I am so embarrassed and need to apologize

We all make mistakes Walt, honest ones at that. At least you caught it before money had changed hands. That members here are willing to share their knowledge and expertise so readily is a credit to the hobby and this community.

Walt...never thought you were trying to deceive,knew  it was a typo....cheers...Joe

If you eliminated from criticism, all the people who make mistakes there would be no one left! You apologized you made it right so what more can anyone ask for?  We just move on.

You did the right thing and I'm sure had you sold them you would have notified the buyer of the error.

It’s all good Walt! That’s what the forum is for. Take care and go run some trains on the layout to let this drift off into the past like the smoke from your locomotive.....

Have a great weekend

Walt, you made an honest mistake, people do that all the time, I know I sure do.  You've apologized and corrected your mistake, no more apologies are necessary, you weren't trying to pull the wool over someone's eyes, you don't seem like that kind of person.  Take a deep breath, chill for a bit and all will be fine.  Have a good weekend and take care.

@Gerhardt posted:

It’s all good Walt! That’s what the forum is for. Take care and go run some trains on the layout to let this drift off into the past like the smoke from your locomotive.....

Have a great weekend

Thanks, but this is going to take a LONG time for me to get over.  I feel, in a way, that any good vibes that I've established here over the many many years that I have been a member has all been lost.  It'll take a while to recover from that feeling.

I appreciate all of the above encouraging comments.  THANKS!

- walt

@ericstrains.com did a video on the product:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=BXpAEeZQPkk

The good news is that no one could have flamed you by replying to the post, because no replies are allowed on the For Sale Forum. It looks like you realized you can delete your own post, but you also could have just edited it to correct it. Don't beat yourself up too badly; we all make mistakes, but the better ones admit it.

Walt, you're a stand up guy, I'd buy something from you tomorrow if the opportunity arose.  More important than getting caught up in a situation like that is how you handle it and you stood up and fixed, nothing more can be asked or done really it's that simple.

Don't let it get you down!

@bmoran4 posted:

@ericstrains.com did a video on the product:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=BXpAEeZQPkk

I remember when these card sets came out. There were two different complete sets. To complete both sets, there are two promotional cards for each set.  

Well done, it has been a while.

My comments 

GO  RUN SOME TRAINS 

Brent

I saw the post too, but "knowing" you over the years (we may have met in person once or twice at York, but mostly seeing your posts here) , I realized you were not intentionally misrepresenting them.

You posted enough good photos, there were enough time-frame identifiable items shown, I doubt anyone would have really thought it was something from 1953.  The existence of Thomas the Tank, the Phantom engine, and the Steam Clean and Wheel Grind Shop accessory on some of the cards was enough to give an idea of when they were from.  While very small print, the copyright date was also showing clearly on the lower edge of the back of the cards.  Also, while probably only noticeable to those who have been in the card collecting hobby in the past, both the printing methods (crisp, clear, color on the back of the card) and the packaging (foil pack) for the unopened packs was something that didn't happen until the late 80's or early 90's.

If you had been a person trying to pull a scam, you would not have left all of those things in your post, so It was pretty clear it was just an honest mistake.

-Dave

Don’t sweat it Walt. You’ve been an honest long time member of this forum no worries. 

walt rapp - Speaking of errors you've made (and I'm saying this kiddingly because it doesn't really matter), I inadvertently clicked on your profile and noticed that you joined this Forum in 'October 2000.' I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself Walt. (lol)

Relax and don't sweat the little stuff!

I have a framed set of these cards still attached to the printed perforations sheet.

They look just like the originals with the back printing that is on the reverse side.

So even these later versions are nice to have.

MY BAD Walt! See we all make mistakes - I misread your '2000' as '2020'! So we all make mistakes! (Hah Hah) The jokes on me!

Darn this COVID-19 - it's obviously affected my vision! (lol)

Well okay then. But now you've used up the ONE MISTAKE that we are each allowed on OGR forum. So be careful. I'm not sure what the punishment is for the second mistake--I think you have to build a layout in Z scale. Don't let THAT happen to YOU!

Don+

As that eminent 20th century philosopher Marv Albert once observed....No harm, no foul.  

No sweat, just fake news...

