K6AZ Eric Tillery has gone to the big bourse in the sky
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After a long and hard battle his key is silent.
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Condolences to family and friends. RickO
Sorry to hear about him, condolences to his family.
Very sorry to hear that. I was thinking of him last week and was going to try to search him out by callsign but life got in the way. I knew him years ago in the REC. Collecting.Coins (RCC) group and we stood side to side during the great legal debacle that came out OK. He was a heck of a nice guy, a dedicated Ham and a super collector.
Hopefully I'll see him again some day in that big Hamfest and Brouse in the sky and we can talk about the "old days>
Condolences to his his family and friends, he will be missed.
73
I'm very sorry to hear that and my condolences go out to Eric's loved ones and friends.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Eric is the one who brought me over here from rec.collecting.coins, he also helped me with my first PCGS submission. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
I remember him from RCC, too, back when some clown who shall not be named tried to sue the internet. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
He was such a strong and enjoyable presence on these forums in the early days.
This is sad news yet good to know he is not battling daily pain.
peacockcoins
Condolences to his family. Haven't seen him on these boards in many years.
That is sad news. He was a forum instigator (in a good way), trying to make the hobby better with knowledge sharing, and trying to root out bad actors in coin industry. He was one of the defendants in the ACG grading company lawsuit IIRC.
My recollection of K6AZ was his battle with Alan Hagar and Accugrade which carried over to this site and dominated his life for quite some time. It seemed to affect everything he did and many members here felt his wrath if they didn't agree with him on everything. It was sad and disruptive. He seemed to be knowledgeable and capable as a collector but the ACG tirade spoiled all that.
I can only hope he found peace and was able to put all that behind him.
My condolences to family and friends.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
That is sad news, condolences to those who knew him. I had the opportunity to do a few deals with Eric here on the forum.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
Condolences to the family. HM
Condolences to his family and friends. Eric went way back on these boards and to RCC before then.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Sad news, condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad news, as others do, I remember him as one of the 46 along with myself that were encumbered by a frivolous legal action.
Sorry to hear about Eric!!!
did Eric have an ebay presence?
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He did 10 or 15 years ago, don't know if he stayed on or not. I bought a bunch of stuff from him off ebay including Ham radio stuff and metal detectors and a whooping bunch of coins.
Seems he brought a few of us over....myself included.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
WOW.....my CONDOLENCES to the family.......damn....just cant believe it.....When he took part here "Back in the day" a very outspoken individual, but knew his stuff! This Man knew MORGANs like no one else.....I talked to him several times about opinions on Morgan Dollars and other coins that i was gonna submit to PCGS/NGC and he was usually right about them....Gonna sorely miss this grumpy old grumper.......
Shades of AH and ACG.....that sucked.....glad that a large coin related firm picked up the tab on the legal fees......
Sorry to hear about this. Prayers offered up to his family and friends. RIP
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
USAF (Ret.) 1985 - 2005. E-4B Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief and Contracting Officer.
My current Registry sets:
✓ Everyman Mint State Carson City Morgan Dollars (1878 – 1893)
✓ Everyman Mint State Lincoln Cents (1909 – 1958)
✓ Morgan Dollar GSA Hoard (1878 – 1891)
If you are so inclined, fundraiser for his burial.
https://tmcfunding.com/funds/memorial-contributions-for-eric-tillery/8008/
RIP my friend. Condolences to Sally.
Very sad to hear this
RIP Eric Tillery. May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you’re dead.
RIP
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.