All members, listen up...(MUST read)...

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Steve, maybe comments such as the quote below had more to do with your letter than breaking of forum rules as I previously speculated:

Richard Russek is to the sports memorabilia auction hobby what Bernanrd Madoff was to the investment arena.....nothing but out for raking in bucks for himself as he lies his way to a huge fortune.

Shameful.

One was caught. Wonder if the other one will ever have his feet held to the fire?

The Basketball Hall of Fame obviously has no clue who they have a relationship with. My prediction is, some day......it will end badly.

I believe a lot of members of this forum make comments about people they do not really know or know what is going on with the situation of issues in an auction such as the current Grey Flannel Auction.

It is one thing for Grey Flannel Auctions to make a mistake and correct the situation. It is another to make public comments that they are intentionally making these "errors".

[Eric]

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Everyone, please stop the namecalling and fighting.

We can have an intelligent discussion about this

[suicide_squeeze]

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I wanted to come on here and vouch for Steve as I have been fortunate enough to get to know him, talk to him, and we have also helped each other with our own collections.

When Steve first came on the Forum he contacted me on a couple of items I had. I didn't know him (at the time) and was somewhat cautious as he wanted to buy a significant piece and quickly stroked off a check for several thousand $$$$ and it turned out to be one of the best experiences I have had on the Forum as that has led to other things.

Steve is a no BS type of guy that the high-end auction houses need.

I think Steve put this thread out here as a lesson into the nature of some of the people you deal with in the industry so it doesn't happen to others.

This isn't drama as this is real-life stuff.

Andrew,

As always, you are a class act and should serve as a role model to the people who want to conduct themselves with honor and dignity in business and in their personal lives.

Thanks for the kind words. I really hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter weekend.

My best always,

Steve

[sylbry]

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Do I ever wish the forum had an edit function. First I want to apologize to Steve. The fact he felt threatened is not a laughing matter. However, the insinuation that an auction company is out to threaten people either mentally or physically is. They are a business and are just looking out for their best interest. And Steve has shown himself as someone who is bad for their business.

I would like to ask Steve why he felt threatened by a letter, a phone call, and a knock on the door. So much so that he told his wife to involve the police. To me that says you were expecting some sort of response due to your level of accusations against the auction houses. I would think most people would not feel threatened by those events (individually or collectively.)

[suicide_squeeze]

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Guess I should have called you Elliot Ness instead.

I am sorry but this is so comical. You have bashed basically every auction house. It is hasn't been something simple like "this is bad because", rather it is a full on "this stupid auction house can't get anything right. Look at this P.O.S." So they MAIL you a LETTER, make a PHONE CALL, and some guy shows up on your door who you MISTAKE for someone from an auction house. And you call that a threat. I call that an overactive imagination.

That's a very cute little convenient summary.

Inacuarate as all hell, ignorant, self-serving.....but cute.

Feel better?

Don't EVER put words in my mouth, sylbry.

It you're going to post quotes...copy and paste them or click on the "quote" tab. That would at least make it accurate.....er....at least in your attempt for anything resembling accuracy, not illiterate (ex. spelling "here" as you did, "hear"...wrong, and out of context) like you have displayed, and self-serving while going along with other posters who are laughing with you. You think I give one crap about YOU laughing at this?

I found out who came over to my house. He is someone who has been around....who has DEEP roots in MLB. He is affiliated with an Auction house, or auction houses....to what degree is not important for me to disclose. He is in this business, that's all I can say. The police have the full report, and all of the info which I have chosen to keep quiet on. I'm consciously not sharing the info here as I feel it serves no purpose....other than to further sink myself into this dismal sandpit I got myself into.

I'm working to correct that. I don't need some a-hole like you, or your opinions, to clue ME into what's right or wrong, dangerous or silly paranoia ("overreactive imagination"???).

These people don't have someone knocking on YOUR door, they're knocking on MINE. It's a bit tough to know what to do when you don't have a complete understanding of what you're dealing with.

But I'll tell you this. I know what I'm dealing with in regards to you. You want to question my manhood....I'd be more than happy to meet you face to face and answer.

The fact still remains....his "visit" and timing of such bring about a LOT of questions....questions the police are interested in knowing answers to. Until I get them, I'm going to be careful....in what I say, and to whom. And I don't give one S#!T what you think about me. I am a major collector and am known to all these places. Instead of throwing out your stupid little bird droppings in my direction, you should pay attention.

