Good luck to Rick Lyons and thanks for a couple of 1964 coins of Tommy Davis and Al Jackson along with a pesky 1970 OPC of Bob Bailey. Getting close on two OPC sets--1970 and 1976. Maybe it is time to post a wantlist of some sets.....

-- Don Rice WL: http://www12.asphost4free.com/dkrice/ ============================================== ================= Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 17:01:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard Dingman" Subject: thnaks to ... KEN GOETSCH for a 1969 Lolich! Thanks for the surprise, Ken! Richard D ================= Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 17:47:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard Dingman" Subject: thanks to ... STEVE HITZEMAN for a sharp 1962 Virdon! Richard Dingman ================= Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 18:41:42 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Mike Mroz for a 58 topps Dick Donovan,2 60 topps, Johnny Kucks and Marty Keough and 2 61 topps Jim Donohue and a Chicago Cubs team card. thanks, ================= Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 21:59:27 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard Dingman" Subject: thanks to ... JOHN STORMAN for 3 1967s! Richard Dingman ================= Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 23:57:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "uthminsta1" Subject: thanks to Mike Mroz and some other goodies MIKE MROZ sent three 1961 hits, including brand new skipper Houk, the Chi Sox team card, and Chico Fernandez of the Tigers... plus a 1960 Topps "Fork & Knuckler" - a pretty cool name for a card. Thanks for thinking of me, Mike. I also had a day off today and went to the local card shop. I dug into a binder full of his childhood cards, and came home with a heap of 1962s, plusa few others from 59-63, including a 59 Frick, 60 Wilhelm, 61 Colavito, 63Pappas, and a handful of green tints. 80 cards in all, and he gave me the"it's-nice-to-know-there's-still-a-vintage-set-builder-out-there" It was a good day. Hmmmm... green tints... ================= Date: Tue, 05 May 2009 01:28:07 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Thanks to Mike Mroz Mike sent 19 1979 topps football my way thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Tue, 05 May 2009 02:42:54 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: Mroz again Thanks to MIKE MROZ for a couple Taveras hits, a '61 Post Bob Wilson and a '61 Topps Hank Aguirre! Thanks Mike! Brian Betza ================= Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 20:33:47 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: digdugdig@webtv.net Subject: Back again After a short absence, MARK TALBOT revisits via the USPS with a trio of 52 bowmans...love those 52B's Mark!! Also, GORD ELLIS sends a 60T to the wishlist along with a slew of O-Pee-Chee's from the 70's. (Being cinco de mayo and all) Muchos Gracias (sic???) guys!!! OBC......it's......'nuff said!! ================= Date: Wed, 06 May 2009 02:55:18 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "welfar03" Subject: Late thank and late cards I've got to claim the error on my first thank you today. I received a great SCP with a 62 Topps Don Taussig. The only problem is I lost the envelopethat it came in and have no idea who it's from. I have looked all over and cannot find it. If someone will own up to sending the card I will be happy to give you a proper thank you. Next error was on the US post office. I received 50 (yea 5-0) great 1966 Topps from Jeff Sinclair. I sent Jeff a thank you and he responded back that he had not sent me any cards. I sent him a scan of the envelope. He said that he had mailed those almost two months ago. Even the Pony Express could have gotten them here faster. Also in those two months I have already picked up most of those cards from other OBCers. Never the less they are greatly appreciated. It's not often you receive 50 forty+ year old cards inthe ================= Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 01:02:57 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Thanks, Bill!! I have a very special thank you to send out today to Bill Ashton. Yesterday morning, I arrived at work to find a small box from Bill, the latest dispatch in his ongoing role as my "middle-man". As many of you know, Bill very kindly takes delivery of items on my behalf from ebay dealers who don't ship overseas (or charge an arm and a leg to do so!). Every couple ofmonths or so, Bill forwards whatever he has gathered to me. This particular package contained a small goldmine of old cardboard dating from all years between 1961 and 1966, including '62 hi#s, a '63 Cepeda, anda '64 Willie Horton/Joe Sparma RC. Now, some of you may be asking "Why would a box be needed for those few cards?". Well, the reason is simple. The arrangement that Bill and I have developed is that in return for his "services", I hit his wantlist as often as I can. I've developed a pretty good nose for bargains on the web, and I've always got Bill's list in mind whenever I'm searching for stuff. I almost know his list as well as my own! Now for some crazy reason, Bill is under the impression that our is somehow skewed, and that I've sent him more stuff than the service he provides merits. Of course, I think the exact opposite! I can't honestly place a value on what Bill does for me. My ability to fill out my collection would be severely dented without his continuing efforts. Anyhoo, Bill (being the generous chap that he is) took it on himself to redress the "balance" by also enclosing 18 (count 'em.....18!!) packs of my favorite new product, 2009 Topps What a wonderful gesture. I know that he'll hate me for saying this, but I now feel that the ball is right back in my court and that return fire is both necessary and inevitable. And if the ebay gods are with me, I've got something in mind as we speak...... Glasgow, Scotland ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 09:17:47 -0500 From: "glen33" Subject: Thanks to Bob! Thanks go out to Bob D'Angelo for 59 Topps Red Schoendienst and Marv Throneberry. Great cards, Bob! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin PSCI WebMail ================= To: bb thanks Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 12:45:58 -0400 From: jeff sinclair Subject: thanks Thanks today to Mike Mroz for a horizontal dcp. While reading the reverse of the Russ Snyder card I see where the term "safeties" is used several times. For example, "3 safeties help beat Wash." I'm assuming this was once used terminology for a single?? I don't remember that. Thanks Mike! "Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?" Hotmail=AE goes with you. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Mobile?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Mobile1_052009 ================= Date: Wed, 06 May 2009 22:25:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Father Pat for a well loved 56 topps Frank House and a 62 topps Yankee Gene Woodling. thanks, Linda My next thanks to James Moleta for 2 55 topps Spook Jacobs and Hank Sauer; 3 61 topps including Leo Posada, 3 63 topps including Veteran Masters card of Casey Stengel and Gene Woodling. plus a 64 topps Wayne Causey. thanks, Linda ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 19:14:14 -0400 From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." Subject: Thanks Kevin and John Thanks to Kevin Martens for a well loved 57 topps Brooks Lawrence. hanks, Kevin My next thanks to John Stamper for 7 70 Topps including Veteran Jesus Alou, Zolio Versalles and Tommy Harper. thanks, John Thanks Guys!! And thanks OBC ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 06 May 2009 20:46:06 -0400 From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Dave and Bob Thanks to Bob Bannon for a nice 1952 Topps Yost and three Kahns! Thanks to Dave Hornish for a 1952 Parkhurst Moskovich! ================= Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 01:05:03 +0000 (UTC) To: jeff sinclair From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] thanks Hey Cap, I found this definition that may explain the Russ Snyder safety - (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a waythat the batter reaches base safely Hope that helps - BE WELL!!! REGARDS ----------------------- MARK ----- Original Message ----- From: "jeff sinclair" To: "bb thanks" Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 12:45:58 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [OBC-Thanks] thanks Thanks today to Mike Mroz for a horizontal dcp. While reading the reverse of the Russ Snyder card I see where the term "safeties" is used several times. For example, "3 safeties help beat Wash." I'm assuming this was once used terminology for a single?? I don't remember that. Thanks Mike! "Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?" Hotmail=AE goes with you. Get it on your BlackBerry or iPhone. ================= Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 18:32:22 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Double Thanks Thanks to... Brian Betzasends overa nice envelope with a pair of 58's, a 61 and a 62 Spahn. Also 4 1968 Football cards with Lee Roy Jordan and LeroyKelly. Thanks Brian. Bill Malson sends 5 1979 Football, a pair of 68 Baseball with Maxvill and Spiezio, also a pair of 71's with Cubs Team and Reds Darrel Chaney. Thanks Bill. Return Fire on the way! John Stamper ================= Date: Thu, 07 May 2009 06:51:34 -0400 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks Richard Thanks go to RICHARD DINGMAN for a baker's dozen hits to my OBC-only 1971 Topps baseball set. These are all in nice shape, generally improving the neighborhood, if you get my drift. Thanks Richard!

--
Don Rice
WL: http://www12.asphost4free.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 19:45:42 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Ed Schott delivers some 76's

Ed hits the 76 set with a nine pack including Kingman, Tolan and Burleson. Thanks
for the Cards Ed.

John Stamper
=================

Date: Fri, 08 May 2009 03:21:04 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks

Thanks goes out today to Ed Schott for 7 hits to my 76 Topps set including All
Star Bert Campaneris.  Thanks again Ed.

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 09:14:40 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: another Schott

Thanks to Ed Schott (again) for 9 hits to my 1970 any condition set.  Theseare
perfect fits Ed.
As always, much appreciated.

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
=================

Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 13:28:01 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Hail to the Orange, Hail to the Blue!

OBCers --

Brian Betza decided to go for a different attack on my difficult list to celebrate
my NCAA win - a handful of football cards. But these aren't justany
football cards...they are all Fighting Illini alumni! Mike Taliaferro,
J.C. Caroline, Don Hansen, Bill Brown, Ernie McMillan, and...drum roll,please...Preston
Pearson! What is so great about Preston Pearson, you ask?
Not only was he an Illinois Fighting Illini, but he was also a Freeport
Pretzel!! That's right, my high school was the Pretzels - it made the
ESPN nickname Hall of Fame. We used to root for Pearson all the time, even
if he wasn't on the Bears...

Thanks for the great memories, Brian!

Take Care,

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 21:46:52 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out to JOHN STAMPER for a puffy envelope filled with Snapple Tea Caps...
and protected from scratches using a '63 Whitey Herzog and a '68 Mickey

Great stuff JOHN!  Thanks.

Marshall West
=================

To: 
Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 21:28:26 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Brian thanks

...from one to another Brian.

Mr Betza sends out a lot of cards!
This time an envelope made it all the way west to the Columbia River.
Nice contents here, with Bob Veale, Curt Flood, Gail Harris ( see " the book")
and two footballers from the all-time favorite 1971 Topps X 14 quest.

Thanks Brian!
OBC Forever
=================

Date: Sat, 09 May 2009 18:10:25 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: John and Ken

Two of my most faithful trading partners (and true OBC friends) both hit meyesterday!
JOHN STAMPER sent a variety pack, hitting Topps 66, 69, 70, and
including a 1970 Topps Booklet of Reggie Jackson.  In case I've never said
this "aloud," I will gladly take ANY AND ALL Reggie Jackson cards and collectibles,
whether I am collecting those sets or not.  John knew this and also
included a Reggie UVer as well, and a pretty cool one at that!  Thanks,John!
For once, the return fire hit the mail punctually=97the day before.Keep
your eyes open.

KEN PILLION responded to a waiver request with not one but FIVE high numberblack
beauties!  He also stuck in 3 more medium highs for good measure.  I'm
always surprised by how good these cards look in excellent or better condition,
which these all are.  I now have The Mad Hungarian's rookie card, Sandy
Alomar, and  Dick Williams mgr.  Thank you, Ken!  I'm happy to say yours
is already in the mail, too!  Don't get used to this kind of organization
from me.

Cheers, Fellas!  Thanks for the cards and, even more, for your friendship.

Peace and Joy,

Mike R-W

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

Date: Sat, 09 May 2009 19:44:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

BOB DONALDSON for a 1953 Bowman and 4 1965 Topps hits!

Thanks much, Bob, see you next month in Wilmington!

Richard Dingman

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

Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 07:53:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Late birthday thanks!

Cleaning up today and found a batch of 1974 Topps stamps that MARK TALBOT sent for my birthday. All Tigers in this case, Aurelio Rodriguez, Ed Brinkman, John Hiller, and Joe Coleman.

Thanks, Mark!

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

To: "John Stamper" 
Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 21:22:12 -0400
From: "Ed Schott" 
Subject: more 65-9Qs

thanks  Mr Stamper

got the 6-65s in the mail the other day

to the 9 pocket sheets I go

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 21:38:16 -0400
From: "Ed Schott" 
Subject: 65-9Q scan

after I got to the binder I noticed that I've completed one more page

number 59 Dodger second baseman Nate Oliver

Take a look, Have a good week

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 19:30:48 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: thanks Richard

Richard Dingman sends a 56 Topps of Ed Roebuck to bring that list to under

Thanks Richard!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:11 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income! LIVE!

Just picked up the mail that I brought in after work. I know there's one
from OBC in here. Let's see...Yep, right between a Macy's and a Kohl's
bill. Return address; Mike & Kimberly Rumley-Wells and addressed to Yaz
Conway. Well, let's open it! It's taped pretty good, gotta get out my
pocket knife, hold on...Hey, I just found a small screwdriver in my
pocket that I forgot to put back in my tool pouch before I left work. (I
was putting a master link on a drive chain together with it. I tend to
put stuff in my pockets as a convenience.) Ok, here we go... I slit open
the top, careful not to cut the insides...Hmm, there are cards wrapped
in a page from a desk calender featuring 'Zits' comics and it is taped
to the envelope. I also do that sometimes to keep the cards from sliding
around and maybe slicing through the envelope. (Time out: One of the
dogs has to go out.) I'm back. Since I've already got my knife out, I'll
just slice through the tape holding the Zits in place...The cards are
out...sort of. There appears to be two cards sandwiched between two
Allen & Ginter's 'Crack the Code' cards. My guess is the A&G cards are
recent Topps game/chase type cards. The back of the Zits page has a note
from Mike. Says it took awhile but he found a couple and hopes I still
need them. Then he talks about the Bosox. Don't think he cares too much
for them but hints that since I do, I'll probably enjoy these cards.
Well that's good incentive to stop typing a second or two and slice the
tape on the A & Gs...Well I'll be...The top card is a 1951 Bowman
Maurice McDermott, truly, a beloved Red Sock. Wonderful! The 2nd card is
not a Red Sox card at all but a much needed 1968 Topps Game card of
Steve Hargan.
Mike, thanks very much for the great cards! Hope the rest of you enjoyed
the Live Opening!
Oh, Yeah. The A & G cards appear to be from 2009 and invite me to crack
the code. Best get to crackin'.

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 19:30:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Income! LIVE!

Thanks for the commentary. Since I did not get anything worth opening today,
it was nice to live vicariously through you, at least for the moment. It is
always a special package form MRW with the Zits comics and the note...

Thanks again

--- On Mon, 5/11/09, Yaz  wrote:

From: Yaz 
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Income! LIVE!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 7:16 PM

Just picked up the mail that I brought in after work. I know there's one
from OBC in here. Let's see...Yep, right between a Macy's and a Kohl's
bill. Return address; Mike & Kimberly Rumley-Wells and addressed to Yaz
Conway. Well, let's open it! It's taped pretty good, gotta get out my
pocket knife, hold on...Hey, I just found a small screwdriver in my
pocket that I forgot to put back in my tool pouch before I left work. (I
was putting a master link on a drive chain together with it. I tend to
put stuff in my pockets as a convenience. ) Ok, here we go... I slit open
the top, careful not to cut the insides...Hmm, there are cards wrapped
in a page from a desk calender featuring 'Zits' comics and it is taped
to the envelope. I also do that sometimes to keep the cards from sliding
around and maybe slicing through the envelope. (Time out: One of the
dogs has to go out.) I'm back. Since I've already got my knife out, I'll
just slice through the tape holding the Zits in place...The cards are
out...sort of. There appears to be two cards sandwiched between two
Allen & Ginter's 'Crack the Code' cards. My guess is the A&G cards are
recent Topps game/chase type cards. The back of the Zits page has a note
from Mike. Says it took awhile but he found a couple and hopes I still
need them. Then he talks about the Bosox. Don't think he cares too much
for them but hints that since I do, I'll probably enjoy these cards.
Well that's good incentive to stop typing a second or two and slice the
tape on the A & Gs...Well I'll be...The top card is a 1951 Bowman
Maurice McDermott, truly, a beloved Red Sock. Wonderful! The 2nd card is
not a Red Sox card at all but a much needed 1968 Topps Game card of
Steve Hargan.
Mike, thanks very much for the great cards! Hope the rest of you enjoyed
the Live Opening!
Oh, Yeah. The A & G cards appear to be from 2009 and invite me to crack
the code. Best get to crackin'.

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 02:40:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: it must be spring ....

because I got a birthday greeting from MARK TALBOT, noting my 62nd anniversary
with 3 1964 hits!

Thanks much Mark!  And just in time since I won a few 1964s on ebay and nowI
don't have to buy these 3!

Actually, this 62nd birthday was a fun day with a great meal from my girlfriend,
along with margaritas and the discovery that seniors will get in freefor
the Shriners card show in Wilmington, MA, in 3 weeks!

Thanks again, Mark!

Richard Dingman

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

Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 13:46:47 -0400
To: OBC_Thanks 
From: Bob Donaldson 
Subject: thanks Gersh!

Gersh sends a 39 Playball of Tom Carey and a 41 DP of Ben Chapman.

thanks Gersh!
thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 19:43:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Hockey thanks

Hi gang,

Tuesday thanks go to Glenn Codere, who sends me 13 hits of vintage (1960s-1970s)
hockey. It's very much appreciated!

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

Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 18:40:33 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: a tip of the (coke) cap

to MIKE RICH, for 150% of a half dozen 66 patriots!  tnx mike!

hey footies, the blackhawks are looking pretty good these days!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

OCT, OBC, DT, TB
**************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy
(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221322936x1201367173/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd

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

Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 15:47:19 -0700 (PDT)
To: smartalecx@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] a tip of the (coke) cap

I'll agree with that!! That 7-5 win last night was about as entertainingas
they come. Reminds me of the good old days of Larmer-Secord-Savard, with
Bannerman between the pipes -- only these guys can skate!

Go Blackhawks! If only it wasn't 85 degrees, I'd wear my jersey (sweater,
to be precise)...

Take Care,

From: "smartalecx@aol.com" 
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:40:33 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] a tip of the (coke) cap

A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!
to MIKE RICH, for 150% of a half dozen 66 patriots! tnx mike!

hey footies, the blackhawks are looking pretty good these days!

