================= Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:16:29 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: Thanks TJ! Thanks to TJ VALACAK for making the drive to my house worthwhile!! A nice envelope with a high # '68 a '73 WS and a couple 64's for my newest set.... Thanks TJ! Brian Betza ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:40:09 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: Super Bowl winnings Arrived from Spike via Sean McGowan - a Helmar Battling Nelson, a 52 Topps, 51 Bowman reprint and a T205 of Mattern. Great Stuff! Thanks Spike/Sean! Thanks OBC!! ================= To: Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 23:40:10 -0500 From: "George" Subject: Helmar Thanks to Jimbo Thanks to Jim B for 2 rare Helmars. ================= To: "Thanks" Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 10:17:47 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" Subject: Thanks John! Overdue thanks go out to John Leroux for an envelope full of greating looking 75s. Thanks much! ================= To: Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 07:32:27 -0800 From: "KIT OKAMURO" Subject: sb thanks to rob gioia for more superbowl winnings. thanks, kit okamuro ================= Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:40:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Thanks Mike! Huge thanks out to Mike Rich for a nice package of cards today. Mike starts out with a 71 Bobby Floyd. He hits my 66 list with a four pack of semi-high numbers. Mike also throws in a 68 Claude Osteen, from his original collection. Wow. Extra thanks for that one Mike. Finally, he tops it off with an OBC #3, signed by Mike "Motor Mouth" Mike, you made my day. Thank you. ================= To: "OBC-THANKS" Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 22:45:01 -0700 From: "Marshall West" Subject: thanks ================= To: Trufan999@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:21:58 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: John Leroux stages a surprise attack!!! Hello All, John Leroux spots the `81 Fleer Baseball set that has been slid onto the want list recently and connects with a couple; Bert Campaneris and Gary Matthews. Thanks John for hitting this "hidden" list on that "other" list we don't talk about much in these here circles. I have been trying my best to continue to get packages out, if I owe you just be patient with me - I will get around to it sooner or later. BE WELL!!! REGARDS ---------------- MARK ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:05:14 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "malsman250" Subject: thanks to Erik Friday thanks out to Erik Greenwood, for a 59 Al Kaline, knocking one off a very short list. Not only that, its the rare logoless version! (Logoless - wasn't he in Lord of the Rings?) Thank God its Friday - Been a brutal week at work, seems like things have gone totally sideways with no warning. Just hoping it eventually blows on over... Bill Malson ================= Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:34:03 EST To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, From: biggies@aol.com Subject: thanks KG thanks out to KEN GOETSCH for a very nice 1972 League Leaders card featuring Wibur Wood, the dynamic Vida Blue and underwear sporting Jim Palmer. Thanks Ken, Bob Bannon ================= Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:37:06 EST To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: biggies@aol.com Subject: thanks MT Thanks out to MARK TALBOT for a big fat envelope. Inside was a nice short stack of hits to my 74 Topps list, an even bigger stack of 2005 Tiger skeds and best of all 2 fat bags of Michigan and Michigan State pins that will go out to a special group of wheeled sports fans that have begun the worlds most competitive pin collections. Thanks Mark, Bob Bannon ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:07:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "uthminsta1" Subject: everyone get comfortable, cause Aaron's thanking everyone again... Thanks to JEFF, ANDY, DON, BOB, and GREG! Another great week's worth of cards, means another week's worth of thanks to lay on ya. Here goes. JEFF DELOTT sends a sweet baker's dozen, cards from 1969-1972. Especially appreciate the Deckle Edge. Thanks, Jeff. ANDY COOK sends me fifteen Helmars. This set really has some interesting characters in it. Thanks again, Andy. DON RICE loads me up with over 50 cards from 1972-78. Thanks especially for the upgrade on the 78 Rose RB. I'm ALMOST FINISHED! BOB D'ANGELO decides I shouldn't be so lacking in 2005 Topps Updates and Highlights, so he sends me over 150 of those - and not just random cards - all hits to my wantlist. In addition, he throws in six of the Barry Bonds Home Run History cards. I have no idea if it will even be possible to complete the HR History set, but I'm making progress. Thanks, Bob! And in today's mail... GREG CONWAY sends along nine nice Topps cards from 1957-1974. Much appreciated, Greg. Thanks to you, and to all five of the true gentlemen listed above. I really consider myself privileged to be a part of such a group. Aaron Shirley ================= Date: 4 Mar 2006 02:29:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "obcjohn@knology.net" Subject: A tip of the OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to: Mike Rich - who forces me to run to the medicine cabinet and pull out the gauze pads. 3 psycho nose bleeders, rare hits indeed, and two 66 semi hi's. It's ok though as I was going to the blood mobile anyway. Thanks for the great hits Mike!! Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 04:43:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bob D'Angelo" Subject: Thanks Ken Hi gang, Hi gang, Friday thanks go out to Ken Goetsch, who sends a pair of 1962 Topps football cards -- Roger Leclerc and Dick James. Many thanks! ================= Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 07:36:32 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Subject: Pre-FW Thanks Hi gang, I waited until the postman stopped by before heading to Ft. Washington. It turned out to be a smart move, since (besides two eBay packages) a puffy arrived from Mike Rich. Inside were about a dozen hits to my football lists, including a bunch of Philly Giants that Mike "didn't feel like filing away". Well, I got to file them all away in my set! BTW, I highly recommend to anyone that has Fleer or Philly football that you don't feel like sorting out to send them to me like Mike did. THANKS MIKE!! I'm going to get ready for the show soon. I'm only attending one day this time though. The EPSCC, which promotes the show and for which my membership gains free admission to the show, has decided to suspend membership renewals until they finalize a new venue for the show. So, I only intend to fork over the $7 admission just once. I'll see everyone attending today for the swap session and pizza afterwards (the only thing really worth attending during the show actually). TAYL, Ken M ================= Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 09:34:37 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Subject: Thanks to Don Thanks to Don Rice for 2 1965 Topps Transfers -- Ken Boyer and Tommy Davis!!! Don is doing his part to stop my whining... Take care, ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 16:32:34 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: Yaz knocks me over.... My wife brought the mail to the hotel yesterday and I was happy to see an envelope from YAZ.... then I had to find a chair when I opened it!! How about a 71 Seaver,Pitching leaders with Gibson, Batting leaders with Torre and Carty, some high #'s including a rookie card an Expos team and a 3 pack of 64's to complete the package!! Thanks Greg!! ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 11:41:24 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Joel Freedman Subject: Red Sox Care Package A big thanks to Dave Hornish for a Red Sox care package. Very cool! ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 12:42:13 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Joel Freedman Subject: SCP Dan England sends along a single card pleasure for my 1968 Topps set. Thanks, Dan! ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 12:57:55 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Joel Freedman Subject: More Topps Ed Schott delivers a combined package of 1967s and 1968s as I begin these new set quests. Thanks Ed! ================= Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 22:16:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Saturday Thanks Thanks out to Greg Conway. I put a claim in for a Benton Harbor Helamr card. Although I am not collecting the Helmar's, my dad grew up in Benton Harbor, so I thought it would be a nice card to add to the collection. Wow, I can see why there are so many guys in the group collecting these. They are really nice cards. Greg also included 6 hits to my 62 set, as well as 2 hits to my 71 set, including a high numbered Don Shaw. I didn't expect the bonus cards Greg. Thank you. Second thanks goes out to Dan Angland for over a hundred hits to my sticker albums. Thank you Dan. ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:27:00 -0500 From: "Matthew Heilenman" Subject: Mail and Ft. Washington Thanks !!! First thanks to the following guys at teh Ft. Washington show today : Thanks to the Fuge for 4 1964 Topps including Alou , 2 1963 Topps, a 1970 Topps football glossy , 4 uv Schmidt uv czrds and 4 Kiss cards!!!! Thanks to Ed Schott for 13 1964 Topps including Santo and 7 1963 Topps including Thanks to Tom Massimo for 15 1977 Topps and 2 1978 Topps including Martin and Phillies Team !!!! Thanks to Rob Gioia for 10 1964 topps and 5 1963 topps including many checklists!!!!!! Tahnks to Ant Arbeeny for a Davy Crockett and 36 1975 Topps football including Rashad and Riggins!!!!! In the mail : Thanks to Greg Conway for 2 1964 Topps including Mahaffey and a 1960 Topps Don Lee !!!!! Thank to Aaron Shirley for a 1974 Topps Oliva and Phillies team Checklist, 2 1977 Topps, 16 1978 Topps including a checklist, Concepcion, and Baker, teh last 82 kelloggs I need in Rose and 4 uv Schmidt cards!!!! Thanks again to everyone for all the great cards and to the guys at Ft. Washington for the great company as well !!!!!!! ================= Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 22:31:41 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: typecard@aol.com Subject: FW Thanks As always, it was a ton of fun at FW. Attending were Mac, Tom Massimo, Fugitive, Matt H., Rob Pigeon, Rob Gioia, Morgante, Anthony A and Dan Angland. We took over a table at lunch and carried on to the upstairs room at the local OBC pizza parlour where fun and cards were had by all (and thanks to Fug's daughter for the home-baked cookies!). I came away from the swap with a bunch of hits to 57 Topps, assorted Kelloggs, 59 Fleer and 2 of the last 3 Helmars I need (Sage is the last one). In my shopping, I picked up the last two 1941 Goudeys to finish that set after probably 5-6 years of collecting! ================= To: , Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:42:03 -0000 From: "geno.wagner" Subject: Sam, not Johnny, West OBCers -- Andy Cook surprises me with a hit to my 1933 Goudey list with a Sam West of the Brownies! I reminded me of Johnny West, a cowboy action figure I used to play with when I was growing up. I had Geronimo, Johnny West, and a cool covered wagon. I would love to have it today - maybe it's at my mom's house, I'll have to check next time I'm there. In any case, I'll really have to find something for return fire someday as Andy is always sending me cool stuff...thanks again, my friend!! Take Care, Geno ================= Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:17:53 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jimbo777777" Subject: Hilltown Hits Thanks going out this morning to George Altemose for two Helmars, and to Andy Cook, who sends along a 1949 Exhibit card of Phil Rizzuto. Thanks guys! ================= Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:17:33 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: DaPatriot1@aol.com Subject: Ft. Wash Thanx Hello, went down to FT Washington Yesterday. with Dan Angland, Ant Arbeeny and Tom massimo. At Ft wash we met up with Rob Pigeion , Andy Cook, Fuge, Mat, Ken Morganti, Mac Wubben,and Ed Schott. Thanx go out to Ken For I Hurg Box of "Cards" Matt for a a ton of 70 topps hits and a few 71 hits Tom for a ton of 70 topps hits, and Ant for a few 57 hits and 52 bowman hits A fun time was had thanx guys ================= Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 14:03:41 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Massimo" Subject: Fort Washington Thanks I made my second trip to FT Washington yesterday. Rob Gioia drove Dan Angland, Ant Arbeeny and myself. It was great seeing Rob and Ant again and meeting Dan. Great conversation on the way down and back. The only bad thing was that my webpage at Webspawner had been down since Wendesday and of course I did not back it up. On Friday night it was still not up but there was a message that they were restoring webpages in alphabetical order. Of course mine starts with T. I had to go through a few sets by hand and jot down some numbers but I still had hope that my page would be up in the morning. When I went to bed I knew that they were at least up to K because Ken Goetsh page was back up but not up to M because of someone else I knew who's page was not up. I figured they had all night to get to the T's. I woke up and my page was still down. So I had to use my hand list and guess on some other sets. Of course when I got home on Saturday night my webpage was up and running. The lesson learned is to back it up. Anyway at Ft Washington I saw Fuge, Matt Heilenman and Ken Morganti who I had previously met at the December show. It was great to see those guys again. I also had the pleasure to meet the first time Andy Cook, Rob Pigeon, Mac Wubben,and Ed Schott. All and all it was a great day and I am just sitting down to sort out the cards. A big thanks goes out to Rob Gioia for driving and for hits to my hits to my 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 and 1968 lists and buying the 1973 #1 (All- time HR) card at the auction. Very much appreciated Rob! Also thanks goes out to Ant for a great breakfast! ================= To: "obc" Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:23:32 -0600 From: "ken goetsch" Subject: Helmar Thanks and wants Thanks go out to Greg Conway.....for sending 16 big hits to the fledgling Helmar wants lists... Anyother help out there would be appreciated Frank Baker Moe Berg Kaoru Betto Dennis Biddle Mordecai Brown Ray Chapman James Cobbin Leon Daniels Eddie Deal Tom Dewhirst Martin Dihigo Bill Donovan Johnny Evers Elmer Flick Chick Gandil Goto-Japanese League Player Sy Gragg Art Hamilton Dave Harrison Pete Hill Joe Jackson-Cleveland Dave Jones Cecil Kaiser Tetsuharu Kawakami Hugh McAleer John McGraw Herb Pennock Eppa Rixey Turkey Steams Jessie Lee Tally Rube Waddell Moses Walker Percy Walker Johnny Washington Ross Youngs Harry Grebe Sam McVea Battling Nelson Bob Sage Max Schmeling ================= Date: 5 Mar 2006 15:13:11 -0000 To: typecard@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "obcjohn@knology.net" Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] FW Thanks Congrats on finishing the 41 Goudeys. I've been working on that set for close to the same amt. of time so I know how relieved you must be to put that bad boy to bed. ------------- Original message follows ------------- As always, it was a ton of fun at FW. Attending were Mac, Tom Massimo, Fugitive, Matt H., Rob Pigeon, Rob Gioia, Morgante, Anthony A and Dan Angland. We took over a table at lunch and carried on to the upstairs room at the local OBC pizza parlour where fun and cards were had by all (and thanks to Fug's daughter for the home-baked cookies!). I came away from the swap with a bunch of hits to 57 Topps, assorted Kelloggs, 59 Fleer and 2 of the last 3 Helmars I need (Sage is the last one). In my shopping, I picked up the last two 1941 Goudeys to finish that set after probably 5-6 years of collecting! ================= Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 10:40:27 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: DaPatriot1@aol.com Subject: OOOPPPS FT wash thanx I forgot to than Andy Cook for a bunch of hits to my 55 topps 9 to be exact and Ant Arbeeny, for going crazy with the Helmars and Preparing a fantastic PLUS i want to thank Ant Tom and Dan for a great ride Great conversations, One of the few times the radio never went on while I was driving....and thank you to Andy, Ken, Mat ,Fuge, Mac, Rob P, Ed for a great swap session, great talks, and an all in all great time Rob "The Fireman" Gioia ================= To: Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 11:50:07 -0500 From: "Chuck Paris" Subject: T206 Thanks Many thanks to George, Gersh, Geno, Mark, Mac and Neal for helping me get my T206 count up to 634............. still about 2000 to go I think! In the process I've come up with a few dups listed below. If your collection includes any I need, especially if it's a type, I'd love to work out a swap. Thanks again, Chuck T206 Dups ....Campbell,Donlin-fielding, Doolan, Hallman, Killian-pitching,Manning, McCormick, Miller-Pit, Moriarty, Smith-Buf and Speaker ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:45:12 +0000 From: hoot-owl@comcast.net Subject: thanks Thanks are extended to both Don Rice and Ken Goetsch for handfuls of 1976 football cards. Great cards--thanks guys. Peter Mead Anybody else hear from Linda Fitek in the past week. She asked me about the Sunday night chats. ================= To: "bb thanks" Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 19:28:07 -0500 From: "jeff sinclair" Subject: overdue thanks About a month late getting out this Thank You. Guess I was trying to forgetthat the package marked another year for me. Birthday greetings arrived from MARK TALBOT with a variety pack of hits, singles from 62 and 75 (HR Leaders) and a double out of 64. Mark also included his OBC card, Thanks "Snake"! Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? ================= Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 19:06:05 -0800 (PST) To: obc thanks From: Dan Angland Subject: Ft Washington Thanks! Outstanding time this weekend with some great fellow OBC'ers Thanks to Firefighter Rob for getting us back and forth safely to the show. He also slipped me an envelope of 9 cards from 59-68. Thanks so Much Rob, it was great hunting with you. Tom Massimo passed me a group of 77's and a high number 79 from the front seat. Great sharing the ride Tom. Anthony Arbeeny supplied a great breakfast tray as well and even let me munch on a few 68's and 72's. Thanks Ant. Andy Cook stole my list and knocked off 9 smacks from my 55 set. Very kind Andy and it was great hearing you and Mac Wubben sharing your knowledge. Thanks guys. Ken Morganti shares with me an incredible 4 cards from the impossible high numbers 72 football set at the swap session. Thanks Ken, those evil high numbers scare me! The Fuge Richard Kimball generously offers me his dupes box and I walked out of the swap session 75 plus hits lighter to my 1977 baseball set. Amazing Mattman handed me a nice package in between slices of pizza. 2 more hits off the 1971 set as well as stuff from 72,73 and 80. Always good to see u Matt. Robert Pigeon and Eddie Schott let me have 50 hits of laughter at least, guys great finally meeting you. Good times, good times. Dan Angland Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ================= Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:47:16 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Originaleek@webtv.net Subject: An Aaron HR Thanks out to AARON SHIRLEY for a 4 bagger consisting of three 58 T's and a 72 Psycho. Solid hitting by the Rookie. Thanks much, Aaron! (more Aaron hits on that other server) We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:35:26 EST To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: monday thanks ED SCHOTT delivers a 78 kellogg of ed's aunt marge's favorite red, tom seaver. tnx ed! gm ================= Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 15:58:18 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: bdangelo@aol.com Subject: Ken takes bite out of football Hi gang, Thanks go out to Ken Goetsch, whose envelope arrived with a bite taken out of it (but fortunately, no cards were affected). Inside, out of range of the teeth marks, were some 1977 Topps football cards that help make that wantlist smaller. Thanks, Ken! ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 19:18:55 -0500 From: "ant" Subject: Ft Washington Hello All, I guess it is my turn. First I was alittle sad Steve Rit. wqasn't there. But it was good some have some new faces for me to make up for the lost. As I expected...I ran out of funds and bought cards I did not really need but finished the 1970 fb set, the 74 fb team set , empire Strike back series 2 , 1 card left standing for the 55 bowman fb & reduced my 56 baseball set to a six pack. the follwing assisted : Thanks to: Rob G. for the smooth trip to & with some chips to the 60's set. We boughthad dreams of killing the 55 bowman ...with no luck what so ever. Tom Massimo for the company in the car,I lost him the whole time at the show, along with some chips to the 60 set & 60 fb set & finished the 74 fb team Mattman H. whom I did not see until pizza killed my empire strike back series 2 set & a few more on series one. Also 4 chips to the 60 set as well Robert Pigeon for his east coast humor Eddie Schott for reminding me I just met him 5 mintutes before I introduced myself again & for some 60 hits & let me find a 78 fb card in his box of tricks Ken Morganti for setting up pizza & bring 1/2 of ft. washington to the pizza parlor in 2 boxes. He has more dupes in the 59 fleer then I have all together Andy Cook & Mac Wubben all over the prewar stuff. Out of my league for now The Fuge Richard Kimball for enjoying the box of fb & Hoops I brought. Alsohis daughter's cookie. They hit the spot.Him & matt collect the same stuffas Dan Angland for the company in the back seat. Sorry I fell asleep on the way Hope this is all. ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 19:45:00 -0500 From: "ant" Subject: Monday Mail Hello All, George Altemose sends along 3 chips to the Helmar Quest Sean McGowan sends along 12 hits to the Helmar set #1 & #2 finishing the first set & leaving Mordecal Brown, Rube waddell left to ice the second set. Geno Wagner sends a 69 #151 which was a regular card. It turned out I had the Variation 151a already. Also had to also send a Barratt "football" card from Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 20:15:34 EST To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: LUURSCJG@aol.com Subject: Shirley he has hit you too AARON SHIRLEY hits me last week with 2 Bert Blyleven cards and a card only EEK could love with a 1963 Post of Charlie Maxwell. Thanks Aaron like all other in this group it sure is fun to erase numbers off the old wanlist ================= Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 04:22:12 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Massimo" Subject: Thank you John Leroux Thanks goes out to John for 15 hits to my 1965 wants, a hit to my 1966 wants and another hit. ================= To: "OBC-THANKS" Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 21:27:59 -0700 From: "Marshall West" Subject: thanks ================= Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 01:51:46 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jimbo777777" Subject: Hilltown Hits Thanks going out tonight to Greg Conway, for four Helmars and four upgrades to my beloved '69 & '70 Topps baseball sets, including an old favorite, Don Kessinger. Thanks Yaz! ================= To: Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 21:06:19 -0500 From: Subject: belated thanks Some of these are a bit late but still very much appreciated. Dan Austin sends a 59 & a 64. Thanks Dan. Joel Freedman sends a 58 & a pair of 59s. Thanks Joel. Rob Gioia sends a T.V. Thanks Fireman. Aaron Shirley sends a stuffy of shiny stuff. Thanks Aaron. Bob Reed sends the final hit to 1968 after almost killing the set as secret Santa. The hit beibg a Bench RC. Thanks Bob. Thanks Guys. Thanks OBC Robert Pigeon ================= Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 21:57:29 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Joel Freedman Subject: Honored Thanks to Ken Goetsch, I will gladly place the 1967 Topps cards he purchased as a child into my album. Thanks Ken! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:06:34 -0800 From: Peter Iversen Subject: February Thanks... I have a couple of late thank yous to share with all of you - KENT GOTO - sends me a needed 1970 Fleer WS card - to COMPLETE my 70 Fleer Dodger team set - from the 1947 WS! A few days later he also sends along a 1972 Fleer Famous Feats card of Johnny Evers to take that list up to 14 that I HAVE - two great cards Kent that I enjoyed reading and will enjoy looking at in the binders. Thanks! AARON SHIRLEY - remembers my birthday and sends along three cards that I needed for my VAN LINGLE MUNGO list - John Antonelli and Ferris Fain - if fact they follow each other as lyrics in that song...! Pretty amazing I'd say. Thanks so much Aaron! Take care and here is hoping March is warm enough for all of you - and that the Dodgers win the pennant! ================= Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 18:13:34 EST To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, From: biggies@aol.com Subject: thanks TM thanks out to TOM MASSIMO for 2 hits to my 72 Topps list. Thanks Tom, Bob Bannon ================= Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:38:05 -0500 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Oversized Thanks "Large" thanks go out to BoSox specialist JOEL FREEDMAN who send a complete mint set of the Red Sox from the 1981 Topps Super Home Team series. These beautiful 5 x 7 cards are fantastic! (Sorry if I offended anyone by breaking  ... barely  ... the 1980 rule for posts!). Joel also includes a 1969 oddball for my Bill Mazeroski collection in the form of a MLB Player stamp. Wow. Great package. Thanks, Joel!
Go Red 
--
Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
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Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 01:34:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Father!

