Forum Suggestion

[metsbats]

Creating a separate thread for each type of game used item ( bat, jersey, ball) would be overkill. This specific request to consolidate team info and game used contacts is more of a candidate for this type of merging into a single thread.

We are still process of getting feedback from the other moderators and Chris.

David

[Number13]

Creating a separate thread for each type of game used item ( bat, jersey, ball) would be overkill. This specific request to consolidate team info and game used contacts is more of a candidate for this type of merging into a single thread.

David

Exactly!

Sorry if I made it sound like I'd want threads for each and every type. Not what I meant.

[coxfan]

I'm so completely in agreement with Number 13's thoughts that I won't add to them. A separate forum for game-used contacts is fine if ok with the moderators. But too many separate forums, etc., for other things would detract.

Many areas overlap. For example, months ago someone showed the bat used by Berkman late in game 2 of the 2010 ALCS at Texas. By remarkable coincidence, I'd bought the ball used in that at-bat! A separate forum might have caused such interesting overlaps to be overlooked.

If there's anywhere that people should be tolerant of others' hobbies, it's this gameuseduniverse site. I mainly do game-used balls, because of space and cost. If I got into jerseys, my wife of 42 years and I would have to buy another condo for space, and would ultimately have less money to leave behind to help our grandkids in their futures. But I respect that other collectors have other personal priorities that are their own choice.

[slab0meat]

Glad to hear the opinions, it'd be nice to have it consolidated. Sounds like it's not possible since threads will be merged (or however it was called), but a simple thread title for each was what I had in mind...

Something like "MLB - Cardinals" or "MLB Cardinals Contact Info", or whatever (I use the MLB because of an example like the Cards, in more than one sport).. Some contact info threads posted now say "team store" or are asking a question "DBacks contact?" or whatever.

Anyway, I appreciate the time. Thanks.

[joelsabi]

Seriously, this information is better from a spreadsheet which could be updated with the best information. I would hate to fumble around through all the posts each time we are tracking down info. I could probably get a master list up with the information already on the forum sometime next week time permitted and then could get input as to the accuracy of what I have accumulated. Then we can fill in the blanks where necessary. I can then uploaded to a dedicated thread as an attachment for every member to use and members to give updated information. updates will be listed and then updated periodically to the master.

We did this for Yankees armbands and patches. Why not one for game used contacts.

[metsbats]

Seriously, this information is better from a spreadsheet which could be updated with the best information. I would hate to fumble around through all the posts each time we are tracking down info. I could probably get a master list up with the information already on the forum sometime next week time permitted and then could get input as to the accuracy of what I have accumulated. Then we can fill in the blanks where necessary. I can then uploaded to a dedicated thread as an attachment for every member to use and members to give updated information. updates will be listed and then updated periodically to the master.

We did this for Yankees armbands and patches. Why not one for game used contacts.

That would be a good start Joel. The creation of a separate section for MLB Team GU contact and info would allow members to provide feedback and interact in the threads regarding each team. Would the membership want that ability or just a list of contacts posted?

[slab0meat]

Finding a thread of a team shouldn't be THAT difficult with a dedicated forum. It will also allow people to post experiences or just general info they've found out, or if certain people will work with you on a price, anything.

[MLB~NUT]

We need this, lets do it, cmon guys