Buying all #332 Tony Bartirome 1952 Topps cards + his Gold Canary + Griffey + Tiger

[Leon]

After a little investigating it seems our OP has registered on our forum with a bogus last name and is now suspended per the rules. If anyone is interested they might google a bit on Cole Bart.iromo .without the period.....Thanks to a member for the PM and helping to keep our community safe....Had this guy wanted to do the right things now he wouldn't have registered with a bogus last name.

or you can cut to the chase with this link to some of the older stuff, there is some newer stuff too.....and Jake, it is the person who started this thread..

http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/cole-bartiromo
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[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Leon

After a little investigating it seems our OP has registered on our forum with a bogus last name and is now suspended per the rules. If anyone is interested they might google a bit on Cole Bart.iromo .without the period.....Thanks to a member for the PM and helping to keep our community safe....Had this guy wanted to do the right things now he wouldn't have registered with a bogus last name.

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man all this talk ...I wonder if he was truthful on other things

[judsonhamlin]

And here I was thinking I was being cynical about all of this.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by judsonhamlin

And here I was thinking I was being cynical about all of this.

and a whole blog....with newer stuff..

http://scammedfromcolebartiromo.blogspot.com/

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by judsonhamlin

And here I was thinking I was being cynical about all of this.

right I kept posting things challenging him on things...didn't believe it.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

right I kept posting things challenging him on things...didn't believe it.

... has become the voice of reason!

[deucetwins]

Ok, Leon, thanks for protecting everyone here. Huge job you have and everyone is grateful that you have our best interests in mind.

Now, here's the part I need some help with. Undoubtedly there is a scam hidden in his hoarding. I just can't seem to figure out what it is. Can someone give up some possible scenarios?

(OP failing to post an updated pic after stating multiple times that he would was starting to send up red flags)

Thanks. Jeff

[autograf]

The dude is looking for a roommate to share an $1800 apartment yet buying $1500 PSA 1952 commons......really odd stuff. Thanks for the sleuthing. I just engaged him in some discussion and didn't think he was a nut but the plot thickened.......

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by deucetwins

Ok, Leon, thanks for protecting everyone here. Huge job you have and everyone is grateful that you have our best interests in mind.

Now, here's the part I need some help with. Undoubtedly there is a scam hidden in his hoarding. I just can't seem to figure out what it is. Can someone give up some possible scenarios?

(OP failing to post an updated pic after stating multiple times that he would was starting to send up red flags)

Thanks. Jeff

I'm wondering the same. Idiot comes here, declares he's hoarding a card....to what end? In all these scenarios HE is the one sending out money.....

[Peter_Spaeth]

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/-279710--.html

Interesting history, but perhaps he has rehabilitated.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/-279710--.html

Interesting history, but perhaps he has rehabilitated.

I looked at that and then looked at his registration which is false...AND maybe I could undestand that but what about the blog I posted a link to, that seems to be a lot of newer things? Now if all of this was over and all debts were paid then so be it. But I don't have time to spend the next 3 days reading about this person or chasing down real names.

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Leon

I looked at that and then looked at his registration which is false...AND maybe I could undestand that but what about the blog I posted a link to, that seems to be a lot of newer things? Now if all of this was over and all debts were paid then so be it. But I don't have time to spend the next 3 days reading about this person or chasing down real names.

+1 Leon, a waste of your time. Plus, unless we've re-defined pre-war as before Vietnam, he's in the wrong place...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wolf441

+1 Leon, a waste of your time. Plus, unless we've re-defined pre-war as before Vietnam, he's in the wrong place...

It was an interesting thread and I try to help keep the place interesting.....but I didn't expect that turn of events.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Leon

After a little investigating it seems our OP has registered on our forum with a bogus last name and is now suspended per the rules. If anyone is interested they might google a bit on Cole Bart.iromo .without the period.....Thanks to a member for the PM and helping to keep our community safe....Had this guy wanted to do the right things now he wouldn't have registered with a bogus last name.

or you can cut to the chase with this link to some of the older stuff, there is some newer stuff too.....and Jake, it is the person who started this thread..

http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/cole-bartiromo
...

I bet his ears don't match either.

[the 'stache]

Just...wow. Just when you thought this couldn't get any weirder....

Remember the day, everybody, where the phrase "stealth account" entered into the Net 54 lexicon.

[Jantz]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Just...wow. Just when you thought this couldn't get any weirder....

Remember the day, everybody, where the phrase "stealth account" entered into the Net 54 lexicon.

Bill

You forgot douchecanoe & codicil

[ksabet]

Leon will probably shake his head in disgust but these are my favorite posts.

I think we should have a "douchecanoe" Hall of Fame

I nominate Bruce Marshall Barkman, Adrian and this guy!!!

[7nohitter]

Originally Posted by ksabet

Leon will probably shake his head in disgust but these are my favorite posts.

I think we should have a "douchecanoe" Hall of Fame

I nominate Bruce Marshall Barkman, Adrian and this guy!!!

So these guys would be like the class of '36?

[jason.1969]

I believe I have figured out the scam, thankfully thwarted early by Leon.

Naturally, all of us wondered the same thing, "Why Bartirome?" as opposed to Hall of Famers or other notable cards from the set like Pafko. Well, here is the key...recall that this collector said several times that he is very young.

We know today that a great number of N54 members, perhaps even a majority, have seen the great stars of the 1950s play in person or at least met many of them at shows. However, think about kids who are just today developing a love for the game and its associated cardboard treasures. Will any of these kids even know--not by name but by face--the great Hank Aaron from Joe Pepitone, or Bob Feller from Johnny Antonelli?

So imagine now that in 30 years, with most of us dead or in homes (sorry!), that a fellow takes out his stash of 500 Bartiromes, does a little state-of-the-art card doctoring (which is really, really good in 2045), and makes just a few small modifications. And presto!!!

Sure, you'd be able to tell the difference, but think of the kids today who never saw or met the guy!

Tony Mantle.jpg

[Sean]

Originally Posted by ksabet

Leon will probably shake his head in disgust but these are my favorite posts.

I think we should have a "douchecanoe" Hall of Fame

I nominate Bruce Marshall Barkman, Adrian and this guy!!!

And let's not forget Andrew and his Wagner.

[deucetwins]

For the douchecanoe HOF, some will definitely need to be picked by the Veteran's committee. (That damn Archive!)

I would also include ice cream scoops.

Could someone please post the thread links to/for all of the inaugural candidates? I realize with Adrian, there might be too many. (Post 1 today).