It's no secret that @cherrycollectables has purchased the vast @ozballer23 collection and we thank Norm for choosing Cherry since our very beginning.
We even supported Norm's rival forum when we first started! Had to because that "prick" @graham wouldn't let us spruik anything on Ozcardtrader!!
Norm has been there all along and it is with great pride that we helped him pull his last MOJO and ultimately were able to assist him to move his massive collection as a single lot.
p.s He has a clear understanding that if he gets cold feet we will happily walk away from the deal
Good luck Norm, with whatever you choose to collect in the future!
Norm sad to see you give it up, but with chronic health issues of my own over the last four years I understand were you are coming from as at times I wonder when I will get better and be able to enjoy my life as freely as I used to be able to. Sometimes I still debate on whether I will continue collecting or not once I complete my current incomplete fleer sets. However, I do know that this hobby has kept me sane over this four year period.
If I do eventually give up collecting, like you i will stick around though as I like helping people out with their collecting questions and checking out people's awesome maildays.
On a final note I hope you sort out your health issues and remember you have friends on here that you can talk to.
Rather than saying the usual "sorry to see you go" blurb, I'm gonna say, I'm happy to see you realise the important sides of life, and chose health/family over a hobby.
Yep, it's sad you have to give it up, but you're able to happily move on from that chapter of your life, to bigger and better chapters!
All the best Norm, I wish you nothing but the best buddy!!
And props to @cherrycollectables for allowing Norm to move his collection in one go. The stress that would have taken off Norm, is incredible!
Damn! That sucks! One person that always seemed to be a steadier while everyone else was up and down in the hobby
I am just praying that this move isn't an indicator that you health is declining, just that you want to spend time elsewhere.
Best of luck with everything mate!
I didn't see that coming from our last visit, the hobby will take a knock with your absence
Might see you at the next card show just for a look....
All the best, take care of yourself and the family.
I'm a still a newbie around here, but one thing I know is you made the forums a fun place to be with your presence. All the best mate, there is life outside of cardboard and you'll have more coin in your pocket too
Wow... Damn shame Norm you are leaving the hobby, you were so close behind me with FB too!!! lol.... Seriously though mate I really hope nothing but the best for you and the family for the future...I hope your health improves and maybe one day we can have that hit of golf... Take care buddy....
I don't know about you but i'm glad that turd Norm has left this forum. He was such a sword.
He is standing behind me isnt he????
Ohhhh hi Nooooorrmmmmm.....
Ha ha all jokes aside look after your health and your family because everything else pails into insignificance. As you can see you'll be sorely missed but you'll be remembered as an icon of our card collecting community!