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BigKidAtHeartI am VERY Sorry. I would have been back to explain (and defend my post) sooner, but I did not know there was a problem until someone emailed me.
First, that I upset you or anyone else with a signature line that I had set up months ago, without thinking about how it would effect posts because I honestly never dreamed I would be dealing with this kind of topic. (thanks to whoever removed it, and it was not even an "ad" for me, but my father's)
That being said, you are also right that I do not normally post here. I am only even registered here because someone used my "handle" of BigKidAtHeart on the SGC message boards a while back, and tried posting horrible things in order to make me look bad. I since registered the name at any and all sites I could to try and prevent that sort of ridiculous stuff from happening to me again.
I only posted this message here for one reason... TO HELP A FELLOW COLLECTOR. Others have posted this on the SGC boards, and the Beckett boards. If I knew of anyother boards to post it on I ASSURE YOU I would not hesitate to post it there too!! I have NOTHING to gain from it.
ALSO, (And READ THIS CAREFULLY SO WE ARE ALL CLEAR)
Carlos DID NOT ASK FOR MONEY! This was a "grassroots" movement from his longtime friends and fellow collectors and even customers that found out he was going to sell a precious set of cards, in order to pay off mounting medical bills due to cancer. IN FACT, carlos did NOT want this money or the attention... it was his Wife that encouraged him to be gracious and accept our generosity.
As to who I am - many of the people who frequent the PSA boards know me (too well cause I never shut up and have an opinion on everything....) but basically I am a married, 37 year old, from Birmingham, Alabama (Auburn Fan!) who is back in college full-time (UAB)for Elementary Education, after a 15 year career in radio. I have a 1 year old adopted son (Eli)
I collect several different sets, mostly vintage (56 topps, 66 topps, 64 topps giants, and others. I look for Campanella, Mays, Aaron, Robinson, Don Newcombe, etc. too)
Not sure what else you want to know... I am a Republican. (others know that well too.)
and I think that most everyone that knows me from the other boards will tell you that while I am too opinionated and headstrong... I am honest. I know that my ebay customers will, and other members I have bought of sold from will... You will just have to take my word or their word for it.
As to the "why does he need the money" part; Carlos has addressed that in a very detailed explanation (& mini bio) on the "other thread" (which again is: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=209918 ) but Basically he was too sick after the chemotherapy to work for several months. I am not sure if he had insurance, but it sounds like he has lost it (not uncommon for seriously ill patients to LOSE coverage) and even with insurance - at least 20% is not covered.
EVERYONE,
Please know that I do not expect all people to care, or want to contribute. Some have just sent an email,
or passed on a promise to pray. I gave $50 which for me right now (about to not work for 3 months while I student teach) is a lot, but others have given as little a $5 and as much as $500
I just want you to think about it. Read the thread. If you have questions EMAIL CARLOS or someone in the thread or even me. Even if you do know send any money, you can tell others about it.
One other member even suggested getting SCD to do a story on it... well I assure you that Beckett, SCD and the SMR will all get the info. Maybe they will publish it, but if not, we at least helped a fellow collector, did a good thing, and made the world a better place, if just for a moment.
I hope this clears things up from the "who is that guy" and "what is this about" perspectives. Feel free to Email me directly if you want anything else.
Thanks again for your understanding (and participation if you contributed.)
~jeff cornett