Whatever happened to these long-time dealers?

[perezfan]

A couple more names from the good ole SCD days...

Shoebox Cards (Wayne Varner) and Mike Wheat Cards... Anyone know if they're still around and/or in the biz?

And does anyone remember Teletrade?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by perezfan

A couple more names from the good ole SCD days...

Shoebox Cards (Wayne Varner) and Mike Wheat Cards... Anyone know if they're still around and/or in the biz?

And does anyone remember Teletrade?

Wayne died several years ago. I am not sure about Mike. Teletrade seems prehistoric looking back. That robotic voice.

[whiteymet]

I had dinner with Pat Quinn, John Rumeriez and Eric Lange at last years National in Chicago. We go back to the early "conventions" as they were called in the early 70's. Pat still runs a mail order auction and his son posts things for sale here in the BST threads.

Tom Rid was a character! As noted he always had the oddball stuff.

Wayne Varner passed away a few years ago I believe. His good friend "Zimp" Bill Zimpleman who was always at this table is a member here.

Another old time dealer Gar Miller from NJ still sells stuff.

[Leon]

I would really have liked to be at that dinner.

I bought a low grade Goudey Ruth 144 about 22 yrs ago, from Gar.....

Originally Posted by whiteymet

I had dinner with Pat Quinn, John Rumeriez and Eric Lange at last years National in Chicago. We go back to the early "conventions" as they were called in the early 70's. Pat still runs a mail order auction and his son posts things for sale here in the BST threads.

Tom Rid was a character! As noted he always had the oddball stuff.

Wayne Varner passed away a few years ago I believe. His good friend "Zimp" Bill Zimpleman who was always at this table is a member here.

Another old time dealer Gar Miller from NJ still sells stuff.

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by Leon

I would have really like to be at that dinner.

I bought a low grade Goudey Ruth 144 about 22 yrs ago, from Gar.....

Leon:

We may be able to get together again in Cleveland, although I think I heard Pat wasn't making the National this year. I'm sure Dan McKee could join us too if you are planning to attend the National and if so you are invited to join us. You can sit at the "kids" table!!.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Leon:

We may be able to get together again in Cleveland, although I think I heard Pat wasn't making the National this year. I'm sure Dan McKee could join us too if you are planning to attend the National and if so you are invited to join us. You can sit at the "kids" table!!.

I will be there on Thursday, Friday, Saturday coming back to Big D on Sunday... Would love to catch up. John and I, Danny and I, (and you and I) all have a great rapport.
.

[GaryPassamonte]

Originally Posted by Leon

I will be there on Thursday, Friday, Saturday coming back to Big D on Sunday... Would love to catch up. John and I, Danny and I, (and you and I) all have a great rapport.
.

Is there a dinner this year, Leon?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

Is there a dinner this year, Leon?

No, not this year. Maybe next year in Chitown again, not sure.



Tony, likewise, well wishes to your mom in her battle.
.

[quinnsryche]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Leon:

We may be able to get together again in Cleveland, although I think I heard Pat wasn't making the National this year. I'm sure Dan McKee could join us too if you are planning to attend the National and if so you are invited to join us. You can sit at the "kids" table!!.

No, my dad is not going this year. My mom has cancer and he's staying close to home until she beats it.
Tony

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

No, my dad is not going this year. My mom has cancer and he's staying close to home until she beats it.
Tony

Thoughts and prayers going out to your Mom!

[bigfanNY]

Originally Posted by perezfan

A couple more names from the good ole SCD days...

Shoebox Cards (Wayne Varner) and Mike Wheat Cards... Anyone know if they're still around and/or in the biz?

And does anyone remember Teletrade?

Teletrade was big business but the day to day face was Andy Sandler who runs All Sport Auctions. He he is great guy and passionate collector.