I hate doing this.. Help needed.. please read

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by NewEnglandBaseBallist

I'm just going on what I read in this thread, I don't know anything about the past situation.

Understood. And I agree with your sentiments.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Originally Posted by ScottFandango

Poor poor Leon......

Hope you have a good bottle of wine handy tonight.....

I'll drink to that! Leon I don't know how you do it, but it is admirable. Dave

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

While I completely sympathize with your plight, Brian, I agree with the other members of the forum that this probably isn't the right place for this. But I also agree with Travis. There are a lot of people out there hurting right now. People that for one reason or another (completely beyond their control) have been put in a situation where they just don't know what to do, and they're at their wit's end.

My cup isn't exactly running over right now, but I've been fortunate enough to have some wonderful friends, and an incredible family that have helped me through a very difficult time over the last month. I count my blessings every day, and I know that if a few things went differently, I could be in a very different position.

Since coming here, some incredible people have been very kind to me, sending me a baseball card or two to help me get my collection started. They asked for nothing in return, doing so out of the goodness of their hearts. For that, I am grateful. They've used the expression "pay it forward", meaning that they are returning the kindness that was shown to them. So, I am going to do the same. I won't miss $10, but I hope that it gets Brian a little closer to where he needs to be. Maybe a few other forum members can do the same.

I am pulling for you and your family, Brian. God bless, and good luck!

Bill

Bill,

You are a gentleman, to the core. Please accept my sincerest appreciation for your generosity. I shall follow suit and help out a fellow Board Member.

Best Regards,

Eric

[the 'stache]

Eric, you are a good man. /tip of the hat.

[EvilKing00]

IMO - it is what it is (as for the post here / I have no issue with it) - I sent a PM and could be interested in buying. let me know whats for sale.

[autograf]

With this situation and the last.....you can expend your efforts and criticize someone or something or just not give or try to help the situation out OR you can do what you think is right at that time and do it in the spirit of trying to do whats right. I gave the last time and was shocked at how the mob hunted down the every action of the previous recipient. No wonder he fled the board. Good luck to the OP......

[Cardboard Junkie]

Originally Posted by autograf

With this situation and the last.....you can expend your efforts and criticize someone or something or just not give or try to help the situation out OR you can do what you think is right at that time and do it in the spirit of trying to do whats right. I gave the last time and was shocked at how the mob hunted down the every action of the previous recipient. No wonder he fled the board. Good luck to the OP......

I too, Tom, was "shocked" at how "the mob" hunted down every action....I was even more "shocked" at what they revealed. Dave.

[CharleyBrown]

I think we all would like to help out those in need.

Quite frankly, I don't think the "mob" is being mean-spirited, but rather being cautious. Without being cautious, the floodgates would open, and I'm sure that we'd be seeing more of these (most of which being those looking to take advantage rather than to truly get help).

Yes, there has been some scrutiny in this thread, but I don't feel anybody attempted to humiliate the OP. From advice to offers to buy cards, many of us have offered assistance without simply giving a handout. I didn't see anybody trying to take advantage of him by trying to buy his cards at fire-sale prices.

I'd be willing to bet that most of us have been in the same situation as the OP at one time or another. I'm sure there are others struggling at this very moment, and perhaps, facing a far worse situation than we have here.

If and when the OP chooses to post some items for sale, I'm sure he will generate more than enough money to help him get through this trying time. And like I said, if he doesn't want to sell his cards, I'd be more than happy to extend some freelance writing work his way.