Gary Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL 60613-5518

OCT, OBC, DT, TB

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

Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 02:12:35 +0000 (UTC)
To: Geno Wagner 
From: tvalacak@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] a tip of the (coke) cap

Come on Geno. Set that air conditioner to 60 degrees and bring out the
jersey. Go Hawks!

T.J. Valacak
OBC member since August 2005
http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/valacak.htm

----- Original Message -----
From: "Geno Wagner" 
To: smartalecx@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:47:19 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] a tip of the (coke) cap

I'll agree with that!! That 7-5 win last night was about as entertaining
as they come. Reminds me of the good old days of Larmer-Secord-Savard,
with Bannerman between the pipes -- only these guys can skate!

Go Blackhawks! If only it wasn't 85 degrees, I'd wear my jersey (sweater,
to be precise)...

Take Care,

From: "smartalecx@aol.com" 
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:40:33 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] a tip of the (coke) cap

to MIKE RICH, for 150% of a half dozen 66 patriots! tnx mike!

hey footies, the blackhawks are looking pretty good these days!

Gary Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL 60613-5518

OCT, OBC, DT, TB
to MIKE RICH, for 150% of a half dozen 66 patriots! tnx mike!

hey footies, the blackhawks are looking pretty good these days!

Gary Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL 60613-5518

OCT, OBC, DT, TB

A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!

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

Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 04:39:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Triple Thanks

Thanks out to three great OBCers for some recent hits.

RICHARD NIESSEN sends over a few uv cards for a never before hit set.  Thanks

BRIAN BETZA sends over 105 hits to my 1978 times 9 project.  Brian, I am going
to take some time tonight to cross these off my list.  It looks like you
have eliminated a few numbers.  Thanks!

FInally, GLENN CODERE sends over two Red Sox cards from a uv set that lookslike
1960 Topps cards.  Very cool cards Glenn, thanks!

Thank you guys for the cards.   They are a huge "pick me ups" and much needed.

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

Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 05:34:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

KEN PILLION who sends a half dozen black beauties, semi-highs and highs, including
Harmon Killebrew!
Great cards, Ken, for a beautiful set, many thanks!
Richard D

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

Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 15:45:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Midweek Thanks

Thanks go out today for three envelopes that arrived in my mailbox the lastfew

Rick Lyons sends TWO envelopes stuffed with 13 1975 and 5 1969 Topps Footballers.
One of the 1969's was of Lion Bill Munson.  This was a card that I know
I had as a kid but somewhere along the line sold or traded it away.  Thanks
for the memories.

Mike R-W sends a nice mixed envelope with 2 Fleer Famous Feats, a 1970 Fleer
World Series of the 1953 Dodgers/Yankees matchup and a 54 Bowman Johnny Groth,
along with a nice note.

Thanks Guys!!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 22:33:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Holland Tunnels into my lists

Thanks are extended to MARK HOLLAND for a puffy which contained a pair of Kellogg's
3D - both featuring Frank Tanana. Thanks for the 78 & 79 help, Mark
- and thanks for the unmentionables that made the trip with the two Franks.

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

Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 02:30:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to Rich & New Mike

Thanks today to RICH NIESSEN for some unmentionables (at least unmentionable

Thanks also to MIKE RUMLEY-WELLS for a neat pair of vintage Bowman - a '54 Joe
Adcock & a '50 Harry Gumbert. One of Gumbert's previous owners took a small
bite out of the bottom corner, but I'm happy to have it (and Mike, this
one doesn't even come close to my "most-Tipton" card - a '53 Topps which is
literally in 2 pieces!)

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

Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 03:57:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Tuesday Thanks.

Thanks goes out today to my pal from the Northeast, Mike Rumley-Wells.  Mike
sends a 68 Game cards plus 3 hits to my 54 Bowman set including 'The Old Lefthander'
Joe Nuxhall.  Thanks Mike.

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 21:34:22 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: 51 up

Hello All,
Mike Rumley Wells sends a nice SCP tot he 51 bowan set with a lou brissie.
Thanks for the suprise

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

Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 01:40:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out to:

BOB DONALDSON-Shines on this rainy day with a package containing a 1939
Playball-Syl Johnson & three 1975 Hostess goodies-Bando,
Grieve & Oliver.

BOB BANNON-Bops to the tune of a double 55B-Naragon & Narleski.

Much appreciation guys,

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 21:54:18 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Mike

Thanks to Mike Rumley-Wells for two nice 1954 Bowmans - Enos Slaughter and Steve Ridzik!

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Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 20:30:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Belated thanks to Bob

Seems there are many reasons for these "late thanks" messages.  I just received
a great envelope full of 1959 Topps from BOB D'ANGELO.  Mind you, Bob didn't
just send them, nor did they just arrive at our home, but I did finally
get my hands on them yesterday.  Turns out they spent the last few weeks
traveling in my daughter, Annalise's, backpack!  The good news is they fared
better than the food that was also in that backpack for far too long.

Bob literally knocked a big hole in my wantlist by sending #168-173!  Al told
there were eleven of these circular pics, including the Kansas City team/Checklist
(without even any check marks).

So, thank you Bob, for the great cards!  Sorry for the delay but, I think I'm
even more grateful for their survival.

Peace and Joy,

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Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 22:45:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to MIKE, TOM and KEN

Thanks to MIKE RUMLEY-WELLS, TOM HOUSLEY, and KEN PILLION!

MIKE RUMLEY WELLS sends a very nice letter, and as he suspected, the cards most
certainly put a smile on my face.  Included were a beautiful 1951 Bowman
Johnny Sain - Boston Brave... and a 1954 Bowman Lew Burdette - MilwaukeeBrave.
 Thanks, Mike!

TOM HOUSLEY played the middle man, and sent some cards to me on behalf of KEN
PILLION that will be mentioned on another server.  Thanks fellas.

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To: "obc thanks" ,
Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 20:13:16 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Tom hits

Hello All,
Tom Housley sends 15 hits tot he new 67 set.

