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    September 30 2002

    Hi everyone! September 30 2002 that almost 18 years ago!!! What's the big deal about that date? Well it's the day this site went live, out of frustration dealing with other trade forums I decided to start my own. It was just for fun, never thought it would gain traction like it did. Meet...
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    Software Patch - Backup your data

    We will need to perform a software patch to try and remedy the "bitcoin" malware. I am giving everyone till next weekend to copy/paste any lists you might have on here just in case data is lost during the process. So if you have trade/want lists that use use the forum to keep track of, make...
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    Bench opportunity for a programmer.

    I'm currently looking for someone who is familiar with PHP/Mysql. Send me a message via PM so we can discuss the details. Thanks, Peter
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    Want to run your own site?

    I no longer have the time to commit towards the site and would like to put it in the hands of someone who has the passion to continue running things. What started out as just a fun thing to do, grew into a great community of fellow traders. Made lots of friends on here with all the ups and...
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    New host

    Our new server is up and running, sorry for all the troubles the last 2 weeks.
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    Server Issues - PLEASE READ

    Gang, The company that hosts our server has been steadily getting worse, uptime, customer support etc. 6 days of downtime is unheard of in this day and age, so I have begun the process to move hosts. Shortly (could be in the next hour or later today) I will shut the forums down and begin...
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    Server Maintenance June 18th

    Site will be down starting around 10PM EST on June 18th. Unless any unforeseen issue occurs we should be back up before 12PM. Thanks, Peter
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    Totm 2.0

    T.O.T.M has been around since the site first started 12+ years ago. It was more for recognition on being most active trader, since that's what this site is all about. We never had a prize associated with the winner. Starting with the soon to be posted May winner, we will add a little twist...
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    June Bench Bucks Promo

    For the month of June member will now earn 5 Bench Bucks for uploading card images into their album. Free alternative to photobuckets!! Thanks, Peter
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    Chat Room Trade Night 6/2/15

    Let's kick the tires on the new chat room. Chat Room Trade night is June 2nd 7PM EST. Stop by say hello and swing a deal, don't be shy :)
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    Some recent progress, and plans moving forward.

    With social media being a part of most people's lives. We are going to utilize these avenues to help the site and it's members. There will be more of a presence on facebook and twitter from our official page. A few of the member involved spotlights will be geared towards TTM success, Gallery...
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    New Chat feature

    We have installed a real time chat feature. A new bar will float on the bottom of the site, it should appear everywhere on the site. So you can chat and surf the site at the same time. The left side of the bar contains the chat room(s). The right side has a list of members who are online...
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    Bench Bucks redemptions

    Too everyone I owe items. They should all be going out in the mail within the next few days. I'll be posting trades as free cards to get your mailing information. Thanks and sorry for the delay. Peter
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    Looking for new Mods

    We are looking to fill a few Mod positions, if you think you are interested in helping out send me a PM. Thanks, Peter
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    Bench Bucks........

    For everyone who is due something from the Bench Bucks store. I will be tending to these shortly. I have a long list of PM's and will get to them in order. Thanks, Peter
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    COMC Black Friday special

    Once again COMC.com is having a Black Friday special taking place from Nov 27th - Dec 1st. There is a banner at the top of the site with a direct link to the sales event.
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    My Graded Goudey set

    For anyone who doesn't follow my blog here on The Bench - I started a long term project a few years back to do a graded Goudey set. I've had a few request to share an "album" of the progress. 240 cards in the set and I'm just over 10% with 26 cards. With 4 different Ruth cards and 2 Gherig...
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    Fanatics Authentics Boston

    Anyone going?? http://www.fanaticsauthenticshows.com/boston Some nice guests that are not usually at shows...and looks like Ortiz is trying to cash in.
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    March 2014 Trader of the Month

    The March 2014 TOTM is Applegate with 55 trades This is the 2nd title for them, 20 Bench Bucks are coming your way. Congrats! Rounding out the top 5 are: dragonslayer913 52 David K. 35 rotorob 33 steve1972 30
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    Member Marketplace

    We would like to introduce a new feature to the site called "Marketplace". This will be up an running on a trial period so we can monitor it's usefulness to our members. The software allows members to showcase items they have for sale. This is not auction software! It's simple to use...

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