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Wacky Packages Discussion => General Wacky Packages Discussion => Topic started by: Fanatical_and_Sickly on February 15, 2017, 12:18:38 PM
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Jay Lynch Tribute set Now live
Available for 1 month
https://www.topps.com/shop-entertainment-brands/garbage-pail-kids/jay-lynch-gpk-wacky-packages-tribute/jay-lynch-gpk-wacky-packages-tribute-set-11-cards.html
#7: Flunk by David Gross
#8: Shrunken Donuts by Smokin Joe
#9: Pupsi by Fred Wheaton
#10: Schnozmopolitan by JungHwa Im
#11: DeLinquent Spinach by Neil Camera
Here's the new cards, Jay's rough art, and the original series cards
(https://s1.postimg.org/4hx8kc1fz/07_Triple.jpg)
(https://s4.postimg.org/vu7f3er0d/08_Triple.jpg)
(https://s15.postimg.org/opwqbnizv/09_Triple.jpg)
(https://s24.postimg.org/hynq1jq45/10_Triple.jpg)
(https://s17.postimg.org/x81rv15sv/11_Triple.jpg)
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This is wonderful and great work by all the artist's involved!
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Cool idea! Does anyone have large and clear scans of all 11 cards?
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I think this might be a little better than the Delinquent Spinach posted online...
(https://s2.postimg.org/d7d41xfhx/Topps_Lynch_Dlnqnt_NCamera.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d7d41xfhx/)
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Here's mine:
(https://s2.postimg.org/rxd4xa3j9/wp_jaylynchflunkfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rxd4xa3j9/)
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Here's mine:
(https://s2.postimg.org/rxd4xa3j9/wp_jaylynchflunkfinal_gross.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rxd4xa3j9/)
Dave, really awesome painted text!
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Great set. Very cool of Topps and the Artists to make this set happen.
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GREAT idea, Topps! And a wonderful cause to help out a true, Wacky Icon!
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I think this might be a little better than the Delinquent Spinach posted online...
(https://s2.postimg.org/d7d41xfhx/Topps_Lynch_Dlnqnt_NCamera.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d7d41xfhx/)
Way better. Topps online scans are horrible. I hope that doesn't deter people from buying the set thinking the cards look like the website scans.
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Great set. Very cool of Topps and the Artists to make this set happen.
FYI: Just saw an Ebay Buy It Now Listing for $199 for this set as a pre-order. Pretty low for a re-seller to attempt to make profits off this set.
Here is the listing #262854700556 I hope this gets shut down and no more pop up.
Actually, is it low? If this seller sells a bunch, then it means he buys a bunch. He would be selling to people who aren't bright enough to find the set on the Topps site which means they wouldn't be buyers anyway. The end result is more money to Jay technically.
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Bravo! Superb! Wonderful!
I am so, so glad this set was created and thank everybody involved with the utmost sincerity - from the artists to the printers to those who purchased it today and those who will purchase it tomorrow. It is a fitting tribute to a living legend.
If anybody is an acquaintance of Jay Lynch, please, PLEASE let him know about this. It's just not about a fundraiser, but much, much more. It's about hundreds of people, fans, workers, creators - damn, even a corporation! - coming together and radiating positivity. I'm not a new age guru or anything like that, but I've seen what positivity can do. And though I can't explain why, I swear, on those occasions, it's far more valuable than any chunk of gold.
Again, thank you, everyone! Seeing this go online today really made my day!
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Here's to JL!
(https://s10.postimg.org/btpwghrz9/Topps_Lynch_Dlnqnt_NCamera.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/btpwghrz9/)
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Thanks to whoever convinced Topps to do this, and to Topps for following through! Thanks also to the artists for their efforts. While many of us here contributed individually, this tribute set should generate a lot more money to help Jay.
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As others have said, it's so nice to see Topps make this set and the creators who made this happen. I hope it's super successful and makes a significant impact for Jay. I ordered my set today and look forward to adding them (well, at least the Wackys) to my collection. Thanks and kudos to all involved!
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I ordered my set yesterday and think this has to be one of the best corporate gestures I have ever seen. I hope this helps Jay out financially and emotionally.
Andrew
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This is great. Really nice to hear about this.
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I ordered mine - I hope Jay gets better soon!
Richard
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Thanks to all the artists for stepping up on this project for Jay. I ordered mine today. In my opinion everyone on this Forum should order a set to support Jay's medical bills. It would be a great gesture. Also for the guy selling this set for a profit, did he sell any? If so maybe he can donate a portion of his or her profits to Jay.
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Thanks to all the artists for stepping up on this project for Jay. I ordered mine today. In my opinion everyone on this Forum should order a set to support Jay's medical bills. It would be a great gesture. Also for the guy selling this set for a profit, did he sell any? If so maybe he can donate a portion of his or her profits to Jay.
I wrote to the guy trying to sell for a profit asking if he intends to send any of the profits to Jay, asked him if he even knows Jay and why there's a tribute set and if Jay knows his name and situation are being used to make a profit. He basically told me to go f*** myself. I told him karma is real and to have a good day.
