Buy Cards, Help a Hurting Family. PLEASE READ!

Akphillips86 · 07-19-2025, 07:40 PM

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-...ink&lang=en_US

The above link is the GoFundMe page for the Toribio family. Anthony Toribio, a friend and former NFL player, lost his wife Kirby to cancer. As a father of 4 young kids myself and a wife that I’m madly in love with, I can’t imagine everything he must be feeling and how hard it’s going to be to shoulder the load of raising all three kids by himself.

If anyone feels so inclined, they can donate straight to the Toribios via the link. In the next few days, I will be posting my small collection that Ive acquired over the last few years. It’s not big, but there’s truly some awesome cards in there. Every single dime is going to go straight into the GoFundMe after each card sells. Not sure yet if I’m going BIN, auction or a mix. I would like to get them funds quickly, but maximize the donation as much as possible.

I understand those of you who are skeptical, but this is very real and I can’t sit by and hold pieces of cardboard when I have a friend who could desperately use the funds for much needed expenses during the most difficult time in his life. As someone who understands there are truly some awesome people in this hobby I figured I would reach out to the card community for help. Please share if you know someone who may be interested as well.

I’m an open book and my eBay seller id is Akphillips6. If you want to reach out with questions you can message me on here or on eBay when stuff gets listed. Here’s a pic of stuff that will be listed (the 2018 TC Gold Judge Refractor has already sold). Not pictured is a PSA 9 1999 Score Millenium Men Randy Moss Auto serial numbered out of 200, and a Shaquille O’Neal Skybox That’s Jam graded PSA 9.

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Akphillips86 · 07-20-2025, 11:05 PM

Alright BO Community, It’s all live on eBay right now. Almost everything started as an auction at .99, some I may relist as an auction but it got too late and I don’t want them ending around midnight ET.

Everything is promoted at a small rate to get eyes and bids, but I don’t want to cut into the donation too much so I’m trying to walk a fine line.

Could I ask everyone a sincere favor? Even if you aren’t bidding on anything, could you please go in and watch the items? I think it would be pretty cool if the traffic increases to get more eyes on the cards and hopefully give the Toribios as much as possible when it’s all said and done. If nothing else, you can track the items and know that whatever is sold, his family is getting every dime once fees/shipping are deducted. It would be pretty cool to make this a team effort and use cards to make a real difference in the lives of others.

This is not for me. This is for them…

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Asian62150 · 07-20-2025, 11:37 PM

Items watched. Thanks for sharing. Glad you're able to help out your friend financially and also raising awareness.

Akphillips86 · 07-20-2025, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Asian62150

Items watched. Thanks for sharing. Glad you're able to help out your friend financially and also raising awareness.

Thank you so much my friend! Sincerely appreciate you

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Akphillips86 · 07-21-2025, 06:53 AM

https://ebay.us/m/K5nyMx

Beautiful Manning 1998 Crusade BGS 9.5 True Gem up for auction.

There’s also a Mahomes 2017 Phoenix Red /299 RC PSA 9 and a 2000 Score Millenium Men Randy Moss On Card Auto /200 up on the football side. I’m taking offers on the Moss until I relist it for auction tonight.

Please check out the other listings and spread the word! Even if you aren’t bidding, I would greatly appreciate it if you could watch each item to increase views/traffic.

I’m not above promoting/begging. Just want to sell everything for as much as possible because these dollars are truly going to a worthy cause.

I sincerely appreciate all of the responses and support already and I know the Toribio family will as well

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Akphillips86 · 07-22-2025, 06:44 AM

Final pic of everything that is currently up for auction. There are definitely already a ton of people watching and bidding. PLEASE keep the momentum going. I have no doubt that some of that support has been from the card community on Blowout.

Most of the auctions end on Sunday night, but there are a handful of cards ending Monday night as well.

Thank you sincerely for already helping to make a tangible difference in a dark time. Please share this with as many people as you know in the card community however you can. If there was ever a time to buy over comps on something, it’s now. There are no L’s here because of where the money is going. Also don’t forget you can donate directly to the GoFundMe as well if you wish. Again, the GoFundMe link can be found in the first post and my eBay seller id is akphillips6.

Thank you and God Bless you all.

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Akphillips86 · 07-22-2025, 07:09 PM

Just noticed this same thread disappeared from the Baseball section. If it meets the same fate here just know that I’m sincerely grateful for all of your support of the Toribios.

I was hoping to share all of the auction results when they’re over because I strongly believe you all played a big part in helping spread the word.

Please share the GoFundMe link as well as the auctions with whoever possible and please keep the Toribio family in your prayers. This man and his kids need all of the help we can give them right now.

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Akphillips86 · 07-25-2025, 05:13 PM

Just attended the livestream here in Tennessee of Kirby’s funeral out in CA. Between the speeches of Kirby’s sisters and her husband Anthony, it was pretty emotional, but the impact her life had was undeniable.

Her life was truly lived for God and for the good of others. Ever encounter someone that makes you question your life in a good way? That’s 100% Kirby. If you ever need inspiration, just check out her social media, it makes you want to live life to its fullest.

Thank you for those who are involved in any way. Anthony and the kids will need all of the prayers and resources we can offer in this time ahead

Sorry if this post offends anyone in the hobby, this thing has just hit me really hard and If a few cards or a bit of cash can bring just a small ray of hope to them, that’s a small sacrifice in the grand scheme of things.

