Joe Yanello RIP

dstudeba · #1 05-31-2023, 04:59 PM

Oh gosh, that is horrible.

I don't know what to say other than I am gutted. Worked with him over the years and enjoyed the friendship of he and his wife.

talkinbaseball · #2 05-31-2023, 06:22 PM

I always liked his auctions, never got to meet Joe.
Very sad.
John

Vintagecatcher · #3 06-01-2023, 07:22 AM

Bought many cards from Joe through the years through Joe's Vintage Sports Cards. I did finally meet him at one of the Nationals.

He had a big presence on eBay, and I suspect the emergence of PWCC may have had a big impact on his eBay business as he faded from the spotlight.

Rest in peace Joe!

Patrick

autograf · #4 06-01-2023, 07:37 AM

Joe was a fantastic guy and a fixture at the National and regional IL, OH, KY, IN, TN shows that I can remember for the last 20-25 years. Maybe longer. As others have said, he had an encyclopedic knowledge of cards. RIP Joe and prayers to his family.....

LEHR · #5 06-01-2023, 09:30 AM

Sad to here. Joe was a good guy and we did several deals years ago when I was part of another message board he was on. Was he still living in Florida?

Jay Wolt · #6 06-01-2023, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LEHR

Was he still living in Florida?

He left the Fla Keys years ago & went back to Illinois

bbsports · #7 06-01-2023, 09:36 PM

This is a total shock to me. Joe and Tim formed Joe's Vintage Sportscards for a number of years. Joe loved his beer and enjoyed the best things in life. He will be missed by all the dealers that respected him, including me.

LEHR · #8 06-02-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

He left the Fla Keys years ago & went back to Illinois

Ahh...I didn't know that. I hadn't really had much interaction with Joe since I left LTS six or so years ago. He was a fun guy and at one time had a great personal collection as well.

Hope you're doing well, Jay.