You just wont believe it!

[David Atkatz]

Let me ask you, Al. Do you think this side of the board should be reserved for posting photos of one's new _______ (postcard, trophy, pennant, figural, ashtray, tie rack, advertising piece, ...) followed by a series of back-patting replies ("Nice one!", "Good score!", "Congrats!", "Had my eye on that one!", etc.)?

That's what a lot of us autograph collectors see, and it's just as boring to us as the autograph discussions (well, OK, arguments) are to you.

There's room enough here for all.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Let me ask you, Al. Do you think this side of the board should be reserved for posting photos of one's new _______ (postcard, trophy, pennant, figural, ashtray, tie rack, advertising piece, ...) followed by a series of back-patting replies ("Nice one!", "Good score!", "Congrats!", "Had my eye on that one!", etc.)?

That's what a lot of us autograph collectors see, and it's just as boring to us as the autograph discussions (well, OK, arguments) are to you.

David, Al is just practicing his creative writing skills.

Al - use your skills to combat evil, not autograph collectors.

[batsballsbases]

Just wanted to get a response. Moral of my story is guys I have no problem about autographs JUST NOT SO MANY POSTS.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Let me ask you, Al. Do you think this side of the board should be reserved for posting photos of one's new _______ (postcard, trophy, pennant, figural, ashtray, tie rack, advertising piece, ...) followed by a series of back-patting replies ("Nice one!", "Good score!", "Congrats!", "Had my eye on that one!", etc.)?

That's what a lot of us autograph collectors see, and it's just as boring to us as the autograph discussions (well, OK, arguments) are to you.

There's room enough here for all.

Well put David,

Mike

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Let me ask you, Al. Do you think this side of the board should be reserved for posting photos of one's new _______ (postcard, trophy, pennant, figural, ashtray, tie rack, advertising piece, ...) followed by a series of back-patting replies ("Nice one!", "Good score!", "Congrats!", "Had my eye on that one!", etc.)?

That's what a lot of us autograph collectors see, and it's just as boring to us as the autograph discussions (well, OK, arguments) are to you.

There's room enough here for all.

David my friend You left out pins.

[mjkm90]

I have no issue with autographs being discussed as long as there are MORE posts about GOOD autographs than bad. There are hundreds of bad pins, pennants, and ad pieces on ebay every day, but the board doesn't get cluttered with them. Granted, I don't read the posts I'm not interested in, but these posts push those centered on legit pieces off the page quickly.

If the "spirit" of these posts is supposed to center around "public service", why not add a forgery alert section for the Coaches Corner type discussions?

[HRBAKER]

Gray Ghost,

As this is a vintage board:

[sayhey24]

Very well said in your original post Al. Mike H. makes a great point too, about fakes not just being limited to autographs.
I think most memorabilia collectors are sick of the constant threads about the latest Mantle/Jeter/Dimaggio bad autograph on ebay -- we get it!

That said, there are some interesting autograph threads that deal with big picture issues that certainly do belong on this board.

Greg

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by mjkm90

If the "spirit" of these posts is supposed to center around "public service", why not add a forgery alert section for the Coaches Corner type discussions?

+1

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by batsballsbases

David my friend You left out pins.

Oops!

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Let me ask you, Al. Do you think this side of the board should be reserved for posting photos of one's new _______ (postcard, trophy, pennant, figural, ashtray, tie rack, advertising piece, ...) followed by a series of back-patting replies ("Nice one!", "Good score!", "Congrats!", "Had my eye on that one!", etc.)?

That's what a lot of us autograph collectors see, and it's just as boring to us as the autograph discussions (well, OK, arguments) are to you.

There's room enough here for all.

Scott, Dan
I totally agree. That was in response to my friend Davids comment that all of us when we post something nice be it pins ,photos, trophies, etc. Always get a pat on the back from all the people who like the item! But you are right that is what its all about. Sorry David but correct me if Im wrong dont the people who post up autographs that are on nice items get the same back patting posts as we Do? I.E. Wow David nice babe ruth ball, Thats the best I have ever seen. insert eek! Boy Richard great photo autograph of Cy Young. So David turn about is fair play you boys are just as guilty of back pats as the rest of us!! And by the way Im one of the first to issue a back pat on a nice autograph item!

[David Atkatz]

Yes, Al. We are. the difference, though, is that we're not whining to Leon to have discussions of your favorite items banned.

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Yes, Al. We are. the difference, though, is that we're not whining to Leon to have discussions of your favorite items banned.

David, I hope you are not refering to me as I have never said one word to Leon on this subject. And again I have to say where in my post does it say I want to BAN autographs?

[Ladder7]

Agreed, Maybe insecurity, who gives a rat's ass? I want my ego stroked too -That is, when I have a unique or unusual item (especially if I possibly overexpended myself on it). And I enjoy looking at others' pick ups as well.

fyi, That wonderful Edit Ignore List feature is industrial strength pesticide.