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I wrote to the guy trying to sell for a profit asking if he intends to send any of the profits to Jay, asked him if he even knows Jay and why there's a tribute set and if Jay knows his name and situation are being used to make a profit. He basically told me to go f*** myself. I told him karma is real and to have a good day.
I just sent him this message. Others should follow suit and maybe he will abandon this effort.
Hello,
Please stop trying to sell these sets. Jay Lynch needs our help and people buying these sets from you does not benefit Jay. Please take down your auction. Thanks,
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I just sent him this message. Others should follow suit and maybe he will abandon this effort.
He's going to tell you to go f*** yourself, too. This is the kind of person he is, obviously.
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I just made an offer for $30.00 That will get his blood boiling
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I just made an offer for $30.00 That will get his blood boiling
i made him an offer for $40 and he countered at $170 - i will keep playing with him...acting ignorant of course...I bought 3 sets myself ( from Topps) - Hope Jay gets better...
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i made him an offer for $40 and he countered at $170 - i will keep playing with him...acting ignorant of course...I bought 3 sets myself ( from Topps) - Hope Jay gets better...
Nice work Joe
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I wrote to the guy trying to sell for a profit asking if he intends to send any of the profits to Jay, asked him if he even knows Jay and why there's a tribute set and if Jay knows his name and situation are being used to make a profit. He basically told me to go f*** myself. I told him karma is real and to have a good day.
I hope he gets stuck with whatever sets he buys. I want my money to go to Jay!
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He's going to tell you to go f*** yourself, too. This is the kind of person he is, obviously.
Here is the reply I just received: " I will take it down. Thank you "
I just did a search and it does not turn up so I think our collective communication made him realize what he was doing was wrong.
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Here is the reply I just received: " I will take it down. Thank you "
I just did a search and it does not turn up so I think our collective communication made him realize what he was doing was wrong.
Color me surprised...pleasantly.
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I just sent him this message. Others should follow suit and maybe he will abandon this effort.
Hello,
Please stop trying to sell these sets. Jay Lynch needs our help and people buying these sets from you does not benefit Jay. Please take down your auction. Thanks,
I still don't see your point. How does this seller hurt Jay? The guy is buying sets from Topps and that money goes to Jay. He then flips them for a profit. The more he flips, I am sure the more he will buy from Topps so that does benefit Jay. It is not like this guy is competition and stealing sales from Topps, he is in effect a reseller for Topps and reaching buyers who are otherwise clearly unaware that Topps is selling so there is no chance those buyers would buy from Topps.
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Tom.
I would also agree with everything you stated - from a business point of view. Yes, Jay would benefit if the eBay merchant purchased even more tribute sets.
I believe what's angering many others, though, is that the merchant attempted to profit from the singular fact that JL is not in the best of health. This is an insult and dishonor. Indirect, maybe, but still an insult and dishonor. Right now we should be giving and compassionate, honoring both Jay and his rich, wonderful legacy - not selfishly benefiting from the fact that he is going through some stressful and difficult times. The first is noble and commendable; The latter is just low and downright cold.
I know vultures have their place scavenging, etc., yet they never place high on anyone's list.
Rob
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Tom.
I would also agree with everything you stated - from a business point of view. Yes, Jay would benefit if the eBay merchant purchased even more tribute sets.
I believe what's angering many others, though, is that the merchant attempted to profit from the singular fact that JL is not in the best of health. This is an insult and dishonor. Indirect, maybe, but still an insult and dishonor. Right now we should be giving and compassionate, honoring both Jay and his rich, wonderful legacy - not selfishly benefiting from the fact that he is going through some stressful and difficult times. The first is noble and commendable; The latter is just low and downright cold.
I know vultures have their place scavenging, etc., yet they never place high on anyone's list.
Rob
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Rob Thanks for those sentiments. They are on target.
Also, I got word that my Tribute set shipped today. I guess we should anticipate them hitting ebay soon.
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Also, I got word that my Tribute set shipped today. I guess we should anticipate them hitting ebay soon.
Wow, I didn't realize the sets were being shipped so soon. And I'm sure you're right. The vultures will soon be perching over in eBay.
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I still don't see your point. How does this seller hurt Jay? The guy is buying sets from Topps and that money goes to Jay. He then flips them for a profit. The more he flips, I am sure the more he will buy from Topps so that does benefit Jay. It is not like this guy is competition and stealing sales from Topps, he is in effect a reseller for Topps and reaching buyers who are otherwise clearly unaware that Topps is selling so there is no chance those buyers would buy from Topps.
It would be nice to think that this seller was doing this for reasons other than his own. But look at the bigger picture...It looks like he only bought 1 set and tried to profit from it Bigly. I could be wrong but I don't remember reading to much or anything at all in the description that buying this set benefited anyone. Just my opinion, but to do that is wrong.
