Sad News in the Hobby

[Leon]

Sorry to hear this. The time or two I was privileged to meet him he was one of the nicest gentlemen you would ever want to meet. RIP Mr. Drier and prayers go out for your family and friends.

[clamendo]

He was one of the nicest and honest guys I've ever met in this hobby. We collaborated numerous times, emailed each other, traded with each other, etc.

I just got an email from him right before Christmas that he was going into the hospital for more treatments and his continued fight with cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Chad, may you Rest in Peace.

[Orioles1954]

Is this Chad Dreier the CEO who had the sports museum? I ask because of the spelling. My best to the family.

[Exhibitman]

That's him. I will echo the sentiments above: Chad was a great help in researching my books and a heck of a fun guy to hang out with too. Super giving of his time and energy to other collectors. RIP

[terjung]

Thank you so much for sharing this sad news. I had not heard. My heart aches for Doug and the rest of his family over the loss of his father, Chad. I thoroughly enjoyed the time and hospitality that the Dreiers shared and feel blessed to have known Chad and the rest of the family. May he rest in peace and may God provide an extra measure of comfort for those he left behind.

[mrvster]

very sad news

[egbeachley]

Very saddening. I didn't know him personally but rather through the purchase of scarce non-sports cards on ebay years ago. We collected many of the same sets and I usually came out on the short end. Though I felt like he let me win occasionally.

Funny story. About 12-15 years ago there was a partial uncut sheet of N375 Breed of Dogs as a BIN of $500. I really wanted it and emailed hobby friends to sell some items to gather the necessary funds. When I knew I could pay for it 2-3 days later I was too late as Chad had seen it and made the purchase. I emailed him a few days later (easy since it was back when ebay IDs were your email address) and asked if he would resell it to me and I would give him an extra $50 over his costs for a quick profit. He politely responded with a "no thanks" saying that he liked it for his collection. About 6 months later I found out who he was and why he didn't bite at making a few extra bucks. LOL.