@AlanRail posted:

I have a framed set of these cards still attached to the printed perforations sheet.

They look just like the originals with the back printing that is on the reverse side.

So even these later versions are nice to have.

Alan, If your cards are the one's I'm thinking of. They were reprints of the 60's lionel cards. They were reprinted in 1996 by Joe Algozzini (TCA member)  w/the permission from Lionel, sold by Joe, purple hall York. There were only 1000 sets printed, description of each card is on the back and the production number is also on the back. A complete set still intact is very rare, especially do to the delicacy of the perforation. When Joe sold them back in 1996 purple hall York meet. A lot of the sets were separated by the purchaser.

I have a few of these sets still intact, also I have a proof sheet (1 of only 10) final production before perforation, signed and dated by Joe.

Walt, you are a class act. No worries.

That’s why they put erasers on pencils!  No worries. 

I'd sell something to you, Walt, without receiving your payment first.  All good.  Nothing lost. 

Walt, I only “know” you digitally. I also can easily see the sincerity in your mea culpa. I’m sure I’m like everyone else in saying this is absolutely a big zero as it relates to any concerns about your veracity. I would hate for you to worry about this to the point of not coming around as much. I’d miss your weekly Christmas photos!  As said above, no worries, our friend.  

Walt Rapp posted:

”What a terrible mistake I made yesterday on the SELL forum   I don't know how I can apologize enough about it.”

Before reading the rest of your post; I assumed you must have used the term “lash up”.  Now THAT would have been a genuinely terrible mistake!  😉

Seriously; you caught and corrected your error.  So far as I can see, no apology was necessary.

Curt

@walt rapp posted:

Thanks, but this is going to take a LONG time for me to get over.  I feel, in a way, that any good vibes that I've established here over the many many years that I have been a member has all been lost.  It'll take a while to recover from that feeling.

I appreciate all of the above encouraging comments.  THANKS!

- walt

Walt - I urge you to not feel that way at all!  You made a mistake and did the right thing to correct! If anything, your reputation and standing has been ENHANCED not hurt!

-Greg

No worries Walt. Honest mistakes happen. Don’t feel bad. Can’t wait to see this years Xmas layout. Hang in there,

Bob

Walt,

You're the last person I’d accuse of scamming someone.  You can relax.  We still love you!  

Jon  

Mistakes are easy to make ... since we're human.

About six months ago, I "went after" an excellent forum-ite because I DID NOT READ CORRECTLY  something he posted.

Clearly my mistake and I still think about it.  

Your issue is much less of an issue.  You're good.  

Well if you really feel bad about it,  you can repent your mistake by spending a weekend alone with your mother in law or buy a round of track  for all the forum members.

nuff said. 

@Don Merz 070317 posted:

Well okay then. But now you've used up the ONE MISTAKE that we are each allowed on OGR forum. So be careful. I'm not sure what the punishment is for the second mistake--I think you have to build a layout in Z scale. Don't let THAT happen to YOU!

Don+

OMG, What would be the punishment for the third mistake ?

Walt, don't give it a second thought.   You corrected the mistake.  It was a great ad, I was impressed.   

Carry on and have fun

Walt;

To err is human, to forgive, Devine... we’re all human and make mistakes, so be Devine and forgive yourself for an honest mistake.

@mike.caruso posted:

As that eminent 20th century philosopher Marv Albert once observed....No harm, no foul.  

Was he wearing a dress when he said that?

What, me worry?

Murphy's Law...Murphy lurks to tag everyone...you got tagged...fasten your seat belt and drive on ...

@walt rapp posted:

Thanks, but this is going to take a LONG time for me to get over.  I feel, in a way, that any good vibes that I've established here over the many many years that I have been a member has all been lost.  It'll take a while to recover from that feeling.

I appreciate all of the above encouraging comments.  THANKS!

- walt

Hopefully,over the coming weeks and months you will be able to get over the sorrow of your mistake. I am sure the curtious members here are a forgiving group and will someday be able to let bygones be bygones. Always remember"Lest he who has not sinned cast the first stone".

I'm getting mixed signals 

 So obviously the cards are off the table now.

But is the Brooklyn Bridge still available? 

Walt,... Superman has more questionable morals