Barry Sloate says hello

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Steve, I think you have Barry Arnold mixed up with Barry Sloate.

I do wish Barry Arnold had not essentially stopped posting, he was one of the most intelligent and reasonable voices here.

[theuclakid]

hello Barry, good to hear you are fine, I had wondered....Pat and I retired to the coast in 2020 and are loving it...please say hello to Judy and take care

Bruce Perry

[Peter_Spaeth]

Why do people think he is reading this thread?


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[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Why do people think he is reading this thread?


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You can read 90% of the board without logging in. I only log in to check the B/S/T and occasionally post.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

You can read 90% of the board without logging in. I only log in to check the B/S/T and occasionally post.

Fair, but I would still bet Barry isn't reading all these heartfelt messages to him.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Why do people think he is reading this thread?


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Barry's...everywhere!

[DaveW]

I too miss Barry’s posts. I can’t believe we have had 35 posts and nobody has mentioned Seinfeld. I remember Barry for correcting poor grammar and for enjoying some good Seinfeld references as well as his knowledge of cards and baseball reference books.

[sgbernard]

Barry was definitely one of the reasons to be on this forum back in the day. His auction was tops, he somehow always found really interesting stuff. I'm glad to hear he's well.

[oldjudge]

I miss Judy; Barry eh 🤣

[rebelsart]

Wishing Barry Sloate all the best! I used to purchase many T206 cards from him in the past. It seems like only yesterday lol.

[nolemmings]

Wishing you the best for 2023, Mr. Sloate. I join others who miss your hobby knowledge being shared here.

[RCMcKenzie]

Happy New Year, Barry. I would guess 90% or more of the people that read the board don't post, and more than half have never even signed up.

[CTDean]

Best wishes Barry. I lurked here for a good many years just to read your post.

[brian1961]

Hello back to you, Barry. I miss your fine posts, sir. You're "a Rock of Gibraltar" to this hobby, and we need you more than ever. I've tried hard to keep politics off my posts--honest. To be sure, you are as the old E. F. Hutton commercials---when you speak, we listen!

So many of the chaps here seem to enjoy good stories of the past; at least, so they've responded upon hearing same. Should you decide to favor us with an anecdote, I for one would be grateful.

Thanks again for your small, but meaningful contribution to my book regarding 53/55 Stahl-Meyer Franks. It is sharing like that which illuminates an old trading card, transforming it from a "so what" or "who cares" to a "oh, so that's a XXXXX----I've heard they're pretty fascinating."

Think of it this way, Barry. If you consider re-joining us, there will always be some contemptible characters in the mix. However, your presence would have a way of connoting, "Yeah, Net54 has some gloomy Guses, but then we got people like Barry Sloate that makes me marvel over his kazillion tales of hobby lore, and knowledge of some very scarce sets. I wouldn't miss them for anything!"

My friend, thanks for reaching out, and whether or not you decide to come back to the forum, thanks for the memories." Respect to you. Happy new year, sir. --- Brian Powell