[Eric]

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Couple of questions

Has anyone else received a cease and desist letter from Grey Flannel?

Has anyone else had someone from an auction house show up at their house unannounced?

[allstarsplus]

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You know what really pisses me off?

I come on this site, and I read and see some really enlightening stuff. Great for all to read as it helps us all and teaches us a lot about our hobby.

And then there's the posts that make you laugh. Always a pleasure, because who doesn't need a laugh.


But sometimes, you get to the ignorant stuff that makes you shake your head. Like sylbry and suave1477's cute little comments here.

I come here to try to help educate you f'ing people, and you have the balls to come up with your little chickens#!t stabs at calling me a drama queen.

suave1477.....I've read a lot of what you posted, so keep laughing, dude. My only suggestion to you is to review your collection. Your "confidence" in the places you buy your stuff from shows your level of intellect. I hope you aren't collecting with the goal of reselling for your retirement, because by that time you just may find you're stuck with a lot of garbage. Good luck to you in your collecting endeavors, and as far as I'm concerned, don't bother reading anything I have to post. It doesn't do guys like you any good anyways.

You pissants who sit behind your computers and throw out darts at people who are seriously interested in cleaning up this hobby are a dissappointment to the rest.

Call me what you want, I could care less. But when the day comes someone's knocking on your door of your residence when you're at work, you may just feel a little different.

But I guess you hero's don't have to worry about that. Hell, what threat are you to ANYONE?

"lol lol"

I wanted to come on here and vouch for Steve as I have been fortunate enough to get to know him, talk to him, and we have also helped each other with our own collections.

When Steve first came on the Forum he contacted me on a couple of items I had. I didn't know him (at the time) and was somewhat cautious as he wanted to buy a significant piece and quickly stroked off a check for several thousand $$$$ and it turned out to be one of the best experiences I have had on the Forum as that has led to other things.

Steve is a no BS type of guy that the high-end auction houses need.

I think Steve put this thread out here as a lesson into the nature of some of the people you deal with in the industry so it doesn't happen to others.

This isn't drama as this is real-life stuff.

[sylbry]

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You pissants who sit behind your computers and throw out darts at people who are seriously interested in cleaning up this hobby are a dissappointment to the rest.

Guess I should have called you Elliot Ness instead.

I am sorry but this is so comical. You have bashed basically every auction house. It is hasn't been something simple like "this is bad because", rather it is a full on "this stupid auction house can't get anything right. Look at this P.O.S." So they MAIL you a LETTER, make a PHONE CALL, and some guy shows up on your door who you MISTAKE for someone from an auction house. And you call that a threat. I call that an overactive imagination.

[sportscentury]

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You know what really pisses me off?

I come on this site, and I read and see some really enlightening stuff. Great for all to read as it helps us all and teaches us a lot about our hobby.

And then there's the posts that make you laugh. Always a pleasure, because who doesn't need a laugh.


But sometimes, you get to the ignorant stuff that makes you shake your head. Like sylbry and suave1477's cute little comments here.

I come here to try to help educate you f'ing people, and you have the balls to come up with your little chickens#!t stabs at calling me a drama queen.

suave1477.....I've read a lot of what you posted, so keep laughing, dude. My only suggestion to you is to review your collection. Your "confidence" in the places you buy your stuff from shows your level of intellect. I hope you aren't collecting with the goal of reselling for your retirement, because by that time you just may find you're stuck with a lot of garbage. Good luck to you in your collecting endeavors, and as far as I'm concerned, don't bother reading anything I have to post. It doesn't do guys like you any good anyways.

You pissants who sit behind your computers and throw out darts at people who are seriously interested in cleaning up this hobby are a dissappointment to the rest.

Call me what you want, I could care less. But when the day comes someone's knocking on your door of your residence when you're at work, you may just feel a little different.

But I guess you hero's don't have to worry about that. Hell, what threat are you to ANYONE?

"lol lol"

Beautiful!

I wish you the best, Steve.

[sylbry]

Re: All members, listen up...(MUST read)...

You know what really pisses me off?

I come on this site, and I read and see some really enlightening stuff. Great for all to read as it helps us all and teaches us a lot about our hobby.

And then there's the posts that make you laugh. Always a pleasure, because who doesn't need a laugh.


But sometimes, you get to the ignorant stuff that makes you shake your head. Like sylbry and suave1477's cute little comments here.

