I am gonna vent

[Bpm0014]

I by no means am predatory and you can ask anyone on here who has ever dealt with me.. I am as honest a person as they comes and truthfully I hope someone will chime in here in regards to this.

I'll chime in. I've done numerous deals with Stephen. I've never met him, never knew him before Net54, but a class act all the way who's always asking questions and always trying to learn more about the hobby whom I never mind helping out. Ever.

Brendan

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Whats the brick and mortar store have to do with anything? I never understood your point.

Also the card I got from you in the 2nd transaction... well let's not get into that.

I ask about the Brick and Mortar store because you always claim to just be a collector. I received 2 items from you with Top Tier Collectibles as a return address and your personal email address used to be the stores contact email address. Do you work there?

As far as the second transaction. You traded me $20(your #) worth of error cards and I sent you a 1933 Goudey Tony Lazzeri. I told you it was a beater and sent scans of the front and back. Seriously how much more did you want my trade card to be worth compared to the $20 cards you sent me?

[frankbmd]

Stephen,

To become a major force in the hobby, which is your stated intent, I would suggest starting here with a vintage book published in 1936, but still available.

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However, if you want to continue your present trajectory, going deeper may only require a better tool.

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[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

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[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I ask about the Brick and Mortar store because you always claim to just be a collector. I received 2 items from you with Top Tier Collectibles as a return address and your personal email address used to be the stores contact email address. Do you work there? As far as the second transaction. You traded me $20(your #) worth of error cards and I sent you a 1933 Goudey Tony Lazzeri. I told you it was a beater and sent scans of the front and back. Seriously how much more did you want my trade card to be worth compared to the $20 cards you sent me?

Let's address this first. I opened up a store front for 3 months back in 2013 at 27 years old where I sold Fatheads, McFarlands figurines, shiny new baseball card boxes, and memorabilia which I took in on consignment when I opened the doors.

Foot traffic was absolutely putrid so I closed the doors and sold my inventory off online and to local dealers.

I not only worked there, I was the only employee, and it was my store! lol

I don't know if you are aware, but you can make any address your business address even if you know longer have a business location... BEN'S SPORTS CARDS and then your address. It's easy.


Secondly,

I sent you way more than $20 worth of error cards as someone offered me $35 for them (the seaver was worth more than $20 alone) and you said your Lazzeri was at least a $50 card if I recall.

Turns out I got a beater that when the customer I sold it to submitted it, it came back altered which I am sure you had no idea about...?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Stephen,

To become a major force in the hobby, which is your stated intent, I would suggest starting here with a vintage book published in 1936, but still available.

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However, if you want to continue your present trajectory, going deeper may only require a better tool.

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The people I am not influencing are people I wouldn't want to deal with anyways. I want to attract people whom I enjoy speaking to and enjoy doing business with.

Also, didn't you PM me once saying you were never talking to me again because I wouldn't trade my T205 Walter Johnson for you PSA 7 1956 Topps Jackie Robinson that was over graded?

Why do you keep posting negative things towards me in my threads and / or adding fuel to the fire always?

[sycks22]

[QUOTE=EYECOLLECTVINTAGE;1722764]Ok I want to address this post.

If you don't like "offers" then set a floor or a BIN

I will be doing so after this thread. I used to and got away from it and don't know why I haven't gone back yet. I forgot in all honesty.

I guess coming to a national message board and debating this is more productive somehow.

It is definitely not productive, however I rarely vent, so I would like to to invoke my first amendment right.

If its in the BST then set a price. Either way, make it clear in the OP what in the hell you are talking about.

I have attempted to clarify myself through numerous replies on this thread. Not sure if you have seen them or read through them but I stated very clearly in replies and did my best to answer questions.

Coming to the same place to complain about buyers where you gain "knowledge" is bad form...argue with the same people you learn from.

This was not my intention, and I never made mention of any specific buyer on Net in my initial post. It was only after being provoked by certain buyers whom are culprits of what I am speaking about that I said something direct. As a "dealer" now, I am sure I am speaking for a lot of dealers with this post whether or not they will chime in and agree is another thing.

Others learn from past sales, similar examples and analyzing trends in the market place which seems to be over your head while you rely on these opinions to create a business model that quite frankly comes off as predatory.

It's not rocket science in all honesty. I don't deal much in cards, so I rely more on worth point, and past auction results at auction houses as well as advice from certain dealers that have taken me under their wings so to speak when making prices, due to the types of items I sell. I try to only offer unique items that are not easily attainable on the open market, and by effectively marketing them I hope to bring a profit. I by no means am predatory and you can ask anyone on here who has ever dealt with me.. I am as honest a person as they comes and truthfully I hope someone will chime in here in regards to this. I always work with people on price, and am a pretty easy person to deal with when I buy as well, as many can attest to.


How about make some contribution to this board? Where is your expertise?

I have tried numerous times to make contributions, most recent example being offering my advice of the message board to anyone that wanted help with Jackie Robinson autographs about a month ago. (feel free to go check) My expertise lies in Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson, and I have definitely chimed in and helped those with questions pertaining to my area of knowledge.