Huge thanks out to Father Pat today.  He sends out 31 hits to three of
my early sets.  3 hits to the 57 set, 5 hits to my 59 set, and 23, yes
23, hits to my 61 set.  Wow!  Thank you Thank you Thank you.

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To: "OBC_Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 21:36:05 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks Ed

Ed Schott sends a 78 Hostess Johnny Bench

Thanks Ed!
Thanks OBC!!!

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:53:17 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" 
Subject: Thanks & FW Report

My first FW in a while.  Thanks out to Andy Cook for picking me up and
driving all the way.  Andy's DS alter ego slipped a couple of e96s my way at
good obc prices.  Thanks out to all the OBC'ers there...who really make the
show worth going to.  Being without my own dupes box, I resisted raiding
others for the most part, but I have to thank Mattman for 3 64's off of a
very short list.  My purchases were relatively small...a few t205's, t202's,
and some 64s.  Not too many bargain boxes to dig through this time...either
that or OBC'ers got them all.

Also a few incoming packages to report.

Spike Glidden sends the first hit to the type list in quite a while...this
in the form of a 1938 Goudey thumb movie!  Cool item I've nerver played with
before...just what the type set is all about.  Thanks Spike!!!

Mike Rich also hits the type set...4 times!!! Goudey Wide Pen and Goudey
fine pens...and two diamond match books from different years.  Thanks

Thanks guys.

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To: ,
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 05:47:40 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: Smoke 'em if you got 'em

OBCers --

Mac puts a smile on my face with a great T202 off of my Top Five list!!  The
card features Barney Pelty, Bobby Wallace, and Billy Sullivan - the "Yiddish
Curver", a HOFer, and a No-Hit Wonder - great stuff!  I can still smell the
Hassan scent if imagine hard enough.  Has anyone ever done any research on
where all these factories were, for instance Factory 649 or Factory 30 of
Hassan?  I'd be interesting to know whatever happened to some of them - I'm
sure they are long gone like some of the old ball parks.  Thanks again for
the great card, Mac!

Take Care, Geno

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To: 
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 15:50:04 -0500
From: 
Subject: a couple more late thanks

I found a pair of arrivals stuck in with the bills. Guess I need to pay the bills more often.

Mark Talbot sent a birthday card along with a pair of cool grays and an OBC card of "SNAKE" himself. Thanks Mark.

Art Wainwright also sends a pair of cool grays. No dupes from the other pack either. Nice hits to a short list. Thanks Art.

Thanks guys. Thanks OBC.

