Leaf JRod Auto Plate, Cancer/Brain Tumor, Brian Gray and Leaf Customer Service Story

jlzinck · 11-22-2022, 10:19 AM

Customer Service thread.

I have not always seen eye to eye with Leaf owner Brian Gray but have always admired the way he treats his customers. I pulled this Julio Rodriguez plate some time in 2020. I found it while sorting Mid 2021

When I found it I reached out to Brian and asked if it was supposed to be autographed. He said yes and to send it back and he would add an auto sticker to it and send it back. I few days later I had a reaction to my cancer treatments that sent me for a loop.

The next 5 months were trying to find out why I was lethargic, basically falling asleep after walking the dog around the yard. On a lark an MRI on my melon showed a tumor on my pituitary gland that needed to be removed. It was removed the day before Thanksgiving day 2021

Took about a month to recover enough to go back to work, which was ending Feb 22 as the plant was closing. I was offered a transfer but the illness from the summer before made me decline the offer. Once we found out what was going on it was too late to get back into the transfer.

A new job was found and I started June 1st this year. Labor day weekend I found the card again and reached out to Brian to see if the offer was still good. He said yes. He was under no obligation to do so. So I sent if off to Leaf to Brian's attention

I checked with CS a couple weeks later and CS told me they received the plate but had no more Julio stickers. I told them no biggie. They asked what I collected and I told them Boston teams. I was told they would be sending me a Julio auto with a couple others. I was appreciative

Got the package on 10 days ago.
The Julio is /10 the Lawrence a 1/1 proof auto and a Phil Esposito auto 1\1 plate. The Expo is staying with me and the other 2 will be moved to help worthy causes. Proceeds will go 50% each to my Toys for Tots campaign and gift cards for locals seniors through a program with my local Police Department.

Here is the haul for Toys for Tots so far.... https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1537396

Here are the sales threads for the 2 cards

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1539623

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1539622

refuse24 · 11-22-2022, 10:28 AM

Your a survivor keep it up my friend and thanks for sharing your story

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oldgoldy97 · 11-22-2022, 10:31 AM

Good story. Generous in, generous out!

theplasticman · 11-22-2022, 10:40 AM

Awesome stuff.

jdhaugh11 · 11-22-2022, 10:57 AM

I am glad you are doing well & nice replacement. Hope you are in line for a string of good luck in life.

jlzinck · 11-22-2022, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdhaugh11

I am glad you are doing well & nice replacement. Hope you are in line for a string of good luck in life.

Thanksgiving 2020 found out I had cancer
Day before Thanksgiving 2021 had brain tumor removed.

If I can get through the next 3 days unscathed I will be happy.

tsanchez68 · 11-22-2022, 12:37 PM

Stay Strong

oldgoldy97 · 11-22-2022, 06:33 PM

It’s certainly refreshing to see a positive post have so few responses. Well done, BO! Pat yourselves on your backs.

Thetruthisout · 11-22-2022, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlzinck

Thanksgiving 2020 found out I had cancer
Day before Thanksgiving 2021 had brain tumor removed.

If I can get through the next 3 days unscathed I will be happy.

God Bless you and Jlzinck.

slogue2 · 11-22-2022, 06:49 PM

That is super awesome! Best of luck as you move forward. Sending positive vibes your way! Health and happiness to you and yours through the holiday season and upcoming new year.

LVDan · 11-22-2022, 07:17 PM

I’m glad they went above and beyond for you, that’s good stuff.
I’m beyond thrilled you’ve been able to seemingly dodge a life threatening health scare.
What you’re doing for charity is incredible. Choosing to do great things for others with a life sized, scary as hell personal challenge like cancer in your life is part of your legacy forever.
Stay gold Ponyboy

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dashcol · 11-22-2022, 07:18 PM

That’s awesome they sent you those, and even more so that you just keep giving!

If only the rest of the world could see the benefit in being as giving and gracious as you are, we would be doing alright. Keep doing what you do!

You say you are hoping for three days without any events, here’s to hoping you have 30 event free happy Thanksgivings!

Emergency Donut · 11-22-2022, 11:29 PM

Great outcome, and nice to hear Leaf did so right by you. Thank you for sharing, and best of luck with the road ahead.

NYRE2PECT · 11-23-2022, 12:29 AM

As has already been said, stay strong!

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majestik101 · 11-23-2022, 12:37 AM

Very nice to hear stories like this one. Get well soon, and stay positive!

