Certainly Didn’t Expect to See that at the National.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Is he allowed to be involved back in the hobby?

Sure.
Doug is a free man too now.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Sure.
Doug is a free man too now.

I thought part of his sentencing was that he could never do business in the hobby again.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I thought part of his sentencing was that he could never do business in the hobby again.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr...l-bidding-scam

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr...l-bidding-scam

I am actually surprised any auction house would hire him with his past reputation. I would think that they would be concerned about his reputation might negatively effect their business

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

I am actually surprised any auction house would hire him with his past reputation. I would think that they would be concerned about his reputation might negatively effect their business

I would definitely question the integrity of any AH that hired a person that has done that much damage to the hobby.

[maniac_73]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

I would definitely question the integrity of any AH that hired a person that has done that much damage to the hobby.

If Arod can get work in MLB again after what he did and the ppl he screwed over, anything is possible. Different world we are in where notoriety is more important than integrity

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

If Arod can get work in MLB again after what he did and the ppl he screwed over, anything is possible. Different world we are in where notoriety is more important than integrity

Put more charitably, people tend to be forgiving especially where the bad guy has acknowledged his sins.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

I am actually surprised any auction house would hire him with his past reputation. I would think that they would be concerned about his reputation might negatively effect their business

Has anyone said or heard that ML hired him, as opposed he was just chatting with the folks there? He is in Chicago so maybe he just came by to talk.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Has anyone said or heard that ML hired him, as opposed he was just chatting with the folks there? He is in Chicago so maybe he just came by to talk.

Hi,

I read the above that he was behind the counter of the memory lane booth. And perhaps erroneously assumed that since he was behind it he worked there.

[bdk1976]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

I am actually surprised any auction house would hire him with his past reputation. I would think that they would be concerned about his reputation might negatively effect their business

Does reputation mean anything in a hobby where PSA exists?

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by bdk1976

Does reputation mean anything in a hobby where PSA exists?

I would point to the Bryan Dwyer/REA thread and say yes it does.
https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=305761

[bdk1976]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

I would point to the Bryan Dwyer/REA thread and say yes it does.
https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=305761

Nice read but unfortunately not emblematic of the hobby at large. The sleaze that is openly put up with in this hobby these days is insane.

[samosa4u]

I read somewhere that he found Jesus again or something like that?

Anyhow, he has been in the hobby since the disco days, and it would be very interesting to interview him. He has seen it all.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I thought part of his sentencing was that he could never do business in the hobby again.

Perhaps he was just sitting there, like the mustachioed women of circus sideshow yore.

Brian

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Perhaps he was just sitting there, like the mustachioed women of circus sideshow yore.

Brian

He is from Chicago, maybe that’s it. Or his probation ended, so he can do what he wants.

[oldjudge]

Bill paid for what he did wrong which is more than can be said for many others in the hobby. I wish him and his family well and hope he lives a happy and productive life.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Bill paid for what he did wrong which is more than can be said for many others in the hobby. I wish him and his family well and hope he lives a happy and productive life.

I would agree there are lots of unpunished sinners out there. Lots.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Bill paid for what he did wrong which is more than can be said for many others in the hobby. I wish him and his family well and hope he lives a happy and productive life.

Yep.... they could've gone after (and could still be going after) so many others who's actions are just as bad or worse.

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Bill paid for what he did wrong which is more than can be said for many others in the hobby. I wish him and his family well and hope he lives a happy and productive life.

+1
I saw and talked with him at the National. So glad to see him after so many years. He helped me tremendously when I was starting out as a dealer in the mid 90’s. I know he did a lot of damage but I have nothing but love for him.

I remember the 1st time I consigned with him. He invited me to his home (I live in Chicagoland) and he showed me his t206 Wagner, a complete ‘33 Goudey set (all NrMt and better), and a complete set of s81 silks in Mint condition! On one side the wall was like a museum with a full game worn uniform of Cobb surrounded by incredible photos and memorabilia. Then… in walked his young daughter & his eyes lit up with true happiness and everything else was just “stuff”.

[glynparson]

The ass kissing of this prick is pathetic.

[drmondobueno]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Perhaps he was just sitting there, like the mustachioed women of circus sideshow yore.

Brian

Or the Cartel lookouts perched over the border watching for the Feds