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To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 16:26:59 -0600
From: "Shawn Adkins" 
Subject: Belated Thanks due

Thanks are extened to:

Bob D'Angelo for SIX (6) packages with things to be mentioned elsewhere.
Thanks Bob !!

Peter Mead sends over a trio of 62 Greenies including Wally Post.  Thanks a
bunch Peter !!

Ron Perry chips in a pair of 57's to the short list with a mid series Pyburn
and a Mauch !  Thanks for the helpers Ron, it's always nice to knock a card
off my favorite Topps base set of all time!  Yeah, I know most don't agree
with me but I love the 57 set.

Bob D'Angelo strikes again with some more unmentionables.  Always apprecate
the cards Bob, maybe I'll get off my duff and send you something back soon!
I'd imagine about 30 envelopes are due ya!  Thanks again for all the great
cards !!

Bob Bannon chips in the fun with a wonderful Diamond Star of Harvey Henrick!
Thanks a bunch Bob and yes, the condition is a lot better than I'm used
to....it's now my 2nd card from the set that actually has a back attached!

Thanks again guys,

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 02:11:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Ant Arbeeny

Thanks goes out to Ant for a 1966 Baseball Topps and 5 1968 Baseball

=================

Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:55:21 -0500
To: Brock Hattox OBC ,
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Brock!



Thanks go out to BROCK
HATTOX for a nice mix of interesting items to seldom hit sets. Brock
starts off with a SCP to the 1939-46 Salutation Exhibit set with Truly
Yours, Paul Trout. Fast forward 60 years to 1969, where Brock sends a
California Angels stamp album, as well a twenty unused (yes, unused,
all original glue!) stamps from the same set. Thanks Brock!


--
Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 22:44:42 -0500
From: "George" 
Subject: Thanks to Geno and Mike

Thanks to Geno Wagner for a great 1950 Bowman Don Newcombe, whom I saw pitch
many times at Ebbets Field.  Geno also enclosed a very nice soccer card from
England (they mistakenly refer to soccer as "football").  This card shows
Simon Stainrod.  In the chit-chat on the back, we are told "Ironically his
last game for Oldham was at Loftus Road."  I never would have guessed.

And thanks to Mike Rich (it must be nice to be Rich), who sends a Helmar and
THREE 1972 Topps high numbers!

Thanks very much, Geno and Mike.

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:39:29 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" 
Subject: Thanks to Shawn

I've been pestering Shawn Adkins with waiver requests of all kinds...and he
delivers a 64 Joe Pepitone to bring that list to 15.  Thanks for a tough hit
to a short list!!!

=================

To: ,
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:09:53 -0500
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: more 64s

Shawn Adkins allowed me to pick up 3 uncompensated waiver wire cards today as
he sent 3 high numbers from my list.  Guess I need to make some roster moves
now Shawn.

Mark Holland
Wantlist @ http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&ext1&groupid106917&ck

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:41:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hits

Thanks going out tonight to Sean McGowan, who sends along six Helmars
along with some other goodies.  My Helmar list is now down to just
three, Daniels, Flick and McGraw.  Thanks Sean, check is in the mail!

=================

To: "OBC_Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:09:55 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks Ant!

Chef Anthony sends a big puffy of 73 football book ended by two 60 BB.

Thanks Ant!
Thanks OBC!!!

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 23:40:02 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Dan Angland

A huge thanks goes out to Dan for a set killer!!!  Although I cant
mention the card on this site, it is much appreciated.

=================

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:03:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to Shawn

Hi gang,

Waiver wire thanks go out to Shawn Adkins, who sends a Johnny
Briggs/Danny Cater RC, a high number from the 1964 Topps set. That
brings my wantlist for that set down to a mere 11! Thanks, Shawn!

=================

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:25:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Father Pat goes 7 for 7

Thanks to FATHER PAT for a nice welcome package including 6 beauties
from 64 including Dick Groat and a 57 Billy Hunter!!!

Brian Betza

P.S. Getting closer to getting back home... look forward to hitting
some lists again soon!!  So many cards and so little time!

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:40:13 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: A trio of thanks

Thanks today to.....
BROCK HATTOX for some 1969 Topps Stamps, plus my first 1969 Stamp Album.
Thanks for the hits to that brand-new set, Brock!
MIKE RICH, who sends some football checklists to me: one from 1973 Topps (a
two **variation), and 3 from 1974 Topps (and yes, I'll eventually collect the *
& ** variations on those to.). Thanks Mike, nice cards!
and GEORGE ALTEMOSE, who sends over a pair of Helmar upgrades for my second
set. Thanks George, your return fire is headed your way.

Tom H.

=================

Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:16:08 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Tom

Thanks to TOM MASSIMO who sends half a dozen hits to my 1975 Topps set,
highlighted by HOFers Gaylord Perry and Dave Winfield. Thanks Tom!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:24:18 -0800
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" 
Subject: Thank You Shawn

I would like to thank Shawn Adkins for a four pack of 64 Topps.

Erik Greenwood

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:32:39 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks to Dan Angland !!!

Thanks to Dan Angland for a near complete set of Fleer team action football.
Thank you very much Dan!!!!
=================

Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:24:09 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: Thanks to Ed, Shawn!

Ed Schott sends a great cardboard version of the 69 Kelloggs Killebrew card ... awesome!

Shawn Adkins sends a terrific six pack of 64 Topps.....

Thanks guys!

=================

To: "obc" 
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 06:39:30 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Weeks worth of thanks

Mike Rich- Sends a neat group of customized 61's.....that is the "pinking shears"
cut boardered kind that is.....I love em....Mike they fill the holesin
the binder...along for the ride is a 5 pack of 70' story booklets , tcpof
Helmars ....and an a personalized OBC card of Mike.....Thanks for a great
package Mike.

Don Rice- Sends also a tcp from the Helmars set.

Dave Keller-Sends a beauty of a scp from 63'......Thanks Dave.

Bob Bannon- Sends a scp from 63'....Pitching leaders card....Thx very much Bob.

Tom Massimo-Sends a great 6 pack of 72's, including a Bando,Simmons...Thx Tom.

Tom Housley- hears my plea for more Helmar help and sends a great dcp from that
neat set.....Thanks Tom.

Mark Talbot- Sends a neat birthday card....along for the ride was a 5 pack of
61's along with a personalized OBC card of Mark......That makes 53 revs around
the sun for me Mark.....but who's counting?????

Thanks Guys....great group of "Stuff"...........

Ken Goetsch-OBC

=================

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:05:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hits

Thanks going out this morning to Jeff Sackmann, who sends along ten
nice hits to my '61 Fleer project.  Thanks Jeff!

=================

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 10:23:19 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

A couple of shots across the bow of my wantlists rolled in yesterday from
Shawn Adkins and Tom Massimo. Shawn sent a '64 Topps Bill Virdon to cut down a
list that is dwindling into infinity and Tom contributed three '71 Topps

Much appreciated.

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:21:16 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks To John Storman!!

Thanks today to John Storman for 8 1964 Topps baseball including a couple of
checklists and Cubs rookie stars. Thank you very much John !!!
=================

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:43:18 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel Freedman 
Subject: 33 hits

The Good Father Pat sends along 33 hits to my newly started 1967 Topps set.

Thanks Father!

=================

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 21:46:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Helmars

George Altemos checks in with a pair of Helmars including Battling
Nelson, the last Boxer I needed and Billy Rogell, a famous Detroiter.
I am down to 8 to finish the set.
Mike Rich

=================

Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:55:07 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel Freedman 
Subject: Bill Malson

hears the cry for 1967 Topps and responds with four hits.

Thanks Bill!

=================

To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:42:27 -0700
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

=================

To: 
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:04:42 -0800
From: "KIT OKAMURO" 
Subject: thanks

thanks to brian betza for some 60s and a 62 and to sean mcgowan for a superbowl
envelope with a 61 high. thanks guys. btw its snowing here in the calif
desert, kit okamuro
=================

Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 05:38:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

Thanks out to Tom Massimo who takes out two hits to my dwindling 77
set, acouple of Brett cards. Tom also knocks out a Hank Aaron special
card from 74.  Thank you Tom.

Steve Hitzeman hits me with a 69 Tommy John and a 66 checklist.  Thank
you Steve.

=================

To: 
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 01:00:39 -0500
From: "George" 
Subject: Thanks to Chuck

Thanks to Chuck Paris, who sent a bunch of T207's and E120's, which may force
me to start some new sets.

Thanks again, Chuck!
=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 20:04:28 +0000
From: "John Scott Gray" 
Subject: Some overdue thanks....

My friends,

I want to start off by thanking all of the kind people who sent their
regards concerning the passing of my mother.  Those words were greatly

With spring break quickly approaching, I will be devoting some time to my
favorite hobby, collecting pieces of cardboard and paper.  This will include
sending out some long-overdue hits, as well as updating my page.  With that
in mind, thanks need to go out to:

Bob Donaldson sends a SCP to for my 1960 Leaf set -- I think this is an
underappreciated set, and I love getting new cards for it -- thanks Bob!

Larry Gersbach brings some Canadian joy to my collection, as he offers three
OPC hits, including two 70s and a SCP from 69 -- thanks for thinking of me

Aaron Shirley sends a great mix of baseball and football my way, hitting me
with two 72 Kellogg's (including a Baseball Great Mickey Cochrane that is in
perfect OBC condition -- mud and all!) and five 72 Topps Football hits!
Aaron even works in a Carlton Fisk card for that binder!  Thanks for the
great cards Aaron!

John Storman goes old school, sending a great looking 49 Bowman of Danny
Litwhiler!  It is always nice to get a hit to that list John -- thanks!

TJ Valacak sends a couple of cards from the tail-end of the OBC era, hitting
my 79 Kellogg's list twice, including a Frank Tanana!  Thanks for the DCP

Dan Austin, who claims to offer goodies toward our next swap -- GOODIES
INDEED -- and what great goodies they are!  Between the sixteen Hostess
cards (with Fisk, Lynn and Neetles), the 15 77 cloth cards (with Blue, Cey
and Staub), and 10 65 OPCs (with a Cubs team card and Frank Howard), I am
going to have to dig deep to actually make this a fair swap!  Thanks for
starting the ball rolling Dan!

Bob Bannon always manages to make my jaw drop, and his most recent flat was
no exception as it contained an amazing T206 of the White Sox Fielder Jones!
Thanks for a nearly 100 year classic hit -- amazing!

Brain Betza added a couple of 79 Kellogg's cards to my collection, including
another Frank Tanana (if anyone needs this card for their collection, let me
know -- its #55)!  Thanks for the DCP Brian!

Double A -- Anthony Arbeeny -- must have a warehouse filled with vintage
basketball cards!  That would explain how he is able to constantly send
great looking cards, this time hitting my 72-72 list with ten strikes and my
75-76 set with four more!  He even throws in a couple of baseball hits,
sending a 63 Post Bill Moran and a 60 Fleer of Harry Heilmann!  Thanks for
the great cards AA!

Mark Talbot is another one who must love making me feel guilty, as he again
puts me in debt as he hits my 1970 OPC set with a five pack of hits
(including a post season highlights card), adds four of those great Helmars,
and then hits my Carlton Fisk list with another Kellogg's card -- I am
tickled pink to get a new Fisk card, so Mark certainly made my day --

Mark Zentkovich sends a packed little flat, managing to fit three 1970
Posters (Campaneris, Willie Davis and Dierker), two Kellogg's (76 Hunter and
a 78 Rice) and a 76 SSPC of Dwight Evans in one tiny little envelope -- and
what a great little treasure trove it was!  Thanks for the great cardboard

Be happy,

John Scott Gray

=================

Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 23:04:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Thanks Tom!

TOM MASSIMO keeps on filling my mailbox!  The latest includes a '64 RC
and some nice 73's... boy that set is dwindling fast!!  Thanks Tom!

Brian Betza

=================

Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:39:15 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Thanks!

Hi, Guys!

Thanks go out to ANDY COOK, who sent a SCP--a 1954 Johnston Cookies card of Braves trainer Jpse[h Taylor.  Great hit!  Thanks, Andy!

Mike W

=================

Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 02:08:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

SHAWN ADKINS-Erts a 64T Hi# waiver wire into my set, Deron Johnson.
Luv those old Redlegs.

SEAN McGOWAN-Ders in with Super Bowl winnings, 52T-Clyde Kluttz.
Not exactly the name you'd want as a major league catcher.

BOB DONALDSON-Sets me up with a DVD of the 1975 WS games 6 & 7.
Aaah, the glory years of my Big Red Machine.

TOM MASSIMO-Ws down four more 1971 Opeechees.

Much appreciation gang,

=================

To: "mikesportsfan" , shawn.adkins@showmesavants.com, easchott@comcast.net , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 03:06:19 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks fellas!!!!

Hello All,

I must apologize for my very late acknowledgments to these fine traders.  I have been involved with College course work over the past few weekends and many weekday nights have been consumed with reading and studying for this course.  I still have tons of stuff to get out and have two more weekends to go - so this may be a bit slow.  At any rate allow me to thank:

Shawn Adkins connects with a SCP from the `64 Topps set, a direct hit to the 10 and under list with a splendid specimen of Tigers backstop Bill Freehan.  This is a very desired card here in SE Michigan with many Tiger fans still reminiscent of the `68 Tigers team.  Very pleased with this one Shawn!!!

Ray Luurs sends me the neatest item - a tray from Burger Chef with (8) of the Texas Ranger discs intact (Ray grabbed the Rikalbert Blyleven disc for himself).  I intend on leaving them in the tray - it really looks cool.  Thanks for allowing me to snag this item after you got your prized item for your collecting Ray!!!

Today, Mike Rich met me at the Redford show and is often the tradition when we meet some cardboard exchanged hands.  New to my collection are a couple more `69 Milton Bradley card, just a couple of nobodies; Pete Rose and Joe Morgan.  Many thanks Mike, for the cards and your companionship.  Also saw Ron Perry at the show and enjoyed catching up with him as well.

Finally, Ed Schott takes aim at the TOP 10 list and kills the `64 Topps Coin set with the addition of Eddie Mathews to my collection.  I bought my first pack of cards in 1964 and remember flipping and pitching these coins, after many years on the chase it's great to put this set to bed.  Ed your name lives on with official acknowledgment on my web page - Thanks so much!!!!

Guys - THANKS!!!!  I can't make any assurances that I will get to sending stuff of thanking folks any quicker over the next few weeks but I intend on doing my best - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ---------------------- MARK
=================

Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:32:38 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: monday thanx

Thanx go out to  Tom Massimo and TOm HOusley

Tom Mass sends an envelope with a few hits to my 70 topps and 73 topps  Thanx
and tom HOusley send a box with over 100 hits to my 86 topps and 3 GRAND
SLAM hits to my 68 game set sending Brooks RObinson, Carl YAZ and HR king Hank
"never used Steriods, Did it the real way" Aaron

Thank TOms

Rob "The Fireman" Gioia

=================

To: 
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:16:03 -0800
From: "Grant" 
Subject: Thanks Shawn!

For a pair from =9264=85..they look right at home.

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=================

Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:27:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Tampa guy comes home

Hi gang,

Monday thanks go to Steve Hitzeman, who sends an envelope to my office
at the Tampa Tribune. In the envelope is a much-needed 1956 card of
Rick Casares, a Tampa native who starred locally in high school and
also at the University of Florida before going to the NFL. Great stuff,
it is appreciated!

=================

Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:10:22 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Double PCL Thanks

Not too often you get two surprise packages of Zeenuts on one day, but I  was
that lucky today.

Thanks to:

Anthony Arbeeny for 4 Zeenuts!

Dave Fallen for 3 Zeenuts, 3 1960 Fleer and a 1961 Post!

What a great day

=================

Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 01:19:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Monday Thanks

Monday thanks go out to Ed Schott.  Ed takes out 4 hits to my 1961 set
and follows that up with 2 hits to my 1960 set.  A few of the cards
evenhave updated team names.  Thank you Ed!

=================

Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:37:37 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Daniel P Coen" 
Subject: Thanks guys!

Thanks to:

MIKE RICH - Mike sends along a nice 9-pack of Post cards.  Thanks Mike.
Thanks for the encoraging note too!

MATT HEILENMAN - Matt sends a nice group of 1968 and 1969s, including a
few of the higher number 69s.  Wonderful cards Matt!

RICHARD KIMBALL - Richard sends two pair.  A pair of 1969s, and a pair of
1970s.  Great cards Richard!  Thanks!

=================

Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:33:05 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: weeks worth

Hi all,

Joel Freedman starts the week off with a lucky 13 pack of 77's.  Thanks Joel, my 70's want list is looking a little more respectable.

Steve Hitzman sends me a DCP of 1957 which happens to be my favorite and closest to being finished 50's collection.  Thanks Steve!

Erik Greenwood sends a nice mixed bag, one 73, 2 1969's and 3 1966's. Luis Aparicio and Felipe Alou lead the way.  Good hits Erik.

Bama rounds it out with three lovely cards from the 50's. A 56,58, and 59.  Including 20 game winner Lou Burdette.  Thanks John, great additions to my binders.

Enjoy the week everyone!
Dan Angland

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=================

Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:57:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: Thanks, Shawn!

Thanks out to Shawn Adkins, for a 58 Ashburn, plus a deckle edge
Tiant - the last Tribesman from that set.

Much appreciated,
Bill Malson

=================

Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 18:47:51 -0500
To: Thanks OBC ,
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Ka-Pow! Nonsport Set Killer!



Holy Hitzeman, Batman!
Thanks to STEVE HITZEMAN, another set goes KERPLOOEY! as Hitz send the
final card ... BAM! ... needed to complete the black bat 1966 Batman
set. POW! (No, they don't make shows like THAT anymore!  :-D  )Thanks, Steve!


--
Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

=================

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 01:27:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Oh my gosh!

That's what I said when I opened the letter from Shawn Adkins.  I put
in a claim on a few cards from Shawn's latest waiver wire.  He sent me
4 bowman tv cards, two of the 69 deckle's, including HOFer Rod Carew,
a 61 team card of teh orioles, and a 58 all star card of Stan Musial.
Wow!  Huge thanks out to you Shawn!

=================

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:01:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to ERIK & BAMA

A couple of thanks from the last couple weeks:

March 8
ERIK GREENWOOD spoils me again with a second box of about 400 Fred
McGriff cards.  I can't imagine that there would be very many more
that I don't have now :) ...and as if that's not enough, he adds 16
cards from the 60-69 era, including a Bobby Cox rookie... then for
icing on the cake, a 1970 Topps Brooksie All-Star, then for the icing
on the ICING, a 71 Pete Rose!  Yikes, THANKS ERIK!

March 13
JOHN HARRELL (Bama) sends a nice 5-pack of waiver wire claims,
including a 56 Topps Groth, 63 Post Ralph Terry, 69 Topps Piniella
rookie, and 72 Topps Kingman rookie=85 and my favorite in the bunch, a
60 Leaf Rehm Braves card.

And one more thing.  I've been rather busy in my ministry lately, and
for a couple of weeks, cards have been put on hold, so to speak.  I
haven't sent any out in at least 10 days, so I apologize to those who
were at the top of my list who haven't received anything yet.  Right
now I have some work to do with cards for Rob Gioia and John Scott
Gray, a scorecard for Dave Hornish, and maybe even some early Lincoln
cents for Bob D'Angelo.

But what's bugging me more is that I feel like I've received cards
from someone and I have forgotten who it was, which means I would not
be able to post a thanks.  Please, anyone, if you have sent me
something recently, let me know so I may do the polite and proper
thing by at least saying THANK YOU.

forgetful Aaron

=================

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:24:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Ant cooks up some 56 hits

ANTHONY ARBEENY sends 2 hits to my 56 FB set.. a SP Redskin and an
Eagles Team card.... Thanks Ant..this was the set that started me
collecting FB (again) a couple years ago..

Brian Betza

=================

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:12:18 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

Thanks once again to Shawn Adkins for a '65 Topps Embossed.

Much appreciated.

=================

Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:05:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: Thanks to Rob

Wed. thanks out to Rob Gioia, for an SCP for the dwindling 58
wantlist, much appreciated.

Wow, tons of response on my request for 1966 wantlists. I should have
been more clear that most of the pile were low numbers, but there are
quite a few lists I can hit. I'll try to sort things out this weekend.

Bill Malson

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:56:12 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks to Ed!

Thanks to Ed Schott today for 9 nice 1964 topps baseball cards including debusschere
and keane!! Tahnk you very much Ed!!!
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:40:27 -0500
From: "Joe Isaac" 
Subject: Some waiver thanks

Today's mail broght a few waivers to Ohio.

Bama for a '56 Johnnt Groth.

Rob Gioia for a '58 Curt Barclay.

Thank you very much, gentlemen.

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 02:47:44 +0000
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Subject: a couple more waiver wire thanks

Thanks are extended to:

Ed Schott for a 1961 short print Charlie Neal--and a couple of cards from his Colts box at a small local show last weekend.  It is always good to chat with a fellow OBCer.

Which reminds me--I have been able to have lunch with Steve Rittenberg a couple of times over the last two weeks as he works up the street from me.  On one of those occasions he handed me a 1962 Cowboys team card. On the other--he brought along Doug DeJong who was in town taking a look at the Naval Academy as a possible choice for his son.  Great to meet another OBCer.

And not to be forgotten--thanks to TJ for a two goal frenzy from his puck waiver.  One each from 69/70 and a 70/71 Topps hockey.

Thanks OBC--
Peter Mead
=================

To: ,
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:23:35 -0600
From: "Tim Newcomb" 
Subject: Thanks to a cosmopolitan guy

Thanks to Chuck P. for a beautiful 1958 Rocky Colavito!  It may be the nicest
1958 in my all-OBC set.  THANKS Chuck!!
=================

To: "Tim Newcomb" ,
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:27:44 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Re: Thanks to a cosmopolitan guy

You're welcome....... but I don't know what to think about that Subject line
----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Newcomb
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com ; Chuck Paris
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:23 AM
Subject: Thanks to a cosmopolitan guy

Thanks to Chuck P. for a beautiful 1958 Rocky Colavito!  It may be the nicest
1958 in my all-OBC set.  THANKS Chuck!!
=================

Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:44:19 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: thursday thanks

BOB DONALDSON delivers a DVD of one of the greatest games of all time, game
6 of the 1975 World Series.  i remember watching this with about 50 others  in
my freshamn dorm!  great stuff bob!

=================

Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:17:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks Rob!

A waiver wire claim out to the Fireman, Rob Gioia.  Rob sends out a
hit to my 68 topps game set, another to my 58 set, a third hit to my
65 set, and wraps it up with a double hit to the 64 set.  Thank you

=================

Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:20:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you T.J. Valacak

Thanks goes out to TJ for 10 hits to my 1971 Baseball Topps wants.

=================

To: tvalacak@d211.org, "bb thanks" 
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:40:14 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: TJ hits Detroit!!!!!

Hello All,

Thanks to T.J. Valacak who sent nice things to SE Michigan:

T.J. finds (2) `68-69 Topps Hockey card depicting Bill White and Don Awrey. a `60-70 Topps Hockey card of Gerry Ehman and another SCP from `70-71 with North Stars Norm Beaudin.  These are great additions to my vintage hockey folder T.J. that I really appreciate.

Thanks T.J. for the diversion this week, work has been a bear, college course work takes most of the rest of my free time so it's nice to take a break with a couple of incoming items to relax a bit.  BE WELL!!!

REGARDS -------------- MARK
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To: "obc thanks" ,
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 08:01:09 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Helmar day

Hello All,
Tom Housley sends a clean walker for my 2nd set

=================

Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:00:17 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: some DVD's and some cards

Very nice week at the box....

Bob Donaldson starts off with some extremely entertaining DVDs 75 WS and my favorite the All-star game from my birth year 1968.  You can't put a price on getting to see these players play and those cool commercials. Very special Bob, Thanks!

Rob the fireman shares a  6 pack with me, highlighted by a 1956 ( I got it right Rob)
Bobby Avila.  Cool cards Rob!

T.J. Valacak wraps it up with some beautiful 72's including ERA and HR Leaders and two high number's.  Squeezed in there were 5 77's with Griffey and the Red Sox team card.
Appreciate it TJ.

Thanks guys, Dan Angland

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Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:36:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Randy and Brian

Big thanks goes out to Randy Griffin for 68 Sam McDowell and 67 Jim

Big thanks goes out to Brian Betza for 3 1960 Topps and two 71 Topps.

=================

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:22:54 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: 57 hit

Hello All,
M. Diamanti sends a SCP to the 57 topps set. Only 76 more to go.

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:37:44 EST
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Surprise in Colorado

Well my next door neighbor brought me over a package today (It was addressed
to me but for some reason our mail get inerchanged regularly) The package was
from ANDY COOK  who starts me off 19 hits of the Helmar set.   I added this
set when I thought someone else was going to send me a card but now Andy
officially has me started on the set.  Thanks Andy for the cards

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:37:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: thanks to Joel

Friday thanks out to Joel Freedman for a trio on the shortening 58 set.