Now, if he bought 10 sets, put them up for a honest profit, not double plus. Stated that buying these sets benefited Jay and his failing health and that $65 of the purchase price does just that....that I can get on board with.
Trying to find the good in what this seller did is just looking past the bigger picture. He was trying to profit from Jays misfortune. The world would be a sadder place if we all expected to profit from our DONATIONS.
Jim
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Trying to find the good in what this seller did is just looking past the bigger picture. He was trying to profit from Jays misfortune. The world would be a sadder place if we all expected to profit from our DONATIONS.
I didn't see the listing, but how is the seller different from the other 200+ "Jay Lynch" items that are on eBay now, probably at higher prices if the seller knows that Jay's health is failing? At least by buying a set, he was donating to Jay's cause, and since it's not a limited sale, he isn't preventing anyone else from getting one through Topps. If you buy a candy bar for $1 from a school kid raising money and then sell it for $2, the school kid still gets their $0.25 from the sale. If you then took your $2, bought two more candy bars and sold them again, the kid gets $0.50 more that he wouldn't have gotten without your help. I doubt that any of the other items on eBay will send any money to Jay.
By the way, did you know that Jay was arrested for Car Theft and Kidnapping in 1938, and was sought by the FBI?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-Press-Photo-Jay-Lynch-Arrested-for-Car-Thefts-Kidnappings-Sought-by-FBI-/351970458963?hash=item51f312fd53:g:wvIAAOSw3xJXosYi
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I didn't see the listing, but how is the seller different from the other 200+ "Jay Lynch" items that are on eBay now, probably at higher prices if the seller knows that Jay's health is failing? At least by buying a set, he was donating to Jay's cause, and since it's not a limited sale, he isn't preventing anyone else from getting one through Topps. If you buy a candy bar for $1 from a school kid raising money and then sell it for $2, the school kid still gets their $0.25 from the sale. If you then took your $2, bought two more candy bars and sold them again, the kid gets $0.50 more that he wouldn't have gotten without your help. I doubt that any of the other items on eBay will send any money to Jay.
By the way, did you know that Jay was arrested for Car Theft and Kidnapping in 1938, and was sought by the FBI?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-Press-Photo-Jay-Lynch-Arrested-for-Car-Thefts-Kidnappings-Sought-by-FBI-/351970458963?hash=item51f312fd53:g:wvIAAOSw3xJXosYi
He relisted it today.
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Hey guys,
I think this is a wonderful gesture, but does anyone have any sense of what constitutes "profits" from this set?
The descriptions states that "All profits go to Jay Lynch to help with his health expenses" rather than all PROCEEDS, which if the language were proceeds I think would mean the full purchase price. All profits means that Jay gets whatever is left from the $65 after Topps has covered all of its own needs first.
Just hoping that the profits portion of the $65 is still a significant amount. Because if, for instance, each set priced as they are only generates $20 in "profits" then we'd be better off just sending Jay the $65 directly. And, not to bum everyone out but, Jay would get more money if we just sent him the $65 directly in any regard, unless Topps was covering the production costs for this set as a gesture, which it doesn't appear they are.
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Hey guys,
I think this is a wonderful gesture, but does anyone have any sense of what constitutes "profits" from this set?
The descriptions states that "All profits go to Jay Lynch to help with his health expenses" rather than all PROCEEDS, which if the language were proceeds I think would mean the full purchase price. All profits means that Jay gets whatever is left from the $65 after Topps has covered all of its own needs first.
Just hoping that the profits portion of the $65 is still a significant amount. Because if, for instance, each set priced as they are only generates $20 in "profits" then we'd be better off just sending Jay the $65 directly. And, not to bum everyone out but, Jay would get more money if we just sent him the $65 directly in any regard, unless Topps was covering the production costs for this set as a gesture, which it doesn't appear they are.
I was told everything would be covered and sent to him but yeah, I can see where that word could cause confusion. I already sent him my full pay which I have not received yet and plan to send the money from selling the painting.
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He relisted it today.
Can you post the link? I can't seem to find it on eBay.
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I was told everything would be covered and sent to him but yeah, I can see where that word could cause confusion. I already sent him my full pay which I have not received yet and plan to send the money from selling the painting.
That's awesome, Dave. Sounds like it is as it should be. Glad to hear it.
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Can you post the link? I can't seem to find it on eBay.
Because it was ended. eBay auction: #262867834151
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Got the set of cards yesterday. They mailed from Florida. Glad To help out Jay. Hopefully most Forum members bought a set. I'll say a prayer for you Jay.
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Can anyone here tell us how sales have been? My sets haven't arrived yet, but I hope Jay knows we are all trying to help.
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It would be nice to think that this seller was doing this for reasons other than his own. But look at the bigger picture...It looks like he only bought 1 set and tried to profit from it Bigly. I could be wrong but I don't remember reading to much or anything at all in the description that buying this set benefited anyone. Just my opinion, but to do that is wrong.
Now, if he bought 10 sets, put them up for a honest profit, not double plus. Stated that buying these sets benefited Jay and his failing health and that $65 of the purchase price does just that....that I can get on board with.
