===== Pay-It-Forward Discussion ========

[Giancarlo Stanton]

oh boy, here we go, already trying to sell the card. don't forget he tried to claim the bob gibson for a second too. and that isnt even mentioning the crap he puts up after he takes something nice. to think i gave him my bench jersey for it to get sold.

 

[james5348]

i just want this to get going again. i got a nice card to put up if i find one for my pc

 

[Giancarlo Stanton]

it would be fine if this kevin guy would stop taking cards and try to sell them- who do you pc, maybe ive got something of him

 

[PadresFan86]

Guys. Please, don't be greedy. This isn't a "I'll take it!" thread. This is a "pass it on" thread. If you've taken and passed on - try to leave it open for people who haven't participated, yet.

"The following card is FREE to whoever wants it. Simply say I'll take it in the thread." - Direct quote from the OP

 

[PadresFan86]

Kevin sent me a pm and doesn't want the Frank any more so it's back up for grabs. He said he is leaving the site now you meanies!

 

[A_Pharis]

"The following card is FREE to whoever wants it. Simply say I'll take it in the thread." - Direct quote from the OP

You know what I meant.

 

[A_Pharis]

cleaned up the PIF thread. Moved the discussion here.

 

[alexs64]

My comment was to make sure others got the chance to PC some items. If this guy is gifting or selling then this takes directly away from what this thread was trying to accomplish. PERIOD.

 

[A_Pharis]

In all fairness. Kevin neglected to share here what he shares everywhere else that he posts (under this same name and other variations). He's a member of and a supporter of a group for people with mental disabilities. He seems to talk about it everywhere, and he often says that he gives stuff away to them... meanwhile - his name turns up in many many many low end trade threads peddling stuff that most people would see as freebies. What he does with the money he makes, I dunno. What he does with the cards he's given, I dunno. What I do know is that he was advertising a photobucket account as a place to see items for sale before putting them in his "web store" - and had added the scan of the Robinson jersey to that photobucket album.
I was asking him more so that he could give some sort of explanation why. Instead of giving any sort of information about himself - either public or by PMing me - he's apparently now told PadresFan that's he's left. I'm sorry he feels that way, but it's difficult for me to side with someone who only comes to the forum to sell sketchy items and trying to "trade up" in a Pay it Forward thread.

I would praise him for what he does for those less fortunate, but it seems like the only time he doesn't have a camera available is when he's doing these charity giveaways.

 

[James52411]

I think a 1-claim-per-month policy would be a very moderate restriction on the PIF thread that will help prevent folks from claiming too often and help bring more people into the thread.

 

[alexs64]

I got your back on this one Adam. Well stated.

 

[A_Pharis]

I think that really falls under the "Use your common sense" clause. I have no problem with someone claiming a lot - as long as they are making some kind of attempt to put something up that they would PC themselves. Kevin (just because he's the topic of conversation) has yet to put up anything that he hasn't already tried to sell elsewhere.

 

[A_Pharis]

I got your back on this one Adam. Well stated.

I appreciate it, but it's really about just getting to know the guy.

 

[PadresFan86]

A one claim per month rule would slow it down to much.

Pharis, might as well erase Kevin's post claiming the Robinson so somebody else can.

Sent from my HUAWEI-M920 using Sports Cards by Freedom Card Board.com

 

[MansGame]

I haven't claimed a card yet but also haven't seen one I would PC or felt right taking because I knew someone else would PC it better than me... with that said, I think the 1 card a month rule would slow it down...

As long as quality cards are being posted, shouldn't matter... I also like how people replace their cards after a week or whatever if they aren't being taken

 

[HPC]

I think the original intent was noble but I dont see why some of you are so surprised it has basically turned into a rolling trade thread.

I also dont see why if you know someone who could use a card that you have, why not just pm the guy directly and tell that person they have a card they might be able to use.

To me, it just seems like attention/karma ******* by posting stuff like "I have X. I think @user could use it. Hopefully they claim it!"

Various forums that i'm on have limits before people can start receiving freebies to stop situations like this. They go by time on the boards, not post count. I think that would help weed out potential noobs who use people's generosity here to profit.

 

[PadresFan86]

 

[A_Pharis]

LOL!

BTW - 3 awesome patches listed as a "Pick one".

That Juan Gone would be nice since he has a lot of collectors.

 

[CatdaddysCards]

Definitely some nice patches up right now. If no one claims soon, I will be forced to claim one for my PC. Going to wait though, since i already claimed one.

 

[Ashburn Alley]

I'm hoping offering 3 different players would speed up the process a little bit.