Two of the cards deserve special comment, just on their oddness. Card
#268 (Granny Hamner)  - well, the name Granny Hamner is odd enough to
start with, but what in the heck is Granny carrying around in his hip
pocket, a bag of baseballs? Shouldn't the photog have mentioned that
it makes him look deformed?

And #190, Red Schoendienst - Red is, according to the stats, 35 years
old in this picture - but according to the photographic evidence, he
is at least 76 years of age. He must have lived a hard life....

Thanks, Joel, always much appreciated.

=================

To: 
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:02:23 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: TJ and The Fireman

A busy pair of OBCers mailed nice envelopes my way recently!
Thanks go out to TJ Valacak for the following :
58T Ossie Virgil
71T Bob Miller
(7) cards from 77T including Dewey Evans !!
Great cards TJ...they gave the Topps cards a lift from a recent dry spell.

Rob Gioia mailed some beauts too...a 54 Augie Galan was accompanied by 57T Pirates
team and 66T Bob Bruce !  Way to go Rob !!

Thanks for the great cards fellas,
OBC Forever
=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 05:04:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: St. Patrick's Day thanks

Thanks to ART and PETER!

PETER IVERSON sends me five 1968 Topps Game cards, including two of my
favorites, Mays and Killebrew.  AND Joe Torre, another addition to my
Braves binder.  Sweeeet.  Thanks, Magnum (P.I.)!

ARTHUR WAINWRIGHT knocks my 1976 set down by six, including a Nolan
Ryan.  I just got an email from another OBC member, saying I would soon
be getting another one of these.  If you're looking for one of these
for your set, just email me, and I will send it out once I've got the
second one in hand.  No second or third sets, please...

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 06:28:16 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks x 3

Thanks to

Dan Angland for an scp 1957 Topps!

Mike Diamanti for 2 hits to 1957 Topps!

Ray Luurs for 3 hits to 1961 Post!

thanks everyone,

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 08:40:56 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Terry Dietrick 
Subject: Misplaced cards Thank yous & NCAA's

These thank you's are way overdue. My mail had been placed in the card room, but not where they normally are. I am very sorry for the delay, but very excited to find cardboard to add to the binders.

Delayed thanks go out to the following-

ART WAINWRIGHT-postmarked Feb. 14th and had a Christmas seal! Nice mix of holidays Art! And thank you for the 6 pack of 76's. They are indeed suitable! Love the Luis Tiant card! Thanks Art!

BRIAN BETZA-This one has been there since arriving with a postmark of Feb. 2!!!! Always good to hear from fellow Steelers fans. Brian sends a SCP from '69 and DCP from '68, Leo, Jack and Mack! Will fit well with their new neighbors. Thanks Brian!

DAN ANGLAND-This one was sent from Seldon, NY on Feb 21st. A nice pair of '61 Posts! I haven't had a hit to that set in a while, thanks Dan!

ED SCHOTT-Bawlmore favorite OBC'er sends along 8 '68's. They match a lot of my other '68's! Sorry for taking 2 months to find them Ed. It's a nice lot to take off the wantlist! Thanks Ed!

I also want to thank my wife, Donna, for remembering my birthday with a nice goup of baseball cards. How did she know???? She gave me a 64 Topps Giant of my fav player, Senor Clemente! and an ebay buy of and odd ball lot of Clemente's(most of which I already had, but I didn't tell her that). Thank you Donna!!!!

Regarding the NCAA Tourney, of three teams, 2 lost in the first round. Only the 'Zags left. Thank you all for letting me in so I can send out some cards!

Baseball season is almost here!!!!!!

LET'S GO BUCS!!!!
Thanks all,

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=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:11:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: TWIT's

This week in Thanks to TJ for an unmarked 1972 1st series checklist (I
still could use 1 more) that I have had a terrible time finding.  TJ
wrote a note on some intersting Chicago Black Hawk stationary.  Ken
Goetsch is back at it with a stack of NBA and MLB All-Star ballots.
Eventually I am going to organize all the ballots I have and post
wantlists for these.  First time I noticed that they list the name of
teh city where the ballots were from, instead of being niform.  Neat.
Andy Cook checks in with 3 Helmars including the elusive Gandil.  Down
to 5 (plus a few unscratched upgrades).  Combined with the delivery of
a 1966 Coke cap Philadelphia Eagle set made for an exceelent collecting
Mike Rich

=================

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 13:15:04 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Kit in plastic

Hello All,

Kit O  also sends a 54 SCP of Ted Kluszewski all screwed down in a plastic case

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 14:21:21 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" 
Subject: Thanks!

Thanks out to Buckett certified baseball card expert Ken Morganti for
dealing me some of his little golden treasures.  15 t205's now safely tucked
away,  Clarke, J. Collins and Bresnahan (toothy grin version) lead the pack.
Thanks Ken!

Mike Diamanti sends a great scp...a 57 middle series of Red Murff.  That
list is down to 32!  Thanks Diamond Mike!

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:32:39 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel Freedman 
Subject: as yaz says........

Thanks to Yaz for a few red sox cards.

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:50:05 EST
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Thanks

Out to Shawn Adkins for one of the last few '64 Topps I need....TJ for a  '71
for my friend Michael...thanks guys....

Oh yeah...if I didn't thank Andy for the completion of a mini trade, thanks
for the OBAK.

=================

Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:32:15 -0500
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sean McGowan 
Subject: bowman buddies

Neal Thomas sends along 2 very nice '55 Bowmans...
My list is getting big enough to change to a want list soon!
Very exciting stuff. Thanks Neal!

=================

Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:38:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

Saturday thanks out to Brian Betza.  Brian takes two hits off my 70
football set, 1 to my 62 set, and 3 to my 63 set.  Many thanks Brian.

=================

To: "OBC_Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:44:38 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Saturday thanks

TJ sends a trio of 68/69 Topps Hockey including Pie McKenzie and a 60 BB

Grant adds three more including Frank Thomas

Shawn Adkins sends 5 T205 including John McGraw!

Thanks guys!

Thanks OBC!!!

=================

To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:41:01 -0700
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

BlankThanks out to SEAN MCGOWAN for 2 helmars.  All I need now is an
upgraded McGraw (not scratched) and I'm finished with this one.  Also, BOB
DONALDSON makes my day again with a DVD of the '75 World Series game 6.

Thanks BOB and SEAN!

Marshall West

=================

To: "obc" 
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:12:27 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Sunday Thanks

Randy Griffin sends a nice group of 4 for the 72' set quest...Thanks very much,

Howard Morgan- Sends a beauty of a tcp from  the Icee Bears basketball set.....This
is my first cards from this set.......
Guess I will have to add this to my Wants lists....Thanks so very much for the
"kickoff" on this set. Howard.

Ant. Arbeeney- Sends a great 6 pack of Helmars.....Thanks Ant.....really appreciate
the thought.

Thanks OBC
Ken Goetsch

=================

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:45:29 -0600
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: thanks to John Scott Gray

for 2 Post Cereal cards off my list.
george vrechek
=================

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:00:59 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: Thanks to Doug and Peter

Thanks to Doug DeJong and Peter Mead for meeting me for lunch last Monday. This
was the first time I meet Doug.   He looks just like the picture of him
on his website taken at Fenway Park.   Peter recommended a sandwich shop
across from Freedom Plaza in downtown DC.   We had a nice lunch al frescoand
talked about life, sports, their kids and even cards.  Doug shocked mewith
a card from my list -- a 1960 Topps card of Detroit Left Winger George
Hay.  And with the card, my hockey list (excl WHA) is now below 100 cards).

If you ever have a chance, meet an OBCer.   You'll never regret it.

=================

To: meyergray@msn.com, Wilbisme@aol.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:00:46 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Today's thanks

Hello All,

A few items came in the mail yesterday that deserve a big round of applause, so warmest accolades to:

John Scott Gray who lifts me up with a couple of "singles" from the 1940 Double Play set.  John sent the #1 and #2 cards; Larry French and Vance page, push them side by side and you have the double play combination the set intended.  Great hit(s) to a list that sees very little action JSG!!!

Randy Wilberg connects with my TOP 10 list by sending a `57 Topps card of Gail Harris.  It must have been interesting going to the BIGS with a name like Gail?  Randy brings my `57 set down to just (15) cards remaining.  Thanks so much for the "extra" effort you took to hit my list Randy.

Thanks fellow traders - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ---------------- MARK

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Wilbisme@aol.com

MARK TALBOT also answers my cry with a 69 Bobby Cox. Also along for the ride were a pair of 68 Twins in Perry and Boswell, what I think is an early 70's Fleer iron on Twins logo, a pair of Twins cloth (?) patches, and a pair of Marilyn Monroe cards. Marks packages are nothing if not eclectic. Thanks for the help Mark and for making me dig to figure out what these treasures really are.

Thanks VCT

=================

Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:58:48 EST
To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com,
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Kit

thanks out to KIT OKAMURA for 2 really nice hits to my 1970 list.

Thanks Kit,  Bob Bannon

=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:20:04 -0600
From: "Shawn Adkins" 
Subject: Thanks Chuck

Thanks this week are extended to Chuck Paris for Garcia, Bolling, Lepcio and
Carey for the 57 quest.

Great stuff Chuck, Thanks a bunch!!

=================

To: 
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:46:03 -0600
From: "Mark Z" 
Subject: thanks to corky

for 3 cool redskins mags with sonny jurgensen, larry brown, joe theismann covers..

and for a usfl card of gary clark for my reskins collection!

thanks alot!

=================

Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:24:15 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Austin 
Subject: Belated thanks

Thanks go out to BAMA for a nice 70 Fleer WS upgrade!

Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com
Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com
"How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
- William Shakespeare

=================

Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:00:16 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: First day of spring thanks

A big thanks today to...

Shawn Adkins for 7 smacks spanning 63, 67, and 68 including Joe Adcock, Jose Cardenal and a victory leaders card.  Very nice condition cards Shawn and look wonderful in the binders, Thanks!

Sir Arthur Wainwright sends a package that floors me, 3 cards from 76 and they are big ones.  Munson, Seaver, and the ECK rookie, these are HUGE hits and knocks the set quest down to 17!  Also 3 ticks off the 75 set list as well.  Thanks so much Art.

Enjoy the first day of spring boys, won't be long now...
Dan Angland

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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:20:17 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: income!

Thanks out to Bob Donaldson who has sent a stack of DVDs featuring Red
Sox history. The '67 season and World Series, a couple of games from the
'75 Series and possibly something from the '86 series. (I'm not sure
about this last bit as I haven't watched that far yet to verify what's
written on the disc.) In the '67 disc there was a bit on Tony C's
beaning, including a Cosell interview with Tony after the fact. Really
nice stuff. Thanks, Bob!

Greg (yaz)

=================

Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:42:51 -0500
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sean McGowan 
Subject: 52 Bowman thanks

John McLaughlin sends along two very nice additions
to my young old set :)
Thanks John!

=================

Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:03:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: A Post post

Thanks to DAN ANGLAND for a flat with 2 1961 Post & 2 1962 Post. Thanks
for thinking of me, Dan.

Tom Housley

=================

Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:52:38 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: tuesday thanks

KIT OKAMURO sends a pair of 55Bs, including the not so popular johnny  pesky,
who was used as BB target practice at one time!  tnx kit!

=================

To: ,
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:17:49 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: JFK inbound to UK

OBCers --

Kit Okamura sends along a JFK card today - it's of Kennedy on a mule riding
on a campaign stop in Iowa.  I haven't the faintest idea what set it is,
anybody else have any ideas?  Thanks for the card, Kit!

Take Care, Geno

=================

Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:13:48 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: thanx with some UV

Thanx go out to Aaron Shirley and Bob D'Angelo,
Bob send a SCP 1957 topps much needed and appreciated
and Aaron sends a hit to my 58 topps, 62 post,16 hits to my 70 topps and a
hit to my 71 topps he also sends 24 hits to my UH HUM....UV 81 fleer and 100
hits to my 85 topps including Don Mattingly and Cary Carter.
WOW thanx

Rob "The Fireman" Gioia

=================

Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:19:52 EST
To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks GM

thanks out to GARY MANDELL for 2 nice upgrades from 1964 list.

Thanks Gary,  Bob Bannon

=================

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:06:22 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Thanks to Mandell group

Hello All,
Gary sends along 47 clean hits to my OBC 78 set. In the lot was good old bucky
=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:32:39 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks to Gary Mandell!!

Thanks today to Gary Mandell for a scp 1975 Topps mini. Much appreciated, thank
you Gary !
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:50:49 +0000
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Subject: a quartet of thanks

John Scott Gray sends a 1953 Topps of John Sain.  Great card of Sain as a Yank.

