I sold a card to a soldier in Iraq. UPDATE: His address and want list posted

RonBurgundy · July 20, 2010 6:31AM

I sold a few things off my store this weekend, and when I went to check the addresses of the buyers, one of them is stationed in Iraq. Pretty cool that guys over there serving our country that are collectors too.

scoutsout47 · July 20, 2010 6:51AM

I purchased quite a few items while in the box, but I never changed my mailing address to an APO because mail can get shuffled around quite a bit while traveling aboard a C-130 or in somebody's HMMWV. Most soldiers have lots of free time to surf the Bay over there.

eagles33 · July 20, 2010 7:50AM

How much was the item that the person in iraq bought? If its soMething reasonable ill send you a paypal for that amount and refund his money.

corvette1340 · July 20, 2010 7:56AM

<< <i>How much was the item that the person in iraq bought? If its soMething reasonable ill send you a paypal for that amount and refund his money. >>

very nice gesture sir.

RonBurgundy · July 20, 2010 8:02AM

That is a great gesture. It was a 71 Topps Frank Linzy PSA 7 purchased for $9.99.

eagles33 · July 20, 2010 8:48AM

paypal sent. phew.. glad it wasn't a 52 mantle.. i would have had to start a collection.

leadoff4 · July 20, 2010 8:54AM

ymarea · July 20, 2010 9:13AM

Good for you, eagles33. That was really nice.

goye · July 20, 2010 9:16AM

proper..........

bowman54 · July 20, 2010 9:26AM

A+ Eagles33, 5 STARS

K · July 20, 2010 9:51AM

<< <i>How much was the item that the person in iraq bought? If its soMething reasonable ill send you a paypal for that amount and refund his money. >>

Nice! Not too many "good eggs" left...

Dboneesq · July 20, 2010 9:54AM

VERY nice of you

HOPEFULLY someone pays it forward to you!

scooperqpr · July 20, 2010 12:05PM

very very nice of you.

storm888 · July 20, 2010 12:42PM

+ 10

for

eagles33

SidePocket · July 20, 2010 1:38PM

Way to go Eagle.

My son is at Navy boot camp right now. He's in his 4th week and we got our first phone call yesterday. He sounded great, can't wait to head to Great Lakes for graduation.

RonBurgundy · July 21, 2010 1:07AM

I refunded him this morning for the card. Again, mega-props to Eagle 33 for this terrific gesture. I'll let everyone know if he responds.

bman90278 · July 21, 2010 1:16AM

That was a great gesture and thread. Looking forward to seeing if he responds to the credit.

brian

pdub1819 · July 21, 2010 1:47AM

That's pretty cool!

cubfan89 · July 21, 2010 1:49AM

I love hearing stories like this. It's people like him that make soldiers feel good and as a former Marine who served 2 tours in hellish Iraq... I say thanks!

thunderdan · July 21, 2010 2:27AM

Very nice gesture. Kudos to you, sir.

WinPitcher · July 21, 2010 6:41AM

Agreed, a very nice gesture on Eagles part.

What do you collect Eagle?

Steve

BigRedMachine · July 21, 2010 6:57AM

Eagles!

eagles33 · July 21, 2010 8:46AM

Thanks everyone for the kudos.. its no big deal.. its only 10 bucks. I just hope it lets him know that there are people over here that appreciate what he is doing for our country.

goose3 · July 21, 2010 10:02AM

invite him here Ron

Mickey71 · July 21, 2010 11:00AM

Cool gesture all the way around. Kudos to Ron and Eagles. I'm a soldier myself and that would make my day. It's a $9.99 card; but a 9 million dollar gesture of thoughtfulness.

RonBurgundy · July 29, 2010 2:33PM

I received a message from our soldier-collector over there:

"Hello sir, I just arrived back at my base here in southern Iraq and found your most generous message, while I am one to not take gratuity for just doing my job I sincerely appreciate your kindness and generosity..I am proud to wear the United States Army uniform and serve our country with integrity and honor..I am grateful and humbled for your gift to me... Thank You."

Good work, board members.

skilow · July 29, 2010 2:41PM

What does he collect? I'd like to add to his collection.

Krems · July 29, 2010 2:45PM

outstanding!! What a nice gesture!

RonBurgundy · July 29, 2010 2:53PM

He bought a 71 Topps card in PSA 7 from me.

Bigjohn69 · July 29, 2010 2:54PM

the really really cool idea is to somehow put his address out and have everyone send him some cards, huh?,, how cool would that be, some what of a forum pet project,, cards for soldiers type of thing,,,bj

csmtampa · July 29, 2010 2:56PM

That's awesome! I agree with the others above, let's help add to his collection.

YUT!

captainthreeputt · July 29, 2010 4:02PM

Kudos to all involved and I am in on the sending him some cool cards. If we can get his address that would be great.

