Get Marwood & I Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I feel so bad for you @Eggman The fact that you and your family are safe is the main thing as everyone has noted, but from one collector to another I can only imagine how you must feel. It's not just the books themselves, it's the effort you put into collecting them and all your associated records and mementos. What a truly rotten thing. I hope you can enjoy rebuilding, once you and your family are settled. My very best wishes to you. theeone29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Very sorry to hear this Eggman. If there's anything we can do, please let us know. Perhaps a fundraiser. I am glad to hear that you and your family made it out safe. We will be thinking of you. Edited October 16, 2017 by comicdonna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) My heart goes out to everyone in trouble but as long as the family is safe that is all that matters.The stuff we put away can be replaced but not our loved ones that is the most important thing we have.Stay Safe Edited October 16, 2017 by comicjack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormsurge Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Heartbreaking I can't imagine the magnitude of your loss. Can I help in anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Portugal has also been hit by fires ( at least 35 people died on Sunday with hundreds left homeless ) so your tragedy really hits home. Edited October 16, 2017 by Gotham Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Wow! Just unreal. Nothing left. Glad you and your family are safe. Sorry to hear about your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThothAmon Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Unbelievably tough situation. Can’t even fathom the thought of losing my collection so I can only imagine your thoughts. Love the comic donation idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Ugh...It was hard to click on this post and read, as you know it's going to be bad. I'm so glad to hear that you and your family are safe. It's a tough situation, and I'm sure comics are way down on the priority list with everything you are dealing with. Just know that you have a community here to help support you once you are able to start indulging in your hobby again. Even aside from comics, this is a very generous community, so let us know how else we can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypinkblu Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Very sorry to hear about your loss, @Eggman I'm traveling tomorrow, but I'd be happy to help with a fundraiser if you can contact me after tomorrow and give me some details. Perhaps we can also do a pledge list of people who would be glad to send you a few books once you have a place to store them. I'm just glad you and your family were not harmed. comicsyte95, Johnny545, ernster and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 very sorry to hear this...PM me when you get you and your family settled and I will send you some books to hopefully cheer you up. Let's hope the insurance comes through quick and you can start over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I'm so sorry @Eggman. My thoughts are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eggman Posted October 16, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, CKinTO said: And I guess it's a "blessing" that family is ok, so that you have time to lament the loss of your collection. But I know that's gotta be cold comfort... Good morning, everyone. I logged off shortly after making this post, and just logged back in before heading out. It is heartwarming, touching, and emotional to read all your comments. The generosity of the group knows no bounds, I think. I will try to update everyone on my progress as time goes by. A special thanks to those that have offered up comics - and even a car! via PM; it really gets you right there. And a collection fund. A deeply felt thanks. I am currently staying at a temporary residence, but it's only for 2 weeks. I have a bead on a few places that I'll be seeing this morning. With a little luck, maybe I can score a place to lease for a couple of years while I recoup our house. Here's a pic of my babies (2 and 4): Edited October 16, 2017 by Eggman comicjack, wormboy, ernster and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namisgr Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 You have a great family, sir, and it's good to know that you and they are all right. I, too, am sorry for the loss of your home and possessions, and hope you'll have the opportunity to rebuild a cool comic collection once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM8 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Sorry to hear about your loss! Thanks for sharing this though, while we see things on the news or whatever yours was a very personal contribution that gets through the noise and hits home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Man, I was really hoping I would not hear of this. Really strikes home to all of us collectors. Fires, floods and hurricanes are the enemies of the stuff we cherish so much. I just consider myself a caretaker for future generations. At the end of the day, it is just stuff. Your two babies are what really matters. What a beautiful photo. Your family is what matters. Glad you are safe and well. You will make it through this. When you are settled, let us know what you collected. We will be more than happy to help you out! Big.Mike, thirdgreenham and paul747 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fashion PB and J Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 This is terrible to hear, sorry that you are going through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 What were your collecting interests, @Eggman? Do you think you'll try to rebuild a collection similar to the one that was lost or will you take it in a new direction? So sorry this happened. Glad to hear the family is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSeas Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 So sorry to hear of this as it is horrible to lose your house and your comic collection and other items. I am glad that your family is okay, like others had mentioned, that is what counts. Hopefully you will find a new place soon and then start to rebuild your lives and eventually your collection. I guess the possibility of losing a comic collection through a disaster is something we all think about at one time or another. I may be more paranoid then some when it comes to a disaster happening as I always keep an electronic copy of my comics list with me just in case. I've figured that, with my list showing what I've had, if something happens that I could eventually rebuild my collection. Good Luck to you and your family, from one eggman to another. (I've raised chickens since '73 and have had some form of eggman as my various email addresses since forever ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaOmega Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 This is something that I'm sure most of us have only thought of in passing and it is sobering to see everything wiped out like this. I sometimes joke about what would happen if I lost my collection and I would like to think it would not drive me crazy. Kudos for being able to discuss this so soon after the disaster. Like you @Eggman, I have been collecting for nearly 40 years and have a similarly sized collection amassed from decades of conventions, shops, ebay, mail order, etc. A life time of experiences to go along with the books too. I see others have already posted comments similar to my thoughts. I have been fortunate in my collecting and I am probably the ultimate lurker. Been on these boards for over 15 years and others dating back to Usenet and even the BBS days. I have been to nearly every convention for the past 3 decades and have bought and/or sold with every dealer. If you have bought books on ebay, you have probably even done business with me. I'd like to pay it forward like the others and offer you some books to hopefully replace the ones you have lost. I'll save you from the Checkmates and Strikeforce Morituris though :-) When the time comes, please let us know roughly what titles and issues you collected and I will be more than happy to help. As one of my collecting friends once said, "you have an embarrassment of (comic) riches" and I'd be more than happy to share. theeone29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitboss Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 We are here for you @Eggman Those beautiful kids are all that really matters,thank god you all are safe. theeone29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...