Anthony Arbeeny
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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 20:28:11 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: mini kindness

Hello All,
Richard Niessen sends along 3 hits tot he 75 mini set.

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 19:20:13 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: EEK 
Subject: Horizontals new & old

As acknowledged on that other server GLENN CODERE sent over some shiny stuff
that greatly resembled the 60 Topps set. Hidden among the newhorizontals
was an original 60T of Dick Groat for my HOM / HOF project.To keep the
old guy company, Glenn included a 65T Bobby Richardson, also for my HOM /HOF
binder. Thanks again Glenn!

"we keep what we give away!"
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Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 10:15:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks Mac

Mac Wubben attacks my 1975 Topps set with none other than Bob Gibson!

Thanks, Mac!!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 15:52:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: A Thursday package

Yesterday the mail produced a package from John Stamper which included (15)1977
Topps Baseball Patches checklists, (1) 1971 Kellogg's, and (5) 1972 Fleer
Famous Feats.  Thank you John for these great additions.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 00:44:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Double Thanks

One envelope each of the last few days.  First, STEVE HITZEMAN sends over asurprise
SCP from the 61 set - a high numbered Jack Curtis card.  Jack would
make his debut that year for the Cubbies, and stick around the majors for
just a few years.  Thanks Steve!

The next envelope comes from JOHN STAMPER - John sends over a 1971 super ofRusty
Staub.  He also includes two football hits.  Thank you John!

Happy Friday to everyone.  I am now off to the hospital to see the twins.  They
continue to progress and I will post an update later this weekend.

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Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 17:46:42 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Stamper John 
Subject: MRW Delivers

Mike Rumley-Wells sends a trio of cards down the Coast. A pair of 71 Fleer WS
with 56 Yankees/Dodgers and 1970 Reds/O's...a tough loss for me as a kid,
as I am a Huge Big Red Machine Fan. Mike also sent a wonderful 1955 Bowman
Richie Ashburn. Great cards Mike. Always a pleasure.

Thanks Mike

John Stamper
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Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 21:05:10 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: 
Subject: California thanks

Thanks out to the Golden State to John Stamper, for a nice bunch of 72s and a few Helmars as well. All much appreciated after some rough work days. (Anybody familiar with the movie Office Space?)

Bill Malson (AKA Milton II)

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Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 12:00:33 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: TJ gives me a Cubs fix

OBCers --

TJ Valacek pays an NCAA debt with a 1987 Cubs Media Guide, featuring then-brand
new HOFer Billy Williams on the cover! Along for the ride are a handful
of North-Siders from various sets - great stuff! 1987 was a year toforget
for the Cubbies, as they finished deadlast...but if you remember, Andre
Dawson took MVP honors for the NL that year. Hard to believe he pulled
that off on such a dreadful team.

I've got a long plane ride tomorrow, so I'll probably flip through the bookthen
and think about my Sophomore year at the University of Illinois and my
Cubs...thanks, TJ!

Take Care,

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Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 19:26:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Box of 1950's cards

Hi all,

I received a 660 count box of 1950's cards
Is this part of a Floating Box? There was no note as to where it goes next if
it is and if it is not can the person living in Penfield NY
let me know who you are to Thank you?

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 02:00:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Steve Hitzeman

Steve sent me a box of cards last week with 4-54 topps and a bunch of uv. thank
you very much for the great cards. Rick

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Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 14:00:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: Friday meet-up

Friday my wife and I had the pleasure of meeting up with Lynn Miller and his
son, Barry in Henderson, NV for a great lunch buffet.  Lynn was kind enough
to pass along a bag of cards which included (16) 1968 Topps and (849) other
cards to be mentioned elsewhere.  A good time was had by all.  Thanks to
Lynn - always a special occasion to hook up with you.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 18:39:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: "Bob"ing for PlayBalls!

Thanks to BOB DONALDSON for a 4 pack of '39 PlayBalls!!  Always great to double
your collection of something in one envelope!!  Thanks for the swap Bob!!!

Brian Betza

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To: 
Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 17:21:45 -0400
From: "Gord Ellis" 
Subject: late thanks

I have quite a few thanks to give for trades in the last 2 weeks.
Mike Rich and I met at the T.O. card show and he traded to me 1 '50 Bowman,
1 '59 Fleer, a '63 Fleer Yaz, 3 '53 Topps hi's, 2 '56 Topps, 1 tough#'d
'57 Topps, a '58 Topps mantle AS, '59 Topps Stengal As & Aparicio AS, &
4 '60 Topps #'s. Thanks Mike for a great trade.
Ant sent me 2 Globetrotter Cocoa Puffs, a '49 Bowman, 4 '58 Topps, 1 '60
Topps, 1 '63 Fleer, 1 '65 OPC, 9 '62 Topps, 5 '63 Topps including 2 hi #'s,
& '52 Topps Schoedienst. Thanks for the additions to my collection, Ant
Mike Rumley-Wells sent me 15 '57 Topps right out of his main collection.
WOW!!   He aslo sent 6 '59 Topps to help my gray/white ariation collection
& 2 '60 Topps.
Andy Cooks sent some '66-'69 Kahn's. Terrific!  Thanks Andy
If I forgot anyone let me know & I'll correct it!!!

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Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 10:29:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Redford Show Thanks

Thanks to Mike Rich for a half dozen 1956 Topps - they make a nice dent.  All
in all, had a good show - my highlight was a 67 Mantle for 12 bucks.  Sorry
for the brevity, but I've got to head out to work!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 18:42:29 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Richard D.

Monday thanks out to Richard Dingman, for a pair from the 72 set, plus one for my all-time favorite set, the horizontal 56s. All much appreciated,

Bill Malson

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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 21:06:09 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Thanks

Heloo All,
Gord Ellis sends along some 63's and many different non sport cards

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 21:49:34 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Richard D.

Monday thanks out to Richard Dingman, for a pair from the 72 set, plus one for my all-time favorite set, the horizontal 56s. All much appreciated,

Bill Malson

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To: 
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 09:43:02 -0400
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

John Storman - who "bows up" by sending 2 nice 48 Bowmans of Ray Poat and Walker
Cooper, quite a catcher in his day.  Very nice additions and much appreciated.
 Thanks John.

