Bruce, I guessed you might do that.

If you would like to discuss it further you know my number 978-621-9338

Dean

One forum improvement would be to disable both the edit & delete functions.

I must say that the PGCA is the gold standard of collecting organizations in my opinion. I was one of the founders of the AH Fox Collectors Association and must say we strive to match your example. The members and leaders of the PGCA are all a class act and I am proud to be a member even though I don't own a Parker. The web site and Parker Pages are first class. Our small organization has been supported and encouraged by the PGCA and we really appreciate the support in your Newsletter and by many of your members. Improvements are necessary in any organization but you guys have it about 99% right. Keep up the good work! Craig

When I wrote my post I had no one person in mind and I hope I didn't offend anyone. I meant it in general. Every board necessarily has a variety of personality types and they are all needed.

Best,

Mike

I am a member of the LC Smith, Fox, and Parker associations. I've always been an outsider on the Smith forum. Oh, there are a lot of great members but the forum is not so friendly. I am a new member of the Fox club and am still forming my opinion. Maybe with a few more members it will turn into a great organization.

As for the PGCA, it has always been open and friendly to strangers. A lot, not all but a lot, of the old timers on this forum provided instructive and often positive comments toward my questions! With their help and guidance my knowledge and Parker collection have grown.

A few months ago while negotiating with a notable midwestern SxS collector, he stated that a significant factor to the popularity of Parker Guns has been the PGCA. So by being open and friendly to the newbees the PGCA members have increased the value of thier collections. Perhaps this is a lesson other organizations could learn from.

Good manners will take you far.

Mark

I don't know who deleted the post that threw this thread into a state of confusion. However, I have stated before that deletions that confuse the state of the thread are considered quite impolite on internet forums. One forum member was suspended for such behavior, was reinstated after changing his screen name and, to some extent, his behavior.

Bruce, you started a good discussion. Perhaps as a newer PGCA member I'm missing something. Whether or not you agreed with the ensuing posts, it seems puerile to remove the original posting.

Cheers
Marcus

40 bucks!, there; Now I feel better!
 

Now I am a PGCA Member. Just used the PayPal feature so as to not to be considered one of them Lurkers. Thought I had Crotch Crickets once, turned out to be chiggers, but a lurker, not on my watch! (Second time I thought I had the Crickets...never mind) All kidding aside, probably about time. Several of my "bestest" friends are Parker guys, and I have gained quite a bit of knowledge about vintage shotguns over the last several years from posts on this forum. Hate to think I've been stealin!
I remember the exchange over on the Elsie site that may have given brother Mark the impression he currently has, but I'll respectfully disagree with his take. Those folks are just as accommodating as you (us) guys over here, and I'll say that just because one doesn't get the answer that they are looking for, doesn't make the folks unfriendly!
That aside as well, if I ever decide to step outside the box in terms of acquiring one of the two best American made shotguns shotguns in the history of Earth, I'll be checking in with you guys to make sure I'm not crapping in my own sock!
Looking forward to my first Parker Pages, and I have to agree with the poster who indicated that the Edit/Delete function on the forum should get a Double Tap to the face (Rock-n-roll VB Seal Team Six, believe it or not, Seal Team members frequently show up and shoot 5-stand at our local venue). Stinks to check into a multiple reply post on the forum only to find that the original post, that incited multiple responses, has been deleted. Just plain bad manners in this guys book.
My passion is LC Smith shotguns. Have a reasonable quiver of same in spite of a hideous bridge building market in my area over the last few years. Don't anticipate for one second that my joining this fine organization will gain me even one new friend, as alot of the guys I shoot with are Parker guys and were my friends before I joined. Just feel like I'm payin' up for some of the info and insight I've gained on your dime over the last few years. Thanks for the opportunity.
John

John, Thanks for joining! Danny and I really enjoyed spending some time with you and Alyssa at the Southern. You are a first rate guy in my book even if you do shoot the second best shotgun made in America....:rotf: And you have one more Parker friend.....:)

John,
Welcome to the PGCA you will be an asset to our organization. It was great meeting you and your lovely target busting, award winning daughter. I don't think of the different collector organizations as adversarial but as a group of guys and gals who love these wonderful old guns. I'm a Parker guy but have an interest in all three of the big American makers [Parker, Fox, Smith] just to name a few. Noone from any of these groups has treated me with anything but respect when I have a question about one of their guns. Once again welcome and looking forward to seeing you in the near future. I'll be contacting you soon regarding your health drink.
Daryl