Brock sends a 1952 Redman Gus Zernial.  The bio starts Big Gus, a dangerous slugger"  I love the Redman sets.  Thanks Brock--and will you let me catch up some day?

Tom Massimo starts me off on my 78-79 Topps hockey quest with a Canadian and a Sabre.  Thanks!

And Bob D'Angelo finishes off one of those newer sets that Sean McGowan gets some of us started on.

Thanks OBC--
Peter Mead
=================

To: "OBC_Thanks" 
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:38:37 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks Gary

Gary Mandell sends a 60 Topps and a 67 Topps

Thanks Gary!
Thanks OBC!!

=================

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:14:57 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com
Subject: Late TWIBs...

I'm on vacation this week and all the honey-dos are finally done.
I've also finally updated my wantlist for my teamsets - Red Sox, Giants, and
After cleaning up my desk here's my tardy this week in baseballcards thanks
to the following:
Peter Iversen - 63 Post - #92 Sullivan and 54 Bowmans - #40 Coan and #98
Joel Freedman - 52 Bowman - #42 Wyrostek
Aaron Shirley - 52 Bowman - #96 Branca, 53 Bowman - #96 Maglie, and 54 Bowman
- #78 Yvars
Tom Massimo - First hits to my Red Sox wantlist. 75 Topps - #172,489, and
333, 77 Topps - #60 Rice, 66 Topps - #37 Herman, and
86 Topps - #785 Stanley.

=================

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:24:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

GARY MANDELL-Ivers a package of seven Opeechees. A 73-Wes Parker,
76-Burroughs,Stennett & Lezcan and three 1973 blue
team checklists-Giants, Cubs & Reds.

GRANT RAINSLEY-Continues my Super Bowl celebration with three 1967
Opeechees-Bob Johnson, Randy Hundley & Dick McAuliffe
and a sharp 62T-Sturdivant. BTW I loved reading the
Hoeft stories.

SHAWN ADKINS-Erts galore. Three 65T-Embossed including Jim Maloney.
Luv those old Redlegs. Three 69T-Stamp Albums with
various stamps & fifteen 77T-Stickers.

ANTHONY ARBEENY-Waives me a 64T-Jerry Lumpe coin.

Much appreciation gang,

=================

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:12:59 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Keith

Thanks to Keith Summers for some info on Atlanta card shops and an
autographed Keith Summers card!!!
Take care,

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:52:27 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks x 2 !!!

A couple of thanks today.
First , thanks to Mac Wubben for 3 1963 Topps including the Phils team, 2 1975
Topps mini's, and 6 1978 topps baseball cards. Thak you very much Mac !!!

Next, thanks to Bill Malson for a nice lot of 15 1966 topps including Mossiand
a checklist. Thank you very much Bill !!!!

Thanks again to Mac and Bill for some great cards!!!
=================

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 23:31:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Great Package from Don Rice!

A big thanks goes out to Don for a great package containing 5 1970
Baseball Topps, 7 1971 Baseball Topps, including a Steve Carlton, Bert
Blyleven, Ted Simmons and 2 high #'s, 4 1972 Baseball Topps and 6 1974
Baseball Topps, including rookie cards of Dave Parker and Gorman
Thomas.  Thank you ver much Don!

=================

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:58:37 -0500
From: Bob Saxton 
Subject: midweek kudos....

Wednesday thanks to Mike Diamenti for big dent in my 57 Topps wantlist
with 10 of those, and to Bill Malson for an octet of 66's from the waiver
wire.  Much appreciated, guys!
Bob Saxton

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 02:27:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Wednesday thanks

DOuble thanks going out today.  First, thanks out to Mike Diamanti,
who hits my 57 set with a double digit 10.  Many thanks Mike.

Thanks also to John Storman who sends out 40 hits to my lists,
including some from 61-69, including a 66 matthews and a 69 carew.
John also hit my 72 set with a low numbered common.  I just recently
realized I needed card number 77 as I was going through my box of
72's.   A great group of cards in excellent condition.  Thank you John

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 02:31:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Philly fanatics

Hi gang,

Some great Philadelphia football from Don Rice and Gary Mandell
arrived today.

Don sends two from 1964, one from '65, five from 1966 and one from
1967. Don also sends three cards from 1959 Topps and three from 1977
Topps, including Richard Todd and Jack Lambert.

Gary sends plenty of Philly football. four from 1967, two from 1965
and one each from 1964 and 1966.

Thanks to both of you!

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 11:48:45 EST
To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: thursday thanks

KIT OKAMURO delivers a second envelope in as many days containing another
pair of 55Bs, including Vic Janowicz, who also starred at my fav college team,
the OSU Buckeyes.  tnx kit!

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:24:53 EST
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Thanks Aaron Shirley

Hi gang,
In a rare turn of events, I'm posting a thank you note on the same day as
a package arriving. Unfortunately, details can't be posted on this server, so
suffice it to say that St. Patrick's Day was last week, but I finally got me
Pot O' Gold, courtesy of Aaron Shirley. Aaron hits a UV set with almost a dozen
hits - something that probably hasn't happened since I busted packs (ahem)
five years ago. THANKS AARON!!
Also, I'd like to announce that through the magic of eBay, I've managed to
close out a couple other sets this week. I've completed my first and only
non-sport set with the addition of a group of lighthouse cards containing the
ever elusive Barnegat Light. This leaves a few leftovers though, so if you're
working on the set and care to claim (or even outright purchase) some dupes,
PLMK. Also rising to the rank of completed set is my 1965 Topps tallboy FB with
the addition of Willie Brown's SP RC (Thanks again to Mac for supplying the
Namath!) via another group lot purchase. This one also has a few stars from other
sets I've just started, but probably has a bunch of dupes that should be
recycled soon. I've also managed to score some hits to my difficult to hit T205
list (Gray w/stats), 63 Post (Kasko, Floyd Robinson, Aaron) and added a couple
tough 60 Leaf high numbers for good measure. I plan on putting together a decent
waiver wire list soon, so be on the lookout for that. TAYL,

Ken M

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:04:23 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: ncaa thanks

NCAA Thanks to Mark Talbot for 3 hits to 80-81 hoops, and one each to 69  and
70 Topps hoops!

=================

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:34:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks Ed

Thanks out to Ed Schott for the waiver wire claim of Johnny Unitas, 69
topps.  Johnny was my dad's favorite player and I had the pleasure of
meeting him about 5 years ago at a show here in Chicago.  Ed also
sends out 3 hits to my 62 set, 4 to my 61 set, and a 57 hit as well.
Many thanks Ed!

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 03:24:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Dan Angland

Thanks goes out to Dan for a 1960 and 1974 Baseball Topps Cards.

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 03:28:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Mac and Mark

Thanks goes out to Mac Wubben for 8 1963 Baseball Topps and to Mark
Holland for some "other" hits.

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:52:21 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: FIRE...50's,60s, &80s thanx

Hello all ,
Wow what a day yesterday was,  Started  bad......I was sick as a dog the
day before, and went to sleep for 12 hrs, I  woke up and felt alittle better,
but still had work. So I go to work sick, and  to say the least I was cranky.
OK Here is where the day turns.  At 6pm we  get a run for SMOKE from a
building, we arrive and OH YEAH there is smoke, oh  yeah and a lot of it and some
fire too ok a lot of fire  fire blowing out  all the windows and every floor is
light up.  Suddenly my sickness is  cured...LOL I feel like a million bucks im
ready to fight this fire. OK skipping  the rest of the details .....we put the
fire out, and it took quite some time,  so after the job we were all beaten
up, so they gave us the rest of the night  off, we all went to have a beer then
head home. I get home  and what do i  see, 3 packages awaiting me in my
kitchen. WOW this day went from horrible to  one of the best.
ok so here is the thanx

Thanx to Mac Wubben for sending me a hit 57 topps and 4 hits to my 63  topps
thanx to Mike DIamanti for sending  5 hits to my 57 topps
and Gary Mandell for sending 12 hits to my 81 fleer set

Bad day gone to great day

Rob "The Fireman" Gioia

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:15:25 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: TGIF thanks

Bill Malson breaks up the week with a DCP to my 66 set.  Just about 50% there with this set.  Not bad for the rookie.
Thanks Bill!

Baltimores own Eddie Schott adds a few more ticks off my 60's sets via the waiver wire.4 from 1960 and 5 from 1961 including Bill White.  As always Ed, appreciate your generosity.

enjoy the weekend everyone, Dan Angland

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=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:59:50 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: a couple of joes

KIT OKAMURO sends the 3rd envelope in as many days with 55 Bowmans, this
time joes nuxhall and adcock.  tnx kit!

after the sun times show on saturday, i will be gone until thursday.   have a
great weekend!

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:12:51 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks JS

thanks out to JOHN STORMAN, known as uncle 49'er in our house, for another
49 Bowman card.

As always, thanks John,  Bob Bannon

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:16:34 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com,
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: the long and winding road

as many of you know, a series of events has kept me pretty inactive over  the
past four months.  i am happy to report that things now seem under  control,
and although i think i will be busier as a matter of course than i was  in the
past, i will have more time for cards than i have had recently.

in the past week, i sent out over 40 packages to anyone who has sent  me
cards since thanksgiving, or even before.

i will be out of town from sunday through wednesday.  if you think  that you
sent something to me in the past four months and dont receive anything  from
me by wednesday, please let me know.  i believe i am caught up.

thank you for you patience and support.

gary mandell

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 02:23:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: What a "Rice" surprise

Took today off to paint and after a long day just sat down with a cold
beer and the mail... a great group of FB cards from DON RICE including
a '71 Butkus and Jurgensen as well as a six-pack of 59's just made my
day!!!  Thanks Don!

Brian Betza

=================

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:40:34 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: Much Overdue Thanks

Between personal stuff and my ongoing search for a
promotion at work, several OBC envelopes arrived.  All
were appreciated, but I haven't had a lot of time to
thank the senders.  So here goes:

MATT HEILENMAN sends six cards...three from 1970
including a neatly trimmed Marichal AS and three semi
hi 1971s.

PETER MEAD chips in another six-pack...a couple of
1963 Topps, three 71s including a couple more semi-hi
#s and one from the birthyear set ('72).

SASSY SCHOENROCK may be inactive here, but she sends
an SCP that is extra special because it was a SET
KILLER!  The 1969 Deckle Edge card of Jimmy Wynn makes
it my oldest complete set (and the first from before I
was born).  Excellent!

FUGE ups the ante with three '64s and two '65s
including the sorely underrated Mickey Lolich.

ROB GIOIA takes a break from keeping buildings safe by
wrecking my wantlist.  He sends a '56, a '58, an '59
Hank Sauer and three '60 Topps my way.

MIKE WIERZBICKI sends an SCP from one of my rarely hit
sets, the '53 Bowman B&W.

BAMA chips in a TCP...a '59, a really toothy picture
of Jim Kaat on a '65 Topps card and a '70 Marichal.

ARTHUR WAINWRIGHT knocks half a dozen from the '75
Mini list, including Carlton Fisk and Rusty Staub.

ED SCHOTT sends yet another envelope.  This time, he
knocks 5 cards from 1960 (including Jim Piersall) and
another 4 from the '61 list.

BOB D'ANGELO finds one from my wantlist...a 1970 Topps
card that goes all the way back to the second-to-last
page in the binder.

Finally (but not the least), MIKE DIAMANTE sends one
of the 1957 Topps packages I've been reading about.
This one knocks 6 cards off that list, including Hank

Sorry for the delay in getting thanks out, and I hope
I haven't missed anybody.

Take care,

I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards.  To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html

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=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:34:31 -0800
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Terrific Trio

Three recent arrivals have made this a great week.

Bob Donaldson sends some DVDs of 1967 and 1968 baseball action.  Great stuff,
Bob -- thanks for sharing.

Gary Mandell send three great hits to my vintage "44" collection (cards numbered
44):  1955 Bowman Danny O'Connell, 1964 Duke Carmel, and 1980 Bill Fahey.
 Thanks Gary.

Andy Cook sends a 1923 Zeenut -- Blake of Seattle.  It's always great to get
another Zeenut, especially a Seattle Zeenut.  In his note, Andy mentionedthe
Zeenut but was completely silent about the other card in the envelope --
a 1955 Topps Ernie Bank!  This is a great card of a great player, and the
first hit to my 1955 set in a long time.  Thanks Andy!

-Dave Fallen
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:33:56 -0800
From: Peter Iversen 
Subject: Philosophy & Psycho...!

Hey all - I got a great package from

JOHN SCOTT GRAY - he sends along a great looking card from the 72 set of
Mel Stottlemyre as a boy and also a SIGNED card of JSG the Younger
himself! to add another HIT to the OBC set.  That takes me up to 6 of 40
cards - three of the 65 style and 3 of the 55...  It was a pleasure to
get the cardboard - good timing for me since it helped me smile when I
needed to...

