadia, it is called Jordan Pond. Be sure to order the pop overs.
Dave Bergin - you ever try this?

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

If anyone heads to Bar Harbor and Acadia Natl Park be sure to go to the restaurant in Acadia, it is called Jordan Pond. Be sure to order the pop overs.
Dave Bergin - you ever try this?

You mean The Tea House at Jordan Pond I think. Ended up there several times on our bikes. Don't think I've ever had the Pop Overs though. Will check them out when we're up there next month.

[RichardSimon]

The restaurant is called Jordan Pond House, the only restaurant in the park.
Good food and the popovers are the real treat.

[GKreindler]

+1 on the popovers - they're to die for!!!

Graig

[carrigansghost]

It's officially tourist season on the forum.

Rawn

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

+1 on the popovers - they're to die for!!!

Graig

You better believe it,, we were there for one week and wound up in that restaurant three times .
We will be back at some point in time, too beautiful a place to not see twice.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

You better believe it,, we were there for one week and wound up in that restaurant three times .
We will be back at some point in time, too beautiful a place to not see twice.

We've been up there about 6 or 7 times now. Our goal is to hit every hiking trail on the two main sections of the park at one point or another.

I figure about 10 more trips and we'll be about halfway there.

[RichardSimon]

Quite a turn this thread has taken .
Kudos to Maine and kudos to Henry Yee, I was not a buyer in this auction but my consignments did very well.