================= To: OBC-Announcements@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 00:04:07 -0800 From: Peter Iversen Subject: New Member Applicant - Rick Johnson HELLO to all of you in this lovely month of December! There is one application to OBC this month that fills all the requirements for membership. Please take a look at the application for Rick Johnson - ricktopps@aol.com at: http://www.oldbaseball.com/NewMemberApps/Login.php?action=viewapp I have already heard from all of Rick's prospective sponsors so I only need to hear from any of the membership who would like to comment on his application - especially any of you who have traded with Rick. Please contact me at: I will pass all of your comments on to the OBCAC. Thanks for your time and comments. Peter Iversen - marcpeter - OBC (n)ew (m)ember (g)uy ================= To: "OBC-Announcements" Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:55:59 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: RE: Update OBC Certified Dealers Web Page Reminder, this is the last weekend to nominate dealers for the new and improved OBC Dealers web page. Nominated so far are; Mike Wheat Kurt Tourdot Tiger Dave (David Murray) Dave's Vintage BaseballCards, David Levin John Morrison Kevin Savage Mike Sandles Roger Neufeldt (Sports Memories in OK) Mark Macrae There's still time to nominate Mr Mint! -----Original Message----- From: Bob Donaldson [mailto:obcbobd@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 12:31 PM To: OBC-Announcements Subject: Update OBC Certified Dealers Web Page One of the seldom used areas of our web page is the certified dealers web page. This page lists OBC recommended dealers of old baseball cards. It seems to be a bit out of date, so the OBC-AC has decided to rebuild it from scratch. The first step in this endeavor is to gather a list of dealers. If you have anyone you recommend please respond to this email with as much of the following information as you have; Dealer Name Web Site Ebay ID Physical Address Phone Number Does the dealer provide OBC discounts I will then assemble a list which will be put forward to the entire group to comment on. For a dealer to make the list, he must gather 5 positive recommendations. You may also give a negative recommendation. A dealer who recieves a negative recommendations must receive at least 10 positive recommendations or a 100% approval by the OBCAC. So please send me your nominations. I will accept nominations for two weeks, until December 10th. ================= To: "OBC-Announcements" Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:33:00 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: OBC Delaer Ballot Here is whom I have for nominations for the OBC dealer page. Please let me know if I've missed anyone. Mike Wheat - nominated by: Geno Kurt Tourdot - nominated by: Gary Mandell & Spike Dave Murray (Tiger Dave)- nominated by:Grant, Mike Rich Dave Levin (Dave's Vintage BB Cards) - nominated by:Bob Saxton John Morrison - nominated by:Mark Z,Mike Rich & Spike Kevin Savage - nominated by: Mike Rich Mike Sandles - nominated by: Mike Rich Roger Neufeldt (Sports Memories in OK) - nominated by: Spike Ron Barrett - nominated by:Peter Mead, Andy Greg Fisher (Cameo Cards) - nominated by: Jim Hatch Wayne Johnson - nominated by: Tom Housely Bill Henderson - nominated by: Tom Housely SIMS Classic Sports - nominated by: Tom Housely Mark Macrae - nominated by: Bob Donaldson California Sports Cards - - nominated by: Bob Donaldson Between now and Christmas pleases send me your vote for any of the above. You may vote for as many dealers as you want. You may also cast a negative vote. The dealers with a sufficient number of positive votes will comprise the OBC Certified Dealers page. The final decision will be that of the Thanks and remmeber to vote. ================= To: "OBC-Announcements" Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:10:45 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: RE: OBC Delaer Ballot Update to the Ballot /w the addition of Chandy Greenholt Here is whom I have for nominations for the OBC dealer page. Please let me know if I've missed anyone. Mike Wheat - nominated by: Geno Kurt Tourdot - nominated by: Gary Mandell & Spike Dave Murray (Tiger Dave)- nominated by:Grant, Mike Rich Dave Levin (Dave's Vintage BB Cards) - nominated by:Bob Saxton John Morrison - nominated by:Mark Z,Mike Rich & Spike Kevin Savage - nominated by: Mike Rich Mike Sandles - nominated by: Mike Rich Roger Neufeldt (Sports