Do you know any stoopers?

[alphanumeric1]

Stoopers are alive and well in NYC (and I imagine elsewhere).
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/sp...b.html?_r=1&hp
This past summer at Saratoga, I saw this same guy everyday reach right into the trash can that was the equivalent of a spittoon to look for tickets. Pretty freakin' gross. I guess it must have been worth it.
On my next losing streak, I'm diving in.

[Arletta]

I wish I lived closer to Delta

He even has his own "turf".. too funny...and gives himself an hours lunch break because it's such hard work.

[DaTruth]

I wonder if the reporter asked to see a past tax return to verify some of his claims.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

there is a guy named 'bones'..hes from chicago..i see him at all the tracks..derby/toga/ ect..dell and the chi town boys see him around..

[Travis Stone]

When I was a kid at Saratoga, with nothing else to do, I used to walk around and pick-up tickets. We used to rake in anywhere from $50-100 a day, some days more. One afternoon my cousin found $200 rolled-up in a couple of tickets. Gate scratches, DQs etc.... those were pennies from heaven.

I would then parlay my findings into packs of jockey trading cards.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I would then parlay my findings into packs of jockey trading cards.

Like we believe that. We all know you headed straight to the betting windows.

[Left Bank]

Illegal to do here at CBY.They claim they own a ticket once it hits the floor,and will throw you out if they catch you picking up tickets.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Left Bank

Illegal to do here at CBY.They claim they own a ticket once it hits the floor,and will throw you out if they catch you picking up tickets.

What if you are pulling your stack of tickets out of your parimutuel pocket and accidently drop them, are you allowed to pick them back up or does CBY own them?

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

there is a guy named 'bones'..hes from chicago..i see him at all the tracks..derby/toga/ ect..dell and the chi town boys see him around..

didn't see him all summer and neither did the fatman. He's originally from Louisville maybe went back there. Actually have his cell and it was disconected around Million time. Hope he didn't get in trouble for his 'side' business. Chicken Man probably had a good summer picking up all his customers.

[MISTERGEE]

i do believe these are a dying breed. used to see them by the truckloads in south florida tracks. I have found quite a few winners just by accident staring me in the face without looking a few times

[dpkovalesky]

Anyone else see this article?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/sp...ef=todayspaper

[MISTERGEE]

i guess he kinda just invited more stoopers to visit his locale?

[Rudeboyelvis]

Yup.

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33147

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by dpkovalesky

Anyone else see this article?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/sp...ef=todayspaper

You would have too if you'd have clicked on the link in post #1

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Arletta

You would have too if you'd have clicked on the link in post #1

That post started a new thread earlier today and was subsequently moved to this thread.

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by alphanumeric1

Stoopers are alive and well in NYC (and I imagine elsewhere).
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/sp...b.html?_r=1&hp
This past summer at Saratoga, I saw this same guy everyday reach right into the trash can that was the equivalent of a spittoon to look for tickets. Pretty freakin' gross. I guess it must have been worth it.
On my next losing streak, I'm diving in.

the guy with the blond hair and glasses or his partner the older guy? i've been seeing them there since i was a kid some 2o something years ago. they must find something.