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

WaxPax · Nov 20, 2012

Not that I'm trying to change the rules after the game has been started, but how about having the person posting the current card take "Bids" on the card to be posted next. Meaning, The OP posted the aaron card, so how about the first "Bid" would be the Doerr, lets say the next member Bid a Reggie cert auto, another member bid a Ryan Braun auto. The current poster could say, OK, The Braun auto is now on the board, and make go like that. This way there is no first come first serve issues, and the decision is made by the person posting the current card.....Thoughts?

1st4040 · Nov 20, 2012

all the bickering has already started to take the spirit out of the original intent of the thread... if you look at the ongoing thread on collectors universe that I posted it simply stays on point with card taken and new card or cards posted. Its not about the perceived value or Ebay value of the card posted..its about putting up something that someone here will want for their own collection. Some guys happen to have cards which would be PC all day for others that they simply just don't value as high as the next person might. Lets not take the spirit of the thread and turn it into Ebay prospecting..

just wanted to add that you may want to sticky the actual card thread so its visable at all times

MojoDan · Nov 20, 2012

Accidentally hit dislike...apologies!

GriffeyFan · Nov 20, 2012

I think people are more so making it a trade thread.Obviously though,if your going to claim a card atleast make sure you have something 'similiar' to offer.When I say similiar I dont necessarily mean BV for BV,but if you take a nice auto,leave a nice auto.

Reguardless,I really hope to see this thread take off!

rum151man · Nov 20, 2012

I agree, is there any way to remove all the comments from the official thread & just keep the cards and appropriate comments up?

sebpoo · Nov 20, 2012

As soon as I read the first post, I found the idea very original and rewarding for members. Working in the social field, I applaud this kind of initiative.

I think most are aware of the value that will be offered, and also what we should offer in the future if I decide to request a card.

I am not at all surprised at the reaction of some members, without pointing any individual. For many of us, the joy of collecting and trading is scrambled by the value of their assets. So it's clear that those people have little chances of getting any satisfaction at all in a pay-it-forward.

Some will find their count, I will gladly participate for one. For others, instead of criticizing about value, I suggest you to use the transactions board.

hive17 · Nov 20, 2012

For everyone complaining about equal value: are we then just going to ban the poor kids who can't post something comparable? Almost every time I've felt like helping out a fellow collector, it was because he COULDN'T collect the things I was giving him because of the value. I'm not saying this to brag or anything, I'm just pointing out that the "Pay-It-Forward" is indeed a form of charity and goodwill. If you're only doing it to get something back, you're missing the point.

GriffeyFan · Nov 20, 2012

Agree 110% with the last two posters,nail on the head.

rum151man · Nov 20, 2012

Lets get the next card going and get this great idea back on track

200lbhockeyplayer · Nov 20, 2012

I hope this project lasts and produces the goodwill that it could. That it should.

It isn't about dollar figures, but in a hobby full of greed, lying, cheating and stealing...this is a great thing.

For the spirit of this...be reasonable, but mostly be true to the spirit.

jbhofmann · Nov 20, 2012

Nice Soler!

rum151man · Nov 20, 2012

Looks like the soler went to a cubs fan too. It's nice & I would like to have it too but I knew there was a better home so I passed

cubfanbudman · Nov 20, 2012

I have a question. I just claimed the next card the Soler BC auto and am wondering if it could be something other than a card. I have an OMLB auto'd by Carlos Zambrano that I no longer need in my Cubs PC for obvious reasons.

If not then that's cool cause I have a double of Dunston Jr blue refractor auto that I can put up for next

MansGame · Nov 20, 2012

cubfanbudman said:
I have a question. I just claimed the next card the Soler BC auto and am wondering if it could be something other than a card. I have an OMLB auto'd by Carlos Zambrano that I no longer need in my Cubs PC for obvious reasons

If I were king I'd say that's cool.

jbhofmann · Nov 20, 2012

cubfanbudman said:
I have a question. I just claimed the next card the Soler BC auto and am wondering if it could be something other than a card. I have an OMLB auto'd by Carlos Zambrano that I no longer need in my Cubs PC for obvious reasons

Give something that you think someone will want. My PC is never off limits if it's going to someone else who will love it.

hive17 · Nov 20, 2012

jbhofmann said:
Give something that you think someone will want. My PC is never off limits if it's going to someone else who will love it.

Agreed. The worst thing would be for someone to put something up that no one wants and it grinds the giving to a halt. That's why I made the point about trying to tailor your gift to a few specific members if you can, or to teams that you know have a fan base.

rum151man · Nov 20, 2012

Does it have to be baseball related?

Bill Menard · Nov 20, 2012

rum151man said:
Does it have to be baseball related?

I believe it's already been stated that it can be anything you think someone else will like.

A_Pharis · Nov 20, 2012

Looking up! Way to go, guys!

As far as "banning for value" - no. That will never happen, and anyone fighting tooth and nail over people not puting up "equal value" are doing so for a moot point. In a perfect world, all things would be valued equally... however, this is about giving. So, despite what someone "claims" - as long as they are giving up something that is of SOME substance then it's alright.

Now, if I find any claimed cards on eBay or if any are pointed out to me being traded here or on another site... I may not take very kindly to it. No one should claim anything that they don't plan on keeping.

A_Pharis · Nov 20, 2012

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