Barry Bonds' Record-Breaking Ball...

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Originally posted by: TallBill
As much as I hate Barry, the ball belongs in Cooperstown.

With a BIG asterisk burned into it.

 

[cherrytwist]

Great publicity stunt. Good for him.

You "haters" are doing exactly what he wants. Discussing it on a public forum :thumbsup:

 

[Furyline]

marc ecko is the new goldenpalacedotcom

 

[classy]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: classy
The guy who bought the ball is complete idiot. To pay 750K, then come up with stupid things to do with the ball is moronic. The guy looks like a fool. And a fool who is 750K lighter in the wallet.

I'm guessing you know nothing about business and even less about human nature. Trust me, this is a worthwhile expenditure on his part.

Can you actually clarify this statement you just pulled out of your ..........

Absolutely.

1. Mark Ecko has plenty of money that he won't be hurt by a 3/4 million dollar loss. The value of money is relative. Try to remember that.

2. This is being talked about all over the place. That means exposure for him and his clothing line which equals sales, and don't doubt for a second that it will.

Actually, I'm starting to wonder if you've even read the article or know who he is. You do realize that he's a businessman with his own clothing line and not just a random guy with too much money right? Because if you know who he is to say that this is a foolish waste of money is just plain ignorant, and I honestly mean no offense by that.

Huh? 1st he wasted 750K, plain and simple. You don't think he could have gotten the same publicity if he would have donated 750K to a multitude of other causes? Obivously you know nothing about business, let alone publicity. He will get just as much negative publicity as positive. His business will not profit from this at all. If you knew anything about human nature you would understand how foolish of an act this is. But you understand him though , I guess it takes a fool to understand one.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

I think this $750K investment is nothing compared to what it would have cost him to run an ad during a big game.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: classy
The guy who bought the ball is complete idiot. To pay 750K, then come up with stupid things to do with the ball is moronic. The guy looks like a fool. And a fool who is 750K lighter in the wallet.

I'm guessing you know nothing about business and even less about human nature. Trust me, this is a worthwhile expenditure on his part.

Can you actually clarify this statement you just pulled out of your ..........

Absolutely.

1. Mark Ecko has plenty of money that he won't be hurt by a 3/4 million dollar loss. The value of money is relative. Try to remember that.

2. This is being talked about all over the place. That means exposure for him and his clothing line which equals sales, and don't doubt for a second that it will.

Actually, I'm starting to wonder if you've even read the article or know who he is. You do realize that he's a businessman with his own clothing line and not just a random guy with too much money right? Because if you know who he is to say that this is a foolish waste of money is just plain ignorant, and I honestly mean no offense by that.

Huh? 1st he wasted 750K, plain and simple. You don't think he could have gotten the same publicity if he would have donated 750K to a multitude of other causes? Obivously you know nothing about business, let alone publicity. He will get just as much negative publicity as positive. His business will not profit from this at all. If you knew anything about human nature you would understand how foolish of an act this is. But you understand him though , I guess it takes a fool to understand one.

No it was not a waste to him. Thats subjectively your opinion on the matter. Which we can see why you feel that being that you aren't going to achieve a fraction of what this guy has in your lifetime. Let alone ever be able to afford any type of art or collectible of this value. Secondly, everyone knows any publicity is good publicity. I doubt there was a better way for him to spend 750k of marketing dollars. If you could propose a more efficient option you should probably be in marketing. I know human nature pretty well which is why I understand why you hate him and his decision. jealousy. envy.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

No it was not a waste to him. Thats subjectively your opinion on the matter. Which we can see why you feel that being that you aren't going to achieve a fraction of what this guy has in your lifetime. Let alone ever be able to afford any type of art or collectible of this value. Secondly, everyone knows any publicity is good publicity. I doubt there was a better way for him to spend 750k of marketing dollars. If you could propose a more efficient option you should probably be in marketing. I know human nature pretty well which is why I understand why you hate him and his decision. jealousy. envy.

Not to mention a bit of Barry Bonds admiration. He doesn't want to see Barry's balls branded, it would taint his otherwise controversy-free career.

 

[classy]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

No it was not a waste to him. Thats subjectively your opinion on the matter. Which we can see why you feel that being that you aren't going to achieve a fraction of what this guy has in your lifetime. Let alone ever be able to afford any type of art or collectible of this value. Secondly, everyone knows any publicity is good publicity. I doubt there was a better way for him to spend 750k of marketing dollars. If you could propose a more efficient option you should probably be in marketing. I know human nature pretty well which is why I understand why you hate him and his decision. jealousy. envy.

Dude no one is jealous. If you want to talk about jealousy, look at all the dumb m'fers lined up to hate a ball player who they think cheated, but yet can't produce one positive test no where. Know anyone who fits that jealous crowd? 2nd everyone knows that in todays world not all publicity is good publicity. This is not even about Bonds actually, but about a person who wasted money to try and show up a ball player. How useless is that.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

No it was not a waste to him. Thats subjectively your opinion on the matter. Which we can see why you feel that being that you aren't going to achieve a fraction of what this guy has in your lifetime. Let alone ever be able to afford any type of art or collectible of this value. Secondly, everyone knows any publicity is good publicity. I doubt there was a better way for him to spend 750k of marketing dollars. If you could propose a more efficient option you should probably be in marketing. I know human nature pretty well which is why I understand why you hate him and his decision. jealousy. envy.