Thanks John - for the March cheer!

Peter  / marcpeter

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:22:30 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" 
Subject: Thanks to JSG

JSG the Younger sends three nicely trimmed 54 Bowmans.   Thanks John!

=================

To: "obc" 
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 05:07:55 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Saturday THANKS

Kit Okamuro- Sends a nice 8 pack from 72'.....really appreciate the thoughtand
the cards Kit.

Ken Goetsch-OBC
=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 09:11:29 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Randy Griffin" 
Subject: Cards In

Somewhat belated thanks to Tom Massimo for a 73 Topps Bill Singer and a
Colt's team checklist card.  Thanks, Tom!

Thanks to Dan Angland for a 63 Post Billy Moran card.

Mike Diamanti sends a group of six 57 Topps including Don Cardwell and
Bubba Phillips.

Thanks, OBC!

PSCI WebMail

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:32:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: coupla thanks for DAN and T.J.

I had posted thanks a few days back and had forgotten one:

T.J. VALACAK sends nine cards for two very weak sets of mine: 6 for
1971 and 3 for 1972.  Thanks for those, and sorry for forgetting to
post thanks earlier.

DAN ANGLAND gets a waiver wire claim to me quick with a 1957 Topps card
of Cub relief pitcher Omar J. TURK Lown.  Nice, Dan; thanks.

Thanks again, gentlemen.

=================

To: "OBC_Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:05:10 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks Don

Big thank to Don Rice for a puffy w/ some early 70s FB, 67 Topps Johnny
Podres and a handful of 60 Topps!

Thanks Don!
Thanks OBC!!!

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:02:23 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: S A T U R  D A Y night----thanks

Mac Wubben sends a nice flat containing a wide assortment of goodies.
He finishes off my 74 Aaron's with the # 3 card, a 54 Bowman, a 63, and three from 61 including one of my favs Clem Labine.  Thanks Mac.

Todd Knowles sends a tremendous DCP containing my highest high number 72 to date, 758 and another nibble off the 71 set.  Thanks Todd!

Robert Pigeon surprises me with a great puffy of 60's stuff.  A lucky 13 hit to my 62 set, four off my 66 set including Felipe Alou. Three from my 68 birth year set. Two 75's and a 63.  Great assortment Robert, Thanks.

enjoy the rest of the weekend, Dan Angland

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=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:44:14 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Thank you Brian Betza who went an extra mile and inquire about my, as of
yet, unpublished 1954 Topps wantlist. He then delivered a pair of hits
to it, Don Moeller and Curt Roberts. Brian also sent along a 1975
Kelloggs 2-D card from my list. Yes, I beleive 2-D is the appropriate
description since 1-D, (the plastic fronting), has been peeled off. This
makes the card either, 'No Cracks' or 'All Crack', I haven't decided
yet. Thanks Brian! They are greatly appreciated.

Greg (yaz)

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:03:58 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel Freedman 
Subject: care package received

from Don Rice.

Don takes a look at my newly added 1967 Topps set and sends along 25 hits.

Thanks Don!

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:57:27 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks to Kit !!

Thanks to Kit Okamura for a couple of 1975 Topps mini's including A.L. Championships.
Thank you very much Kit !!!
Matt Heilenman
=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:33:34 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: A couple of late thanks need to go out...

After this first stretch of three weeks on the road out in Chicago, I come
home to a few great mailings from OBC members. First off thanks to Anthony
Arbeeny, the mad chef sends me a 1974 Alou without position variation card. Tom
Massimo hits me with a 1980 Ozzie Smith, a few 1975 cards, including Willie
McCovey and a SCP Indians hit from Alex's list. Finally but not least,  Shawn
Adkins hits me with a 1973 Pirates Blue team checklist card.

Thanks guys

John Leroux

=================

Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:19:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC NCAA Thanx

OBC NCAA Thanx go out to:

KEN GOETSCH-Sends in the first package of NCAA winning cards.
A half dozen psychos come in.
I was fortunate to draw the LSU Tigers so I have
one of the final four teams.

Thanx Ken,

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:29:22 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: One more to thank

Hiding in this mess I call a desk was one more envelope from Brian Betza,
Brian took the time from everything that has been going on is his world to
return some thanks in the form of a few Indians cards as well for Alex, and a
couple of hits off my lists including the 1975 set.

Hope everything is well and thanks Brian

John Leroux

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:43:10 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

He did it again!  The Fugitive, Richard Kimball killed off another  set.  My
1974 Topps set is kapput, zilch, gone, nada... ok, I think that's  enough.
Seriously though, thanks to the Fuge for knocking off another one  with the
arrival of 12 cards, a few of which I'd already tracked down but a few  others I
haven't seen hide nor hair of.  Thanks Richard.

OBC, it's an  attitude

http://hometown.aol.com/jedward/myhomepage/index.html

=================

Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:59:15 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: saturday thanks

MIKE WIERZBICKI personally delivers a 55 bowman along with a good tip about
some cheap umps available at the sun times show.  tnx mike!

tnx also to good times at the show to shawn adkins, t j valacak, george
vrechek, ron perry and oct'er dave lorenz.  a great time, and 19 hits to  the
topps run, knocking it down to 217.

=================

To: 
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 22:15:33 -0500
From: "George" 
Subject: Thanks to Tom

Thasnks to Tom Housley for 2 great Helmars.

Thanks, Tom!
=================

Date: 26 Mar 2006 14:32:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Aaron Shirley - who sends a great SCP of Carl "Oisk" Erskine from the 58
set. "Oisk" was one of the truly fabled characters from the old Brooklyn
Dodgers and a member of the historic World Series championship team.  Thanks
Aaron for the grat memory.

Have an error-free season.

=================

Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:47:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

A few in the mail and a few in person yesterday.  The mailbox
brought two envelopes yesterday.  The first from Kent Goto, who
sends out 6 hits to my 70 fleer set.  Yes, Ken, I definitely still
needed these cards.  Thank you.
The second envelope comes from Dan Angland.  Dan sends out an SCP
from the 57 set.  Many thanks Dan!
Saturday also brought a gathering of OBCers together at the Chicago
Sun-Times show.  I was able to catch up with George Vrechek, Gary
Mandell, Mike Wierzbicki, and also meet Ron Perry and Shawn Adkins.
We all had lunch and talked cards while roaming the floor of the
show.  Gary and MIke also handed off envelopes to me.  Gary hit me
with 7 pack of cards which included 2 to my 73 set, Tiant, and a
high number stone, 2 to my 67 set, 1 65, and two to my dwindling 71
set, including Bob Gibson.  Mike handed over a three pack of 68 high
numbers.  Gentleman, thank you for the cards.
Overall, the show was a great time.  Many bargains were to be found
if you had the time to dig.  Gary, thank for making sure I stopped
at the 70% discount table before the guy lumped it all together and
sold it for 8 grand.  Picked up a nice 68 Aaron and a nice 59 mays.
Thanks again guys!

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 09:58:01 -0500
From: "Bob Reed" 
Subject: Incomings

A month’s worth of packages to acknowledge.  Sorry for the delay:

Andy Cook gets me started on another 1963 birth set with a Kahn’s Wieners
SCP of Bob Purkey.  Thanks Andy!

T.J. Valacak sends over an SCP for the 1970 Fleer World Series set.  The
White Sox beat the Giants in the 1917 series and it would be 89 years later
until they’d win again.  Thanks T.J.!

Kit Okamuro hits the only shiny basketball set on my list.  A “Worthy”
package indeed.  More details mentioned elsewhere.  Thanks Kit!

Bob Donaldson sent DVD’s of some classic baseball games.  I’ve already
started watching the 1968 All Star game.  Awesome Stuff!!!!  Thanks Bob!

John Scott Gray does damage to the Helmar set with 7 including Joe Jackson
on Chicago.  Thank JS!

Shawn Adkins hits the 1953 set with a dealer scum Johnny Logan and include
two very nice bonus cards from 1952 including Tommy Holmes.  These are now
two of the nicest 52’s in my set.  Thanks Shawn!

Todd Knowles sends his NCAA bounty with a couple of his precious Red Sox
cards.  A 1955 Bowman of Frank Sullivan and a 1963 Jell-O of Yaz!  Thanks

Peter Mead sends payment for Montana’s win over Nevada.  Some pretty new
cards and one old card.  A 1963 SP of Footballer Lou Michaels.  Peter did
get some revenge when Bradley knocked off Pittsburgh.  Thanks Peter!

My NCAA teams are now eliminated and I’ll be sending out my debts on Monday.
Good luck to those that are still left.

=================

To: 
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 08:29:11 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: The D Train

OBC World,
Mike Diamanti's D Train rolled into town this weekend bringing me some of those
cool 57T's that seem to making every whistlestop across OBC America!!!

A 5 pk gives that set a lift for me...Don Mueller, Frank Lary, Ray Katt, Bob
Bowman & Warren Hacker will be making into the binder soon...after I properly
thank Mikeee and read the backs, memorize the stats and cross them offthe
list !!!!

OBC Forever,
=================

To: hoot-owl@comcast.net, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:35:44 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: The never ending trade continues!!!
From: Wilbisme@aol.com
From:    Wilbisme@aol.com
To:    vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
Subject:    [VCT] Looking for 71 and 72 set killers
Date:    Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:36:43 +0000
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Disposition: inline

-- Check out the VCT website at:  http://www.vintagecardtraders.com

-- Interested in your own VCT e-mail address?  Let Dan know today!

-- E-mail the entire group at vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com

=================

Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 01:01:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Seeing Red

Gary Mandell checks in with 4 1952 Topps Redbacks, cutting the Redback
list to 10.
Geno Wagner sends over his NCAA payment with his usual English soccer
card along with a hit to my 73 Topps hi # list.  Down to a dozen there.
Thanks Gents.
Mike Rich

=================

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 19:09:30 -0600
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Mike Wierzbicki

Mike brought some Post Cereal cards off my list to the Chicago show.
george vrechek
=================

Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:04:17 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: This past week's thanks

Two great envelopes arrived this week.

Mike Diamanti sent a great 57 Topps hit to me --- thanks Mike!

Peter Mead, who I just got to meet in DC during our recent visit, sent a great assortment pack containing a 61 Post of Drysdale, a 63 Topps, a 70 Topps high number, a 71 Topps high number, and a 72 Topps high number --- the legendary Jim McAndrew no less!  Thanks Peter!  It is always great meeting OBCers ... I have never met one who wasn't a great guy!

Hope everyone has a great week.

=================

To: larrygers@hotmail.com, mzentko@earthlink.net, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 03:24:16 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Incoming help in Southeastern Michigan!!!

Hello All,

I had a few incoming items to report from Larry Gersbach and Mark Zentkovich that arrived here in Southeastern Michigan.

Larry helps me to celebrate the 1st Florida Gator victory in the NCAA Tournament poll over Southern Alabama with a SCP from the `72 Fleer Famous Feats set - Eddie Collins 6 steals in a game.  Only one left in that set thanks to Larry - Thanks for the victory spoils!!!

Mark finds a SCP from the `51 Bowman set with Johnny VanderMeer - the back of the card celebrates his twin no-hitter feat of `38, very cool card.  The `51 Bowman set is one of my favorites and does not get many hits but thanks to Mark I am one step closer.

Thanks fellas for your kindness and generosity - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ----- MARK
=================

Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:30:59 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Sun-Times Thanks

Hi, Guys!

I drove down to Chicago on Saturday to attend the Sun-Times show.  We had a mini-OBC reunion, with Shawn Adkins, TJ Valacek, Gary Mandell, George Vrecheck, and Ron Perry getting togather for lunch to show off our finds.

Gary Mandell had an envelope with 4 hits to my 1952 Topps and 1953 Bowman lists (including some great old names like Micky Grasso and Jim Hegan).

Ahawn Adkins also passed out some (Helmar?) bottle caps with old-time baseball players on them.

Thanks, guys!

Mike W

=================

To: "obc thanks" ,
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 14:35:51 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Alll Nuts

Hello All,

After having the pleasure of meeting Andy Cook,whom most liky has the corner
of the market on Zeenut cards, found out I had few....I offered to dig them
out & send along.
After doing so it turns out he dd not need them & sends them back plus 1.Wow.
He also hit me with a 3 spot tot he HElmar set.