Trying to find the good in what this seller did is just looking past the bigger picture. He was trying to profit from Jays misfortune. The world would be a sadder place if we all expected to profit from our DONATIONS.
Jim
The seller seems to think that he and thousands of others sell Topps stuff on ebay all the time. Jay's tribute set was just one of those items. He gave no thought to it, didn't care, listing topps items like a machine to make some money. Not even sure if he bothers to actually have the stock. He may wait til he gets an order, then order from Topps to fill it.
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The seller seems to think that he and thousands of others sell Topps stuff on ebay all the time. Jay's tribute set was just one of those items. He gave no thought to it, didn't care, listing topps items like a machine to make some money. Not even sure if he bothers to actually have the stock. He may wait til he gets an order, then order from Topps to fill it.
I think you are correct. I bet he feels he will be stuck with this set as he is getting pushback when he lists it and has no plans to keep it. He probably only ordered one set. At least HE helped Jay with his purchase.
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I was told everything would be covered and sent to him but yeah, I can see where that word could cause confusion. I already sent him my full pay which I have not received yet and plan to send the money from selling the painting.
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Can you or another of the artists involved ask Topps to run an auction of a signed version of this set with all proceeds going to Jay? Topps could use the auction as a way to promote the set and mention in the auction description that the regular version of the set is available on their site. We still have 17 days to go so that may be a way to get the word out more broadly.
Andrew
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The seller seems to think that he and thousands of others sell Topps stuff on ebay all the time. Jay's tribute set was just one of those items. He gave no thought to it, didn't care, listing topps items like a machine to make some money. Not even sure if he bothers to actually have the stock. He may wait til he gets an order, then order from Topps to fill it.
Do a search for "Jay Lynch" on eBay now and you'll see 220+ items. How many of those do you think mention "Jay Lynch" in the auction title simply because the seller knows about Jay's health? Some of the mentions make sense, and some of them just seem to be capitalizing on Jay's name.
There are a lot of sellers who make their entire living on eBay now, and any advantage they can get keeps food on their tables and clothes on their children's backs. Should we be so harsh to blame them?
I went to Scotland for four weeks in 1996 and picked up some "news" magazines (similar to People) for my wife while I was there. A few of them had Princess Diana on the cover. When she died in 1997, I listed them on eBay. I didn't list them for 3x what I'd paid; I think I set the minimum low and just let the auction run its course. I don't remember making a ton of profit on them, but I wouldn't have even tried to sell them if she hadn't died. I probably would've just eventually tossed them in trash.
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I think you are correct. I bet he feels he will be stuck with this set as he is getting pushback when he lists it and has no plans to keep it. He probably only ordered one set. At least HE helped Jay with his purchase.
I wonder if they even ordered a set to help out.
The auction was listed as a 'pre-order', which makes me think they'd only actually buy a set from Topps once they had suckered someone into paying more than triple the Topps price.
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I think you are correct. I bet he feels he will be stuck with this set as he is getting pushback when he lists it and has no plans to keep it. He probably only ordered one set. At least HE helped Jay with his purchase.
How do we know HE even ordered 1 set? It says pre-order from topps. I bet HE doesn't even order the set till its sold. So how do we know HE helped Jay?
Jim
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Saw this on eBay today. A very cool gesture by sketch artist Sobot:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/wacky-packages-50th-anniversary-return-sketch-card-/282376029112?hash=item41beec43b8:g:yJUAAOSwuxFYs18r
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Saw this on eBay today. A very cool gesture by sketch artist Sobot:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/wacky-packages-50th-anniversary-return-sketch-card-/282376029112?hash=item41beec43b8:g:yJUAAOSwuxFYs18r
totally agree, nice gesture!
question for everyone, the declaration is that it is terminal cancer. While I always like to hold hope, terminal is terminal. Does Medicare in effect own everything he has now? I ask because I am wondering if he has family that could benefit from donations after medicare takes everything? We are all at the age where we need to protect our parents' assets and consider having their home ownership transferred to kids so medicare doesn't claim it as part of medical bill coverage in the later years.
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totally agree, nice gesture!
question for everyone, the declaration is that it is terminal cancer. While I always like to hold hope, terminal is terminal. Does Medicare in effect own everything he has now? I ask because I am wondering if he has family that could benefit from donations after medicare takes everything? We are all at the age where we need to protect or parents assets and consider having their home ownership transferred to kids so medicare doesn't claim it as part of medical bill coverage in the later years.
Medicare doesn't take assets, but Medicaid does, at least in New York. There's a look back period of several years for asset transfers, so even if you transfer ownership of your house, or establish an Irrevocable Trust and put the house in that ownership, you need to do it years before you really get sick and need a nursing home long term with Medicaid paying.
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totally agree, nice gesture!
question for everyone, the declaration is that it is terminal cancer. While I always like to hold hope, terminal is terminal. Does Medicare in effect own everything he has now? I ask because I am wondering if he has family that could benefit from donations after medicare takes everything? We are all at the age where we need to protect or parents assets and consider having their home ownership transferred to kids so medicare doesn't claim it as part of medical bill coverage in the later years.
