Announcing "Collectors Forensics Register" - Revolutionizing the Hobby

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

You can ask us to refrain all you want, but the fact remains that most people on this board will NEVER do the kind of business you are asking for if we don't know who is behind the company. Most of us personally know the people behind the grading companies, the principals behind the auction houses, as well as each other. Many of us also know, or have known the names of people involved in the past scandals discussed.

The only new people in the equation are you guys. So please don't expect to be treated kindly until we do. (And, for the record, your replies so far have been just a little bit condescending.)

Also, please note that this is NOT "an anonymous message board." The people on here have all given personal info to Leon and the other mods. That info is available as needed to other board members. (Usually, only needed in threads that contain controversial posts. For example, if you say 1933 Goudey is your favorite set, you can be anonymous. If you say Dave Kohler of SCP is a scum and he cheated you out of $10,000, well, you'd have to give your name. Just an example.)

I agree with every single word you just said Jim. I think there needs to be total transparency in this new REVOLUTION, not covertness and secretive behavior. Most of us have known each other, personally, for many years. And your points about anonymity vs privacy, with respect to the board, are spot on. Now, when are we going to finally do lunch? You know that You, Prizner, Rich K and myself really need to get together sometime. Rich and I have done lunch a hundred times and Prizner and I have gotten together around a dozen times. Heck, I would even have another get together at my house if you guys can make it? Take care now.....best regards