John Smith aka smithysprogrammes

[Karb]

Was sad to hear today that John, who was an occasional poster on here, passed away recently. Though I didn't know him personally, I have purchased a few items from him and always found him easy to deal with.

RIP John

[pnefan]

Amazing Ebay seller - sad news indeed.
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[Mtbhull]

Very sad news. He had supplied me with very many hull city programmes on eBay. A pleasure to deal with, he will be greatly missed

Martin

[thfcbasil]

Over the years I have bought a number of items from John. I always found him a pleasure to deal with and although I did not really know him personally it is a sad loss for the hobby.

[manchesterunitedman1]

i dealt with John on and off for over 25 years-he found me more than a few tasty bits, pricey but nevertheless good stuff 4 sure.

Does anyone have any other information about this, i was not sure i even knew how old he was either-Nice guy-smart cookie too, i found him very friendly indeed.

RIP
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[Eddie Reeve]

Sad news.
I did meet John a long time ago but I don't think he could have been that old. I believe he traded with Ian Hands at one stage

[Fishy]

RIP John

He supplied me with many programmes over the years and I thank him for it.

[Rocky]

Would this be the same Smith who use to send out catalogues in the late 80's early 90's or was that Jim Smith? Looking at the article in the Independent, I'd calculate that he was only 52 when he died...no age.

[holtie96]

Found this



smithysprogrammes


smithysprogrammes

Maintained by:smithysprogrammes ( 18775Yellow shooting star icon for Feedback score between 10,000 to 24,999) eBay Shop
Welcome to my eBay Shop. Please add me to your list of favourite sellers and come again. New items are always being added. Thank you for your business.

We are very sorry for the delay/not getting your items is Due to the sudden death of the owner of Smithysprogrammes,
Things have not been helped,as not being able to gain access to our shop,due to the fact that his name was on the contract of the lock and leave site were the programmes are held.so,its is locked.
We promise that as soon as the legal side is sorted we will fulfill all your orders.
Please bear with us thrrough this difficult period.
As you will be aware our Feedback before this happened was 100% despatching over 18,000 items.
Please send us a email,and we will try and refund,but also the Pay Pal account has been held.
Many Thanks

[Auchinleckian]

I had numerous dealings with John over the years and always viewed him as old school, good to deal with.

[thfcbasil]

To answer the question from Rocky yes I clearly remember getting catalogues but I recall it was Jim Smith. Having said that I do have a vague memory of them coming from the Brentford area. Given the revelations so far it could well be the same chap. As you also say very early fifties.

[Rocky]

thfcbasil wrote:

To answer the question from Rocky yes I clearly remember getting catalogues but I recall it was Jim Smith.

Thanks for confirming

[ndnewsham]

a honest and decent seller and buyer when i dealt with him on ebay-- a sad loss

[kimmy]

John was a good friend of mine, his passing is a huge loss to myself and all those that knew him. He had a heart of gold, always ready to care and support his friends. RIP John, you are gone but you will never be forgotten[/b]

[pastpirate]

I agree Kimmy. I have never dealt with John but a man has passed away. Please can we have some common decency and leave this thread alone unless you have something positive to say. The negative posts (even if they were made in jest) have been removed along with any that no longer make sense.
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