Unless the house is sold to the family the Gov. can go back 5 years plus and take back ANY gifts given in that time period. If people are thinking of doing this with their homes to their kids I suggest you get the ball rolling now!
Jim
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I only met Jay once, and as far as family, all I recall him talking about was an ex-wife, and a lot of cats. I am afraid he might be all alone now. Does anyone know? Perhaps if he is near someone here, they could visit, and at least hold his hand for a bit.
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Unless the house is sold to the family the Gov. can go back 5 years plus and take back ANY gifts given in that time period. If people are thinking of doing this with their homes to their kids I suggest you get the ball rolling now!
Jim
yes, I am hearing the transfer needs to be 5 years in advance which is why people need to think about it now.
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A facebook message posted today from Kathy Huffy:
Hello folks, my name is Kathy, I am a friend of Jay's. I am now staying with him 24/7 as he had asked Hospice to come and help us. I am now aware that many of his friends and colleagues were not aware how sick Jay has been. He has terminal cancer and it has progressed fast. There is nothing more that can be done. He is at home and I am caring for him with the help of Hospice. People have called and he is not able to talk. We are keeping him comfortable. There is no way of knowing for how long. You are welcome to call and I can give you updates, but Jay is not able to talk. He hears me when I talk to him and I tell him when someone calls and I tell him they are praying, thinking of him and send all the love. I will try to keep an up date every few days. Thank you all for the friendship and love you all have had over the years for Jay. He is one special man and loved dearly. Thank you all Kathy
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Neil, thanks for relaying this message from Kathy.
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I only met Jay once, and as far as family, all I recall him talking about was an ex-wife, and a lot of cats. I am afraid he might be all alone now. Does anyone know? Perhaps if he is near someone here, they could visit, and at least hold his hand for a bit.
My 4th and 5th grade children had a fundraiser which ended this Friday past. Tomorrow we will send out a card and the proceeds. We're much too far away to visit, but I'm hoping the gesture helps.
Here is a picture one of my students drew:
(https://s10.postimg.org/kppip36o5/photo.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kppip36o5/)
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I am NOT happy that someone would try to profit from a sick and dying man!
I have ZERO problems with making money, however this set is a special situation, BLOOD MONEY!!!!
I will keep my set knowing Jay will get my proceeds from Topps,
Richard
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A facebook message posted today from Kathy Huffy:
Hello folks, my name is Kathy, I am a friend of Jay's. I am now staying with him 24/7 as he had asked Hospice to come and help us. I am now aware that many of his friends and colleagues were not aware how sick Jay has been. He has terminal cancer and it has progressed fast. There is nothing more that can be done. He is at home and I am caring for him with the help of Hospice. People have called and he is not able to talk. We are keeping him comfortable. There is no way of knowing for how long. You are welcome to call and I can give you updates, but Jay is not able to talk. He hears me when I talk to him and I tell him when someone calls and I tell him they are praying, thinking of him and send all the love. I will try to keep an up date every few days. Thank you all for the friendship and love you all have had over the years for Jay. He is one special man and loved dearly. Thank you all Kathy
Yes, thank you, Neil.
Both good - and sad - news.
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A facebook message posted today from Kathy Huffy:
Hello folks, my name is Kathy, I am a friend of Jay's. I am now staying with him 24/7 as he had asked Hospice to come and help us. I am now aware that many of his friends and colleagues were not aware how sick Jay has been. He has terminal cancer and it has progressed fast. There is nothing more that can be done. He is at home and I am caring for him with the help of Hospice. People have called and he is not able to talk. We are keeping him comfortable. There is no way of knowing for how long. You are welcome to call and I can give you updates, but Jay is not able to talk. He hears me when I talk to him and I tell him when someone calls and I tell him they are praying, thinking of him and send all the love. I will try to keep an up date every few days. Thank you all for the friendship and love you all have had over the years for Jay. He is one special man and loved dearly. Thank you all Kathy
I am glad that there is someone with him who cares about him, and I hope he has been told how many people have him in their thoughts and prayers.
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Folks,
Very sad news: Skip Williamson just announced that Jay has passed away today...
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Jay has passed away today...
I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm grateful he is no longer suffering.
I'm glad he touched my life with humor time and time again. His legacy will always live on.
He was a good man and will be missed.
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Folks,
Very sad news: Skip Williamson just announced that Jay has passed away today...
I am so very sorry to hear this. I hope he at least knew that we were trying to help, and that we had him in our thoughts and prayers.
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He knew.
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Folks,
Very sad news: Skip Williamson just announced that Jay has passed away today...
oh. wow. very sorry to hear this.
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Oh crap. Part of me always holds hope even when people are told they have terminal cancer.
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Folks,
Very sad news: Skip Williamson just announced that Jay has passed away today...
