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Post by Tom on Apr 2, 2022 10:19:59 GMT -5
Hi all, this is my reintroduction for those who know me from S143, and my introduction for those who don't.
I'm Tom, I live in Utrecht in The Netherlands and I've been collecting diecast since I was born, but the ones I didn't demolish against the wall came after 1985. I worked as a graphic designer for years until a bankruptcy made me look for a different job. I've done several things since then, mostly car-related but over the last few years I've been working in a call centre as a customer service representative. Not a great job, but it pays some money.
I'm interested in classic cars, architecture, art and design, photography and technology.
My collection has in recent years been in turmoil. After running out of display space I had to make the tough decision to choose between scales, and between classic and modern diecast. As a result my collection of vintage toys as well as my 1:18 and 1:24 models have been traded for new 1:43. I collect race/rally and road cars but my mainstay is everyday road cars. A couple of semi-pro traders are my contacts, they provide me with the stuff on my wish list and take my old diecast in trade.
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Post by JSB33 on Apr 2, 2022 10:25:58 GMT -5
Hi Tom, thanks for the quick Re-Introduction and thanks for coming over for our new, fresh start.
I think a new introduction is a great idea!
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Post by WallOfCars on Apr 2, 2022 13:06:15 GMT -5
Great to see you here Tom and thanks to Jeff as always for giving us this platform!
Really looking forward to seeing this workout better than the other site...happy to help in any way that I can?
To avoid confusion, I was 'GarageOnAWall' at the old S143 forum, have masterfully switched identity to 'WallOfCars'. Same great quality, just a lower price
BB
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Post by Tom on Apr 2, 2022 14:38:36 GMT -5
I'd figured that out BB, great to see you here. Hope everyone makes it over.
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Post by JSB33 on Apr 2, 2022 14:41:52 GMT -5
Hope everyone makes it over. I have invited a few people, want to test this place out a bit before I make a general announcement. I want to make sure everything is working as it is supposed to before we get too many over here. I know it is going to be a hassle to start over but it sure beats the alternative of having no forum at all. Fingers crossed that we don't lose anyone.
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Post by ozmac on Apr 11, 2022 19:42:23 GMT -5
Tom I guess it's up to you or Julio to get a new Car Sightings thread going. Julio kicked off the old one at S143 many moons/pages ago, but you've been the heart and soul of car sightings for quite some time, keeping it going with so many great sightings. It was a thread I visited regularly, always good value.
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Post by Tom on Apr 12, 2022 0:35:44 GMT -5
I see Julio's got it going already Jamie, I've got a new batch waiting so I'll post later.
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Apr 12, 2022 9:54:31 GMT -5
Tom I guess it's up to you or Julio to get a new Car Sightings thread going. Julio kicked off the old one at S143 many moons/pages ago, but you've been the heart and soul of car sightings for quite some time, keeping it going with so many great sightings. It was a thread I visited regularly, always good value. Indeed, it was one of the most successful threads I started at S143! I see Julio's got it going already Jamie, I've got a new batch waiting so I'll post later. Yes! I did! But I know you will be its main contributor, and that’s good!
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