This is a community, not some place to displace your passive-aggressive attitude to get what you want.

I totally agree with you here and maybe I should not have made this post, but I was getting a mad run of squids (term I use for slimy cheap buyers) and felt compelled to create a thread. Not sure what you mean by me using this thread to get what I want though. I did not want anything from this, just a mere outlet to let out my bottled up frustration, and I ran out of pages in my diary


As for you Mr. Dewey. Oh man oh man what shall we do with you?

Mr. Fake News himself.



no this is where I insert this from October 27th


Keep in mind I get this literally the day after the one at Leland's sells for $1650. Yea thanks for the offer.



to this i say




as well as you nickel and dimed me on a undated Boston Red Sox grand stand ticket back in February and actually purchased it because "it had Ted Williams number on it"



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Maybe it's just me, but if someone posted my paypal info on here I'd be pissed. I'd suggest you pull that down immediately.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sycks22

Maybe it's just me, but if someone posted my paypal info on here I'd be pissed. I'd suggest you pull that down immediately.

What would someone do with paypal info?
My paypal account is leonl@flash.net.
if anyone wants to send me money please feel free to.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

huh? I don't see the big deal Pete but I am sorry if it offended anyone.

[ibuysportsephemera]

I don't care if you are correct about him making offers...it is really bad form for you to post this. You should have just posted that you have emails that say differently and left it at that.

I have asked before and others have also asked....why is your eBay address California and your actual address New York?

Jeff

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Leon

What would someone do with paypal info?
My paypal account is leonl@flash.net.
if anyone wants to send me money please feel free to.

Leon,

I still have some euros from our recent Mediterranean trip. Do you accept those?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Leon,

I still have some euros from our recent Mediterranean trip. Do you accept those?

I am into Bitcoins, got any of those you can paypal me?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

I don't care if you are correct about him making offers...it is really bad form for you to post this. You should have just posted that you have emails that say differently and left it at that.

I have asked before and others have also asked....why is your eBay address California and your actual address New York?

Jeff

I answered this question every single time. I lived in California for some time in 2015 as a songwriter and was using eBay to put money in my pocket as a side job. I was registered in CA.

I have moved back to NY and have changed the address but it keeps showing CA. No idea why. I don't understand how it's a big deal in any way though. You buy from me you get your item. Who cares what state it came from? I pay NYS sales tax as well and file NYS returns.

Look at my feedback. I am 100000% on the up and up.

Never understood the big deal over this issue.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Now you know my life story in a nutshell everyone.

Anyone else want to share?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Let's address this first. I opened up a store front for 3 months back in 2013 at 27 years old where I sold Fatheads, McFarlands figurines, shiny new baseball card boxes, and memorabilia which I took in on consignment when I opened the doors.

Foot traffic was absolutely putrid so I closed the doors and sold my inventory off online and to local dealers.

I not only worked there, I was the only employee, and it was my store! lol

I don't know if you are aware, but you can make any address your business address even if you know longer have a business location... BEN'S SPORTS CARDS and then your address. It's easy.


Secondly,

I sent you way more than $20 worth of error cards as someone offered me $35 for them (the seaver was worth more than $20 alone) and you said your Lazzeri was at least a $50 card if I recall.

Turns out I got a beater that when the customer I sold it to submitted it, it came back altered which I am sure you had no idea about...?

I call BS on your entire post. Your story has changed so much on this forum I like most do not believe a word you post. Even in this thread you have changed your story.

Last post in this thread as I was told never argue with an idiot. People reading might not be able to tell who is who.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Leon,

I still have some euros from our recent Mediterranean trip. Do you accept those?

There is too much drachma on this thread, do you agree franc?

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There is too much drachma on this thread, do you agree franc?

Mark agrees

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There is too much drachma on this thread, do you agree franc?

And here's a shilling for your thoughts. Mark my words.

[Bliggity]

Euro killing me with these puns.

[markf31]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

It is definitely not productive, however I rarely vent, so I would like to to invoke my first amendment right.

I don't think you understand how the first amendment works.

[Dewey]

That's not me. You can continue to slander me, but like I said you have me confused with someone else. You showed private correspondence between you and a different net54 member. Not me. Bad form.

If bringing unique items to market means buying dirt cheap historicimages pictures that are worth about what you paid then trying to flip for 10x is what you have in mind, go nuts. You are free to do it, all in the name of being a force in this hobby. I am free to not trust you.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Dewey

That's not me. You can continue to slander me, but like I said you have me confused with someone else. You showed private correspondence between you and a different net54 member. Not me. Bad form.

If bringing unique items to market means buying dirt cheap historicimages pictures that are worth about what you paid then trying to flip for 10x is what you have in mind, go nuts. You are free to do it, all in the name of being a force in this hobby. I am free to not trust you.

That is 100% my mistake then. How many Dewey's can there be? I apologize for that. I truly am sorry for the mix up. Thanks for talking trash about me anyways though.

[trdcrdkid]

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

That is 100% my mistake then. How many Dewey's can there be? I apologize for that. I truly am sorry for the mix up. Thanks for talking trash about me anyways though.