Have an error-free season.

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Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 15:25:42 -0400
To: OBC_Thanks 
From: Bob Donaldson 
Subject: thanks Geno!

Geno Wagner sends a copy of Oldcardboard magazine.  The highlight of
the magazine was an article by John Harell on Diamond Stars.  Geno
also throughs in a few noce auction catalogs full of things I could
never afford but do like to look at.

thanks Geno!
thanks OBC!!

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Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 03:04:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Catching up on Thanks

I am behind on sending thanks which I apologize for.
Ken Lillion sent over a 1960 Kessler BB Fan Guide (how many others have those
on their wantlists???) along with some Tiger Postcard size photos.
Gary Mandell pops back some Coke/Sprite/Tab caps including a set completer of
1966 AFL AS.
Bama hits along 2 1933 World Wide Gum BB English version.  I am not even close
to 1/2 way of a mixed set and Bama is down to his final few to compeltethis
in both French and English.  Amazing.
Ant sends along a few OPC BB wrappers.  I am starting to put a wrapper withcomplete
sets when I can pick them up.  I have not strted to list the wrappers
yet, but it may happen in the future.
Saw Ron Perry at the recent Redford card show.  He had to leave early to gosee
the Tigers finish their sweep.
Mike Mroz also attends the show and hands over some Tiger skeds and a miscut.
Mike and I teamed up to cherry pick some cards from the oldest dealer there,
Bart.  Bart has some nice high end stuff, but prices his offgrade stuff
dirt cheap.  He almost always has a few cards marked free.  Funny thing is,
the free cards would frequently be upgrades for many OBCers.  bart knows
my love of the miscut, blank back and wrong backs.  Lately he keeps some behind
the table and when he sees me he just gives me a couple.  Great marketing
ploy, as it gets me to camp out at this table and I almost always pick
up some cards, plus call over the other OCBers among other collectors.  The
ironic pick up from Bart is that he had a 2 card bag of 1953 Red Mans.  Included
among the 2 cards was a heavily creased N4 Joe Black with tab, that
completed my March 31 version set.  The 2 card bag cost $1, before discount.
Mike Rich

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Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 01:19:13 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow

Hi guys!

Thanks out this morning to TJ Valacak for a pair of 1970/71 OPC Minnesota North
Stars. That list doesn't get hit too often these days!

TJ also included a few others which merit a mention elsewhere.

Thanks, TJ!!

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Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 01:41:25 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow to Marshfield/ Set Completed!!

A big thank you out today to Bill Ashton who forwarded a box of recent auction
wins and other deals to me.

Thanks to Bill's sterling work as my consignment agent, I am now in possession

5 x 1954/54 Parkhurst Red Wings
A 69/70T Serge Savard
A 70/71T Bobby Hull
A 71/72T Ken Dryden RC **********SET KILLER************My first vintage hockey
set falls!!!!**********
3 x72/73T Hockey including Marcel Dionne

A pair of 1963 Fleer Detroit Lions (Morrall and Schmidt)

A 1961 Hank Aaron MVP
3 x 1963 (Curt Flood + 2 x semihi#s)
3 x 1965 hi#s
A 1969 Topps Super Willie Horton (my first '69 Super)

The bulging box sent by Bill also included over 300 UV Tigers to add to my collection
of shiny stuff.

I'm going to have a LOT of fun sorting all these out! Thanks. Bill!!

Glasgow, Scotland

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Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 19:23:56 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: ...the guy from New York City

ANT ARBEENY sends a great fistful of cardboard.  Lydia glanced at the envelope
and queried, "He lives on Park Avenue?!"

Ant hits five sets, leading off with Carl Erskine on a TV Set.  Sweet!  Then
15 years later, his teammate Gil Hodges shows up as a manager (also in NYC,
but definitely not Brooklyn).  Another grey  of Tigers Rookies, two highnumber
Black Beauties including Joe Foy in bona fide Tipton condition, then
a high 72 and a 73 of Jim Roland to wrap things up.

Yeah, Ant, I'm smiling!

Mike R-W

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Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 01:01:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Thanks to Ed for a Photo finish!

..actually a photo "start" but that doesn't make much sense!!  ED SCHOTT sends
5 Pirates from the '69 MLB Photostamp set-- one I didn't even realize existed
until Ed sent these-- also included were some various Pirates--- forgot
Wakefield played in Pittsbugh!!  Thanks Ed!!

Brian Betza

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Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 11:27:24 -0400
To: OBC_Thanks 
From: Bob Donaldson 
Subject: thanks Brian

Brian Betza sends 5 51 Bowman Baseball and a pair of 68 Football bringing
that list down to under 20!

thanks Brian!
thanks  OBC!!!

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Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 17:32:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: Wednesday envelope

Yesterday's mail brought a nice fat envelope from Anthony Arbeeny.  Ant sends
me (2)1979 O-Pee-Chee, (1) 1971 Topps and (4) 1975 Topps Minis.  Many thanks
for these great cards.

Rich Niessen

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To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 14:57:44 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Bannon

BB sends along a couple fine cards...a 52T and the (numerically) last card in
the 48B set.  Much appreciated Bob!

Windows Live=99: Keep your life in sync.
http://windowslive.com/explore?ocidTXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009
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Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 14:47:22 -0500 (CDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: The 1969 Mets

Happy Memorial Day OBC!!
Thanks are extended to John Stamper for a number of newer cards--but the package was highlighted by a 1969 decal of Tom Terrific.  A percentage of the group, myself included, is old enough to remember the 1969 miracle mets.  Miracle is not an understatement.
All you have to read is Jimmy Breslin's classic "Can't anybody here play this game" about the early 1960 Mets and the miracle is easier to understand. The Mets simply stunk--and then there was Casey sleeping in the dugout.....
Ain't it a great game.......
And in the immortal words of Chuck Thompson--long time HOF announcer for the Colts and Orioles--
An't the beer cold!
Stay safe this weekend and remember those who have served--
Peter Mead

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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 18:44:35 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Patrick hits his set

Hello All,
Patrick Prickett sends along a robin Roberts on the 52 topps set he startedfor

Anthony Arbeeny
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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 20:00:59 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: wrong server...sorry

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Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 00:28:17 +0000 (UTC)
To: jwhitworth30@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, bdangelo@aol.com
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Cardboard Thanks

Hello All,

Some time has transpired since my last posting as life
has been very busy in Southeastern Michigan .  In the past few weeks
I have received packages from the following:

Bob D=E2=99Angelo sends me (4) TIGER cards I=E2=99ve never seen before,
but you will have to read about in another email because that=E2=99s the
rules =E2=93 Thanks Bob!!!

