What I have learned in my time here, so far

[drc]

Some of the threads-- including the negative, personal complaint and conspiracy threads-- involve just a handful of members. Doesn't automatically reflect the entire board's thoughts.

Some of the complaint threads against an auction house, I don't have a strong opinion one way or the other. I think some threads involve valid points but the rhetoric can go overboard and overlong.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by drc

Some of the threads-- including the negative, personal complaint and conspiracy threads-- involve just a handful of members. Doesn't automatically reflect the entire board's thoughts.

Some of the complaint threads against an auction house, I don't have a strong opinion one way or the other.

I agree. The negative threads make the occaisional valid point but they tend to get pissy and turn into a headbuttin' match. This whole post of mine may have been a mis-guided idea. I was attempted to point out certain silliness. I guess I can expect PM's frm the Snake Oil Salesman Federation any moment now....

[drc]

Nothing wrong with your initial post. Fair topic even if I didn't straight away get it was tongue in cheek.

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

I agree. The negative threads make the occaisional valid point but they tend to get pissy and turn into a headbuttin' match. This whole post of mine may have been a mis-guided idea. I was attempted to point out certain silliness. I guess I can expect PM's frm the Snake Oil Salesman Federation any moment now....

I don't think your post was a misguided idea at all. There's nothing wrong with pointing out how some threads can seem to turn a molehill into a mountain. That said, as I new member myself, I am amazed at the knowledge of the regular contributors. I've been a T206 collector off and on for almost 30 years and I've learned a ton over the past month on this board. I especially love seeing the scrap T206 examples and the depth of thought that goes into trying to determine how these cards came to be. Stuff that I've wondered myself for years and never had anyone to ask (none of my friends collect and I bore my wife to tears when talking t206!).

Thanks,

Steve

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by wolf441

I don't think your post was a misguided idea at all. There's nothing wrong with pointing out how some threads can seem to turn a molehill into a mountain. That said, as I new member myself, I am amazed at the knowledge of the regular contributors. I've been a T206 collector off and on for almost 30 years and I've learned a ton over the past month on this board. I especially love seeing the scrap T206 examples and the depth of thought that goes into trying to determine how these cards came to be. Stuff that I've wondered myself for years and never had anyone to ask (none of my friends collect and I bore my wife to tears when talking t206!).

Thanks,

Steve

My friend, we are in the same boat. My wife puts on a brave face for the first five minutes or so. After that, it seems my voice turns into fingernails on a chalkboard. She does enjoy the "putting cards away" part of the game. She is right there helping me. I am not sure I could ask for more than that

[buymycards]

Mike, you will be contacted by my attorney. I am one of those shady auction, slab cracking, overgrading, fake card sellers. I really did find those fake cards in my grandfathers attic and I am deeply offended by your post.

Rick

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Mike, you will be contacted by my attorney. I am one of those shady auction, slab cracking, overgrading, fake card sellers. I really did find those fake cards in my grandfathers attic and I am deeply offended by your post.

Rick

Oh? Do you favor the Snake Oil Salesman side of the family or the card mechanic side?