Very kind & good luck on your zee's
=================

Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:43:50 EST
To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Mark for Anniversary best wishes

Thanks to Mark Talbot for his best wishes on the 40th Anniversary of my 18th
Birthday as he sends a 1964 Ed Charles and two 1961 Topps stamps of Dalrymple
and Freese...
Take care,

=================

Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:16:47 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Gary

Thanks go to GARY MANDELL for a surprise envelope containing four hits
(only two of which I can legally mention on this server). Gary knocks my
1974 Topps WL down by 33% by sending 2 of the 6 cards needed to complete
the set, highlighted by the esteemed Pete Rose. Thanks Gary!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

=================

Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:24:52 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: GHAY1@aol.com
Subject: Birthday Thanks to Mark Talbot

A big thanks to Mark who, although I don't have a want list posted, managed
to send me a needed birth year card that is on my list.  Thanks Mark for the
great '49 Bowman.   It's much appreciated.

George Hay

=================

To: 
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:16:33 -0800
From: "KIT OKAMURO" 
Subject: thanks

thanks to gary mandell for a few 62s and a 63 fleer gibson. thanks gary, kit
=================

Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:29:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Tuesday Thanks

Two surprises in the mail today.  The first from ED SCHOTT.  Ed sends
out 9 hits to my 64 list, including Felipe AlouCUrt Flood, and Bill
White.  Thank you Ed.

The second package in the mail happens to be my first collection from
the NCAA pool.  Ray Luurs sends out 20 hits.  17 to my 62 set,
including Chicago great Nellie Fox, and 3 hits to my 61 set.  Ray also
includes 2 OBC cards, one signed, and one unsigned.  Many thanks Ray.

=================

Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:57:13 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Bob D'Angelo

Thanks goes out to Bob for a pair of 1960 Baseball Topps.

=================

Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:12:05 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Aaron

Thanks go to AARON SHIRLEY for a hit to an old, yet still unmentionable
set. This is the 2nd time this unmentionable set has be hit in two
days... yet before this it had been over ten years from the previous
hit! Go figure. Thanks Aaron!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

=================

Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:39:58 -0800
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: digdugdig@webtv.net
Subject: Ooopps...belated

Thanks out to MARK TALBOT who sends birthday greetings for the 2nd year
in a row with a 4 banger of 71-72 hockey including Walt (the original)
Tkachuk and later to be Bruin Carol Vadnais.

Included was an OBC 55B version of Mark himself...born in '55
(ditto!!)...and Connecticut (ditto again!!). Bristol, where I lived for
a short time and caught a few AA Bristol Red Sox games at Muzzy Field
way back when the Sox had a pair OF prospects named Jim Rice and Fred

Thanks Mark, for the BDay wishes, the hockey cards, and stirring up a
few memories!!

And belated on my part (shame on me), thanks to AARON SHIRLEY who also
sent BDay greetings with a trio of 59's and a 69 All-Star of Jerry
Koosman (that OTHER rookie)....hey, when I was a kid, that was a Koosman
rookie card....Jerry got off to a better start than Lynn did!!!

Thanks Aaron...much appreciation!!!

Even more belateder (that's new English!!) is thanks out to GENO WAGNER
who put me to work (unsuccesfully) (is that new English too??!!) in the
research department by sending an SCP to the type card list that I
haven't ID'd yet.

THANKS Fly boy...for the cardboard AND the research work !!!

Aaahh, OBC...thanks for puttin' a smile on me face....'nuff said!!!

=================

Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:27:37 -0500 (EST)
To: 
From: 
Subject: NCAA thanks and more

Hi all-

Some recent NCAA thanks (no, I didn't have George Mason!)

Todd Knowles sends a great 33 Goudey Ray Kremer

Ken Goetsch sends a nice stack of 72 Topps.

ALso, I want to thanks Bob Donaldson for taking the time to pass along some
great Red SOx games of the past on DVD. I have a trip coming up Bob, and
these will be going with me on the plane. Thanks,

Thanks all.

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Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:50:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Bob Corvello

A big thanks goes out to Bob for hits to the 1971 and 1972 Baseball
Topps sets.

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Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:11:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Wednesday thanks

Thanks out to JOE ISAAC for a four pack of 75 minis.  I havn't crossed
off a mini in months.  Many thanks for the hits Joe.

THanks out to PETER MEAD who sends out a three pack of cards, a high
number 73, a high numbered 65, and a green tinted 62.  Thank you Peter.

Finally, thanks out to DON RICE who hits various lists.  A 76 Palmer,
2 to my 69 list, a 67, a 66, 5 hits to my 64 set, one 63 and a 5 pack
of 62's.

Gentleman,  Nicely done!
Thank you

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Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:32:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hits

Thanks going out tonight to Don Rice, who sends along two beauties
from the '61 Fleer set.  Thanks Don!

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Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:17:29 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: A pair of mid-week thanks

Today I'd like to thank GARY MANDELL and ANDY COOK. Gary sends over a 72/73
hockey card, plus some old time players on unmentionable cards (heck, I'll
mention them - Conlons!) Thank you , Gary.

Big-time thanks go out to ANDY COOK.  I volunteered to transfer some VHS
tapes that were in PAL format (European, which won't play in the U.S.) to DVD or
VHS for Andy; the tapes arrived yesterday, and included in the box with the
tapes was an amazing assortment of cards: a 1933 Goudey, a 1939 & a 1940 Play
Ball, a pair of 1953 Red Man, a 1959 Ted Williams, a pair of 1955 Topps (did you
know Jim Pendleton stinks? - at least according to a former owner of the
card!), a 1960 Leaf, and a 1965 Embossed of Harmon Killebrew. Andy, I'm blown away
by your generosity. Thank you VERY much!

Tom Housley

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Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:12:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: Thanks to  T.J.

Thursday thanks out to T.J. Valacak, for a quarter for the 66 set -
much appreciated.

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To: tvalacak@d211.org, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:09:43 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks to  T.J.

Hello All,

Just a single item in the mailbox the past couple days so thanks to T.J. Valacak who sent out NCAA basketball tourney spoils for Florida's victory over the University Of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.  T.J. finds a very well loved `48 Bowman football card of Sal Rosato who played for the Redskins at the time to send me.  Great hit to the list, a set that sees little action at all so THANKS so much T.J.

REGARDS -------------- MARK
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Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:34:47 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: Let Me Join the Chorus...

I must chime in (as off-key as I am) with my own
praise of TJ VALACAK.  Last week, he sent a list of
waiver material.  I asked for only one...a 1977 BK
card of Sparky Lyle.  TJ sent lyle and a 4-pack of 69
Topps -- including Torborg and the Koosman AS -- to
keep Sparky company.  Thanks!

Take care,

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:22:33 -0500
From: "Joe Isaac" 
Subject: Thanks TJ

for 4 70 Fleer WS cards from his recent waiver.  Thanks very much TJ!

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Date: 31 Mar 2006 01:51:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Mark Talbot - who sends a great SCP 68 Bob Gibson to remind me of my 40th...
er ... 50th.... er.... well you get the drift.... birthday.  Now what was
this message about?  Oh well, it must have been something good. Thanks Mark.

Have an error-free season.

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To: "Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:07:35 -0600
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: thanks to Peter Mead

who sends some Post Cereal 1961 Milwaukee Braves that bring back memories.
George Vrechek
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To: 
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:08:09 -0500
From: "George" 
Subject: Thanks to Gersh and Ken

Thanks to Gersh and Ken Morganti, each of whom sent a Helmar.  In addition,Ken
also sent a fully autographed card of his own self, which I greatly appreciate.

Thanks to Gersh and Ken, I now need only 3 more Helmars............Hauser, Pennock
and Weaver.

Thanks again, guys.

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To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:23:16 -0700
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

BlankA late thanks to GARY MANDELL for a UV hit to the wantlist.
I have UCLA winning it all in my pot at work.  I should win if it happens.
Go Bruins... and thanks for the card Gary!

Marshall West

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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 04:38:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: thanks to BILL and BOB

Got a nice package a couple days ago from BILL MALSON, with 9 cool
cards from 1966.  Thanks, Bill.

And then today I got a puffy with four 1971s and over twenty 1972s,
from BOB CORVELLO.  Good stuff, thanks.

What gentlemen.  Bill and Bob, your offerings are much appreciated.

Aaron Shirley

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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:20:54 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Aaron Shirley has sent a 1959 Solly Hemus along with post-80 padding,
including names like Gwynn and Carter. Thank you Aaron, they are most

Greg (yaz)

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Date: 31 Mar 2006 13:50:56 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: Thanks correction

The SCP that Mark sent was actually a Lou Brock nose bleeder from the 68
set.  At least Gibson played on the same team!!  I've changed medication
and taken Mark's advice and obtained a good magnifying glass and can now
see that I was in error.  Shhhhhesh!!  Strange stuff happens after turning

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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:35:36 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

To Joe Isaac for a surprise package of three needed '75 minis

To Aaron Shirley for a '61 Postie of Juan Pizarro

Much appreciated.

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Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:59:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks

Thanks out to BROCK HATTOX for a SCP 1961 NCAA payment.  ALso, thanks
out to MARK TALBOT who sends out a Fregosi super along with 7 hits to
my 69 deckle edge set.  Finally, thanks out to SHAWN ADKINS who hit me
with 3 Helmar bottlecaps at the Sun-TImes show.  Many thanks gentleman.

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Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:46:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Bob sends a couple Bucs

Big thanks to BOB D"ANGELO for 2 57's --it's one awesome looking set..
As if that's not enough both 57's were Pirates!!!  Thanks a bunch Bob!!!

Brian Betza

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Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:59:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: A thunderous package from "Isaac-a-stan"

Only in OBC.

My mentor JOE ISAAC sent me a large group of cards.. I looked at them
quickly as my wife was talking to me (couldn't she see I was busy doing
more important things!!!) and saw quite a few nice 73's including
Fregosi and Gene Tenace.... then I read Joe's note and he mentioned he
hit a couple sets... so I looked closer and found a nice 3 pack of 68
high numbers mixed in... now at this point I'm overjoyed with what I
have in my hands and then......out pops a 64 KOUFAX from between a
couple 73's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks Joe for the awesome cards!!!

Only in OBC.

Brian Betza

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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:48:26 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: This weeks thanks

Eddie Schott starts the week off with 8 hits from 1964 set with a Dick Williams and a Tiger's team card.  Nice cards Ed.

The Friar, Bob Corvello touches a nice scp of a 72 Tug Mcgraw.  Tanks Bob.

Don Rice sends a real nice puffy of hits from 69 on down through 77.  Big Highlights from 76 including Carlton and Winfield.  A real pretty 71 Carew and a 70 Boog Powell.  Big hits Don.

TJ Valacak decides to do an old fashioned double header, I miss those days.

TJ Valacak's first flat contained three from 62 and four high number 77's.  Nice 66 Luis Tiant in there as well.  Nice mix TJ.

TJ Valacak's second envelope arrived with a nice assortment of 60's and 70's. DCP's from 68 and 61.  A 63 and four 74's including a George Foster and SB leaders.

Outstanding first week of spring guys, Thanks!
Dan Angland

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To: 
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 23:36:31 -0500
From: "George" 
Subject: Thanks to Ray Luurs

Ray Luurs sent me a very unique package:

1)  A Helmar Gandil, with a blank back.  I am not sure whether to count this
as "scratched" or "unscratched."

2)  The Helmar was sandwiched between two Leaf Diamond King puzzle sections,
featuring Warren Spahn.  What I remember most about Warren Spahn was he used
to make the trip to Ebbets Field with the rest of his losing team, but he
would never pitch against the Dodgers, because they would kill him.  He used
to just shag fly balls in the outfield during batting practice.  My friends
and I would razz and heckle him the whole time, telling him what a big
fake he was.  "Hey, Spahn.........if you're so good, how come you never pitch
against the Dodgers?"  We would keep yelling at him until he looked atus,
and just shrugged his shoulders.  After 1957, the Dodgers folded, and Spahn
and his team were able to win a pennant or two.

3)  For some reason, Ray put his return address upside down on the envelope.
At first, I thought MY address was upside down, and I could not figure out
how it got delivered.

Thanks, Ray.

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To: ,
Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 06:07:23 +0100
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: Coffee Dude hits the UK

OBCers --

Coffee mogul Mike Diamanti puts his mug down long enough to send me a pair
of nice 1957s - Ned Garver and Jim Bolger!  Garver is the only 20th century
pitcher to win 20 games for a team that lost 100 - the 1951 Browns.  His
card also says he is 21-7 against the A's, which is impressive considering
he had a 97-108 record up to that time.

Funny thing about OBC - Mike's note is almost apologetic be saying it's "All
I have for you right now."  The reason I say it's funny is because in what
other group would you get cards absolutely free, without asking, and a note
saying that he wishes he had more, while expecting nothing in return but
this email?!?  OBC is definitely a breath of fresh air in my hectic day!
Thanks, my friend!

Take Care, Geno