[dbroockerd]

you will be missed my me in addition to the ton of people who also commented. i haven't been on here long but from what i have read and experienced, you were a great trader and in addition a great helper. when i was starting off i remember asking you tons of questions and you responding positively and understandingly no mater how obscure or basic the question was. i also appreciate any transaction that we have done in the past. hopefully all of these post persuade you that your may have been disliked by few (as we all are) but like and respected my the hundreds of others. hope to hear from you again some day.


to a legend and future HOF member Derek

I appreciate the respect. If only everyone would show that same respect to all the members here.

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Thanks for everything you have done for the site. Hope to see you around on some of the other sites. Take care and good luck with everything.

Thanks!

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Thanks for some of the sweet Griffey oddballs & promo's man. Best of Luck - I actually had picked up a Thomas card from a show to throw in for you the next time we had a trade.

Maybe that trade will happen some day still. It just won't be anytime soon and I won't be actively on the forums any longer. Take it easy man.

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Wow. Eight pages in and I just noticed this thread. Derek, I too am sorry to see you leave if that's what you choose to do. Thanks for all the deals you've done with me. My collection is much greater because of you. Several cards I've received from you are featured on my personal website including the Johnny Bench GU I pulled from your "Random HOFer packs" you put together a couple of years ago. Other than that disturbing picture of Frank Thomas in a Royals hat, I think all of your contributions to this site have been worthwhile. May you once again find the happiness that is currently eluding you. Take care.

I can't say enough about you man. Your honesty speaks for itself. How many guys can you accept a check from these days and not worry at all. I'm glad my avatar has brought life to this forum. I hope to one day find that enjoyment again. Keep on collecting. You have an amazing collection going.

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It's very sad to see that you're leaving. You've done so much to make the Beckett forum more enjoyable with contests, giveaways, intriguing PC projects etc... I feel the boards will be at a huge loss without you. Not to mention losing a invaluable trading partner. I hope the best for you.

I have tried t make it fun for others. I hope that I did. Thanks for the comments. Good luck with your collection.