I come here to try to help educate you f'ing people, and you have the balls to come up with your little chickens#!t stabs at calling me a drama queen.

suave1477.....I've read a lot of what you posted, so keep laughing, dude. My only suggestion to you is to review your collection. Your "confidence" in the places you buy your stuff from shows your level of intellect. I hope you aren't collecting with the goal of reselling for your retirement, because by that time you just may find you're stuck with a lot of garbage. Good luck to you in your collecting endeavors, and as far as I'm concerned, don't bother reading anything I have to post. It doesn't do guys like you any good anyways.

You pissants who sit behind your computers and throw out darts at people who are seriously interested in cleaning up this hobby are a dissappointment to the rest.

Call me what you want, I could care less. But when the day comes someone's knocking on your door of your residence when you're at work, you may just feel a little different.

But I guess you hero's don't have to worry about that. Hell, what threat are you to ANYONE?

"lol lol"

"You pissants who sit behind your computers and throw darts at people..." Pot calling the kettle black here with this statement. No one throws more darts from the comfort of their own home like you. A couple fine threads for example.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=24574

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=23765

And you wonder why people are angry at you. You ticked some people off and now you have to deal with it. Tough. Do I condone their actions. Nope. Do I condone the garbage that some put up in their auctions. Nope. But be a man and step up when confront them instead of running to your computer. You brought this upon your self.

"I come hear to help educate you f'ing people..." Gee thanks. I don't want, need, or care for your f'ing education.

"... and you have the balls to come up with your little chicken sh*t stabs at calling me a drama queen." It doesn't take balls to make message board comments as you have recently shown so well. I am still laughing at this comment. "I am home, and everything is O.K. But I am shaken, and have a lot of questions." All because you got a letter, a call, and a stranger came to your doorstep.

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[kingjammy24]

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I was told Richard was out in California at the moment.

steve for the love of all things great and small what are you still doing home? get in your car and drive!! drive and don't stop until you reach china! don't you realize what's going on? they've sent richie himself to do the job!



rudy.

[Lokee]

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I see NOTHING funny about this post.

Shit like this is serious.

Please keep us updated on the situation if possible and to let us know your ok.

[suicide_squeeze]

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Thanks to whomever removed that silly post.

[suicide_squeeze]

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First off, thanks for the kind words Joel. I can speak for my wife that they are very much appreciated from us both.


So I just called Grey Flannel, spoke to a gentlemen by the name of "T.J.".

I asked to please speak to Richard Russek. He asked what this was regarding, and I explained that it was a matter that I really wanted to clear up with him.

I was told Richard was out in California at the moment.

That would be the state I live in. I hope he is here for a business matter and nothing related to my special "visitor" yesterday.

Another coincidence? I hope so.....but hey, you know ME.....I'm a f'ing "drama queen"......

I asked T.J. to please try to contact Mr. Russek and have him call me so I can clear up this whole matter with him. I am waiting for him to call.

[trsent]

Re: All members, listen up...(MUST read)...

You know what really pisses me off?

I come on this site, and I read and see some really enlightening stuff. Great for all to read as it helps us all and teaches us a lot about our hobby.

And then there's the posts that make you laugh. Always a pleasure, because who doesn't need a laugh.


But sometimes, you get to the ignorant stuff that makes you shake your head. Like sylbry and suave1477's cute little comments here.

I come here to try to help educate you f'ing people, and you have the balls to come up with your little chickens#!t stabs at calling me a drama queen.

suave1477.....I've read a lot of what you posted, so keep laughing, dude. My only suggestion to you is to review your collection. Your "confidence" in the places you buy your stuff from shows your level of intellect. I hope you aren't collecting with the goal of reselling for your retirement, because by that time you just may find you're stuck with a lot of garbage. Good luck to you in your collecting endeavors, and as far as I'm concerned, don't bother reading anything I have to post. It doesn't do guys like you any good anyways.

You pissants who sit behind your computers and throw out darts at people who are seriously interested in cleaning up this hobby are a dissappointment to the rest.

Call me what you want, I could care less. But when the day comes someone's knocking on your door of your residence when you're at work, you may just feel a little different.

But I guess you hero's don't have to worry about that. Hell, what threat are you to ANYONE?

"lol lol"

What is really sad is that the knock on your door came right around the time of the letter you received, and your concerns are genuine as I know if my wife had a visitor while I was out of my home I too would be concerned - Even if we were mistaken and it was a concerned neighbor.

I wish for your family all the best.