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

[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.

[chiprop]

I mostly refrain from commenting on threads because this board can be cruel sometimes, but the man has paid for his crime, period! Even Jesus forgives. Are you better than Jesus? Which one of us hasn’t made a terrible mistake our lives and doesn’t wish we could go back and change what we did. Look inside and try to have some compassion. My two cents…

[CurtisFlood]

Just as I was finished setting up early in the show a well dressed man stopped and chatted with me. I introduced my self and He told me his name was Bill Mastro. I said I certainly recognize that name. He made a self deprecating remark something like everybody knows me as infamous. I wished him well and he continued his rounds.

I never did business with his company, but I agree with others who maintain he has paid his debt to society.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by chiprop

I mostly refrain from commenting on threads because this board can be cruel sometimes, but the man has paid for his crime, period! Even Jesus forgives. Are you better than Jesus? Which one of us hasn’t made a terrible mistake our lives and doesn’t wish we could go back and change what we did. Look inside and try to have some compassion. My two cents…

I so badly want to respond and say "I'm better than Jesus", but that would probably be a bad idea.

Insert smiley face here.

Doug

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by chiprop

I mostly refrain from commenting on threads because this board can be cruel sometimes, but the man has paid for his crime, period! Even Jesus forgives. Are you better than Jesus? Which one of us hasn’t made a terrible mistake our lives and doesn’t wish we could go back and change what we did. Look inside and try to have some compassion. My two cents…

You do realize there is a significant portion of the world that isn't particularly interested in what Jesus may or may not have said and done, right?

That being said there's a difference between forgiving and forgetting.

[RL]

Originally Posted by glynparson

The ass kissing of this prick is pathetic.

I agree

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by RL

I agree

I can't believe that he will be permitted to be a part of the hobby in any fashion.

[Luke]

If I owned Memory Lane I would be pissed to find out that this guy was behind my booth. Terrible optics no matter what the story is.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by glynparson

The ass kissing of this prick is pathetic.

+100000. I hope he and all the other crooks in the hobby end up eating out of KFC garbage bins.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Meanwhile, the reality is that many of the crooks have made millions over the years, are living quite well, and are at little or no risk.

[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