Larryw7 Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, lizards2 said: I always figured things on sticks are easier to insert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 19 hours ago, Mmehdy said: One further point, the move to Texas would make the "other: company easier for HA to acquire down the road. Why would Heritage want to acquire them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, Buzzetta said: On 5/14/2018 at 4:10 PM, VintageComics said: I have a crazy story involving a former FBI agent, a new 'Church type collection' coming to market, two weeks of my life and one of the best New Years stories ever. Not sure if I've shared it on here or not. Do tell I'll share the details one day. It involved a private investigator who used to be a decorated FBI agent, stakeouts, meetings in coffee shops off the expressway to share file information just like you'd see in a movie, tagging and following a suspect who turned out to be a scam artist who we think ended up being in a witness protection program and who was looking for a sucker to raise some quick cash and disappear again. It was a hell of a ride over New Years a few years ago. Edited May 15, 2018 by VintageComics ygogolak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafan Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 22 hours ago, Buzzetta said: Yeah, I learned how to play for real when Monopoly came out for the original gameboy. When that came out I was in the back of the car playing on family vacations and I learned to play cut throat style in order to beat the game. at the risk of sounding like a noob, cause I am and haven't played a serious game in a while I'm dying to ask: what happens once all properties are bought up but no one owns a monopoly of any of the same colored spaces? Do players start negotiating trades with cash incentives? do people start merging and consolidate wealth and properties? what happens if no one can agree on a trade/exchange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmehdy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, VintageComics said: Why would Heritage want to acquire them? HA who also does cards metro does not, and could offer "no charge" in house grading in return for consigning the items to their company giving a leg up to their competitions. It is a natural extension of their business in addition look for HA to add a restoration company or expand the "other" guy and offer those services. Combined with the best website hands down, best catalog hands down, that would make a might trio for their competition to over come. They could restore, grade, slab and sell the book in house.....tough to beat Edited May 16, 2018 by Mmehdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, VintageComics said: On 5/14/2018 at 7:27 PM, Buzzetta said: On 5/14/2018 at 1:10 PM, VintageComics said: I have a crazy story involving a former FBI agent, a new 'Church type collection' coming to market, two weeks of my life and one of the best New Years stories ever. Not sure if I've shared it on here or not. Do tell I'll share the details one day. It involved a private investigator who used to be a decorated FBI agent, stakeouts, meetings in coffee shops off the expressway to share file information just like you'd see in a movie, tagging and following a suspect who turned out to be a scam artist who we think ended up being in a witness protection program and who was looking for a sucker to raise some quick cash and disappear again. It was a hell of a ride over New Years a few years ago. Edited May 16, 2018 by Senormac coodn't find the lunch scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 2 hours ago, justafan said: Do players start negotiating trades with cash incentives? That's how I always played. 2 hours ago, justafan said: what happens if no one can agree on a trade/exchange? It's a long, slow, boring game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Senormac said: I don't get the reference. Strangely enough my story happened VERY close to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, VintageComics said: I don't get the reference. It's ok.... somebody on the boards will Edited May 16, 2018 by Senormac cuz Im a secret agent ygogolak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comeaux Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 6 hours ago, VintageComics said: I'll share the details one day. It involved a private investigator who used to be a decorated FBI agent, stakeouts, meetings in coffee shops off the expressway to share file information just like you'd see in a movie, tagging and following a suspect who turned out to be a scam artist who we think ended up being in a witness protection program and who was looking for a sucker to raise some quick cash and disappear again. It was a hell of a ride over New Years a few years ago. Was DG Garthwaite and the soundman from Jackyl there ? Senormac and Kramerica 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmehdy Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) Probably this case will settle before trial as most civil cases do, in this instance it will be interesting to see how this effects the other auction houses.. In the last Ha Signature Auction this month there was notable absence of the the "other" guys books, very few in the entire auction. Edited May 18, 2018 by Mmehdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 51 minutes ago, Mmehdy said: . In the last Ha Signature Auction this month there was notable absence of the the "other" guys books, very few in the entire auction. That’s because they went bankrupt. Spoiler Boy, did I get sucked into the vortex something fierce . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmehdy Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, GACollectibles said: That’s because they went bankrupt. Reveal hidden contents Boy, did I get sucked into the vortex something fierce . At Wonder Con two years ago they had a lot of submissions, so I cannot see how a company who had plenty of work actually was bankrupt....again, I suspect that Metro had some type of option to purchase a % of the "other guy" at a a fixed or reduced price, hence the sale to Becket at a greater price...Metro has been around a lot longer than them, and to force them to file a suit shows me the true character of the "the other guy"..I will never use them to support an injustice to Metro or any other creditor. In my opinion, and that what it is, I see auction results that favor CGC over the "other Guy" , and just because they changed owners..you are still dealing with the same characters who made this possibly, and according Metro questionable business move. Edited May 18, 2018 by Mmehdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Voldy was supposed to have on site grading at the Nickel City Con here in Buffalo this weekend. They canceled. Looks like they canceled all of their on site grading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namisgr Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 If the company is in the process of moving, it certainly makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 19 minutes ago, namisgr said: If the company is in the process of moving, it certainly makes sense. Ah, I had forgotten about the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFifthHorseman Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 5/15/2018 at 5:33 PM, VintageComics said: It was a hell of a ride over New Years a few years ago. Sounds quite exciting! p.s. congrats on 90,000 posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, TheFifthHorseman said: Sounds quite exciting! p.s. congrats on 90,000 posts I'm not sure that's a positive accomplishment but then I don't play video games, soooo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFifthHorseman Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, VintageComics said: I'm not sure that's a positive accomplishment but then I don't play video games, soooo.... Exactly. I've won so many fake super bowls with my madden teams, broken so many records.. no real accomplishments. But wherever brings happiness to a person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmehdy Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, BlowUpTheMoon said: Voldy was supposed to have on site grading at the Nickel City Con here in Buffalo this weekend. They canceled. Looks like they canceled all of their on site grading. It must be worse than we know about....If Metro wins, it is gonna be a real mess, I would not surprised if Metro buys the "Other Guy" outright as part of settlement. Edited May 19, 2018 by Mmehdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...