Collection thread for gumbyfan (Craig) for all his cool "group submission" efforts! $190

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 12:34AM

To all who have pledged and sent-in a donation via this thread!

$ 190 ($150 + $40) HAS BEEN SENT TO CRAIG ON BEHALF OF ALL YOU NICE PEOPLE! GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

yes! poppage has started, so pleeeeeeze begin to send me your Pledges. $190.00 was raised so far, because of your pledges here, thanks! (PLEEEEZE NOTE: Any other gumbyfan group submission participant that would like to pledge 'a little something' to gumbyfan for his great job with this sub, feel free to post your pledge on this thread, and then you can then send it to an addy below, thanks!)

1. you can Paypal me: addy: rbdjr@ymail.com (make sure to include your CU id, so I can give you credit for your pledge/payment). Also pleeeeeze LMK that you paid, so I can mark it paid below on the list, thanks!

2. or you can send me your pledge: addy: The Renaissance Trust, P.O. Box 6059 Delray Beach, FL 33482-6059 (make sure to include your CU id, so I can give you credit for your pledge/payment). Also pleeeeeze LMK that you paid, so I can mark it paid below on the list, thanks!

I will try to PM all who have pledged a contribution periodically to remind you to pay! Thanks!

*** update: again, participants have kicked-in $190.00 here so far! And there is still plenty of time for other 'gumby group rip' participants to contribute 'a little something' too!

gameusedhoop (Steve) gave me a wonderful idea to reward an organizer of a "group submission", especially a large group sub, like gumbyfan's, with a surcharge of some sorts, to compensate him for all his efforts, labor and time it takes to "pull-off" a successful group sub. I decided to start this thread.

So here we go:

Craig (gumbyfan) has demonstrated so far, by his receiving, bookkeeping, listing, packing, shipping, submitting, continuous communication with participants, and then to come, receiving 1500 items back from PSA, breaking up items to match each participants' items, packing, labeling, transport to the post office, and more! Yikes!

What we can all do is say thanks gumby!

But that's not all we can do! So here's what I propose:

Each 'group sub' participant kicks-in, let's say a whopping 20 cents per item! Showing Craig all our appreciation and gratitude for his performance and his efforts related to his group rip!

For example, ...my sub part was 66 items, so I'd be more than happy to start-off by kicking-in $13.20 (66 subs x $0.20 = $13.20).

Heck, I rounded-up to $ 15.00

This is strictly voluntary, and in no way will I (nor should anybody else for that matter!) single out any group participant for not kicking-in a little for gumbyfan's wonderful effort here!

And who knows? Maybe, we can get Craig to "quarterback" another group rip for our community?

So, I'm making a list for any participant who wants to contribute something (for Craig). I know it's not much, but maybe if each participant contributes a little something? It will be a nice way for all of us to show gumbyfan, in some small way, just how much we all do appreciate his wonderful "group submission" efforts:

01. - rbdjr1 (robert) .............. $ 15.00 PAID THANKS!

02. - lawnmowerman (matt) .............................. $ 15.00 PAID THANKS!

03. - BigRedMachine (shawn)/Pokerbot .............. $ 10.00 (previously paid on their own! thanks!)

04. - initialD .............. $ 15.00 PAID THANKS!

05. - Dboneesq (douglas) .............. $ 10.00 PAID THANKS! (plus Douglas sent Craig some Brewers autos!)

06. - lsutigers1973 (bill) ............... already gave (sent Craig some minty Brewers!)

07. - EagleEyeKid (bryan) ............... will hook Craig up! (cool! Bryan, donations will be going on "post poppage" LOL!)

08. - fur72 (cory) ................. will be hooking Craig up with "Ganters, Yount's and Molitors" (cool!)

09. - nightcrawler (trent) .............. $ 40.00 PAID THANKS (Trent increased his $25 pledge to $40! Sooooooooooooo cool!)

10. - Statman (andrew) .............. $ 10.00 PAID THANKS! (soooooooooooooo cool!)

11. - Littletweed (matt) .............. $ 20.00 PAID THANKS! (soooooooooooooo cool!)

12. - CrimsonTider (joey) .............. hooked-up gumbyfan already (with gantners!)

13. - FavreFan1971 (troy) .............. hooking-up in person (and possibly beer related! - awesome!)

