pete, the request for any sort of proof thread?

[MetsBaseball1973]

Was just talking about this topic with a buddy/collector. We were saying the simple fact is that prices are rising, and some guys are just bitter and angry over it. Bitter and angry because they either...

A) Can't afford the card(s) they want.

B) Didn't pony up in the past, for whatever reason.

C) Sold their cards in the past, and can't move on/let it go.

This anger and bitterness colors lots of posts and theories. It is really nothing more than that.

Some human beings will complain when it is raining and when it is sunny. They are the unhappy ones.

The happy ones don't care if a baseball card goes up a few thousand dollars. Just build a collection you love looking at. The old K.I.S.S. principle.

[botn]

Originally Posted by MetsBaseball1973

Was just talking about this topic with a buddy/collector. We were saying the simple fact is that prices are rising, and some guys are just bitter and angry over it. Bitter and angry because they either...

A) Can't afford the card(s) they want.

B) Didn't pony up in the past, for whatever reason.

C) Sold their cards in the past, and can't move on/let it go.

This anger and bitterness colors lots of posts and theories. It is really nothing more than that.

Some human beings will complain when it is raining and when it is sunny. They are the unhappy ones.

The happy ones don't care if a baseball card goes up a few thousand dollars. Just build a collection you love looking at. The old K.I.S.S. principle.

None of the above for me. This is a great time to be a dealer. Never been a better time, actually.

[begsu1013]

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[botn]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

and you both seem happy, right?

and greg, you have my paypal addy, ill be waiting on that $40k invoice....

I don't think I would have to charge you nearly that much Bob but just hang tight. I could certainly be wrong, won't be the first time, but I am pretty confident.

[begsu1013]

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[Beastmode]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

ill play the futures game w ya...just for fun!

6 months to sell me a centered rose 9

and if not a call of $xxxx paid out?

sounds like fun to me...

I was speaking about the Rose 8, which was a $4,500 card two months ago. Now selling for +/-$16K . I'll wage a dinner at National in Chicago this card is -10% next year.

If it's being manipulated, you win.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by MetsBaseball1973

Was just talking about this topic with a buddy/collector. We were saying the simple fact is that prices are rising, and some guys are just bitter and angry over it. Bitter and angry because they either...

A) Can't afford the card(s) they want.

B) Didn't pony up in the past, for whatever reason.

C) Sold their cards in the past, and can't move on/let it go.

This anger and bitterness colors lots of posts and theories. It is really nothing more than that.

Some human beings will complain when it is raining and when it is sunny. They are the unhappy ones.

The happy ones don't care if a baseball card goes up a few thousand dollars. Just build a collection you love looking at. The old K.I.S.S. principle.

I hope you're not talking about me, because I bought the RCs I wanted in the space that's going insane well before this started so the only effect on me is a big (if temporary) spike in what they are worth. Maybe I have posted what I have posted because I know what I am talking about based on reliable information. Then again, you and your collecting buddy sound like you are really in the know so I must be wrong.

[begsu1013]

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

well why aren't you cashing in on them and then waiting to buy them all back down the road at a fraction of the price?

i mean, seriously?


o, that's right because that wouldn't be the prudent thing to do, but then again you couldn't give away your koufax 7, right?

Simple. I am a collector, if I have a card I like I am keeping it until I decide for reasons other than money to sell, and besides I don't have any of the big ticket stuff in those high grades anyhow.

[begsu1013]

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

i know first hand that is nothing but a bunch of bs, peter.

and you know it.

i have no need to even continue on this debate w/ you after hearing that.

Oh really now you pretend to know what I think? Wow. I am impressed.

[begsu1013]

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