What do you bring to the board?

[wonkaticket]

No Joe Jackson spoof..wrong font etc...but for an avatar it should do the job...

[Anthony S.]

Great stuff. I never knew David had a crease.

[Kawika]

Wow!! My very own Wonka FrankenMcDonald. Magnificent eye appeal, if I do say so myself, and very interesting crease migration from front to back - never saw that before. Thank you, John. I am humbled.

[sbfinley]

I have brought almost nothing, but I have learned an unmeasurable amount from this board.

3 years ago I purchased a t206 on ebay. Actually this one.



It could have been that I was growing up, or getting engaged, but I had to find something that didn't involve going to the bar with my friends.

Now I am 68 deep into the monster, started a type collection, still go to the bar with my friends (occasionally), and just interviewed a wonderful man who explained the origin of Tommy Bridges' curve ball.

And yeah, my wife took the effort to make sure I won the Bridges Wheaties Cutout on ebay today. Thanks for everything 54.

[Brian Weisner]

I've been collecting David McDonald cards with as many tough backs as possible:







Be well Brian

PS Only the American Beauty of David has a crease....

PS 2 Hi John, I could use that Carolina Brights for my collection... trade you a Murphy/Batting for it...

[tbob]

Some knowledge of caramel cards and my two passions, the T207 and M116 sets. I've learned a great deal from my years on this board, everything from spotting altered and fake cards to education on sets I knew very little about previously like the pre-1900 cards.
I like to think that I also bring friendship and have greatly appreciated all the many collectors I have known, both those I met in person and those I know only from cyberspace but have formed friendships with. I also have learned to appreciate constructive criticism and on the flip side, have learned to tune out the smart-asses who are few in number.

[JP]

To the table I bring....place settings. And witty repartee....plus a healthy dose of annoyance. My dream is to some day contribute half the amount that I get from these boards...

[martyogelvie]

nuffin...

but I do read all the posts... for better or worse!

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Brian Weisner

PS 2 Hi John, I could use that Carolina Brights for my collection... trade you a Murphy/Batting for it...

Nahhh can't do it McDonald was a way better player..I think he might make the HOF this year.

[toppcat]

I guess I bring a desire for knowledge, especially about T206, ATC and ALC. Also a penchant for Topps oddball stuff on the other side and a whole bunch of research material, which I'm always happy to dig into if someone has a request.

I try not to bring a negative attitude and stay out of trainwreck threads since I have enough stress at work. I consider the hobby just that, a hobby and try to keep it fun.

[Jewish-collector]

To be honest with you, I don't bring a hell of a lot to the board. But, sometimes you just gotta say WTF.

[cfc1909]

that is classic John-David should love it and I am sure it will be his avatar soon...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

No Joe Jackson spoof..wrong font etc...but for an avatar it should do the job...

This is a great card!!

[Abravefan11]

Congratulations David! That certainly transcends you into a new level of Net54.

[ethicsprof]

an inability to scan, no avatar,
but an incredible love for the Monster and my types
and a deeply sincere gratitude to my colleagues and friends on this top drawer board.

best,
barry

[carrigansghost]

Maine history(when I get home) and early Red Sox stuff. Hey Steve we should form a class A softball team, hell we can get Rob.

Rawn