lawyers guns and money time?

[FrankWakefield]

I perceive it all to be a hobby, but one that is "serviced" by that "industry". Wish it was just a hobby... but a bunch of folks now make their livings in what used to be just a hobby.

[barrysloate]

I hope this meeting isn't about anything I said.

[calvindog]

Barry, of course the meeting is about you. It's always about you. Now will you just behave already?

But truly, that missive from JP sounds serious. All those fertile minds in one room...I bet they can come up with some good ideas on how fix any 'damage to .. past financial successes.' Maybe they can set aside a few minutes during the meeting to address ideas on how to prevent current fraud in the hobby? Perhaps that's asking too much.

More importantly, how come I didn't get an invite to this meeting?

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by calvindog

More importantly, how come I didn't get an invite to this meeting?

They were worried you'd come down with a tummy ache and end up canceling.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Move over Apalachin.

[Leon]

I saw the email but for some reason JP doesn't like me or this board, so I didn't receive one. Don't know why that is, but it is what it is.

I have 0 worries about that email or anything pertaining to it. At the end of the day I thoroughly enjoy what I collect. Of course, as many do on this board, I have quite a bit into my cards so don't wish a catastrophe but with my collection the way it is I have no worries at all. Now, someone buying that 22k card that is shown in another thread, or maybe some of the big PSA Registry guys might have something to worry about....or memorabilia collectors.....but for me, not too worried.

[David W]

[QUOTE=Leon;826041]I saw the email but for some reason JP doesn't like me or this board, so I didn't receive one. Don't know why that is, but it is what it is.

A search of Net 54 using J P Cohen and fraud may be the reason....


It's interesting he is the one cleaning up the hobby.

[botn]

Originally Posted by Leon

I saw the email but for some reason JP doesn't like me or this board, so I didn't receive one. Don't know why that is, but it is what it is.

Obviously you either did not donate much or anything at all when he was raising money for the widowed wives of policemen and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

They were worried you'd come down with a tummy ache and end up canceling.

If invited I will neither bow out with a tummy ache nor get subpoenaed.

[Jewish-collector]

That's the day & time a bunch of us are meeting for dinner across the street. Is there going to be better food at their meeting ?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

That's the day & time a bunch of us are meeting for dinner across the street. Is there going to be better food at their meeting ?

Alan it may be free -- perhaps you should try to get an invite?

[timzcardz]

Am I the only cynic that wonders if this is a targeted email engineerd by the Feds to conveniently round up individuals of interest in one place?


And are you all so sure that we really landed on the moon?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by timzcardz

Am I the only cynic that wonders if this is a targeted email engineerd by the Feds to conveniently round up individuals of interest in one place?


And are you all so sure that we really landed on the moon?

I don't think this is anything other than what the email said and it's from who it is from. The Feds know how to get a hold of folks (right Brian? ).

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by timzcardz

Am I the only cynic that wonders if this is a targeted email engineerd by the Feds to conveniently round up individuals of interest in one place?


And are you all so sure that we really landed on the moon?

LOL! I actually suggested that to someone last night. My friend's response was that, if that were the case, and they really wanted to ensure maximum attendance, "JP" (or the Feds) would have promised hookers and blow at the meeting.

[botn]

Originally Posted by calvindog

But truly, that missive from JP sounds serious. All those fertile minds in one room...I bet they can come up with some good ideas on how fix any 'damage to .. past financial successes.' Maybe they can set aside a few minutes during the meeting to address ideas on how to prevent current fraud in the hobby? Perhaps that's asking too much.

Sorry Jeff. Don't think JP even has a few minutes let alone a few words to talk about how to prevent fraud in the hobby or anyplace else for that matter. However I do appreciate your new positive outlook on the hobby. Very refreshing.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Maybe they can set aside a few minutes during the meeting to address ideas on how to prevent current fraud in the hobby? Perhaps that's asking too much.

More importantly, how come I didn't get an invite to this meeting?

I think the FBI has some ideas in that regard...which is why the hobby's leading curs are panicking.

I didn't get my invite either...