lawyers guns and money time?

[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.

[slidekellyslide]

[QUOTE=David W;826059]

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.

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.

You owe me a new keyboard.

[FUBAR]

I think it's just sour grapes, the guy finally realized his Mother Teresa auto from the last Coach's Corner auto wasn't authentic..... so now "Somebody gonna get a hurt real bad"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVlX9...eature=related

IGGY, you're sure blowing a lot of smoke out your ass! lol

[mark evans]

A fascinating development. I can't wait to see the "national consequences that are about to occur." With luck, maybe they'll occur during the show.

[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]

And don't forget the gypsies, please let's not forget the gypsies.

Is it true that gypsies sometimes walk around in vintage Cubs jerseys?

[Hankphenom]

Anyone else heard that the IRS has finally wised up--or staffed up--and will be requiring auction houses to issue 1099s to consignors? If so, fine with me, its just another area of dishonesty in the hobby that needs to be cleaned up the way I see it. And those who haven't been paying taxes on such high profile and well-documented income have been rolling the dice anyway. Maybe that's what this meeting is about.
Hank Thomas

[teetwoohsix]

IRS + hobby? How fun.

[Thrill-of-the-Hunt]

there are alot of "part time" dealers with massive inventory and expensive material. what are the chances some of these folks set up at shows and are obviously doing this professionally and not reporting? some people bought their homes & cars just on card deals alone. even bill mastro stated he sold that wagner and ordered himself a brand new mercedes (at the time i think the card sold for $110,000 to copeland) alledgedly of course.

if auction houses are to send out 1099's.... memory lane has had some record setting prices over the last decade and alledgedly those cards never left their perspective registry sets to change hands. it doesnt really matter as the bidding records are destroyed anyway.

[Exhibitman]

Maybe it will be the Spanish Inquisition? After all, no one expects the Spanish Inquisition.

[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?

[Jewish-collector]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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

Excellent idea, Peter

[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.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Surely you are not suggesting those would have enticed any dealers or set registry types? I am shocked. Shocked.

[JasonL]

there is either something very wrong about to go down with PSA, or they are worried about capital gains taxes


either way, popcorn is a great choice!

[Peter_Spaeth]

who said anything about cleaning up the hobby?