So sad to hear this. I trust he passed knowing how much he gave to the world.
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He knew.
I'm glad to hear that - thanks.
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Very sad. The upcoming Philly show should be officially dedicated to Jay.
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RIP Jay. Sad day😪
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Very sorry to hear, may he rest in peace, our "Wacky" hero!
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Wow.... Very sad day indeed, but let us all remember how Jay was able to be a part of Wacky's long after their heyday. Also, the fun times we had with him at the Philly Show and at Greg's apartment, where he did sketches for all of us and signed cards, etc.. He truly was one-of-a-kind, and a very personal artist who was dedicated to his work to his very last day. RIP, Jay... your humor and contribution to Pop Culture will be a legacy for generations.
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:'( R.I.P. Jay
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Jay is in a better place now. No more suffering . No more pain. He touched a lot of people. Thanks Jay
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Ugh. So sad to hear. I hope we went peacefully.
What a colorful and talented guy.
Folks,
Very sad news: Skip Williamson just announced that Jay has passed away today...
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Jay is in a better place now. No more suffering . No more pain. He touched a lot of people. Thanks Jay
I think he and Norm are in that same better place, together.
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R.I.P. Jay Lynch, say hi to Norm Saunders and Bhob Stewart in Wacky Packages heaven.
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An amazing talent that made me laugh for years. Jay, you will always be part of us because Wacky fans are one big family.
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We should start another tribute thread here showcasing Jay Lynch's greatest parody work over the years. I'm not a WP veteran like most of you, so I don't know which parodies were all Jay's.
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Greg has a nice new addition to his website. Jay Lynch tribute with drawings and an interview.
http://wackypackages.org/
I'm so proud to own a Jay Lynch sketch card from the Old School series. I will treasure it forever!
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Greg has a nice new addition to his website. Jay Lynch tribute with drawings and an interview.
http://wackypackages.org/
I'm so proud to own a Jay Lynch sketch card from the Old School series. I will treasure it forever!
Wow, those drawings and the related humor/words are classics..............amazing.
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Lovely tribute.
Greg has a nice new addition to his website. Jay Lynch tribute with drawings and an interview.
http://wackypackages.org/
I'm so proud to own a Jay Lynch sketch card from the Old School series. I will treasure it forever!
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R.I.P Jay,will be missed,prayers to family.
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Jay was a gem. We were so fortunate for his generosity and for the fact that he never stopped giving of his time and talents.
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Very sad news. We will miss Jay.
That was very nice what you all did on the tribute set. You all did a great job on them (I just received my set today).
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Very sad to hear for all of us who had the pleasure of getting to knowing you. You are already missed but I am sure heaven is now a better and wacky’er place with you there. RIP Jay
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This was tweeted today by the GPK crowd and it seems to have special meaning now.
(https://s23.postimg.org/9z4mau6pz/IMG_5943.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9z4mau6pz/)
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This was tweeted today by the GPK crowd and it seems to have special meaning now.
(https://s23.postimg.org/9z4mau6pz/IMG_5943.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9z4mau6pz/)
That's great! I recall a video Jay created about 10,000 sketch cards - anyone have a link?
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Pat, I don't know about that one but this video is really fun and he even draws an Old 3 Pig Boy sketch!
https://vimeo.com/198753804?ref=em-v-share
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Pat, I don't know about that one but this video is really fun and he even draws an Old 3 Pig Boy sketch!
https://vimeo.com/198753804?ref=em-v-share
Wonderful - thanks for sharing that.
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This was tweeted today by the GPK crowd and it seems to have special meaning now.
(https://s23.postimg.org/9z4mau6pz/IMG_5943.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9z4mau6pz/)
Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to print it out and frame it. It speaks volumes.
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Pat, I don't know about that one but this video is really fun and he even draws an Old 3 Pig Boy sketch!
https://vimeo.com/198753804?ref=em-v-share
Very sorry to hear about Jay's passing. I regret that I never met him in person. It feels like a small part of my childhood has gone away now.
That video is very cool. What a treasure trove of stuff that he had stored away. As he was flipping through those books, I believe I saw some roughs that I had never seen before. Some of them very funny. Norm Saunders was the master of Wacky paintings, but when it came to the gags, even Norm himself said he didn't know how they came up with them.
RIP Jay
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Pat, I don't know about that one but this video is really fun and he even draws an Old 3 Pig Boy sketch!
https://vimeo.com/198753804?ref=em-v-share
That was great.
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Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to print it out and frame it. It speaks volumes.
I'm going to miss Jay. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his Wacky family too. RIP, Jay.
You were a classic. And that is an understatement!
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I'm going to miss Jay. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his Wacky family too. RIP, Jay.
You were a classic. And that is an understatement!
Jay was one of a kind for sure!! I will never forget the day I met him at a show in NYC.
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Jay was one of a kind for sure!! I will never forget the day I met him at a show in NYC.
I was just reflecting on a similar thing.