Memories in OK) - nominated by: Spike Ron Barrett - nominated by:Peter Mead, Andy Greg Fisher (Cameo Cards) - nominated by: Jim Hatch Wayne Johnson - nominated by: Tom Housely Bill Henderson - nominated by: Tom Housely SIMS Classic Sports - nominated by: Tom Housely Mark Macrae - nominated by: Bob Donaldson California Sports Cards - - nominated by: Bob Donaldson Chandy Greenholt - Nominiated by Geordie Between now and Christmas pleases send me your vote for any of the above. You may vote for as many dealers as you want. You may also cast a negative vote. The dealers with a sufficient number of positive votes will comprise the OBC Certified Dealers page. The final decision will be that of the Thanks and remmeber to vote. ================= To: "OBC-Announcements" Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:06:19 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: RE: [OBC-Announcements] RE: OBC Delaer Ballot Another update to the ballot, with the addition of Heckathorn and Chappel. I'm glad to say that so far reaction to all nominated dealers has been 100% Update to the Ballot /w the addition of Chandy Greenholt Mike Wheat - nominated by: Geno Kurt Tourdot - nominated by: Gary Mandell & Spike Dave Murray (Tiger Dave)- nominated by:Grant, Mike Rich Dave Levin (Dave's Vintage BB Cards) - nominated by:Bob Saxton John Morrison - nominated by:Mark Z,Mike Rich & Spike Kevin Savage - nominated by: Mike Rich Mike Sandles - nominated by: Mike Rich Roger Neufeldt (Sports Memories in OK) - nominated by: Spike Ron Barrett - nominated by:Peter Mead, Andy Greg Fisher (Cameo Cards) - nominated by: Jim Hatch Wayne Johnson - nominated by: Tom Housely Bill Henderson - nominated by: Tom Housely SIMS Classic Sports - nominated by: Tom Housely Mark Macrae - nominated by: Bob Donaldson California Sports Cards - - nominated by: Bob Donaldson Chandy Greenholt - Nominiated by Geordie J D Heckathorn (Card Kingdom) - Nominated by Gersh William Chappel (Chappel Cards) - Nominated by Gersh ================= To: "OBC-Announcements" Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:05:00 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: OBC Recommended dealer voting update Rob Gioia has nominated Jimmy Cardascia, please feel free to add a vote for him if you've already voted. ================= To: "OBC-Announcements" Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:33:05 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: One week left to vote for OB Ceritfied dealers If you haven't voted yet please do. Also, note that Heckathorn, Chappel and Cardascia all were added a bit late and do not have many votes. Mike Wheat Kurt Tourdot Dave Murray Dave Levin John Morrison Kevin Savage Mike Sandles Roger Neufeldt Ron Barrett Greg Fisher Wayne Johnson Bill Henderson SIMS Classic Sports Mark Macrae California Sports Cards Chandy Greenholt J D Heckathorn William Chappel Jimmy Cardascia ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:55:20 EST To: obcbobd@comcast.net From: larrygers@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Announcements] One week left to vote for OB Ceritfied dealers Besides the three I submitted, Johnson, Chappel & Heckathorn I can highly Kurt Tourdot, Roger Neufeldt & Mike Sandles, all three I have dealt with & will give OBC discounts. I have dealt with SIMS & have no complaints, but they are not at the level of the others I have dealt with. OBC gets no special treatment from SIMS. I shopped at Henderson's & felt his prices were much higher than the other dealers I have purchased cards from. I have not dealt with any of the others listed. ================= To: "OBC-Announcements" , Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:38:24 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] Thought's on OBC dealers All valid points. I think the voting is really a first step. Definately I'd like the page to mention if the dealer gets OBC discounts. Perhaps like you mentioned we will have a gold level or something like that. I will say baased on the voting (so far) and people's comments; Tourdot, Morrison, Neufeldt and Macrae seem to be leading the pack. -----Original Message----- From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Mac Wubben Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 7:38 PM To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Thought's on OBC dealers I will echo Larry's thoughts a bit. I think there needs to be a distinction between places like Sims...who has our stuff...but doesn't give us a