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This is a discussion on Bonds' 756th ball going to auction within the Sports Forum forums, part of the Everything But Cigars category; Anyone read this article yet? http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns sucks the kid has to sell it off,personally i think he should give bonds ...
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Old 08-22-2007, 05:38 PM   #1
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Bonds' 756th ball going to auction
Anyone read this article yet? http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns

sucks the kid has to sell it off,personally i think he should give bonds first dibs on it.
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Old 08-22-2007, 05:42 PM   #2
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Re: Bonds' 756th ball going to auction
This statement boils my blood if it's true.

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The 21-year-old New York man said Tuesday he had no choice but to sell the ball — several people told him he would be taxed on the souvenir just for holding on to it.
The guy who caught the ball will make out alright, but it's almost like he doesn't have the option to keep the ball even if he really wanted it.
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Anyone read this article yet? http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns

sucks the kid has to sell it off,personally i think he should give bonds first dibs on it.
Bonds says he doesn't want to ball...it's for the "fans", if there is such a thing!

I'll start the bidding!
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Old 08-22-2007, 06:11 PM   #4
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He doesn't want it just like he didn't use steroids.
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Re: Bonds' 756th ball going to auction
Why isn't the IRS collecting tax on every $8 ball hit into the stands?

This really boils me up. Sure, he got a ball worth $500,000 +, but he didn't actually sell it yet. I agree that when he sells it and sees a profit, then he should pay tax. But until then, the IRS should only assume it is the same as every other souvenir ball that enters the stands worth $8. If you don't sit in the stands and tax every ball, then you shouldn't tax this one.

I once caught a hot dog that was shot up into the stands during a Phillies game. Maybe I should have claimed that. Ahh, they'll never know. I ate the evidence.
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Old 08-22-2007, 08:54 PM   #6
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I once caught a hot dog that was shot up into the stands during a Phillies game. Maybe I should have claimed that. Ahh, they'll never know. I ate the evidence.[/quote]

That sounds disgusting. No wonder you're a Eagles fan.
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:09 PM   #7
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Its all about the money.

I hope it goes to a good collector.
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Old 08-22-2007, 10:11 PM   #8
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Re: Bonds' 756th ball going to auction
WHat would be nice is to see it go to a Hank Aaron's collector who says "Cream huh?Cream this!" And puts a 45 in it Now that would make me shart myself from laughing so hard! haha
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I once caught a hot dog that was shot up into the stands during a Phillies game. Maybe I should have claimed that. Ahh, they'll never know. I ate the evidence.

That sounds disgusting. No wonder you're a Eagles fan.
Oh, this got your attention because it says "dog" and "shot" in the same sentence. This wasn't an Atlanta reference.

I know it sounds disgusting, but it is a wrapped hot dog and they used to (don't think they do anymore) shoot them into the stands with an airgun. Also a treat to not have to pay close to $4 for one.
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I know it sounds disgusting, but it is a wrapped hot dog and they used to (don't think they do anymore) shoot them into the stands with an airgun. Also a treat to not have to pay close to $4 for one.
I went to a strip club once where they did that....lol sorry couldnt resist
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Why isn't the IRS collecting tax on every $8 ball hit into the stands?

This really boils me up. Sure, he got a ball worth $500,000 +, but he didn't actually sell it yet. I agree that when he sells it and sees a profit, then he should pay tax. But until then, the IRS should only assume it is the same as every other souvenir ball that enters the stands worth $8. If you don't sit in the stands and tax every ball, then you shouldn't tax this one.

I once caught a hot dog that was shot up into the stands during a Phillies game. Maybe I should have claimed that. Ahh, they'll never know. I ate the evidence.
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I went to a strip club once where they did that....lol sorry couldnt resist
You've been to Okinawa also?
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I once caught a hot dog that was shot up into the stands during a Phillies game.
One of those hotdog guns might be a good trade for the guy.
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ahahaha Jason i think i was at that same strip club
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Re: Bonds' 756th ball going to auction
I'm not sure he can be taxed on this. Does that mean every person that has anything that has amassed value - a painting, a baseball card, whatever - can be taxed on the "possible" value of the item? It's not worth a penny until someone pays more for it. I think someone is giving this guy some bad info.
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