You all are awesome. The response thus far in messages and with real action has been truly amazing.

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07-19-2025, 07:40 PM	#1
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,978	Buy Cards, Help a Hurting Family. PLEASE READ! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-...ink&lang=en_US The above link is the GoFundMe page for the Toribio family. Anthony Toribio, a friend and former NFL player, lost his wife Kirby to cancer. As a father of 4 young kids myself and a wife that I’m madly in love with, I can’t imagine everything he must be feeling and how hard it’s going to be to shoulder the load of raising all three kids by himself. If anyone feels so inclined, they can donate straight to the Toribios via the link. In the next few days, I will be posting my small collection that Ive acquired over the last few years. It’s not big, but there’s truly some awesome cards in there. Every single dime is going to go straight into the GoFundMe after each card sells. Not sure yet if I’m going BIN, auction or a mix. I would like to get them funds quickly, but maximize the donation as much as possible. I understand those of you who are skeptical, but this is very real and I can’t sit by and hold pieces of cardboard when I have a friend who could desperately use the funds for much needed expenses during the most difficult time in his life. As someone who understands there are truly some awesome people in this hobby I figured I would reach out to the card community for help. Please share if you know someone who may be interested as well. I’m an open book and my eBay seller id is Akphillips6. If you want to reach out with questions you can message me on here or on eBay when stuff gets listed. Here’s a pic of stuff that will be listed (the 2018 TC Gold Judge Refractor has already sold). Not pictured is a PSA 9 1999 Score Millenium Men Randy Moss Auto serial numbered out of 200, and a Shaquille O’Neal Skybox That’s Jam graded PSA 9. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-20-2025, 11:37 PM	#3
Asian62150 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6,106 Asian62150	Items watched. Thanks for sharing. Glad you're able to help out your friend financially and also raising awareness. __________________ IG: Asian62150

07-20-2025, 11:05 PM	#2
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,978	Alright BO Community, It’s all live on eBay right now. Almost everything started as an auction at .99, some I may relist as an auction but it got too late and I don’t want them ending around midnight ET. Everything is promoted at a small rate to get eyes and bids, but I don’t want to cut into the donation too much so I’m trying to walk a fine line. Could I ask everyone a sincere favor? Even if you aren’t bidding on anything, could you please go in and watch the items? I think it would be pretty cool if the traffic increases to get more eyes on the cards and hopefully give the Toribios as much as possible when it’s all said and done. If nothing else, you can track the items and know that whatever is sold, his family is getting every dime once fees/shipping are deducted. It would be pretty cool to make this a team effort and use cards to make a real difference in the lives of others. This is not for me. This is for them… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-21-2025, 06:53 AM	#5
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,978	https://ebay.us/m/K5nyMx Beautiful Manning 1998 Crusade BGS 9.5 True Gem up for auction. There’s also a Mahomes 2017 Phoenix Red /299 RC PSA 9 and a 2000 Score Millenium Men Randy Moss On Card Auto /200 up on the football side. I’m taking offers on the Moss until I relist it for auction tonight. Please check out the other listings and spread the word! Even if you aren’t bidding, I would greatly appreciate it if you could watch each item to increase views/traffic. I’m not above promoting/begging. Just want to sell everything for as much as possible because these dollars are truly going to a worthy cause. I sincerely appreciate all of the responses and support already and I know the Toribio family will as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-22-2025, 06:44 AM	#6
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,978	Final pic of everything that is currently up for auction. There are definitely already a ton of people watching and bidding. PLEASE keep the momentum going. I have no doubt that some of that support has been from the card community on Blowout. Most of the auctions end on Sunday night, but there are a handful of cards ending Monday night as well. Thank you sincerely for already helping to make a tangible difference in a dark time. Please share this with as many people as you know in the card community however you can. If there was ever a time to buy over comps on something, it’s now. There are no L’s here because of where the money is going. Also don’t forget you can donate directly to the GoFundMe as well if you wish. Again, the GoFundMe link can be found in the first post and my eBay seller id is akphillips6. Thank you and God Bless you all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-22-2025, 07:09 PM	#7
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,978	Just noticed this same thread disappeared from the Baseball section. If it meets the same fate here just know that I’m sincerely grateful for all of your support of the Toribios. I was hoping to share all of the auction results when they’re over because I strongly believe you all played a big part in helping spread the word. Please share the GoFundMe link as well as the auctions with whoever possible and please keep the Toribio family in your prayers. This man and his kids need all of the help we can give them right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-25-2025, 05:13 PM	#8
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,978	Just attended the livestream here in Tennessee of Kirby’s funeral out in CA. Between the speeches of Kirby’s sisters and her husband Anthony, it was pretty emotional, but the impact her life had was undeniable. Her life was truly lived for God and for the good of others. Ever encounter someone that makes you question your life in a good way? That’s 100% Kirby. If you ever need inspiration, just check out her social media, it makes you want to live life to its fullest. Thank you for those who are involved in any way. Anthony and the kids will need all of the prayers and resources we can offer in this time ahead Sorry if this post offends anyone in the hobby, this thing has just hit me really hard and If a few cards or a bit of cash can bring just a small ray of hope to them, that’s a small sacrifice in the grand scheme of things. You all are awesome. The response thus far in messages and with real action has been truly amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk