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Posted By: Rich Klein
I remember that was never an easy card to find raw either |
#52
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We See Opportunities Where Others Don't
Posted By: Alan
OK, all sing together now: |
#53
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Posted By: Fred C
I, Loser! |
#54
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We See Opportunities Where Others Don't
Posted By: PC
Further to Alan's post, I got past all the songs at the "hard" level in Guitar Hero, Rock of the 80s. I've now moved on to "expert". |
#55
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Posted By: JimCrandell
Rich, |
#56
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Posted By: Al C.risafulli
Heh. I put $7500 down on my CAR. |
#57
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We See Opportunities Where Others Don't
Posted By: James Feagin
I may be of limited means (in comparison to others on this board). But I do have an incredible family, a wife that loves me, and two beautiful children. When I die, I'll be happy that my cards and money and everything else will go elsewhere. However, I'll be overjoyed to have an eternity with my loved ones. |
#58
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Posted By: Craig W
I enjoy reading Bruce's posts. They kinda remind me of the Borg Collective in the Star Trek sequels: "We are the Borg. You will be assimmilated. Resistance is futile." |
#59
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We See Opportunities Where Others Don't
Posted By: dennis
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Posted By: Jeff Prillaman
I think I missed the cab altogether - I'm still trying to figure out who Eddie Witt is? |
#61
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Posted By: JimCrandell
He is a cross between George Witt and Eddie Watt |
#62
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Posted By: barrysloate
That could be a law firm: |
#63
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Posted By: Fred C
Yeah, what James Feagin said... |
#64
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Posted By: Bob
I guess it all depends on your definition of vintage card collecting. For many of us, we do it because we love the cards, love the history of the game and it is a pleasant diversion which does, truth be told, also make us money as the prices continue to soar. I do think though that life is way too short to be a bloody and competitive battle from day to day. I would rather sit in the stands and watch my grandson play baseball than to score a PSA 7 E94 card (when I can get one in PSA 4 with great eye appeal). The enjoyment and thrills simply do not compare. |
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Posted By: JOHN
We read thru this adventure whilst watching some boob tube and must say that we collect our cards solely for fun and enjoyment. We even try to get our children involved a bit. |
#66
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Posted By: Brian
If there aren't losers, what's the point? |
#67
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Posted By: Cobby33
"There are only two outcomes in competition |
#68
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Posted By: JOHN
my kid can beat your kid up. |
#69
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Posted By: Cobby33
Sticks and stones! |
#70
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Posted By: DD
If it is a competition, then the Hall of Fame wins. Nothing will top their collection in sheer volume, uniqueness, and scarcity. You also have Burdick's collection, regardless of what is missing. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
That's correct. "Cadre" refers to a group of people, not a group of things. |
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Posted By: Marty Ogelvie
A wise man once told me; "The one who dies with the most toys is still dead!" |
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Posted By: DMcD
It is, as we recall, a free country and we will call a cadre whatever we wish. |
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Posted By: Brian
(A wise man once told me; "The one who dies with the most toys is still dead!") |
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Posted By: Marty Ogelvie
Brian, I left out 'POOR OLD' wise man... |
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Posted By: T.Ferg
"If there aren't losers, what's the point? |
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Posted By: DD
"Think big, think positive. Never show any sign of weakness. Always go for the throat. Buy low, sell high. Fear . . . that's the other guy's problem." - Louis Winthorpe |
#78
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We See Opportunities Where Others Don't
Posted By: Jeff Lichtman
Ok, that Boston Garter sheet is just about the coolest thing in our hobby that I have ever seen. And I can't help but notice that the bottom panel is Hal Chase.... |
#79
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Posted By: boxingcardman
"Life is about competition |
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Posted By: Dan Bretta
I often wonder if Bruce is really trying to get conversation going or if he's starved for attention. |
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Posted By: T.Ferg
I've only been reading this forum for a month, so I don't know his story. I see nothing wrong with his posts, he is giving his take on the hobby/business and life as he goes through it. I'm sure he knows what kind of responses he(they) will get, I find it entertaining and funny. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
Bruce's posts elicit different responses from various members, and they run the gamut. |
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Posted By: Craig W
... for posting the Boston Garter image. That is just uber kewl! My congrats to Bruce if this is what he has (oops, they have)! |
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Posted By: Bob C
Jeff I could be wrong but I think that particular scan of the Boston Garter Panel is a reprint. I can, of course, be convinced otherwise... |
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Posted By: Andy
Regardless of how much money Mr. Dorkind has (or his "group"), he is without question one of the most emotionally and socially ignorant human beings I have ever come across. Downright hilarious though, I laugh out loud on virtually every one of his posts. Thanks Bruce, keep em coming - you're the best! |
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Posted By: Dan Koteles
Bruce - those Garters are off the effin card chain !That is nasty rare and unfathomable. |
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Posted By: Richard Masson
In the world of the real "winners" (Bruce's definition) competition for collectibles as status indicators, for things like art, sculptures, ancient coins, islands, private jets and estate mansions, baseball cards don't even hit the radar. For the price of a Renior or two, someone could have purchased every baseball card ever put up to auction. We are mere guppies in a sea filled with whales. |
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Posted By: Fred C
Thanks for putting that into perspective! |
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Posted By: Harry Wallace (HW)
Dan: $400,000? Boy am I out of touch for the hobby. There have been some great sheets in the hobby. Have any of them every broken $100,000? |
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Posted By: Eric Brehm
The T206 Honus Wagner card certainly holds a special place in the hobby as a desired artifact that is like no other. When I tell people I collect baseball cards, they always ask about the Wagner. It is the only card they have heard of. Nope, don't have one of those, I say. Personally, I have no interest in "The Card" (i.e. the McNall/Gretzky one) but the next time an authentic beater example comes up, you never know... |
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Posted By: Dan Koteles
the last Bescher and Chance sold privately or in auction combined |
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Posted By: George Dreher
I own most of the property in the town I live in. If I sell just one large building, the proceeds could buy Dorskind's entire collection. One house buys the uncut Boston Garter strip. Cards are fun to collect and invest in, but they need to be kept in perspective. Hedge funds are collapsing even as we speak and a few of the managers have committed suicide since the market started collapsing a few months ago. |
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Posted By: BcD
and Jim told Bruce to compete with Chad! |
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Posted By: Ed Ivey
"We are Chevy Chase" and you're not. |
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Posted By: Steve
Bruce has got to be grinning from ear to ear. |
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Posted By: Jason L
George D, |
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