Dude no one is jealous. If you want to talk about jealousy, look at all the dumb m'fers lined up to hate a ball player who they think cheated, but yet can't produce one positive test no where. Know anyone who fits that jealous crowd? 2nd everyone knows that in todays world not all publicity is good publicity. This is not even about Bonds actually, but about a person who wasted money to try and show up a ball player. How useless is that.

:roll:

 

[kinev]

The Public Has Sp*ken!

Asterisk and send it to Cooperstown.

....and there was much rejoicing.....yay.....

 

[AUMM]

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: classy
The guy who bought the ball is complete idiot. To pay 750K, then come up with stupid things to do with the ball is moronic. The guy looks like a fool. And a fool who is 750K lighter in the wallet.

I'm guessing you know nothing about business and even less about human nature. Trust me, this is a worthwhile expenditure on his part.

Can you actually clarify this statement you just pulled out of your ..........

Absolutely.

1. Mark Ecko has plenty of money that he won't be hurt by a 3/4 million dollar loss. The value of money is relative. Try to remember that.

2. This is being talked about all over the place. That means exposure for him and his clothing line which equals sales, and don't doubt for a second that it will.

Actually, I'm starting to wonder if you've even read the article or know who he is. You do realize that he's a businessman with his own clothing line and not just a random guy with too much money right? Because if you know who he is to say that this is a foolish waste of money is just plain ignorant, and I honestly mean no offense by that.

Huh? 1st he wasted 750K, plain and simple. You don't think he could have gotten the same publicity if he would have donated 750K to a multitude of other causes? Obivously you know nothing about business, let alone publicity. He will get just as much negative publicity as positive. His business will not profit from this at all. If you knew anything about human nature you would understand how foolish of an act this is. But you understand him though , I guess it takes a fool to understand one.

He would get nowhere near the same amount of publicity by donating 750k anywhere.... You are very ignorant if you think this is a foolish act. I think Ecko may know a little more about marketing than you do....

"Ecko has been included in New York Magazine?s ?Influentials? list, Detail magazine's list of ?Most Powerful Men Under 38,? DNR?s ?Power 100 List,? Crain?s New York Business ?40 Under 40? list, and JVibe magazine's "Hot List.

In 2004, Marc Ecko Enterprises reported international sales of approximately $1 billion."

 

[AStar617]

Originally posted by: Furyline
marc ecko is the new goldenpalacedotcom

No, that would require a rhino to be branded on the ball

I voted for asterisk a while back, btw

 

[ballmode]

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[Atif]

LOL, wow.

Any idea if they're going to televise the inclusion of the ball in the Hall?

Peace

 

[mugs]

Hah, awesome. I hope they put 3 or 4 asterisks on it so it can't just be turned in such a way that the asterisk is not visible.

 

[CTrain]

Originally posted by: classy

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

No it was not a waste to him. Thats subjectively your opinion on the matter. Which we can see why you feel that being that you aren't going to achieve a fraction of what this guy has in your lifetime. Let alone ever be able to afford any type of art or collectible of this value. Secondly, everyone knows any publicity is good publicity. I doubt there was a better way for him to spend 750k of marketing dollars. If you could propose a more efficient option you should probably be in marketing. I know human nature pretty well which is why I understand why you hate him and his decision. jealousy. envy.

Dude no one is jealous. If you want to talk about jealousy, look at all the dumb m'fers lined up to hate a ball player who they think cheated, but yet can't produce one positive test no where. Know anyone who fits that jealous crowd? 2nd everyone knows that in todays world not all publicity is good publicity. This is not even about Bonds actually, but about a person who wasted money to try and show up a ball player. How useless is that.

How clueless can you be ??
Companies are paying $2millions for 30 secs during the Superbowl.
This guy paid $750K and he has gotten much more publicity.

His company does more than 1 billion in sales yearly yet few people know who the h3ll Marc Ekco is. I certainly didn't.
So $750K is chump change for him and himself and his brand are much more recognizable than ever.

And as far as charity is concerned, if you just do a little research you know that he has donated millions in the past but did people know who Marc Ekco was ??
Its all relative. $750K is alot to you. Its not much for him for what hes getting out of it.
He didn't actually put a ceiling on how much he was going to pay for the ball so he got it much cheaper than originally thought.
The guy who caught the ball was offered $1mil for it from some company and he turned it down and decided to go the auction route.
Hes the dummy.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Sounds liek a fake site

Oh, s for the asterisk, I'm sure pitchers are not getting any competitive edge at all. Seriously. This whole debate is stupid.

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: Laminator
Pay someone to EAT the ball. Yeah, that's right. Have someone EAT it. Yeah.

Actually, feed the ball to an elephant, then give it back to Bonds after the elephant shits it out.