Gotcha

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by shelly

Did I not post everything

No, you did not.
Stop playing your absurd games.
If you want help, you post everything--all pics, where the item can be found, why you are asking, etc., UP FRONT.
You didn't, and you never do.
Then, when you're called out, you put on the innocent act.
It's gettin' old, Shel.

[cubsfan-budman]

I'm far from an expert, but it looks to me like the slabbed yellow Ruth card itself is a fake. The picture and the red caption bottom line up a little too closely.

Am I wrong?

[travrosty]

people should either have to state all coa's up front, or else they cant reveal what coa is with the item if they choose not to reveal it up front.

otherwise all it serves is to spring the coa on someone later and start a fight.

people have reasons to not comment on an item if they see the coa and dont want to get into a donnybrook regarding an auto. its their right.

i dont think people care which coa is with the item, but if it is hidden, then when it gets sprung on them, a fight ensues because the coa might be from someone who is a friend, and they would rather disagree with that auto in private , not in public. there's lots of reasons. people withhold coa's only to set the trap later on. otherwise why withhold them? if someone says that they withhold the coa in order not to influence people's opinion, then you can do that by withholding the coa, but not giving it out later either.

its a game people are sick of playing, shelly. if you want to criticize an authenticaiton, do it like i do, with the coa out front and evidence in the form of exemplars, etc. and just criticize it and not try to suck in others in a game of GOTCHA!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

No, you did not.
Stop playing your absurd games.
If you want help, you post everything--all pics, where the item can be found, why you are asking, etc., UP FRONT.
You didn't, and you never do.
Then, when you're called out, you put on the innocent act.
It's gettin' old, Shel.

I think you spend too much time trying to beat up the people who you have lined up in your personal feuds, and not enough time sharing whatever knowledge you might have.

And I'll promise others here not to turn this particular thread into a battle. David, either ignore me or make fun of my lack of expertise and perhaps throw in a few insults. You get the last word (or not), so enjoy.

[Runscott]

Also, David, you have collected a lot of Ruth autographs - what is your opinion on the scans Shelly provided?

I have no problem giving my opinion of the last one - it's an obvious forgery, and that opinion has nothing to do with the 'a'.

I also believe that one reason that people here dislike what they call 'gotcha' threads, is that they can't participate without fear of being wrong. This thread is proof of that.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I think you spend too much time trying to beat up the people who you have lined up in your personal feuds, and not enough time sharing whatever knowledge you might have.

Ever hear that old chestnut about the pot and kettle, Scott?

[shelly]

Travis, one more time there is no such thing as gotcha. It is only one person's opinion vs another. I have more respect for certain people on this site vs. the TPA"S but my opinion is mine. If they don't agree that is fine. IT IS NOT GOTCHA.
I would rather you pm me than respond on here.