A very big thank you to Griffins (Anthony).

nam812 · May 12, 2008 7:15AM

Too many times we see threads devoted to the bad guys on this board and in the hobby. Well this is not one of those. I just wanted to publicly say thank you a fellow CU member/collector who is not only very generous with his time and knowledge, but with some rare cards I needed as well.

I'm sure i'm not setting the CU world on it's ear by telling you all what a nice guy Anthony is, but when so many threads are started lately about lack of communication and service from sellers right here on our own BST forum, I felt the need to let everyone know about my great experiences working with Anthony. When I first started my T218 set Anthony PMed me a with wealth of valuable information and offered me cards from his eBay store with ridiculous discounts. Recently I saw that he had a few more cards in his store that would help my set, and when I PMed him about wanting to buy them, he sent them to me free of charge.

His collection is so incredible that I don't think I will ever be able to return this good deed with PSA cards for him, but whether it's helping him with next year's Topps heritage set, or helping another collector out with cards of which I have extra, I will try my best to reciprocate. Thank you very much Anthony for your time, knowledge, and helping me get closer to completing my set.

yankeeno7 · May 12, 2008 7:36AM

Nick
Let me add to that. Julen sent me a real nice stack of 73's that I received yesterday. They are in wonderful condition and didnt charge me a penny. Last year he also sent 2/3 of a 1980 OPC baseball set. I only wish I could come close in returning the favor to him. Giving is contagious and I will also try and pay forward at the very least.
Thanks a bunch Julen. I did receive the cards in the mail yesterday.

Great story...thanks for being one of the good guys Anthony and Julen!

zep33 · May 12, 2008 7:39AM

nice to hear stuff like that - wtg guys

RipublicaninMass · May 12, 2008 7:56AM

yes griffins, top notch...cheer m8!

Stone193 · May 12, 2008 8:00AM

Anthony has been a friend of mine for about 4 yrs now - we've met here in San Antonio and he's immensely generous - tops in the hobby.

It's important CU keeps people like him around.

His collection is one of the better in our circle of friends here and he's a class act.

Thanx for sharing Nick.
mike

perkdog · May 12, 2008 8:13AM

Nick I believe your deserving of this type of thing, I for one appreaciated you sending me a card free of charge as well. Its good to see a good deed came back around to you and other good people here!

wolfbear · May 12, 2008 8:31AM

The top three list of all-time nice people :

1. Mother Teresa
2. The Dalai Lama
3. Anthony

2dueces · May 12, 2008 8:34AM

Anthony is one of the good guys in the hobby. He is on the top of many collectors lists, mine included. Joe

originalisbest · May 12, 2008 9:22AM

Glad to know it -- I've not dealt with Anthony before, but now would look forward to it! Thanks Nick.

Estil · May 12, 2008 9:35AM

<< Glad to know it -- I've not dealt with Anthony before, but now would look forward to it! Thanks Nick. >>

Don't forget originalbest here got me started on my 1975 Topps quest as well as my goal of getting all 1973-79 Topps cards worth $8+ in PSA 7!

mikeschmidt · May 12, 2008 9:38AM

Anthony Nex is one of the true stewards of the hobby. He helps make it fun and enjoyable ;-)

mikeschmidt · May 12, 2008 9:38AM

although, rumour has it, he is just a grown-up delinquent skate punk....

nam812 · May 12, 2008 10:35AM

<< Nick I believe your deserving of this type of thing, I for one appreaciated you sending me a card free of charge as well. Its good to see a good deed came back around to you and other good people here! >>

Thanks Paul. You're a good guy, and I was glad to help. That's what it's all about.

Griffins · May 12, 2008 11:11AM

It's always a bit of a shock to bring up the page and see your name in a thread title...

Thanks for the kind words guys, but the reality is that virtually everyone that has chimed in on this thread has done many more good turns for me than I could ever repay, no matter how hard I try. Nick sent me a few Heritage I needed, Marc a '41 Goudey that was very tough, and Wolfbear, who just to hang out with is reason enough to make the trek to the National every year, sent me a really nice high end card last Xmas.

For all the talk about scams and backroom deals and all the other BS, the truth is that there are a lot of kind, generous, and knowledgeable people in this hobby, and I feel lucky to be allowed to even hang out.

originalisbest · May 12, 2008 11:51AM

Cool griffins! And Estil, thanks! You realize of course I'm jealous now -- you're dang near done with your '75's!

mikelowell25 · May 12, 2008 2:30PM

yes, anthony is a class act: his knowledge of all-things-unopened and displayable is something i trust and value; i always enjoy reading his replies to my oft-asked questions about obscure items (especially on the net 54 boards)--and how can we not mention the photos of his amazing unopened pack and display box run which never get old either (he is my unopened pack and display box mentor!!)--but believe it or not, i'm still waiting for a reply to the last three emails i sent him dating back to early february!!!

BobbyVCP · May 12, 2008 2:47PM

The best...class act all the way.

joestalin · May 12, 2008 2:57PM

Anthony pulled my drowning horse out of the Colorado River a few years back. He then drove both of us back to Florida and paid for gas the
whole way. Im only sorry we couldn't hammer out a trade this year in heritage! A certain CU HOFer

Kevin

Estil · May 13, 2008 6:18AM

<< Cool griffins! And Estil, thanks! You realize of course I'm jealous now -- you're dang near done with your '75's!

>>

Yep, just four graded and three raw to go!

wolfbear · May 13, 2008 7:47AM

<< Anthony pulled my drowning horse out of the Colorado River a few years back. He then drove both of us back to Florida and paid for gas the
whole way. >>

That's nothing. One time Anthony sent me a vial of tears from his eyes.

I applied them to my genital warts and the lesions miraculously cleared up immeadiately ...

magellan · May 13, 2008 8:16AM

I saw him walk into a bar and drain an entire keg of draft beer in one shot. When he had to urinate the runoff formed Napa Valley.

Griffins · May 13, 2008 8:33AM

Dave, I think that is a bit of a stretch. Everyone knows the place most deserving of urination is the San Fernando Valley.

bobsbbcards · May 13, 2008 9:06AM

<< The top three list of all-time nice people :

1. Mother Teresa
2. The Dalai Lama
3. Anthony >>

Anthony's a great guy, I'll give you that. But I knew Mother Teresa (biblically) and Anthony, you are no Mother Teresa.

pandrews · May 13, 2008 9:10AM

i'd hit it.

pandrews · May 13, 2008 9:10AM

ok no i wouldn't, but i agree Anthony is top notch.

mariner · May 13, 2008 1:09PM

Anthony is a world class individual. Many of us count him as a close friend. He would do anything for his friends and he knows how to nurture friendships. I know that I feel fortunate to have such a close friend and fellow collector as Anthony and I also know that many of you can say the exact same thing. Friends like Anthony are pure gold.

Stone193 · May 13, 2008 1:11PM

<< Anthony is a world class individual. Many of us count him as a close friend. He would do anything for his friends and he knows how to nurture friendships. I know that I feel fortunate to have such a close friend and fellow collector as Anthony and I also know that many of you can say the exact same thing. Friends like Anthony are pure gold. >>

Very well put Don.

NickM · May 13, 2008 5:41PM

Anthony is a great guy, but we need to get him to start collecting basketball and football.

Nick

A very big thank you to Griffins (Anthony).

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