14. - thedutymon (neil) .............. another personal hook-up for gumby's + more! (that's cool neil!)

15. - swartz1 .............. $ 10.00 PAID THANKS!

16. - brianwintersfan (steve) .............. dealing with gumbyfan personally! cool!

17. - stown .............. a group hug!

(not to worry! strown gives plenty! check out his "Please help me fight MS" thread, it's cool!)

18. - Elemenopeo .............. $ 10.00 PAID THANKS! (plus some Gantner stuff! ...very nice!)

19. - Beck6 (tim) .............. $ 10.00 PAID THANKS!

20. - Darin .............. $ 20.00 PAID THANKS! (Darin, just raised his $10 pledge, to a $20 contribution! Very cool! Thanks!)

21. - skilow .............. (plans on donating any potential "overage refunds" to the Jimmy V fund, which is cool!)

22. - bsidegrve (mark) .............. $ 10.00 PAID THANKS!

23. - Tedw9 (steve) .............. $ 5.00 PAID THANKS!

24. - jswieton (john) .............. $ 7.00 PAID THANKS! (John thanks for this last minute contribution! Very nice of you!)

It is my pleasure to coordinate these contributions!

"Stay tuned"!

edit: By the time poppage begins, we can have my "group kick-in contribution thing" on the road to completion!

Or if you already sent Craig 'a little something', on your own, LMK so I can give you "some love here" for being such a nice guy!

(I'll put you on the above list, even if you gave, or you are giving a little something to Craig on your own!)

rd

P.S. Craig, I'm still looking to 'carve out' a nice '86T Paul Molitor &/or Robin Yount for you! (Ok! I'll look for a nice 86T Jim Gantner upgrade too!)

lawnmowerman · March 29, 2009 12:56AM

I would be more than happy to kick in my $1.60

lawnmowerman · March 29, 2009 1:07AM

I was only kidding Bob. Round it up to $10.00 please.

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 1:08AM

<< I was only kidding Bob. Round it up to $10.00 please. >>

ok!

lawnmowerman · March 29, 2009 1:12AM

BigRedMachine · March 29, 2009 1:33AM

Talk about a "group" sub, I teamed up with fellow board member Pokerbot for a 45 card sub. That way my tight a$$ could really save money.

Anyway, I looked around for some cards I thought craig would like but couldn't find any.

Rob and I sent him $10 with our cards and told him to get a couple graded on us.

I agree it is taking A LOT of effort to put this together, so we thanked him previously.

shawn

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 1:57AM

<< Talk about a "group" sub, I teamed up with fellow board member Pokerbot for a 45 card sub. That way my tight a$$ could really save money. Anyway, I looked around for some cards I thought craig would like but couldn't find any. Rob and I sent him $10 with our cards and told him to get a couple graded on us. I agree it is taking A LOT of effort to put this together, so we thanked him previously. shawn >>

That was

shawn! (I'll mark you & Pokerbot as paid $10 already, "on your own"!)

rd

initialD · March 29, 2009 2:20AM

Just got back from a Cruise and heck everyone there gets a tip!!!

This is by far a more valiant effort, at least in my book

Put me down for $15, now I'm WIHKED BROKAH!!!

BigRedMachine · March 29, 2009 2:30AM

<< 
That was

shawn! (I'll mark you & Pokerbot as paid $10 already, "on your own"!)

rd >>

Well I tried to make it easier on myself by throwing in some worthless Jim Gantner cards, but I couldn't find any!

EagleEyeKid · March 29, 2009 4:11AM

Robert, great gesture.
While I already planned on hooking Craig up when this is all said and done,
it'll have to wait. Right now, I have $3.87 in my paypal acct which is pathetic.
I had to sell a bunch of psa 10 rookies to generate funds for my 75 card sub.

You can mark me down as "pending".
I really appreciate what Craig has done and his efforts will get rewarded.

lsutigers1973 · March 29, 2009 4:15AM

I gave at the office and I donated some minty fresh Brewers cards.

fur72 · March 29, 2009 4:20AM

<< I gave at the office and I donated some minty fresh Brewers cards. >>

Im will Bill, I have been setting aside Ganters, Yount's and Molitors for Craig having to deal with all that crap during x-mas.

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 6:12AM

no no no & nope!

but more to come!

rd

nightcrawler · March 29, 2009 7:01AM

Gumbys done more than set up rips.

