T206 Insider Going Dark (Update: Site Mostly Salvaged)

[Ronnie73]

I have a dedicated Microsoft server with SQL Database with GoDaddy. I did notice that their licenses for the older program versions were eventually going to run out, and that's what basically happened. Microsoft is no longer making security updates for the current versions being run. So they are doing some crazy upgrade where nothing just moves to the new server, and everything works like before. Maybe you were using a hosting plan with GoDaddy also. If your website runs on a Windows and SQL database setup, and other offers don't work out, once I am done with the migration to Windows Server 2022, from Windows Server 2012-R2 and SQL 2014, I have no problem trying to host it on my dedicated server. I have plenty of hard drive space and monthly bandwidth, so it's no extra cost for me. I've even been waiting on T206resource to one day call it quits, and then continue to run it and make updates as needed. I'll know more after this migration from hell is over, and things are back to normal for another ten years.

[parkerj33]

who runs t206resource? and why don't they make the needed updates?

[Leon]

My contacts won't be able to do this. Hopefully someone that has the resources will.
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[Casey2296]

I hope a solution can be found, such a valuable resource.

[jingram058]

Very sad if this happens. A friend of mine put together a comprehensive Lakeland International Raceway web site, a famous long-defunct drag strip just outside Memphis. All the drag racing heavies raced there, and featured prominently in the movie "Two Lane Blacktop". Then he died suddenly and eventually it became clear it would go dark. I saved the entire site before that happened, so it is at least complete in case it should ever be hosted again. Someone interested should do the same with this site.

[philliesfan]

Yes I sure hope the site can be saved. I only came across this a short time ago and yes it has a lot of valuable information. I printed a bunch of information so I will at least have that.
Bob

[Bobbycee]

Really hoping the Registry can be saved & kept active. Such a valuable site.

[Bobbycee]

Originally Posted by Ronnie73

I have a dedicated Microsoft server with SQL Database with GoDaddy. I did notice that their licenses for the older program versions were eventually going to run out, and that's what basically happened. Microsoft is no longer making security updates for the current versions being run. So they are doing some crazy upgrade where nothing just moves to the new server, and everything works like before. Maybe you were using a hosting plan with GoDaddy also. If your website runs on a Windows and SQL database setup, and other offers don't work out, once I am done with the migration to Windows Server 2022, from Windows Server 2012-R2 and SQL 2014, I have no problem trying to host it on my dedicated server. I have plenty of hard drive space and monthly bandwidth, so it's no extra cost for me. I've even been waiting on T206resource to one day call it quits, and then continue to run it and make updates as needed. I'll know more after this migration from hell is over, and things are back to normal for another ten years.

Ron- any update or ETA on whether or not you can pick up and host the site?
It would be a shame to lose all this great data for good.

[Nufced62]

Does anyone have any updates on the T206insider site? I used this quite often to get a handle on current prices, as Scot did a great job keeping it updated.

If not, does anyone have a recommendation on how to price T206's? It seems most of the online guides I can find do not represent current going prices, even with multipliers.

[Leftyndv10]

Any update at all on if the scarcity list was preserved? That was my favorite function to refer newer collectors to the Monster set in terms of who to target/what was tough.

[Bobbycee]

Unfortunately, I think Scot has said it's gone for good. It was by far the best resource for the set. I wish another version could be started. I'd gladly subscribe just like you have to do for VCP.

[sreader3]

I want to confirm that T206 Insider is permanently defunct. I am grateful for the site’s main evangelists—Frank Burkett, Bob Commentucci, and a handful of others (you know who you are). I also want to thank Leon for trying to salvage the site—he always tries to do the right thing and we are “Luckey” to have him. I also want to give a shout out to Frank Wakefield whose post on this thread really struck me with its insight and truth. Frank has been a stalwart on this site and a voice of reason for decades. I wish I could have kept the site going. It was not meant to be.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by sreader3

I want to confirm that T206 Insider is permanently defunct. I am grateful for the site’s main evangelists—Frank Burkett, Bob Commentucci, and a handful of others (you know who you are). I also want to thank Leon for trying to salvage the site—he always tries to do the right thing and we are “Luckey” to have him. I also want to give a shout out to Frank Wakefield whose post on this thread really struck me with its insight and truth. Frank has been a stalwart on this site and a voice of reason for decades. I wish I could have kept the site going. It was not meant to be.

I missed this post in February or simple don't remember it. Scot has always been responsive to any input and support I may have provided, which I also don't remember. I do appreciate the recognition though. As far as that Wakefield guy is concerned, let's be Frank.