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[bbcard1]

I was a rare board member who had something of a tolerance for Adrian. One thing i will say for him is that when he wanted something, he went after it hard. He and I often looked for similar cards and he would pay at least half again what I would be willing to. I have a lot more respect for people…even crazy people…who put their money where their mouth is than I do for big mouth tire kickers. He also would make sacrifices to get what he wanted. When he bought the Plank, he had to sell a classic car he had an affinity for to afford it…again, it was something he was willing to pay a good deal more for than I thought it was worth. I conversed with him a lot and even got to the point of negotiating a bit for his other Magie…and I actually did buy a few cards from him. Certainly and interesting guy. If you're reading this, Yo Adrian.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I was a rare board member who had something of a tolerance for Adrian. One thing i will say for him is that when he wanted something, he went after it hard. He and I often looked for similar cards and he would pay at least half again what I would be willing to. I have a lot more respect for people…even crazy people…who put their money where their mouth is than I do for big mouth tire kickers. He also would make sacrifices to get what he wanted. When he bought the Plank, he had to sell a classic car he had an affinity for to afford it…again, it was something he was willing to pay a good deal more for than I thought it was worth. I conversed with him a lot and even got to the point of negotiating a bit for his other Magie…and I actually did buy a few cards from him. Certainly and interesting guy. If you're reading this, Yo Adrian.

Are you sure you aren't thinking about Nelson (g_vezina_c55 )? He was selling a classic car to get a plank (http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=147104).

I don't recall Adrian ever going for a Plank.

[Jobu]

I have a question about the slab. Why doesn't it denote the error?

Oops - nevermind!!!!

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I have a question about the slab. Why doesn't it denote the error?

It Does!

[Jobu]

Oops - I saw it even before your response! I guess we know who is tired this morning.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

Are you sure you aren't thinking about Nelson (g_vezina_c55 )? He was selling a classic car to get a plank (http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=147104).

I don't recall Adrian ever going for a Plank.

I believe u are correct...nelson was into classic cars...and I'm sure he still is!!!! i would be surprised if adrian had a drivers license.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I believe u are correct...nelson was into classic cars...and I'm sure he still is!!!! i would be surprised if adrian had a drivers license.

Faulty memory strikes again. I think you are correct.

Adrian was a piece of work, however, and I did do a deal with him…wasn't a great one, but wasn't his fault.

A few years ago there was a commercial where a guy bought a painting at an auction and then turned around and put the painting up for sale in the same auction. THAT reminded me of Adrian.

[AddieJoss]

Why was the auction closed? Like many auctions, I was waiting til towards the end to place my bid. Cory

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by AddieJoss

Why was the auction closed? Like many auctions, I was waiting til towards the end to place my bid. Cory

You could read every one of his posts (that weren't deleted) and come up with that answer I am sure.

http://www.net54baseball.com/search.php?searchid=797393

...but prepare yourself for a lot of reading since he did 1,035 in the three months he was here.

[Jay Wolt]

Saw this on the CU boards regarding Adrian

http://forums.collectors.com/message...hreadid=924601

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

A few years ago there was a commercial where a guy bought a painting at an auction and then turned around and put the painting up for sale in the same auction.

I just saw that commercial last week