I'm in for $25. Thanks Rob, and Gumby.

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 7:12AM

<< Gumbys done more than set up rips. I'm in for $25. Thanks Rob, and Gumby.

>>

Trent, that's soooooooooooooooooo awesome!

rd

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 8:33AM

Thanks Andrew (Statman), your kindness is

rd

Littletweed · March 29, 2009 12:21PM

1500 freakin' cards!! I'm in for $20 for his effort.

lsutigers1973 · March 29, 2009 12:36PM

I don't recall anyone taking up donations for me. Craig is an a&&hole and I will apologize for that statement tomorrow. I think I may have had one (or 6) too many at my fantasy baseball draft tonight.

justmichael · March 29, 2009 12:48PM

<< I don't recall anyone taking up donations for me. Craig is an a&&hole and I will apologize for that statement tomorrow. I think I may have had one (or 6) too many at my fantasy baseball draft tonight. >>

The classic drunk "what about me?".Awesome touch to the thread Bill.lol
Mike

lsutigers1973 · March 29, 2009 12:49PM

<< The classic drunk "what about me?".Awesome touch to the thread Bill.lol >>

KMA, you will respect me in the morning damn it!

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 1:03PM

<< I don't recall anyone taking up donations for me. Craig is an a&&hole and I will apologize for that statement tomorrow. I think I may have had one (or 6) too many at my fantasy baseball draft tonight. >>

Sorry Bill, didn't mean or want to diminish your 'group sub #1' efforts. In fact your deserve admiration and thanks too!

Money? Forget about it!

(You were like the "Chris Moneymaker affect" for group subs! ......... "group sub 1")

rd

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nightcrawler · March 29, 2009 4:26PM

Hey, thanks to you again Bobby..

Ya, Craigs so great, he was going to help an old lady across the street once, and she didn't want to go. So he beat her up and drug her across... what a great guy.

rbdjr1 · March 29, 2009 8:35PM

Day one = We raised $105.

CrimsonTider · March 30, 2009 12:05AM

I was kind, I sent some extras to both LSU and Gumby. I've sent many Gantners to Gumby, one of which was subbed in the first Group Sub. 1992 Topps Micro Gantner, it got a 9. LSU has a 92 Maddux OPC going in on this sub that I sent him, I'm hoping for a 10 on this one, it has a shot.

lsutigers1973 · March 30, 2009 12:46AM

<< LSU has a 92 Maddux OPC going in on this sub that I sent him, I'm hoping for a 10 on this one, it has a shot >>

It will fit just fine in my registry set in a PSA 9 holder.

FavreFan1971 · March 30, 2009 2:53AM

I'll hook him up. Just live a few blocks away! Possibly beer related too.

thedutymon · March 30, 2009 3:19AM

Good Morning,
Craig is doing a favor for me while he is in Vegas, for that and the group sub, when I pay him for the other, I will also take care of him for the group sub.

Neil

rbdjr1 · March 30, 2009 9:43PM

swartz1

marked u down for $10

rd

rbdjr1 · March 30, 2009 10:49PM

Good job everyone, so far! We will be able to "wet gumby's whistle". I figure this thread will hang around 'til poppage time'.

rd

rbdjr1 · April 1, 2009 10:01PM

We've raised so far $115 for gumbyfan on this thread! Wow! Thanks to all you participants!

The hardest work for Craig, I think is "yet to come". If you are a group submission participant, and you have not considered "contributing a little something" for gumbyfan (Craig), pleeeeeeze consider this:

His ongoing efforts:

1. Time setting-up this group sub.
2. Set-up of 'data sheets' (inventory received record keeping)
3. bookkeeping of funds received.
4. receiving, opening, sorting, logging-in all those individual participants' packages
5. extra trip(s) to the USPS
6. downloading all 1500 cards into his data entry system.
7. getting cards ready for PSA, via labeling & repackaging 1500 cards, for shipping.
8. after 'boxing-up' 1500 cards, taping-up and labeling boxes, for registered mail.
9. extra trip(s) to the USPS.
10. Dealing with PSA (first with Joe, again dealing with Joe & customer service, about cards being on hold...).
11. Getting CU customer service to recalculate "card values" to an even $25,000.00.
12. Dealing with having PSA break-up this sub into 3 smaller subs.
13. Craig's efforts dealing with Joe & PSA helped get our group submission out of an "on hold status" in just a few days.

