Bill Hedin?

[Leon]

This is one of those posts/threads that I almost dread making. I have had 2 requests asking about Bill Hedin, in the last several weeks. Both were asking if I knew anything of Bill, or his situation, as these 2 folks sent (small amounts) monies for cards and never heard back. I know Bill has been a long time collector and is very well respected, but has also been in very, very poor health. I am just fearing the worst and I hope that isn't the case. He has always been one of the most pleasant guys on the board and I sure hope and pray nothing happened to him. Has anyone heard from him? best regards

[barrysloate]

Bill emailed me about a month ago and he was at that time still fighting his illness as best he could. But of course a lot can happen in a month. I also have dreaded that one day we would receive some bad news. I hope this is not it.

[barrysloate]

I just checked and Bill PMed me on Oct 17 and 18. And he hasn't posted on the board in a while. Oh boy.

[sox1903wschamp]

He went on a B/S/T Live auction binge on 10/25. I hope he is okay. I admire his passion.

[Leon]

I believe Bill might have posted, within the last few days, on one of those social networking sites so I think he is ok. There might be some personal issues going on but I am sure these card related things will get worked out soon. regards

[GRock]

I was a winner of one of his auctions (though I was not one whom contacted Leon). He stated to me he had some issues and was starting to get back to where he could get things sorted out (as far as transactions go). I believe he is still feeling ill and would appreciate the thoughts and prayers. My package was received yesterday, but I haven't had any contact with him since last week (I sent an email to him today, but he hasn't replied yet). I certainly hope he is feeling better, he truly seems to be a really nice man.

[teetwoohsix]

I don't know you Bill, but I understand you aren't in the best of health. You sound like a great guy and I just wanted to wish you the best and I hope you win this battle. Prayers from my family to you and yours.

Sincerely, Clayton

[marlinssteelersfan]

edited until we get more facts.....

[carrigansghost]

I can drive to his house tomorrow. I will vouch for Bill. We have never met, I again, I will vouch for him.

Rawn

[greenmonster66]

Words can't describe what a wonderful human being Bill is! If all of us were like him what a perfect world it would be! Bill and I remain pretty close and we do keep in touch! He has been going through a tough battle the kind that my dad lost a few months ago! Keep up all of your prayers,positive comments and all! He truly loves the hobby and this is like good medicine for him!!! :-)

God Bless My friend Bill!!

[carrigansghost]

I can replace any and all Red Sox cards if you are in any way worried about your transaction with Bill. This is a MAN without reproach.

Sorry, I few things get me upset and this is one of them.

Read post #15 before you continue this post.

Rawn

[bh3443]

Just got my newer computer hooked up and went to show my favorite site to my friend. What pops up is this slanderous note accusing me of everything but taking out the World Trade Center!
For weeks, Ron has bombarded my 'friends" site on FB and he wanted to trade 2011 cards (my Marlins and Pirates for his Red Sox). He then wanted vintage, so i offered him some. Not a big trade, but the first trade with him I sent him a handful of cards and got nothing in reply. No big deal, he can have them.
I felt bad that his girlfriend left him and then he says he's disabled.
Now he's telling my Net 54 family he's sent me a package but can't prove the tracking number?
Something just stinks about this supposed deal.
I am very suspicious of this guy, Ron. He pops up out of no where and proposes a trade, yet nothing's arrived and he can't even prove he sent anything. No tracking number, delivery confirmation or anything!
At this point, I do not understand why this guy went to so much trouble to attempt to ruin my name. He claims he sent something, yet nothing arrived.
Why in the Name of God is he doing this?
The only trade i've done with ANYONE is Rich Klien, and you can ask him how that went. Every other deal was done with money orders.
I'm so distraught by this Ron guy, I am contemplating leaving my beloved net 54 forum and go back to collecting with out any fan fare.
To all the great people I've met here, thank you for the kind emails and the great deals.
To my real friends on here, you know where I am and how to get in touch with me. i wish you well and remember I love you all.
I am very hurt by this Ron guy attempting to scam my good name.
I'm closing out my account, and good luck with Ron. Seems like there's only room for one disabled collector here and Ron's all yours!

[soxinseven]

Bill,
You shouldn't leave Net 54. Many of us here are your friends and have the utmost respect for you. Don't let one bad deal take you away from a place you enjoy so much. Just my two cents........
Steve

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by marlinssteelersfan

I too have just recently sent him a few hundred dollars worth of red sox in trade for some cards he was supposed to be sending me by the end of this week. I am very concerned as it appears he also blocked me for some reason on facebook, although we never had an argument or anything. Can you, or someone get in touch with him for me? Thank you very much, Ron Churchwell daddyrin1@hotmail.com

Never good when a brand new board member makes his first post and it's an attack on someone that many think of as a friend.

Ron, I'm not sure this will lead to many future successful trades on this board. Some have known Bill for years. Send him an email and see what happens.

[tbob]

Never good when a brand new board member makes his first post and it's an attack on someone that many think of as a friend. >

Not only "never good" but pretty despicable considering that he brought the thread back after a couple of months and had the opportunity to see the struggle Bill is going through by reading the prior posts.

[FrankWakefield]

Jim and tbob are right...

Here's what should happen...

1- post #42 should be deleted by the moderator.
2- Bill, gentleman that he is, should stay and feel welcome.
3- this thread should be locked.
4- we move onward.

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

Jim and tbob are right...

Here's what should happen...

1- post #42 should be deleted by the moderator.
2- Bill, gentleman that he is, should stay and feel welcome.
3- this thread should be locked.
4- we move onward.

Moved and Seconded!

Steve