Marshall Fogel

[Rich Klein]

My buddy Darren Rovell at CNBC did a piece on Marshall. For all interested, here is the link


http://www.cnbc.com/id/33505957?__so...now|blog|2009|

Regards
Rich

[BobbyVCP]

I spoke to Marshall a few times on the phone when I started VCP and he was so helpful to getting us started. A extremely nice person and an amazing collection.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Wow that is crazy what a great story !

[cozmokramer]

Thank you for that... I've sold both him and Olbermann a bunch of cards over the years and I always love seeing stories about them!

[yanks12025]

I like how he just has a Joe DiMaggio wornen jersey sitting on a shelf.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Great story, thanks for the link.

[Epps]

His 51, 52, and 53 Mantle's are simply amazing. What Gems his collection holds.
I also think that it's cool that he still has his first baseball card.
What a spectacular collection!

[Jewish-collector]

I wish Leon could get him to speak at the Net54 dinner.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

I wish Leon could get him to speak at the Net54 dinner.

Well, first of all it's not set in stone I will do a Net54 Dinner in 2010. I am on the fence about it. If we do have a dinner I might be able to get Marshall, who I have a pretty good rapport with, to speak. He used to participate on the old board a little bit. I need to give him a call soon so will ask about it.....

[Bicem]

Well, first of all it's not set in stone I will do a Net54 Dinner in 2010. I am on the fence about it.


why's that? the dinner rules.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Well, first of all it's not set in stone I will do a Net54 Dinner in 2010. I am on the fence about it.

why's that? the dinner rules.

So far I have enjoyed putting the dinners together. With everything going on with me right now I am just not sure. Also, we have had sponsorship before and there is no definite sponsorship in the future. I can foot part of it but probably not all of it. Have you ever put together a party for 175+ people, at a place you know nothing about, with dinner and with an open bar for 6 hours? It's not a 2 hour project to get it done.....We will see. I would say I am 50/50 on it. Now, if someone else (Jeff) wants to handle it....then I am all for going and having a good time and having no worries....As I said, we shall see....

[Rob D.]

If you don't do the dinner, could you maybe turn your attention to getting Net54ers reduced parking rates at the National?

[baseballfan]

very cool piece. fun to watch seems to be a true collector who turned it into an investment.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Leon

So far I have enjoyed putting the dinners together. With everything going on with me right now I am just not sure. Also, we have had sponsorship before and there is no definite sponsorship in the future. I can foot part of it but probably not all of it. Have you ever put together a party for 175+ people, at a place you know nothing about, with dinner and with an open bar for 6 hours? It's not a 2 hour project to get it done.....We will see. I would say I am 50/50 on it. Now, if someone else (Jeff) wants to handle it....then I am all for going and having a good time and having no worries....As I said, we shall see....

sure I'll do it... everyone meet me at Huslter Club after the show. Done and done.

[E93]

Leon,
I really appreciate all the effort and money you have put into the Net 54 dinners in the past. They are definitely one of the highlights of the National. I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that. I hope you reconsider. I have no doubt that individuals would be happy to pay their fair share if there is not a sponsor/partial sponsor. But of course, it would still take time to organize the details.
Jim

[E93]

P.S. I second the nomination of Marshall Fogel as a speaker. That was a great little video piece.

JimB

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Bicem

sure I'll do it... everyone meet me at Huslter Club after the show. Done and done.

Predictions for 2010 (If Jeff takes over the dinner planning):

Dinner will cost more (read: not free).
Food may be worse.
Open bar will become a cash bar.

But... the entertainment will be, how should I say it... livelier!


(Remind everyone to bring lots of single dollar bills, and bail money.)

[ethicsprof]

Many thanks, Rich!!!
a great piece.

best,

barry

[Jewish-collector]

What ? The Net54 dinner is the highlight of my National experience. No Net54 dinner ? Say it ain't so.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

Terrific video! Thanks for linking it for us to watch!