11-22-2022, 10:19 AM	#1
jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 36,094 jlzinck jl_zinck	Leaf JRod Auto Plate, Cancer/Brain Tumor, Brian Gray and Leaf Customer Service Story Customer Service thread. I have not always seen eye to eye with Leaf owner Brian Gray but have always admired the way he treats his customers. I pulled this Julio Rodriguez plate some time in 2020. I found it while sorting Mid 2021 When I found it I reached out to Brian and asked if it was supposed to be autographed. He said yes and to send it back and he would add an auto sticker to it and send it back. I few days later I had a reaction to my cancer treatments that sent me for a loop. The next 5 months were trying to find out why I was lethargic, basically falling asleep after walking the dog around the yard. On a lark an MRI on my melon showed a tumor on my pituitary gland that needed to be removed. It was removed the day before Thanksgiving day 2021 Took about a month to recover enough to go back to work, which was ending Feb 22 as the plant was closing. I was offered a transfer but the illness from the summer before made me decline the offer. Once we found out what was going on it was too late to get back into the transfer. A new job was found and I started June 1st this year. Labor day weekend I found the card again and reached out to Brian to see if the offer was still good. He said yes. He was under no obligation to do so. So I sent if off to Leaf to Brian's attention I checked with CS a couple weeks later and CS told me they received the plate but had no more Julio stickers. I told them no biggie. They asked what I collected and I told them Boston teams. I was told they would be sending me a Julio auto with a couple others. I was appreciative Got the package on 10 days ago. The Julio is /10 the Lawrence a 1/1 proof auto and a Phil Esposito auto 1\1 plate. The Expo is staying with me and the other 2 will be moved to help worthy causes. Proceeds will go 50% each to my Toys for Tots campaign and gift cards for locals seniors through a program with my local Police Department. Here is the haul for Toys for Tots so far.... https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1537396 Here are the sales threads for the 2 cards https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1539623 https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1539622 __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/jonzinck Last edited by jlzinck; 11-22-2022 at 11:01 AM.

11-22-2022, 10:31 AM	#3
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 51,571	Good story. Generous in, generous out! __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

11-22-2022, 10:40 AM	#4
theplasticman Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 484	Awesome stuff. __________________ COLLECTING: Darin Erstad, Bucky Jacobsen and Aaron Kurcz IG: theplasticman.cards

11-22-2022, 12:37 PM	#7
tsanchez68 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,058 tsanchez68	Stay Strong __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/151263161@N04/albums/72157683559412812

11-22-2022, 06:33 PM	#8
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 51,571	It’s certainly refreshing to see a positive post have so few responses. Well done, BO! Pat yourselves on your backs. __________________ Truly riveting discussion: that’s what your wife/girlfriend/sheep said.

11-22-2022, 10:28 AM	#2
refuse24 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,935	Your a survivor keep it up my friend and thanks for sharing your story Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-22-2022, 10:57 AM	#5
jdhaugh11 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,974 jdhaugh11 Jdhaugh11	I am glad you are doing well & nice replacement. Hope you are in line for a string of good luck in life.

11-22-2022, 06:49 PM	#10
slogue2 Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 2,044	That is super awesome! Best of luck as you move forward. Sending positive vibes your way! Health and happiness to you and yours through the holiday season and upcoming new year. __________________ https://myslabs.to/sea_logu

11-22-2022, 07:17 PM	#11
LVDan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 17,599	I’m glad they went above and beyond for you, that’s good stuff. I’m beyond thrilled you’ve been able to seemingly dodge a life threatening health scare. What you’re doing for charity is incredible. Choosing to do great things for others with a life sized, scary as hell personal challenge like cancer in your life is part of your legacy forever. Stay gold Ponyboy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ So we cheated and we lied and we tested. And we never failed to fail; it was the easiest thing to do.

11-22-2022, 07:18 PM	#12
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,745	That’s awesome they sent you those, and even more so that you just keep giving! If only the rest of the world could see the benefit in being as giving and gracious as you are, we would be doing alright. Keep doing what you do! You say you are hoping for three days without any events, here’s to hoping you have 30 event free happy Thanksgivings! __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

11-22-2022, 11:29 PM	#13
Emergency Donut Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 184	Great outcome, and nice to hear Leaf did so right by you. Thank you for sharing, and best of luck with the road ahead.

11-23-2022, 12:29 AM	#14
NYRE2PECT Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 8,149	As has already been said, stay strong! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Primarily retired from collecting, but doing a Greatest Sho-man binder thing. I do love California Angels baseball.

11-23-2022, 12:37 AM	#15
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 44,807 majestik101	Very nice to hear stories like this one. Get well soon, and stay positive!