Estil · July 29, 2010 8:25PM

<< <i>I love hearing stories like this. It's people like him that make soldiers feel good and as a former Marine who served 2 tours in hellish Iraq... I say thanks! >>

I thought there was no such thing as a "former" Marine?

Once a Marine, always a Marine, right?

cubfan89 · July 29, 2010 8:46PM

LOL, that's very true. I would also love to add to his collection and want to thank everyone for helping out this guy!

MBMiller25 · July 29, 2010 9:43PM

Great Thread, If we put a care package together for this guy, please let me know, as I have some stuff to add.

eagles33 · July 29, 2010 10:03PM

Lets try to find a signed pic rick monday saving the flag and send it to him. I still get fired up when I see the clip on youtube. I think its fitting.

billwaltonsbeard · July 29, 2010 10:07PM

VERY VERY cool!

Very cool gesture by Eagles33.

stown · July 29, 2010 10:16PM

Three cheers for Eagles33!

Dboneesq · July 29, 2010 11:55PM

Post his address. I am in for sending him some cards as well. Imagine his face when he gets all these cards from our board members. HE DESERVES IT!

EDITED TO ADD: For all those who may want to do a little more, sending him a care package would be welcomed as well. For you guys who have been there, what items did you enjoy receiving the most?????

RonBurgundy · July 30, 2010 12:00AM

Great idea from our great board members to send him a card care package. I heard back from him again last night, and he's working on a 71 set. So I'll get the list of cards he needs (he said he's down to 45 cards in PSA 7 and 8 and has most of the stars) and maybe we can send him some of those along with some other cool cards (I'll find out who his favorite team, player, etc.) I can coordinate sending it to him, or if individuals want to work on their own, ok with me.

Let me know your thoughts and we'll get a consensus on how to proceed. Great stuff guys!

slantycouch · July 30, 2010 12:02AM

Awesome thread. I don't have any cards to throw in but would add a few bucks to the purchase pile if there is one.

itzagoner · July 30, 2010 12:06AM

46 1 16880188 NEAR MINT 7 1971 TOPPS 381 FRED GLADDING
47 1 16880189 NEAR MINT 7 1971 TOPPS 392 GRANT JACKSON

got these two.....plz lmk if they are on his list and i'll send 'em.

excellent gesture by all here, this IS a great forum.

gemint · July 30, 2010 12:07AM

I've got some PSA 7's. Once he sends his want list, I'll check it and see if I can help him out.

billwaltonsbeard · July 30, 2010 12:39AM

<< <i>Awesome thread. I don't have any cards to throw in but would add a few bucks to the purchase pile if there is one. >>

Same here

PowderedH2O · July 30, 2010 1:05AM

Same here for me. Post the list and I'll try and find one on ebay and have the seller ship it to him directly.

RonBurgundy · July 30, 2010 1:29AM

This is fantastic. I'm emailing him right now to get his list, and will post it as soon as I get it. I will also ask him what other cards, sets, etc. he's working on.

Makes me feel good about our country and what Americans will do for one another. Just awesome.

larryallen73 · July 30, 2010 1:34AM

I rarely find a thread here that interests me much anymore. This is a good one though. Thanks for the great work guys.

Dboneesq · July 30, 2010 2:02AM

Ron ... Please ask him what GOODIES he would prefer in a care package. I've sent a couple before, but it would be great to know beforehand what items (food, toiletries, etc...) he would enjoy most.

Please post his address, as it will be easier for me to ship it to him directly.

For all who send something to him directly, I think it would be great if you mentioned that you were a member of this board!

HEY JOE O. ... it would be nice if your employees and you joined in. I bet it would make this soldier real happy!

Bigjohn69 · July 30, 2010 2:45AM

i dont want to sound mean but i think the soldiers earn brownie points with the kids over there i wonder if you sent a bunch of your 80's and 90's crap just for them to hand out,, heck, all countries shut down during the soccer matches they just had i wonder if the kids over there would like a handfull of players from a diff game,,, bj

MAD · July 30, 2010 3:13AM

In January, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan won my ebay auction for a Bob Griese rookie card graded PSA 9.

When I saw his address, I figured I'd send him something in addition to the card. I emailed him and asked if there was something I could send him - basically what did he need or what would he like and he said they can't get peanut brittle there.

So, I figured gee peanut brittle. Well, the least I could do was send him some peanut brittle - so I went online found this company in California (See's Candies) that supposedly has some of the best anywhere.

We'll, I shipped him his card and sent a note to expect something later. I ordered 5 lbs. of Peanut Brittle from See's Candies and about 2 1/2 months later I got the nicest email from the soldier thanking me and telling me how much everyone enjoyed the peanut brittle.

thunderdan · July 30, 2010 3:17AM

I don't have any 71's, but would be happy to contribute some $ for him to finish his set.

I sold a card to a soldier in Iraq. UPDATE: His address and want list posted

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