If you are sorry you will edit out the comments that lie about me and throw a different net54 member under the bus.

[Marchillo]

Dewey Evans - very underrated. Hit the most home runs in the American League in the 80's.

Dewey Decimal

Don't want to have all the fun.

[Bliggity]

[vintagetoppsguy]

Dewey all agree that this thread is ridiculous?

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Bliggity

That's a good one, but in that photo the headline turned out to be wrong.

[frankbmd]

Let's lawyer up.

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Walk Card : The Dewey Pox Story

[Peter_Spaeth]

No dewy young miss who keeps resisting
All the time she keeps insisting

[hangman62]

and don't dare forget \
Dewey Decimal System

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

.

another famous period quote.

ill add '..."

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

The people I am not influencing are people I wouldn't want to deal with anyways. I want to attract people whom I enjoy speaking to and enjoy doing business with.

Also, didn't you PM me once saying you were never talking to me again because I wouldn't trade my T205 Walter Johnson for you PSA 7 1956 Topps Jackie Robinson that was over graded?

Why do you keep posting negative things towards me in my threads and / or adding fuel to the fire always?

when you say the psa 7 1956 topps jackie robinson was over graded..was it later submitted and it receive a lower grade? or are you just throwing out accusations and opinions.


You also stated you were a songwriter in CA.... I hope you dont go on internet boards and ask for lyrics.

[Dewey2007]

I love all the great Dewey references! You all left out Donald's nephews: Huey, Dewey, and Louie

Whenever I meet someone new and tell them my name and get a quizzical look I always say "I'm the middle duck" and most get it...

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

when you say the psa 7 1956 topps jackie robinson was over graded..was it later submitted and it receive a lower grade? or are you just throwing out accusations and opinions.


You also stated you were a songwriter in CA.... I hope you dont go on internet boards and ask for lyrics.

PSA is incorrect.

7 is incorrect.

Over graded is an opinion.

Never let the facts interfere with your story.

Any one is welcome to send me a PM.

I will return a scan of the card that is still available.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

PSA is incorrect.

7 is incorrect.

Over graded is an opinion.

Never let the facts interfere with your story.

Any one is welcome to send me a PM.

I will return a scan of the card that is still available.

Even worse. was it a PSA 6?

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Even worse. was it a PSA 6?

Still wrong.

Guess again.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Still wrong.

Guess again.

Please don't say a PSA 5. That would be the worst offer ever.

[pokerplyr80]

The fact that you would post private emails and PayPal transactions on a public forum to try to make a point is beyond ridiculous. And it wasn't even from the person you were arguing with. In my opinion that is so far over the line of what should be considered acceptable behavior that I hope anyone who has read this thread thinks long and hard before considering doing business with you.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

The fact that you would post private emails and PayPal transactions on a public forum to try to make a point is beyond ridiculous. And it wasn't even from the person you were arguing with. In my opinion that is so far over the line of what should be considered acceptable behavior that I hope anyone who has read this thread thinks long and hard before considering doing business with you.

I have corrected the mistake and they have been deleted. I definitely disagree with you though, as if it was the right person, me posting those photos was 100% warranted to protect my reputation.

[Shoeless Moe]

other Dewey watching this Dewey and Stephen go at it...

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

I have corrected the mistake and they have been deleted. I definitely disagree with you though, as if it was the right person, me posting those photos was 100% warranted to protect my reputation.

In trying to protect your reputation you have ruined it in my opinion. It wasn't that great around here before this thread from the posts I have seen. I would have reached out to this other Dewey with a pm that said some thing like "hey remember this transaction" before publicly posting the details online. If it was the right guy he could have retracted his claim and apologized. If he refused I could then see a justification for posting private correspondence.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

In trying to protect your reputation you have ruined it in my opinion. It wasn't that great around here before this thread from the posts I have seen. I would have reached out to this other Dewey with a pm that said some thing like "hey remember this transaction" before publicly posting the details online. If it was the right guy he could have retracted his claim and apologized. If he refused I could then see a justification for posting private correspondence.

I have never done anything to anyone on here and every transaction I have done on here has gone flawless minus that one guy that scammed me and got banned.

How my reputation wasn't that good I do not understand.

But as my boy Lavar says.. HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[Shoeless Moe]

Not the guy I'd pick to represent me, but that aside I too have had flawless transactions with Dewey² hater, Stephen. Good dude!

[pokerplyr80]

You quoting Lavar Ball seems quite appropriate. Happy Thanks Giving.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

You quoting Lavar Ball seems quite appropriate. Happy Thanks Giving.

Damn no one can take a joke lol

[Bpm0014]

It wasn't that great around here before this thread

That's completely false.

He may be guilty of being a little aggressive, or eager to learn, or going full speed ahead without knowing much, and may have rubbed some of the veterans the wrong way........but his reputation was never in question. As someone who has done multiple deals with him, I'll attest to that.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Damn no one can take a joke lol

Some jokes get old fast, and Lavar is one of them. FWIW Don't join him.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Damn no one can take a joke lol

As long as your next one isn't about a hundred year old lady you should be fine.