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Old 10-09-2015, 05:22 PM
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Default Relax people

Just relax people. I guess I should have mentioned I am "married to the mob" per se. The inlaws joke about themselves and their cousins all the time.

And why does Wonka get a pass with his picture of three mobsters, and mechanicalman with his link to the "native american" loan company.

Double standard I guess, but really my bad for underestimating some of your needs to intellectualize my act of stereotyping my own family.

And Shenker your "brief history" on net54 is replete with "complaints" followed by "but I am not complaining", and "questioning" long time collectors assessment of your card, followed by "but I am not questioning". Stand back and watch awhile before you jump in...

But...I am not complaining...just saying..

Back to the topic at hand please...
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Old 10-09-2015, 06:01 PM
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Some "stereotypical" traits that might apply to a few of us Baseball Card collectors:

- We are a predominantly male group...who collects photographic images of other males. I wonder what mainstream society would say about that.

- Most of us (myself included) would benefit from shedding a few pounds.

- We typically have no problem spending a fair amount of money on a piece of cardboard, and quickly justify the purchase. However, spending the same amount of money on something practical for ourselves (such as a pair of new shoes) involves much more thought.

- Baseball Card collectors (unfortunately) spend more time thinking about cards than sex. Seriously, consider it...other than your teenaged years, what did you think about more frequently?

- We sometimes think of cards as an, "investment." Gentlemen, this is a hobby. Wall Street would probably laugh at this in 2015. Thirty years ago, maybe not so much.

Just my thoughts.

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Eric
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Old 10-09-2015, 06:09 PM
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Some "stereotypical" traits that might apply to a few of us Baseball Card collectors:

- We are a predominantly male group...who collects photographic images of other males. I wonder what mainstream society would say about that.

- Most of us (myself included) would benefit from shedding a few pounds.

- We typically have no problem spending a fair amount of money on a piece of cardboard, and quickly justify the purchase. However, spending the same amount of money on something practical for ourselves (such as a pair of new shoes) involves much more thought.

- Baseball Card collectors (unfortunately) spend more time thinking about cards than sex. Seriously, consider it...other than your teenaged years, what did you think about more frequently?

- We sometimes think of cards as an, "investment." Gentlemen, this is a hobby. Wall Street would probably laugh at this in 2015. Thirty years ago, maybe not so much.

Just my thoughts.

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Eric
Great post, Eric. So sad and true at the same time.
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Old 10-09-2015, 06:18 PM
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I love pawn shops because I can get great deals on the things I like. However, let's be honest, pawn shops are in business to advantage of people in dire straits. Nothing more, nothing less. If you have ever been in a pawn shop, the people in there selling or getting loans are people that are just trying to pay there car payment, $'s for food or clothes for their kids. It's Leon's board and he can sell advertisements to whoever he wants.

Personally, I wouldn't have started a thread about them but that is me and it's not my board.

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Old 10-09-2015, 06:42 PM
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Some "stereotypical" traits that might apply to a few of us Baseball Card collectors:

- We are a predominantly male group...who collects photographic images of other males. I wonder what mainstream society would say about that.

- Most of us (myself included) would benefit from shedding a few pounds.

- We typically have no problem spending a fair amount of money on a piece of cardboard, and quickly justify the purchase. However, spending the same amount of money on something practical for ourselves (such as a pair of new shoes) involves much more thought.

- Baseball Card collectors (unfortunately) spend more time thinking about cards than sex. Seriously, consider it...other than your teenaged years, what did you think about more frequently?

- We sometimes think of cards as an, "investment." Gentlemen, this is a hobby. Wall Street would probably laugh at this in 2015. Thirty years ago, maybe not so much.

Just my thoughts.

Best regards,

Eric
Wall Street guys are in signfiicant part the ones buying the high end investment type cards. Not all cards are good investments, but some probably are.
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Old 10-10-2015, 04:01 PM
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Wall Street guys are in signfiicant part the ones buying the high end investment type cards. Not all cards are good investments, but some probably are.
Agreed, Peter. However, most, "collectors" are driven by other forces. And, most, "investors" seek opportunities elsewhere.

Again, just my thoughts.

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Eric
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Old 10-14-2015, 06:29 PM
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I live in New York and I have used the Gold Standard and I highly recommend them. I have never had any issues and the cards were always returned in the same condition that I left them.
There are situations where I'm waiting for a big check and I get an opportunity to buy a collection and I need cash quick- I have gone to the Gold Standard.

In addition, if I needed to pay a hospital bill for a family member and I didn't want to part with a Ruth that will prob take me 5 years to replace, I went to the Gold Standard.

It's an ideal situation for when there's an irreplaceable card that you do not want to part with or when you overextend yourself in an auction and u need a little cash. I highly recommend this company.
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Old 10-09-2015, 07:55 PM
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Some "stereotypical" traits that might apply to a few of us Baseball Card collectors:

- We are a predominantly male group...who collects photographic images of other males. I wonder what mainstream society would say about that.

- Most of us (myself included) would benefit from shedding a few pounds.

- We typically have no problem spending a fair amount of money on a piece of cardboard, and quickly justify the purchase. However, spending the same amount of money on something practical for ourselves (such as a pair of new shoes) involves much more thought.

- Baseball Card collectors (unfortunately) spend more time thinking about cards than sex. Seriously, consider it...other than your teenaged years, what did you think about more frequently?

- We sometimes think of cards as an, "investment." Gentlemen, this is a hobby. Wall Street would probably laugh at this in 2015. Thirty years ago, maybe not so much.

Just my thoughts.