So far Craig's efforts can be compared to the "first half" of a football game. After PSA poppage we can expect Craig, to repeat many of the steps above, now in reverse,

14. Poppage results display (data entry, etc, possible listing of poppage on thread, etc.)
15. Preparation for receiving (3) or more registered mail packages from PSA.
16. extra trip(s) to the USPS. (LOL!)
17. Opening these (3) or more boxes of 1500 cards, and inspecting each card for possible shipping damage.
18. Sorting cards of each participant.
19. Packing each individual participants' items (which includes all kinds of different sized boxes, considering the variety of "card quantities" of the participants.).
20. Affixing labels, sealing, postage, weighing, lifting, transporting, waiting in line(s) at the USPS, and more.

I'm sure I forgot some of Craig's wonderful efforts, plus his time consuming efforts "yet to come"?

My point here is if have not considered contributing "a little something" to Craig for his 'herculean' efforts here.

The above list should make you consider giving something?

So, I proposed we all kick-in, let's say, around 20 cents per card, which is not much to ask from each of us participants! So whatever you can afford, will mean little to you, but when combined with all other here, will be a really nice gesture from us to gumbyfan! Don't you think?

Some of you participants have contacted me, letting me know that you already gave something (or are planning on sending Craig something), some cards, a few sent a little cash. And that's really super cool! Thanks!

But in the heat of preparing our items and sending our cards to Craig, some many not have considered "a little something extra" for gumbyfan (including me!).

So, I'm not "singling-out" any individual participant (except myself! LOL!).

But I am asking each participant who has not considered giving something, to kick-in a few bucks here.

I'd love to see Craig, buy some Yount or Molitor cards (or even a Gantner card? LOL!), just because he has "a little extra scratch" from all us participants.

So, if you haven't already done so, PM, email me (rbdjr@ymail.com) or post here your willingness to contribute something.

TIA

rd

P.S. Figure around Poppage time, I'll post here & PM everyone with "contribution instructions".

brianwintersfan · April 2, 2009 12:08AM

I have to deal with him on a personal level, so I have more than paid my dues!

stown · April 2, 2009 1:01AM

Elemenopeo · April 2, 2009 1:18AM

I'll go in for a sawbuck. And I'll cook up some kind of Gantner-related bonus if any of my T218s come back 7 or better.

rbdjr1 · April 2, 2009 1:59AM

brianwintersfan/Steve (privately - some goodies for gumbyfan!)

Elemenopeo (In for $10, + some possible Gantner goodies for Craig!)

stown (in for a group hug!)

(also: check out stown's MS / Multiple Sclerosis "Please help me fight MS" thread, ...very, very cool!! Who know's? Maybe we can give a little bit there too?)

rd

rbdjr1 · April 3, 2009 9:31AM

so far $125 has been "kicked-in" via this thread!

You guys are just

thanks again to all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone else that participated in the gumbyfan group submission, that wants to "show their love", by contributing "a little something" to Craig (gumbyfan), we still have plenty of time 'til poppage!

Just LMK,

rd

Darin · April 3, 2009 12:07PM

I guess I'm good for about 100 Mexican Pesos.
No need to thank me for the biggest contribution. My pleasure.

Beck6 · April 3, 2009 12:27PM

Put me down for $10. Thanks Craig!

rbdjr1 · April 3, 2009 1:02PM

<< Put me down for $10. Thanks Craig! >>

Beck6

Thanks Tim!

rbdjr1 · April 3, 2009 1:04PM

<< I guess I'm good for about 100 Mexican Pesos.No need to thank me for the biggest contribution. My pleasure. >>

Darin, I marked you down! 100 Mexican Pesos

that's cool! and thank you!!!

rd

edit: P.S. 100 Mexican Pesos coverted to US$ = $ 7.3716 (I rounded you up to $10, very nice of you darin!) LOL!

Darin · April 3, 2009 4:01PM

rbdjr, dang $7.37 doesn't sound as impressive as 100 pesos.

Just make it $10 even.

