Free cards - for charity

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

Free cards - for charity.

For the years from 1988 through 1995 my company dealt in automobile and racing cards. One of my most significant financial blunders was to purchase the remains of the A & S Indy card company. This company produced annual sets of Indy Racing Cards for the years 1983 through 1987. We still have several thousand sets of the 1983's and 1984's (way overproduced). They got smarter with the later years.

For the past few years we have been donating these to various church groups in central Missouri; but central Missouri has a limited population, and I would like to move these things.

What we have left are factory sets (about 50 cards per set) for the 1983 and 1984 years. We have boxed these factory sets in empty oil boxes. Each oil box holds from 100 to 150 sets. I just weighed a box with 113 sets and it weighs 25 pounds.

So, until they run out, we will donate to any member of this forum who is willing to pay UPS shipping, a box each of 1983 sets and 1984 sets with the understanding that the member will donate the cards IN HIS/HER NAME, not ours, to a church or children's hospital, or other organization in his/her area, that helps needy children.

All the member is out is the UPS shipping to his/her location and gasoline to deliver the cards locally. We donate the cards, you donate the shipping; or come to Eldon Missouri (CALL FIRST), and pick them up.

Boxes will be shipped from 65026 zip code. You can get on the UPS website at www.ups.com and following the links for shipping costs to determine approximate costs to you.

Sets contain cards of the 33 Indy starters for that particular year, plus other cards to make up 50 or 51 card sets.

I think we still have maybe 75 or so boxes left (several thousand sets). Together, we can make a lot of kids happier.

Jon.

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Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

Jon--

What a nice gesture. Although I can not be of any assistance, I know your generosity will be appreciated.

Have a great day!

Jodi

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Posted By: HunChuck

do you have any scans of these cards ?

cheers

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

The kids don't generally care, but here is a scan of the Mario Andretti card from the 1984 set:



Jon.

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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

He sent me a number of boxes back about a year ago that I donated to a couple of charities in the area. They are nice sets individually boxed in white clean boxes and they are really nice quality.

To piggyback on his generous offer, I'll make the same offer I did on the nonsports side and I'll eat UPS shipping on boxes of cards to the first 5 takers, 10 boxes total as long as in the continental US......

They make great little gifts for kids who might not be getting much else....

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Posted By: AndyH

This is very nice of both of you. I'd be happy to help out if you can get a box to me, I'll get them to kids in my area of Northern California.

Sign me up and email me with any questions at cobbspikedme@comcast.net

Thanks,

Andy

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

Andy, an email has been sent for your shipping address.

Jon.

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Posted By: barry arnold

many, many thanks to both of you.
my wife is an elementary school teacher who is very involved with
charity for needy kids and is as excited about this as can be!
my email is Cclinical@mchsi.com for address information,etc.

again, we're most grateful

all the best,
barry

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Posted By: jay wolt

Jon - I've given cards away to childrens hospitals,
VA Hospitals, elementary schools & the Salvation Army.
My son is a Marine and works w/ the Toys For Tots program
every Xmas.
If you want to send me some - I'll make sure they go into the right hands.
My Email addy is above.

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Posted By: AndyH

Jon,

Thanks, I'll respond this evening when I get home from work.

Thanks,

Andy

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

Glad to see the response. Emails for addresses have been sent to those who have posted.

Jon.

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Posted By: barry arnold

jon, i've responded to your email and had to say a resounding thank you once again!!!
all the best,

barry

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

Those who posted and/or emailed requesting cards for charity have approximately 50 pounds of factory sets on the way.

When they arrive, please post here so that others who know you will know that this offer is no gimmick; as I am new to these forums and not known to most of you.

Jon.

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Posted By: jay wolt

Jon - rec'd the 50 lbs of card sets this morning.
Thank You for your generosity, they will be distributed
in my area w/ the lions share given to the Marines
Toys for Tots campaign next December...jay

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Posted By: barry arnold

received mine today and we are most grateful!
many youngsters will have smiling faces!

all the best,

barry and margaret

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Posted By: AndyH

Just wanted to let you know that I received my boxes yesterday. Thanks again for the opportunity to make a difference for some kids in my area.