I was at the NYCC in 2010 and hanging out the Topps booth looking at what they had on display. And while I'm standing there, some of the Topps crew had just arrived at the Con and were walking up to the booth with Jay in tow. Had a few minutes to meet the whole group.
The Topps group started to settle in at their booth, but Jay needed to quickly get over to the Abrams Books area for a signing event he was part of. I knew where the Abrams setup was located, so I gladly volunteered to escort Jay over there so he'd be on time.
After we got to the Abrams booth, Jay went to set up his area for signing, and I went and bought the 2nd Wacky volume, which had just been released. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have Jay sign it in person, so I brought it right over to him. Jay was more than happy to sign it, and as there was still some time before the signing event started, he then spent a few minutes drawing out a great self-portrait in my copy.
A memorable time, for sure.
The Jay sketch in my avatar is taken from the one in my book.
(https://s11.postimg.org/oi8bhr5w3/JLSketch.jpg)
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Patrick, what a cool story! Thanks for sharing that. I was at the Philly show in 2005 at Greg's (as were you) when Jay was there. For whatever reason, I never met him or had him draw me something...and I always regretted it, even more so now. But, Jay will live on in all his sketch cards, comix, Wackys...and in our memories forever. RIP Mr. Lynch.
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(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z332/rbishop224/Jay_zpshjdkbjfw.png)
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Rest in peace, Jay. I hope you took much pleasure in knowing what your work meant to so many.
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If this were Facebook, I would have "liked" every one of the tributes in this thread.
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I can understand creating a memorial card, but grabbing a handful for the sole purpose of auctioning them off on eBay to the highest bidder the following day after the service is beyond low. It's sickening and despicable.
ebay.com/itm/JAY-LYNCH-Undergound-Comix-Wacky-Packages-GPK-Creator-MEMORIAL-Card-23-67-/222433615606?hash=item33ca139ef6:g:13MAAOSwWxNYwErJ
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Folks,
Very sad news: Skip Williamson just announced that Jay has passed away today...
Just found out about this today when I got a phone call from Kevin (Beanball). Very sad news indeed, One of my great rememberances of Jay will be the 2005 gathering at Greg's apt.
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Rest in Peace Jay. Your art will last forever.
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Link to an obit for Jay Lynch from the New York Times website:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/12/arts/design/jay-lynch-underground-comics-creator-dies-at-72.html?_r=1
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Link to an obit for Jay Lynch from the New York Times website:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/12/arts/design/jay-lynch-underground-comics-creator-dies-at-72.html?_r=1
Thanks. Jay will be missed.
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Thanks. Jay will be missed.
Thx as well... Jay will be missed - a "Wacky GrandMaster"
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Thx as well... Jay will be missed - a "Wacky GrandMaster"
I was glad to see he was fully acknowledged by the NY Times. May be time soon for a road trip to Ohio State.
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I know so many have already stated this, but what a loss when Jay left this world. I was fortunate to meet him a number of times over the years and I commissioned him back in the late 90's to create a Wacky of one of my favorite food items of all time, Funny Face kool-aid. He was more than generous with his time and I felt like I was part of creating some great work of art. What a great feeling and something he was so kind about. It was like taking batting practice with Ted Williams or playing one-on-one with Michael Jordan. And the amount of time he gave our hobby with all his stories is something I know we all treasure. Certainly, my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. And I know he'll live on in his artwork and the stories we in this hobby will have to share. Rest in peace, Jay.
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I know so many have already stated this, but what a loss when Jay left this world. I was fortunate to meet him a number of times over the years and I commissioned him back in the late 90's to create a Wacky of one of my favorite food items of all time, Funny Face kool-aid. He was more than generous with his time and I felt like I was part of creating some great work of art. What a great feeling and something he was so kind about. It was like taking batting practice with Ted Williams or playing one-on-one with Michael Jordan. And the amount of time he gave our hobby with all his stories is something I know we all treasure. Certainly, my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. And I know he'll live on in his artwork and the stories we in this hobby will have to share. Rest in peace, Jay.
Well put here Tom, I know you, Scott, John, and I will never forget the great time we had at his apt. when he was living in Chicago during that one late 90's show.
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Amazingly, Jay's best pal Skip Williamson, another Underground Comix legend just passed away as well only a little over a week later.
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I wish I'd met Jay; I think I might have liked him a lot. Rest in peace, O Wacky master among many Wacky masters. By the way, if anyone wants to see a lot of Jay's Wacky art, go to lostwackys.com and click on the section "Lost Wackys". Rusty's got a lot of his black and white rough art and color rough art of Wackys that never were. Ah well, we still have the memories-and the finished ones.
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Just had a brainstorm-does anyone think that these roughs I previously mentioned would make great OLDS Wackys made as a tribute to Jay's memory?
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By the way, if anyone wants to see a lot of Jay's Wacky art, go to lostwackys.com and click on the section "Lost Wackys". Rusty's got a lot of his black and white rough art and color rough art of Wackys that never were.
yes, he does have all those images - and every single one was directly lifted from the old John Mann wacky site.
http://john-manns-wacky-site.com/roughs/index.html
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Just had a brainstorm-does anyone think that these roughs I previously mentioned would make great OLDS Wackys made as a tribute to Jay's memory?