discount...and people like Ron Barrett...who will significantly knock the prices down because of OBC status. I guess I consider it a bit of an insult to lump the guys who really appreciate OBC with those who merely cater to our needs. Some of these guys also made a significant contribution to our fundraising efforts...or have supported obc trading sessions. We really need to set those guys apart. Maybe an OBC inner circle, and OBC approved status...or something like that. On Bill Henderson, his prices seem quite high to me...not sure what kind of discount he gives. His ridiculous attack on Ken would make me give him a thumbs down. If he would like to take this opportunity to apologize, I'd happily reconsider. All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! Learn more! ================= To: "Bob Donaldson" , "OBC-Announcements" Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:34:20 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Re: [OBC-Announcements] One week left to vote for OB Ceritfied dealers Hello Bob, I have only been to one National and so therefore have limited knowledge on all these dealers but I would endorse Kurt Tourdot, John Morrison, Kevin Savage, Mike Sandles, Roger Neufeldt and Wayne Johnson from this list. I have dealt with John and Kurt a number of times on-line and have found them to be very OBC friendly. All of the others listed have offered discounts at shows. I would also add Dick Zimmerman to the list as well as another dealer I believe goes by "Cut-throat Larry" who both gave me OBC discounts at the last Chicago show. I have purchased eBay items from Sims, California, Chandy Greenholt and a guy named Johnny Hustle and Brad Griffin (555) that all have the kind of material that OBC members appreciate but none of these dealers have offered me a discount because I belong to OBC (unlike John Morrison or Kurt Tourdot). Sims has perhaps the best shipping policy of all dealers keeping that fee very reasonable. Nonetheless, I neither endorse them nor refute them as they are fine dealers but have not treated me with any preferential treatment as a result of my OBC affiliation. My "donkey" awards go to Bill Henderson and Mike Wheat. Bill's treatment of Ken M was unforgivable and I had an Internet experience with his daughter-in-law that went south in part because of advice she got from Henderson. Wheat's prices are simply too high and he was a real jerk when I tried to deal with him in Chicago (perhaps just an isolated incident). I hope that when this process is over we would consider a special recognition for dealer who in fact not only help us with discounts but have also supported our organization with RAOK's during some of our auctions and other events. There have been National dealers who have routinely "sponsored" the swap meet and provided either a place, the food or both and these are dealers that model OBC values that I would like to see given extra consideration. I know that Kurt Tourdot, John Morrison and Kevin Savage fall into this category - Ken M and Steve R would be able to amass a list of dealers who have donated to OBC causes. That's my thoughts on the dealers out there; hope I didn't tick anybody off, BE WELL!!!! REGARDS ------------------ MARK -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Bob Donaldson" If you haven't voted yet please do. Also, note that Heckathorn, Chappel and Cardascia all were added a bit late and do not have many votes. Mike Wheat Kurt Tourdot Dave Murray Dave Levin John Morrison Kevin Savage Mike Sandles Roger Neufeldt Ron Barrett Greg Fisher Wayne Johnson Bill Henderson SIMS Classic Sports Mark Macrae California Sports Cards Chandy Greenholt J D Heckathorn William Chappel Jimmy Cardascia ================= To: Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 05:50:21 -0000 From: "geno.wagner" Subject: December Report OBCers -- The AC had two things on their plate this month, so here's the results: 1) Motion to accept Rick Johnson into OBC. (Passed, 7-0) 2) Motion to suspend the collection of dues until Dec. 2007. (Passed, 7-0) The membership Poll is next month, and the AC elections are comng up in February, so keep your eyes open for that. Wayne has been tweaking the New Member Page, so play with that and offer suggestions if you get a chance. Other than that, have a great Christmas dinner and no peaking at your OBC package until midnight!! Your OBCAC is: Bob Donaldson, Larry Gersbach, Spike Glidden, Kent Goto, John Harrell, Ken Morganti, and Grant Rainsley Take Care, Geno