Hey Big Spender

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Leon

Bruce makes his own bed and that is the reason I don't say too much in his threads, pertaining to personal attacks and stuff. I am sure you will have about a 3 paragraph long sentence as a reply so type away . happy collecting ... regards

Classic, way to stick to those no personal attack rules. I did enjoy the term double secret probation though funny stuff.

Leon happy collecting to you as well.

Cheers,

John

[aljurgela]

I did not find anything about the original post offensive.... I guess when you are relatively new here, we do not have the context to read tone (I don't at least)... but I thought that the idea was interesting and the math was backed by some level of analysis, which I appreciate.

When the personal attacks started, I felt uncomfortable... especially as I went to BOTH BC and UPENN. Not the type of references I want people to have of type of people that go to the schools that represent me.

I am not sure why people get so upset when they disagree. Just not a big deal. Best advice.... take the high road, my friends.

[Leon]

John- You know I luv ya' man....just please don't make statements about "moderators" unless you know how we all feel. If you and Dan bicker a little over Brucii, not a big deal. We will all get over it. I was minding my own business and feel like you sort of pulled me into a dispute I didn't want to be in...no big deal.....and you are welcome to use my little periods like I do too........and I will use some of your run-on sentences .

..First AND second beer on me at the National...take it easy

[jcmtiger]

[benjulmag]

I'm glad Bruce is back. His threads are among the most informative and thought provoking on this board and, at the end of the day, those threads generate applicable and useful information/discussion, which is arguably the prime purpose of this board. Yes he can be provocative. But we are all big boys/girls here, and I think that is a fair tradeoff for what he adds to our hobby knowledge.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I would think, although it's just speculation, that there is a very significant volume of private transactions at the high end that aren't reflected in auction house sales. Certainly there is incentive to avoid the premiums and sell directly. If this is true, then perhaps there are more collectors in Bruce's categories than his numbers reflect.

[tcdyess]

OK, I am a nobody on this board, just trying to gain knowledge and delve deeper into what I consider an amazing hobby that I can enjoy for the rest of my life. I spend between $5 and $10k annually and am beginning to get the basis of a decent collection going. I come to this board for insight, opinions, updates, scans, and oh yeah, FUN!! I don't care who says what, I am a big boy and can filter out and make my own decisions. As long as people aren't defaming others (which I have seen on this board) all comments and ideas should be allowed. If you don't like what is said, ignore it and move on. This place reminds me of many high level management meetings I attend where egos get in the way of progress and personalities distort the facts. This is not the end all people, we are talking baseball cards here. People's health and family should never be targets, stick to the topics..... just 2 cents from a newbie who would like to be here a long time......

Tim

[smtjoy]

I think Bruce adds a lot to the board as his threads are imo some of the best. I for one can ignore his tone and other stuff and if others did the same we would not have the issues we do when he post, granted it would be nice if Bruce would also ignored their replies too. I do find it funny how others cant wait to attack his every post, reminds me of some of the MMORPG gaming forums I am on with 15 years old boys going back and forth, can be quite entertaining on its own, lol. I am glad he was allowed back but like others said it would be nice to see some more of his collection, I think his Boston Garter display is an amazing card.

And John please keep on posting scans of your amazing collection, I wish more folks would do the same.

Dear T 206 Collector

The tone of our original post was purely factual. Once a few "wise guys" began a discussion about our possible demise, we responded accordingly.

As for an open door policy, we have invited a small selected group of collectors and dealers (less than a dozen in 35 years) to view our collection.

Whether or not one shares pick ups or photos is a private decision. For a plethora of reasons, there are countless items that are part of our collection which heretofore have never been seen. Until our catalog is completed it will stay that way.

We are always available to share knowledge and respond privately to a 12+ questions a week about cards- always in a friendly tone.

We appreciate your comments and wish you the best.


Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List
bdorskind@dorskindgroup.com

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would think, although it's just speculation, that there is a very significant volume of private transactions at the high end that aren't reflected in auction house sales. Certainly there is incentive to avoid the premiums and sell directly. If this is true, then perhaps there are more collectors in Bruce's categories than his numbers reflect.

I would agree with Peter. If I had to estimate, about 25% of my collection come from the "public" auctions. Most of it comes from private sales. This should serve as an offset to the "recycled" sales that flow through the auction houses.

Not sure if my 25% is low or high, but I throw it out there as a data point.

[JrMacdaddy]

How can a "we" be single?