Hi All, hope everyone is well and staying safe. Just wanted to post a quick update to the Opening Day Sales List. I have received A LOT of questions about if it will still be on, and if so, then when? All along, I wanted it to coincide with Opening Day as that's our tradition. I am extremely sensitive to what is going on as it is truly horrible. I feel for everyone affected by this in any manner and certainly don't want to be insensitive when people's health, jobs, finances and future are uncertain. I also feel for all the people stuck at home extremely bored.
There are two camps here: those who think we need something, a respite, something to smile about and get our minds off of what is going on and those who think it is a terrible time to publish a hobby list at a time like this. I see both sides of the argument. Some of you had made very compelling arguments in fact - many made from both sides. Some people don't want to go to a post office and others don't want to receive anything from anyone now. Others are waiting for stimulus checks. Some believe hobby money is discretionary. One thing I can say with certainty is that there is a ton of interest in this next list, whenever we collectively decide to do it. I have already received lots of submissions from lots of sellers. This list will be fun.
Right now, my heart and thoughts are in the camp of holding off til whenever they announce the new Opening Day. If baseball is on, then it will represent a time of normalcy for us all, a time when all is right in the world again. As of this moment, I'm making the call to coincide with the new Opening Day. Hope you are all OK with this. I'm certainly amenable to changing my mind as time goes by especially if it gets prolonged further than we initially may think.
For those of you who would like to pull your gloves as you may need to sell them sooner, I totally understand. Just let me know. Happy to pull them. Otherwise, please keep the submissions coming and let's make this the best list yet. Remember, it doesn't cost anything, just pics, descriptions and prices. I'll get the pages worked up for your review and approval and ready to go if we decide to go sooner.
Hope you all understand. Please stay safe and healthy in the meantime and pray that we will get back to normal as soon as possible.
JD
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