Frank Thomas =E2=9CThe Original=E2=9D sent me back the `63 Topps version
of his card with a nice black sharpie autograph and a nice note. Frank
was with the New York Mets in `62 & `63 and clubbed 34 round trippers
with 94 RBI=E2=99s in that fateful `62 season with the Mets; still those
had to be some of the highlights for Mets fans that year.

Jeff Whitworth makes a play for my more recent additions of my collection with
(22) hits to quite a few sets from recent years that will also be described
elsewhere. Thanks Jeff!!!

So thanks to these and all and Happy Memorial Day to one and all =E2=93 BE

REGARDS ------------------------ MARK
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Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 19:52:45 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman 
Subject: THANKS BOB

A VERY, VERY BELATED THANKS TO BOB BANNON FOR SOME GREAT CARDS. THANKS BOB

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To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 21:18:13 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks go out to RICHARD DINGMAN for 3 '66 baseball cards...all upgrades tosome
true-Tipton cards.  Thank you Richard, the cards are mucho appreciated!

Marshall West
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Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 08:41:13 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com
Subject: TWIBs

This week in baseballcards thanks out a little late to the  following
Gord Ellis - Nice trade we worked out in which I  some non-sports cards -
Wings #80; World on Wheels #41, 135, and 137; and Jets  in which there were
65 cards of which are too many to list.
Brian Betza - sends two 1952 Dodger reprints of #1  Pafko and #342 Labine.
Unfortunately I had the same thought way back when as  Brian and have all
the 52 reprints of the Dodgers as I didn't think I would ever  complete this
team set.
Thanks again guys,

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Easy Steps!
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Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 14:56:01 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: Ed Schott delivers!

Actually, the mail man delivered but Ed sent a great envelope of three 1969 MLB photostamps of boyhood Twins heroes Bob Allison, Cesar Tovar and Jim Kaat!!  I had some of these when I was a kid.....the local Piggly Wiggly passed out a different sheet each week one summer, if I recall correctly.

Ed sends along a nice group of more recent Twins players as well.....great stuff.

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Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 00:01:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to these fine traders ...

TOM HOUSLEY for a 1981 Fleer variation!

and MARSHALL WEST for 3 razor sharp, 1 owner 1964s!

Many thanks on this beautiful Memorial Day weekend!

Richard Dingman

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Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 15:11:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "richard_niessen" 
Subject: a nice trip to the mailbox

Yesterday's mail yielded a nice fat envelope from Bill Malson.  Bill sends along
(2) 1971 Topps and (7) 1972 Topps.  Nice cards, Bill, and thanks a bunch
for the additions.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 17:23:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

My week long dry spell ended yesterday thanks to Mac Wubben and John Stamper
who both hit my newly posted 1970 Fleer World Series set.  Between the two
of them they sent 15% of the set.  Mac hit me with seven and John 3.  John
also included a 70 Topps Story Booklet and a 68 Topps Donn Clendenon.  Thanks
for the great end of the week.

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Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 01:12:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: BELATED THANKS

In my haste to move things around the house, my son moving out and me moving
in his room as my office, I forgot to give proper thanks to the followingpeople.

MARK TALBOT send a SCP 1953 Black Bio variation of Herman Wehneier for my birthday
on May 2nd, BRIAN BETZA send along some March (in May) Madness rewards
with a 1963 Topps football of Marling McKeever, 5-1970 football and 7-1971
football with the like of Buck Buchanan, Larry Wilson, Bobby Bell, Bruce
Gossett and one of my favorite college player Terry Hanratty included.  Peter
Mead happen to continue the football venue with 1962 Post of Erich Barnes,
Alex Karras and Dick Moegle.

I really apologize for the lateness of my thanks  i really have no excuse that
a reasonable person could accept.  I do appreciate you guys thinking ofme
as my list is getting down to the point of almost never seeing hit as it
in the impossible range.

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Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 18:49:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard Dingman" 
Subject: thanks to ...

Father PAT WATTIGNY for a 1966 Colavito!
Richard D

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Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 19:17:56 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks go out to Bill Malson

Bill sends a stack of 70's my way. Thanks Bill

John Stamper
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Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 02:45:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Strange Stamps...Great Cards

Any time you get an envelope with strange looking stamps you know it must be
from Glenn Codere.  Glenn sends 3 more hits to my newly started 1970 Fleer
World Series set and the first 3 hits to my 71-80 Fleer World Series set.Thanks

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Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 02:48:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Boosting my Morrall

Hi gang,

Thanks today from Scotland, as Glenn Codere sends a pair of 1965 Philly football
cards, including Earl Morrall and Roger Brown.

Awesome stuff, many thanks!

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Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 01:53:25 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow

A big thank you out this morning to Rick Lyons who contributes a 4-spot to the 1969 Topps Football set, taking that one down to less than 50 to go.

Thanks, Rick!!

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Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 02:13:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: A Big Thanks to Glenn

Glenn repays me for postage with great cards and he is generous to a fault and
a terrific shopper.  Over the past few weeks he has rewarded me with numerous
cards including the last six cards to complete my 1954 Bowman set!  That's
my first real vintage set completed.  Thanks Glenn!!!!!!!!!

