So is this how the game used dealers think of game Used Universe?

[momen55]

same for me. i have had great transactions, both selling and buying, have met a few, and have learned alot.
that statement goes to show us that "the bad is always against the good".

[bigtruck260]

I was a long time browser while in college...and am now a member.
I have not only learned TONS here, I have read extremely well-written arguments about items that fail the sniff test.

Not to mention, I have seen eBay sellers who I was always speculative of come into this forum and disrupt our harmony...leading me to believe that it was a good idea to stay away in the first place.

Finally, I have made plenty of trustworthy friends here. Here's to Jeff, Donny, Joe, Bill, Abe, Mark, Billy, Jolan, Don, Kyle and everyone else. You guys are the best.

Dave

[hiramman]

Plus it's quite entertaining!!

[aeneas01]

i would have extremely strong reservations about doing business with anyone that recommended staying away from this forum. it's as simple as that.

fwiw the guy's ebay name is williemays660 and he's been discussed before...

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ead.php?t=9678

[frikativ54]

i would have extremely strong reservations about doing business with anyone that recommended staying away from this forum. it's as simple as that.

fwiw the guy's ebay name is williemays660 and he's been discussed before...

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ead.php?t=9678

Thanks for that info. I tend to be very skeptical, but I've met some very nice people on here. The biggest thing for me is:

Who legitimately would be afraid of potential buyers getting more information?

What does the seller have to hide?

[frikativ54]

And here's your answer: check out these two links, and then tell me this guy doesn't have some serious problems.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/37997...ack+thereof%29

http://www.toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=williemays660

He may be a game-used expert, but what gets me is his complete willingness to insult anybody who doesn't see eye-to-eye with him.

Why the anger? There has got to be more to him than meets the eye.

I would take his comments with more than a grain of salt.

[bigtime59]

Mike can get a little bit...wound up...sometimes, but then again, so can I.
I just picked up a neg as a buyer from a seller who failed to adequately package a fragile item, and won't refund shipping charges. Our feedback exchange has been Mike worthy! (I do not fear neg rep when it's given by thieving bastages! My only consolation is that she'll likely expire soon, if the reek of cigarettes that emerged from the bubble envelope when I opened it is any indication.
BTW, what kind of moron packs a bobblehead doll in a bubble envelope? Enquiring minds want to know!

Seriously, though, he does have an extensive knowledge of Giants stuff, which would be useful on this forum, but since somebody back in the day decided to poke the bear with a stick, I doubt we'll see him back any time soon. Too bad...

Mark
bigtime39@aol.com

[SSB15]

I think this site is very useful to collectors. I like to think of it as the better business bureau for collectors.

Scott

[frikativ54]

I think this site is very useful to collectors. I like to think of it as the better business bureau for collectors.

Scott

Scott,

Agreed. It's nice to have somewhere to turn to ask candid questions about the authenticity of items. I just was really disturbed by Mike's constant need to insult anyone who disagrees with anyone. Earth to Mike: Not everyone who doesn't share your views is an idiot.

There are good people who have varying opinions on matters game-used. Some of his insults on the Old Forum reminded me of a fifth-grade bully who always needs to one-up someone with insipid insults. Grow up, Mike: you aren't as pithy as you think you are.

[Marichal27]

The forum doesn't need Mike Quick for Giants knowledge since there is already someone here, in fact he taught Mike, '60's, '70's and '80's SF Giants. His name is Lon Lewis.