sfmays24 is a person of interest

[Rob D.]

And the SMR of Maple Crispette cards continues its recent, downward spiral ...

[calvindog]

Are you all aware that no "bankers" went to work at the World Trade Center on 9/11?

I think we all know what I'm talking about.

[judsonhamlin]

Always enjoy a good Harvey Danger reference- they were originally signed to my brother in law's record label - odd group of guys.

[Leon]

Dan- great song. I listened to all of it. (for the millionth time)

The first person that I made mention of has nothing at all to do with this situation. It was a complete mistake on my part...except the user id was very close. Sorry to Mr.Rund for that mistake.

It seems there are 3 sides to every story. Mike Ortega is a Net54baseball.com member and has been for quite some time. I have never heard his name until today, which is a good thing, many times. He gives a very different side of the story. I asked him if he would like to come onto the board and say what he did to me in an email. We shall see. regards

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Leon

I asked him if he would like to come onto the board and say what he did to me in an email. We shall see. regards

What did he do to you?

[V117collector]

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by V117collector

Gee. Thanks. That explained the connection to this thread perfectly. Sorry I asked.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by judsonhamlin

Always enjoy a good Harvey Danger reference- they were originally signed to my brother in law's record label - odd group of guys.

Odd, but fantastic lyricists...and like so many bands that are so dang good they never really hit the bigtime. Flagpole Sitta is my favorite, but I really like Sad Sweetheart of the Rodeo too. And I've always thought Ione Skye was a hottie.

[sfmays24]

Hi Leon,

My name is Mike Ortega and my Net54Baseball name is sfmays24, I have read the message posted concerning me as well as more from the same PSA Forum members who seem to have nothing else to do but cause trouble (justmike & lsutigers1973).

First of all, the other member you mentioned mays-24 (Bob) is not me and has nothing to do with this mess (this is just another example of the reckless and baseless accusations by some of the PSA members).

I have been a member of N54 for a few years and have never had a problem with any members (buying, selling, or trading). I have also been a members of the PSA Forums for some 7 years or so and have never had any problems until a few weeks ago.

Here's a brief recap... I purchased a large '70's Baseball (Topps & 1977 OPC) starter set lot 3-4 years ago from a PSA member and decided to re-collect 1974-82 Topps Baseball sets with my two boys. These are raw mid-grade sets and I purchased, traded and received some free cards over the years on the PSA and N54 boards.

Well, a few weeks ago two members lead by the biggest loudmouth bully over there (Bill) lsutigers1973 started posting replies to my threads (and PM everyone) stating I didn't have any kids and it was all a scam to get free cards. Well, I do indeed have kids that I collect with and there was no scam. In fact most (80% of what I obtain was via trades or purchases) and I never had any transaction with lsutigers1973 because I was already aware what a hate monger he was, a person who enjoys spreading rumors and lies.

So, I decided to post a message showing my kids with our modest collection and that such lies are from cowards who hide behind their computer screens... that just lead Bill and his lynch mob to make new accusations... that I am using my kids to get free cards, that I never send cards I suppose to, that I receive cards and claim that they never arrived, ect... I gave up as I realized it was pointless to answer to these bullys, that they would make up new lies and try to influence some members who think it's okay to join in on the fun (stone throwing).

For the most part, I didn't care... but when I start reading the out and out lies and more outrageous accusation I decided to make an offer to all... that anyone is welcome to visit me and my family and view our collection and contact me if they have any gripe at all... well, no one did. However, Bill (lsutiger1973) seems to have nothing better to do than spread his hate. The moderator locked the thread, but Bill just got his friend to start a new one a few days ago and made more accusations... each time the story get "bigger."

The only real problem I had was one that occurred last year... I sent $25 plus a $25 cards for some cards we needed to another member. Cards never arrived and the USPS DC indicated the cards were delivered at 10am on a Saturday... well, I was home all day and mowing my lawn when my mail was delivered in the afternoon as always-no package ever arrived. I lost out on the cards, $25 and my $25 card... I never asked the sender for replacement cards or a refund (nor did he ever make such an offer).

