Important Annoucement from Jim Stinson Sports

[mr2686]

I'm sorry Jim but you are required to give us 10 years notice...please get back to work. LOL
Seriously, I will miss your stories about autographs. I've purchased autos from Jim on questionnaires, from famous collections, etc. and he always had some great stories as background about them and where they came from. Heck, I even purchased (from another dealer) a very hard to find Jim Lindsey of the 34 Cardinals, and Jim let me know that it was originally sold by him and what the history was behind it.
The hobby just took a major hit in my opinion.

[johnmh71]

I am very sad to read that. You were the dealer that got me started in collecting 3 x 5 autographs and helped me build a nice collection. You were always great to deal with and a great source of knowledge. You will be missed. I wish you luck in your future endeavors.

[rjackson44]

good luck mr stinson

[D. Bergin]

Sorry to hear this. As a boxing guy who bought a ton of boxing stuff from Jim over the years, and who sold a ton of boxing stuff that came from Jim over the years, I want to thank him for making the autograph aspect of the boxing hobby much easier to navigate then it otherwise might have been.

His 90's personal signings with boxers of all stripes and all over the world are still spoken of in hushed tones within the hobby.

From making Carlos Monzon and Teofilo Stevenson signatures obtainable for the average collector, to traveling all the way to Thailand to get obscure but long-time Flyweight Champion Sot Chitalada to sign a suitcase full of stuff.

Still, sadly not many collectors really care about Sot Chitalada, but that didn't stop Jim from going to the other side of the world and track down an up till then nearly unobtainable signature, so the few boxing collectors who did care about filling a Champions hole in their collection, could do so fairly cheaply.

LOL, I imagine that's why Jim eventually got out of the boxing racket, as there wasn't a ton of upside, but he is still appreciated for the time he put in for us.

[Forever Young]

Congrats Jim, enjoy retirement!

[btcarfagno]

I am gald to hear that you got out on your own terms. In the grand scheme of things that is pretty important.

Thank you for the help you have given to me when I asked questions. Thank you also for your dedication to the hobby that I have grown to enjoy so much.

Best of luck.

Tom C

[GrayGhost]

Best of luck sir . You were a help to many people, both in opining on autographs and selling some wonderful authentic pieces. DON"T LEAVE THE BOARD tho, we may need to sick Coach's corner on ya

[Leon]

Jim (hi Jim) said it wasn't necessary to move this to the front page as this is primarily a card forum and members won't know of him. I say phooey. Jim has been a big help to numerous autograph collectors in our field, including me, not only in supporting the board with an ad but also on several occasions when I reached out to him. Once again, all the best to Jim (even though I understand business things are still being wound down)...LL

[jgmp123]

Jim,

I will greatly miss receiving those wonderful emails. You are easily one of the most trusted sellers I have ever dealt with and you are such an asset to this hobby, that I believe we are all indebted to you for your overwhelming support and knowledge.

Enjoy retirement and I hope to work with you again some day!
- James Graham (Jgmp123@Yahoo.com)

[Tom Hufford]

Say it ain't so, Jim!

But, I've known you about 40 years, and you like to stay busy - so, while you say "retirement," ......... I doubt it will last!

Talk to you later,

Tom

[Mark70Z]

Will miss your email updates on all the great signed items. While I only collect Brooksie items and I haven't picked up an autograph from you I have enjoyed the view of the awesome items you come across. Hope you enjoy your semi and/or full time retirement. Thanks for your contribution to the great hobby over the many years.

[prewarsports]

I have bought items from Jim, and sold items to Jim for over 15 years and everything has been amazing. One of the guys that really got me into autographs and someone that I considered a friend as well as a fellow collector.

All the best Jim, you will be missed.

Rhys

[Topnotchsy]

I'll echo those who have mentioned writing a book. I know I'd be in line for a copy.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

I'll echo those who have mentioned writing a book. I know I'd be in line for a copy.

I'm with you on that one.