Thanks,

Andy

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Posted By: Todd C

I donated several thousand baseball and hockey cards about a year ago to a Kids Hospital in Sacramento, CA. I know that there will be some smiling faces.

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

As Christmas is approaching, I am repeating this offer. There are lots of disadvantaged children that appreciate being remembered, especially at Christmas.

Jon.

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Posted By: Martin Neal

Hi Jon,

Thanks again for your generous offer. There is a great charity in my area called Toy Lift. They collect and distribute toys to children at Christmas who otherwise would receive very little. My email is lmneal4@aol.com.

Thanks, Martin

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Posted By: barry arnold

Jon,
many,many thanks for offering this again.
the kids receiving them were absolutely ecstatic last time.
your charitable efforts are most appreciated.
my email is Cclinical@mchsi.com.
i'll send you an email with mailing information.

again, many, many thanks.

barry

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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

to whomever for a total of 10 boxes of the cards, no more than 2 to any one person. John's got my UPS Shipper number. GREAT deal, I've gotten 8 or more boxes from John over the years to give out to children's hospitals in our local area.

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Posted By: barry arnold

Tom B.,
many thanks. I remember that you most kindly offered this before and it is
mighty generous of you.
my wife, who is very involved in helping underprivileged elementary school age kids, is elated and most grateful for Jon's and your efforts.

best,
barry

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Posted By: Mark Anderson

I will take a box of each and donate here in North Texas. My email is manderson@beckett.com - let me know and I'll get you an address and probably will have you ship on our account number.

Thanks for doing this!
Mark

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Posted By: Steve

All this joy and Larry wants to off some cute, little pig and innocent, defenseless birdy. Should break out the *12 gauge in front of the children too? And for Easter we can have the kids have a rabbit's foot hunt... Merry Christmas, I think not Mr Haven.



*"The 12 gauge seems to be the most popular gauge."

PS, Nice gesture all.


"Steve- Larry is a troll and gets his posts deleted immediately. It's best to not feed trolls respnonses. We all feel the same, my friend".....(leon)

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

OK, to summerize; we have 2 boxes each for Martin Neal, Barry Arnold, and Mark Anderson. Anyone else?

Jon.

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Posted By: Mike Navarro

I'm in for the cards please. I plan to give them to the Ellis County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. and the Salvation Army here in Waxahachie. I serve on both boards and would love to get them for my organizations.

Mike Navarro
701 Dunn St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165

navarro@flash.net

Please let me know how to handle the shipping.

thanks,

Mike

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

Mike, you are on the list.

Jon.

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Posted By: leon

I volunteer at the Dallas Salvation Army every week. If you have some left I would like 1-2 for the kiddo's. If you can email me the shipping cost I will just paypal you or send a check.......lmk via email please and thanks for your kindness. It is appreciated greatly. take care and warm regards

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

Leon, email sent.

Jon.

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Posted By: Mike Navarro

Got two boxes today. Thanks! I haven't even had a chance to open them yet but wanted to say thanks. I'll be taking them to the Salvation Army at our November board meeting.

We appreciate it,

Mike

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Posted By: leon

Can you please send me another email. The other seems to have disappeared. Sorry about that....best regards and thanks again..

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Posted By: barry arnold

We received the cards today and are very,very grateful to you.
Such generosity is much appreciated, Jon and Tom.
These gifts will bring incredible smiles to the kids.

all the best,

barry

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Posted By: randall

Jon,

i work for a non-profit in Westfield, IN (just north of Indy) called Keynote. We would love to have a couple boxes of the cards, which would be especially meaningful for us to use here in Indianapolis. Are any more available? Thanks!

Randall

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Posted By: Jon Hardgrove

Leon, Randall, and any others. We still have about 25 boxes available. We have used up Tom's generous offer on shipping; but the shipping is not that much. Boxes weigh from 18 to 28 pounds. Go to www.ups.com, click the time and cost link, and figure your shipping costs from 65026 zip code.

Contact information for me may be found at www.thecarburetorshop.com

Also, if you click the user name on posts in this forum, your email program will come up, and you can send the user an email.

Jon.

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Posted By: Mark Anderson

Received mine as well. Thank you so much Jon! We have a homeless shelter in McKinney where we go through and put things in adults' and kids' stockings during Christmas season. Thanks again!