Thanks to Leon Part Two

[Qcards]

A few years back, I had sent in six vintage wax boxes to GAI for grading / encapsulation.

They asked if I wanted to auction one box through their "auction process" and what would my minimum bid be?

I authorized them to auction one box with a $2,500 minimum bid.

I got my five boxes back and then someone alerted me that my other box was listed on eBay for $4,000 somewhere in California. When I looked at the map of the seller's location, it was a store in the same area as GAI. When I phoned GAI to ask what was going on, they said I had authorized a "sale" so they went ahead and sold it and now this guy was reselling it.

The only small hitch in this equation was the fact that I didn't get any money from this sale. When I phoned to see what was going on, I was told that the "cheque was in the mail".

Then I came on the board here and saw all of the kerfuffle about GAI closing and the bells started going off.

They did end up closing and when I demanded my money they said I would have to wait until they reopened again for business.

Right !!

Long story short, I contacted Leon, he got me a personal cell # for Mike Baker and after a few calls back and forth (none too pleasant) I was refunded the money by PayPal personally by Mike Baker so kudos to him as well.

I am in Canada and the odds of me getting my dough back were between slim and none.

I am still indebted to Leon to this day as without him getting involved I am pretty sure I would have been beat.

There's more to this nutty story re GAI employees and the store selling stuff but this is enough for today.

[Leon]

You are welcome Q, and no indebtedness here. I am happy to help when I can. If we all stick together our hobby is much more enjoyable. My reward is when there is a happy outcome.

As I have said a thousand times, and it's a phrase that I heard somewhere else obviously, when it's all said and done with our lives...it won't be about what we have but about what we have done. I just want my good things to outweigh my mistakes. I am still working on it . Happy collecting

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Leon

You are welcome Q, and no indebtedness here. I am happy to help when I can. If we all stick together our hobby is much more enjoyable. My reward is when there is a happy outcome.

As I have said a thousand times, and it's a phrase that I heard somewhere else obviously, when it's all said and done with our lives...it won't be about what we have but about what we have done. I just want my good things to outweigh my mistakes. I am still working on it . Happy collecting

Ditto, Leon, and well done.

[glynparson]

Absolutely one of the finest people in the hobby. Not enough guys out there like him.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by glynparson

Absolutely one of the finest people in the hobby. Not enough guys out there like him.

+5

[RobertGT]

If there were some type of governing body for card buying and selling, I would vote Leon for President.

[Dalkiel]

GAI once encapsulated a box of cards for me before they achieved total bottom-feeder status. The person who bought it from me opened it and he said there was a pack missing. I believe him since he didn't ask for any type of reimbursement. There definitely wasn't a pack missing when I sent it in. Just saying.

[teetwoohsix]

I'd say great story, but instead I'll say great outcome- I'm glad it finally worked out for the OP.....Leon, that was very cool of you to do that, your character and ways are golden. Nice job !!!

Sincerely, Clayton

[wonkaticket]

Leon has been great I once had a huge gambling debt that he covered for me…I bet the Washington Generals over the Harlem Globetrotters I figured they were due. In my defense I’m pretty sure the game was rigged.

He really will do anything for his board members.

[gorrister]

He donated a kidney to me.

[Mdoe]

Leon once rescued my grandmothers cat from a burning house. Seriously, as a novice collector, I thoroughly enjoy these forums and the information from the members-- thank you Leon for all your work in the hobby and on this board.

[bijoem]

Chuck Norris was picking on me.....
and Leon took care of him for me.

[iggyman]

On February 2nd Leon caught a boy falling from a tree, changed a tire for some old ladies, and saved an important local official from choking.

Look up kindness in the dictionary and you will see pictures of Leon .

Lovely Day...

[Kenny Cole]

He gave me his hair. Truly selfless. EOM.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Kenny Cole

He gave me his hair. Truly selfless. EOM.

Now that crossed the line .

[Kenny Cole]

LOL, I should probably just stfu at this point.

[Leon]

All in good fun....I appreciate the kind words from the folks above (and you are welcome), though I am not worthy .

[4815162342]

Leon is Noel backwards. Nuff said.

[nolemmings]

Chuck Norris dreams about being Leon. Walker Texas Ranger was based on Leon's earlier exploits, although Norris did not do the fight scenes justice.

[wonkaticket]

When Leon enters a dark room he doesn't turn the lights on he turns the dark off is what I have heard.

[teetwoohsix]

And that is really Leon on the Dos Equis commercials...