Nice of you to do this donation thread. It is a lot of work gumby is doing for this group sub.

skilow · April 3, 2009 4:29PM

I already planned on donating my refund from shipping to the Jimmy V fund, and was going to encourage others too, once the grades popped. Ill alter it to his charity if he wishes. Its better if he sends the funds to save on PP fees.

rbdjr1 · April 3, 2009 8:13PM

<< rbdjr, dang $7.37 doesn't sound as impressive as 100 pesos.

Just make it $10 even. Nice of you to do this donation thread. It is a lot of work gumby is doing for this group sub. >>

darin! (I "rounded-you-up" to ten bucks!)

thanks again!

rd

rbdjr1 · April 3, 2009 8:16PM

<< I already planned on donating my refund from shipping to the Jimmy V fund, and was going to encourage others too, once the grades popped. Ill alter it to his charity if he wishes. Its better if he sends the funds to save on PP fees. >>

the Jimmy V fund is cool!

rd

rbdjr1 · April 5, 2009 8:17PM

$ 135 has been contributed so far because of this thread! Wow!

If you participated in gumbyfan's group submission, and would like to kick-in "a little something" to Craig (gumbyfan), as gratitude for all his outstanding efforts with this group sub.

And all the work he has yet to come! (shipping out all our 1,500 cards!)...

Pleeeeeeeze post here, or PM me your desire to contribute something to Craig.

TIA

rd

rbdjr1 · April 15, 2009 12:11AM

EagleEyeKid · April 15, 2009 2:59AM

My bag of blood is all packaged and ready for shipping.

gumbyfan · April 15, 2009 3:38AM

I've tried to avoid responding to this thread, because I'm a bit embarassed about it. This is completely unnecessary, but if you all insist on this, I can assure you that the money will be spent very well.

Although a couple of people here know where I am going to spend the money, I don't want to announce it publicly at this time.

I can tell you that it is very near and dear to my heart, so again, if you insist on this, it will be very much appreciated!

rbdjr1 · April 15, 2009 5:36AM

<< I've tried to avoid responding to this thread, because I'm a bit embarassed about it. This is completely unnecessary, but if you all insist on this, I can assure you that the money will be spent very well. Although a couple of people here know where I am going to spend the money, I don't want to announce it publicly at this time. I can tell you that it is very near and dear to my heart, so again, if you insist on this, it will be very much appreciated!

>>

Craig, we all hope you get at least 5 minutes of pleasure!

rd

Dboneesq · April 15, 2009 5:43AM

<< Although a couple of people here know where I am going to spend the money, I don't want to announce it publicly at this time. >>

Craig ... You should NEVER EVER EVER announce publicly that you are going to spend the money on Jim Gantner cards! HAHAHAHAHA Thanks for the submission!

rbdjr1 · April 15, 2009 8:08AM

Matt (lawnmowerman), was the first to respond here with a pledge! And yes, Matt is the first one to PM me about paying for his pledge!

Thanks Matt!

rd

P.S. To pay for your pledges (or if any other participant wants to give 'a little something' to (Craig) gumbyfan) my PayPal addy is:

rbdjr@ymail.com

pleeeeeeze mention your CU id when you pay, so I know who in the heck paid! I'll mark you paid!!

Thanks soooooooooooooooo much!

rbdjr1 · April 23, 2009 12:42AM

To all who have pledged a donation on this thread!

poppage has started, so pleeeeeeze begin to send me your Pledges. $135.00 was raised, because of your pledges, thanks! (any other gumbyfan group submission participant that would like to pledge something to gumbyfan for his great job with this sub, feel free to post your pledge on this thread, and then you can then send it to an addy below, thanks!)

1. you can Paypal me: addy: rbdjr@ymail.com (make sure to include your CU id, so I can give you credit for your pledge/payment)

2. or you can send me your pledge: addy: The Renaissance Trust, P.O. Box 6059 Delray Beach, FL 33482-6059 (make sure to include your CU id, so I can give you credit for your pledge/payment).

I will try to PM all who have pledged a contribution periodically to remind you to pay! Thanks!

*** update: participants have kicked-in $135.00 here so far! And there is still plenty of time for other 'gumby group rip' participants to contribute 'a little something' too!

TIA,

rd

Collection thread for gumbyfan (Craig) for all his cool &quot;group submission&quot; efforts! $190

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Collection thread for gumbyfan (Craig) for all his cool "group submission" efforts! $190