Bill Ashton

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Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 11:38:22 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman 
Subject: THANKS JOHN

A BIG THANKS GO OUT TO JOHN STAMPLER WHO FINISHED OFF MY 1998 SET THUS GIVING ME 40 STRAIGHT YEARS OF COMPLETE SETS---1969-2008. THANKS A LOT JOHN

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Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 23:16:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thank to Brian Betza

who nails me with an eight-pack from his favorite 60's set - 1967 Topps.  Ilove
this set too!  Included are AL Pitching Ldrs with Denny and Earl, Milt
Pappas, Gary Peters and Joe Foy, among others.

Thanks Brian!!!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 21:29:39 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: BB sends some BB and FB

Brian Betza sends some Baseball and Football. A 1964 Rookie Dick Nen and1960
Frank Lary and someFootball with 4 from 1968 (bringing that set down
to under 40) with names like Mackey, Lilly, Alworth and Nelsen. Also a pair
of 79's with Payton RB and San Diego QB Dan Fouts. Wow!!!

John Stamper
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Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 01:09:07 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: An OBC visit.....and of course, some cards!!!

Maureen and I presently have the great pleasure of hosting the visit of MacWubben
and his fiancee Alisha to Scotland. They arrived last night and will
be staying with us for a few days. Last night, we threw some wings on theBBQ,
pounded some beers, and bored the girls with talkof our card collecting
exploits and baseball trivia. A great night!! Mac and Alisha are touring
Glasgow today, and the plan is to meet up with them this evening when we'll
go along to one of our favorite Indian (Asian) restaurants in town. The
weather forecast for today and the weekend is perfect (sunny with temps in
the low 70s), so tomorrow the plan is to take a drive north through some beautiful
countryside and along the shores of Loch Lomond. Should be good!

Of course, Mac didn't arrive empty handed. Oh no. He dragged along several pieces
of cardboard which he presented to me last night. Included in the haul
were a T206 Summers for the Tigers Collection, several cards from my newly
added 1957/'58/'59 sets including no less than a '59 Hank Aaron (!!!!), and
a '66 high# (Tigers grand slam king Jim Northrup). Mac also provided a feeding
frenzy for me by handing overa box of 2009 Topps Heritage, whichI
greedily tore into. I'm getting pretty close on that set now. I'll post up
some more details on another server once I've had the chance to update my

Incidentally, one of the cards I pulled from those packs was a redemption card
for an auto'd 1960 #414 of Pirates pitcher Don Williams (when I first saw
the name, I though "What the hell are Topps doing putting autographed cards
of country/western singers in their product?"). Anyhoos, I can't redeemthis
from overseas, so if there are any Pirates fans (or anyone else for that
matter) out there who would like this, just drop me a line and I'll send
it right out.

In the meantime, I just want to say thanks to Mac for his generosity. Maureen
and I hope to repay both him and Alisha by providing them with some goodmemories
of their short stay here in Scotland!

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Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 12:21:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: thanks to Glenn Codere,Ed Schott and Brian Betza

Glenn sends me a 71 fleer to knock that set down to three left. Ed sends 10-76
topps and Brian send 38-78 topps. Thank you all very much for cards. Nothing
says welcome home like a fist full of cards. Rick

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Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 13:24:25 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: A discovery

Thanks are extended to Ron Perry for discovering one of my latest set postings with six 1964 Philadelphia football cards. Thanks as always Ron!
One of the new sets I listed is the 1960 Morrell Meats set--if anyone has dups:)
peter mead

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Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 02:47:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: A special package  and a surprise on a tough day

Yesterday I went to a visitation for the father of a friend.  Many of us inthe
group are in the same general age range as myself (late 40s), and we are
starting to lose a lot of parents and parents of friends.  I went to thevisitation
and was able to meet up with a good buddy (see the 1962, 63, 66&
67 Topps BB listson my list), Rocky, that some fo the FOOT members have met
before.  I may have also introduced him to a few other OBCers at the Cleveland
National a few years ago.  Rocky surprised me with some goodies, including
a pennant for teh 2009 NCAA Final Four, a book about Wayne Gretzky in
French (I barely speak English, forget any other language), a 1966 LA Dodgers
Union 76 cup (similar to the Volpe cups) of Don Drysdale and a complete
box of the 1970 Milton Bradley game with the complete 28 card set, plus the
extra cards.  As if that was not enough to take my mind off the sad occassion,
when I got home there was a package from Peter Mead.
Peter has mentioned to me for a while that he had something special for me.Inside
were some miscut cards that I enjoy, including a Tiger and then myvery
first 1958 Hires card WITH the tab still attached.  I have about 20 cards
from the set, but have never had any with a tab before.  Considering month
end is my busiest time and the fact of the visitation it was surprising
that it turned out to be a special nite, thanks to Rocky and Peter.
Mike Rich

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Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 04:19:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Lucky 7

Richard Dingman ends my week with 7 hits to my 66 Topps set including Bert Campaneris.
 Thanks Richard.

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Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 09:49:23 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Storman

John returns fire with a nice 8 pack of 57 with a Senators Team card. GreatStuff

Thanks and Congratulations on your 40 straight years of completed Topps sets!

John Stamper
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Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 18:08:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks John!

I stopped home from the hospital today for the first time since my daughter's
birth on Thursday, and found that JOHN STAMPER had delivered a celebratory
6 pack! I'm all for celebrating an event like this, and John's pair of 69T
and accompanying quartet of 61F made the day that much merrier.

Thanks John! OBC - You gotta love it!

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Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 20:10:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: 56 Variations list gets Dinged

Thanks to RICHARD DINGMAN for knocking off one of the gray back variations I
need for the '56 Topps set; Ron Negray is crossed off of the need list. Thanks,

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 02:50:42 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Brian!

This weeks thanks goes out to BRIAN BETZA who sends over some cards for my 1978
project.  Brian comes through with over 50 hits, most over the 500 mark.
 Thanks for hitting those high numbers Brian!

http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/valacak.htm

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 08:37:25 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Ron

Thanks go to RON PERRY who chips in with
four hits to my OBC-only baseball sets, two each from 1953 and 1959.
Much appreciated. Thanks Ron!

--
Don Rice
WL: http://dkrice.50webs.com/
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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 13:06:57 -0400
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: SCP in

Big thanks to Ron Perry who sent along a great '55 Bowman high number. Thanks Ron...