However, this member decided to tell Bill about it and he has used this as an example over and over again, as well as stating that this happened many times. This is not true, but he and the other members are not interested in what happened... they prefer to entertain themselves by tossing stones and alike.

Currently on N54, I have a post offering 2009 UD Goudey cards for trade (I purchased a starter set from a PSA member)... I have a list of my wants and one with my dupes, anyone interested in trading may contact me and if they prefer I would be more than happy to send my part of any trade first.

I am no longer interested in the PSA Message Forum based on the child like behavior and those who are so easily swayed by rumor and lies... don't these folks have a mind of their own, why do they not asked for proof (not hearsay), why don't they contact me, do they think they are not going to be attacked in the future by the same group of bullys if they join in on the witch hunt?

I apologize that you had to take time for this and I will follow any suggestion you have, including not posting or using the N54 boards again.

Mike Ortega

[calvindog]

I really need to protect my damn privacy! Damnit!

[V117collector]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I really need to protect my damn privacy! Damnit!

[calvindog]

Sweeeeeeeet

Awesome video, Brad. Great production values and content. I'm still humming that tune. I especially liked the pictures of Bush morphing into Tony Blair morphing into Obama morphing into Hitler.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by V117collector

I'll give it a 95, Dick. It's got a good beat and is easy to dance to.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I really need to protect my damn privacy! Damnit!

Laugh all you want big boy! Even the NY Times has problems!

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/09/...-york-times%2F



(It's not paranoia if they are really out to get you!)

[nam812]

sfmays24 wrote: The moderator locked the thread, but Bill just got his friend to start a new one......

You are wrong. I started the thread on CU, and I did so to give sfmays24 a forum to explain himself (his thread had been locked) and tell his side of the story. My OP in that thread clearly shows that. Unfortunately sfmays24 never responded to clear his "good name", so many felt that his silence spoke volumes.

[lsutigers1973]

In response to his claims:

Mike "and the boys" is only one guy that used his "boys" as an excuse to get free cards.

Many people fell for the act and sent him a lot of free cards. At the time "his boys" started collecting early 1970's sets, his oldest boy was just out of diapers. If you want to use a hook to get free stuff, whatever.

The biggest problem is the fact that at least 4 CU forum users and at least 1 from another forum sent him cards that he claimed he never got. All 5 had proof of delivery. One was a $500 set that he was supposed to preview and send back if he didn't like. If he decided to keep it, he was supposed to send the $500. Instead, it also mysteriously got lost in the mail. Out of these 5 transactions, 3 were paid with Paypal. On each one, he filed a Paypal claim for non-receipt. Each one, the seller lost the money despite that fact that each one had proof of delivery. He blamed the mailman. The sad part is that the other 2 were gifts from generous forum users that he still claimed he never got even though they were once again sent with delivery confirmation.

NOT ONCE did I claim he had no children. All I said was that he was a thief (which has now been proven) and that he used "the boys" as a way to get sympathy and free cards.

ALSO, his "trades" were also extremely 1 sided if you were dumb enough to fall for "the boys" line that he threw at everyone. I actually completed one trade with him. If you want to go by book value, I sent him about $75 worth of cards for a few worthless commons. I needed the cards to fill the holes and actually thought he was collecting with his boys. Found out later his youngest boy was still in diapers when I made the trade.

IF HE IS SO INNOCENT, WHY HAS HE NOT RESPONDED TO BEING CALLED OUT ON THE CU FORUM?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by lsutigers1973

Out of these 5 transactions, 3 were paid with Paypal. On each one, he filed a Paypal claim for non-receipt. Each one, the seller lost the money despite that fact that each one had proof of delivery.

Just one question: If these were forum transactions, how did Paypal re-imburse him for non-receipt? I was under the impression Paypal buyer protection is only for eBay transactions; otherwise how does Paypal know the terms of teh transaction?

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Are you all aware that no "bankers" went to work at the World Trade Center on 9/11?

I think we all know what I'm talking about.

http://www.loosechange911.com/about/synopsis/


I can send you a copy of the video if it will help!