Best regards,

Eric

Having been married to the same woman for 30 years, I find that cards offer greater variety.
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Old 10-09-2015, 08:20 PM
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Some "stereotypical" traits that might apply to a few of us Baseball Card collectors:

- We are a predominantly male group...who collects photographic images of other males. I wonder what mainstream society would say about that.

- Most of us (myself included) would benefit from shedding a few pounds.

- We typically have no problem spending a fair amount of money on a piece of cardboard, and quickly justify the purchase. However, spending the same amount of money on something practical for ourselves (such as a pair of new shoes) involves much more thought.

- Baseball Card collectors (unfortunately) spend more time thinking about cards than sex. Seriously, consider it...other than your teenaged years, what did you think about more frequently?

- We sometimes think of cards as an, "investment." Gentlemen, this is a hobby. Wall Street would probably laugh at this in 2015. Thirty years ago, maybe not so much.

Just my thoughts.

Best regards,

Eric
My wifes comment after going to the one baseball card show she's been to -

"I don't think I've ever seen so many fat middle aged white guys in the same place before"

And that's coming from someone who married one and works in computers.

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Old 10-10-2015, 09:56 AM
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My wifes comment after going to the one baseball card show she's been to -

"I don't think I've ever seen so many fat middle aged white guys in the same place before"

And that's coming from someone who married one and works in computers.

Steve B
My wife made a very similar comment, but it was at a Rush concert. On the other hand, she was happy about the lack of lines for the ladies' restroom.

Mark
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Old 10-09-2015, 06:05 PM
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Just relax people. I guess I should have mentioned I am "married to the mob" per se. The inlaws joke about themselves and their cousins all the time.

And why does Wonka get a pass with his picture of three mobsters, and mechanicalman with his link to the "native american" loan company.

Double standard I guess, but really my bad for underestimating some of your needs to intellectualize my act of stereotyping my own family.

And Shenker your "brief history" on net54 is replete with "complaints" followed by "but I am not complaining", and "questioning" long time collectors assessment of your card, followed by "but I am not questioning". Stand back and watch awhile before you jump in...


But...I am not complaining...just saying..

Back to the topic at hand please...
I think I get a pass because I didn't reference the ethnicity of the lenders. I was just highlighting the usurious rates of Western Sky, irrespective of ethnicity. the quotes are yours, not mine.
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Old 10-09-2015, 06:36 PM
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I think I get a pass because I didn't reference the ethnicity of the lenders. I was just highlighting the usurious rates of Western Sky, irrespective of ethnicity. the quotes are yours, not mine.
Yes right, out of all of the loan companies you could have chosen you chose the one that is 100% owned and run by native americans with a native American spokesperson. Absurd to say you didn't reference the lenders. The ad and your use of it speaks for itself.

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Old 10-09-2015, 08:04 PM
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Yes right, out of all of the loan companies you could have chosen you chose the one that is 100% owned and run by native americans with a native American spokesperson. Absurd to say you didn't reference the lenders. The ad and your use of it speaks for itself.
Yup. You got me. There were 326 google images I found of lending companies charging an 89% interest rate, but I specifically chose the one that would hijack the thread and advance my anti-native American agenda. That was my goal all along. Ban me now.

You said to relax, dude, and I agree with you. No need to mention other posts that, like yours, had no negative intent. My name is Sam Swartz, per the rules.

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Old 10-09-2015, 08:12 PM
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Hey Sam, I suggest a ceasefire. Lets get back to the BST and buy some cards. Everyone move along, nothing happening here. I never attack, just bite back a bit when provoked, and you were unfortunately in the crossfire. Also feeling a little cranky and "Blue" about my Jays losing today.
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Old 10-09-2015, 08:18 PM
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Hey Sam, I suggest a ceasefire. Lets get back to the BST and buy some cards. Everyone move along, nothing happening here. I never attack, just bite back a bit when provoked, and you were unfortunately in the crossfire. Also feeling a little cranky and "Blue" about my Jays losing today.
All good, man. I just joined this board to learn about cards, buy some off eBay, and distract myself from work. Sorry about your Jays. At least they're in the playoffs. You can probably guess my team did not.
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Old 10-09-2015, 08:42 PM
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And why does Wonka get a pass with his picture of three mobsters
I've lived the "thug life" for so long nobody would dare question my posts Brad!

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Old 10-09-2015, 08:55 PM
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I've lived the "thug life" for so long nobody would dare question my posts Brad!

My brother in law Franco and best friend Dino just spit up beer through their nose after seeing your post. Is that really you holding the pineapple??
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Old 10-09-2015, 09:44 PM
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My brother in law Franco and best friend Dino just spit up beer through their nose after seeing your post. Is that really you holding the pineapple??
No that cat has way more swagger than me....I can only wish to be that hardcore.
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My brother in law Franco and best friend Dino just spit up beer through their nose after seeing your post. Is that really you holding the pineapple??
Not something I would want to see.
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Default Pre-War Baseball Cards Forum Bylaws Page 5 , Section 2




..." yada yada yada ...' and therefore to avoid said shortage of popcorn , every nine pages there must be posted , by a member in good standing , of any ethnic heritage , a photo of an actual pre-war baseball card.' "


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And Shenker your "brief history" on net54 is replete with "complaints" followed by "but I am not complaining", and "questioning" long time collectors assessment of your card, followed by "but I am not questioning". Stand back and watch awhile before you jump in...

Back to the topic at hand please...
Um. Where do you see me complaining about anything?

I have put my opinions in about certain topics, yes, but I don't know that I need to sit back and wait for the more "veteran" people to do so, so that I can more appropriately fit into what others are doing too.

Where did I question anyone's assessment of a card? But also, and maybe more importantly, why do you care so much about my conversation history?

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