Yes, there are some good gags lost in this treasure trove. Perhaps some of the artists visit these sites for inspiration? Don't know. Maybe we'll see some of these titles in OS6? Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Reminds me of the "Pupsi" dog:
(https://s13.postimg.org/vag3ppr9f/greases.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vag3ppr9f/)
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yes, he does have all those images - and every single one was directly lifted from the old John Mann wacky site.
http://john-manns-wacky-site.com/roughs/index.html
Roxanne Toser also used to have a significant collection of his gags. Don't know if they've ever been completely cataloged.
Also, I'm not sure it's been mentioned before, but most of the titles from the Chrome series Cutting Room Floor (and 17th series binders) were based on original concepts from Jay.
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There are some concepts that Jay and I did together in Old School 6 and one based on an old 70s design.
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There are some concepts that Jay and I did together in Old School 6 and one based on an old 70s design.
See? There you are, mikecho. Your wish has come true.
Nobody lives forever, except through their deeds. And as long as somebody is painting a Wacky, considering a new Wacky idea, or simply holding a Wacky with smiling eyes, Mssrs. Lynch, Saunders, Stewart, et al. will always be with us.
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See? There you are, mikecho. Your wish has come true.
Nobody lives forever, except through their deeds. And as long as somebody is painting a Wacky, considering a new Wacky idea, or simply holding a Wacky with smiling eyes, Mssrs. Lynch, Saunders, Stewart, et al. will always be with us.
This is great! I can't wait to see which of Jay's Wackys were finally made.
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yes, he does have all those images - and every single one was directly lifted from the old John Mann wacky site.
http://john-manns-wacky-site.com/roughs/index.html
Thanks a lot. I didn't even know that there was another site that even had these. I even found one that I missed as a Spreadsheet Note-the one that Baked Bears just showed us on 3-15.
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link to a Jay article on Comic Book Resources
http://www.cbr.com/garbage-pail-kids-artist-jay-lynch-passes-away/
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I just heard of Jays passing. What a shame, such a talented artist. I had come across an ebay auction for a sketch of Jay and upon closer inspection noticed it was a memorial card given out at his funeral. :sad:
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Life was and still is funnier and wackier because of you Jay. Thank you for chatting with me on the forums and hanging out with all of us over the years, for signing some of my wackys and thank you for the awesome Dopey Whip sketch you did that lives proudly in my home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're going out in style, as it should be. Best, Darynne BBG
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I honestly didn't want to create a new topic, so I just added this older thread.
I found this on ebay, for all you Jay Lynch fans.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364659965255?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gHs2XsF2RTO&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=6RGwqHb3RKu&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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That's interesting. I often wonder how people end up with these things (that is, signed checks). Is someone going through (or, at least in the old days, went through) canceled checks looking for famous folks? I won't be buying this, but I like to wonder about what Jay might have been doing on that day back in '77 when he went to the store to withdraw 30 bucks for himself.
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That's interesting. I often wonder how people end up with these things (that is, signed checks). Is someone going through (or, at least in the old days, went through) canceled checks looking for famous folks? I won't be buying this, but I like to wonder about what Jay might have been doing on that day back in '77 when he went to the store to withdraw 30 bucks for himself.
In those days, canceled checks were returned to you with your monthly statements. There are other possibilities, but I'm guessing it came from Jay, first or secondhand.
I worked at a bank in Boston once. I could have swiped Marvin Hagler's autograph on a mortgage note if I'd wanted to.
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In those days, canceled checks were returned to you with your monthly statements. There are other possibilities, but I'm guessing it came from Jay, first or secondhand.
I worked at a bank in Boston once. I could have swiped Marvin Hagler's autograph on a mortgage note if I'd wanted to.
It's funny how I had totally forgotten about the cancelled checks being returned to me via mail every month. Somehow I don't see Jay as selling them himself (not that I knew him that well to make such a statement), but who knows. I do hope Jay benefited from his signature while he was alive.
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I loved Jay’s work. I would much rather have his signature on a drawing or doodle than a check…..
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Somehow I don't see Jay as selling them himself (not that I knew him that well to make such a statement), but who knows.
I can confirm that he did, as I've seen ebay auctions he ran of just such things. Unfortunately, toward the end of his life, Jay was somewhat hurting for cash and sold things like this, right or wrong. Given what he contributed to the world, that just shouldn't have been. :sad:
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yes, he does have all those images - and every single one was directly lifted from the old John Mann wacky site.
http://john-manns-wacky-site.com/roughs/index.html
I just checked out this web site now and it no longer exists.
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I just checked out this web site now and it no longer exists.
Greg re-hosted to AWS this year and that may have broken the link with Mann’s old site.
He does have his own page of roughs which looks similar, plus has some ANS stuff.
https://www.wackypackages.org/originalart/roughs/index.html