Benefactor kirispupis Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 I used to chat with John at CT and was always a fan of his auctions, though I never sprung on anything. Several days ago I ordered a coin from JAZ Numismatics on VCoins. I haven't heard anything since. I tried messaging him on CT, but it looks like he hasn't been active there for some time. Just checking if everything is all right with him. He's a very nice guy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted March 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 3, 2023 i haven't heard or seen anything of John in a while...i hope he's ok too.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 Same here, and same concern. I will try emailing him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, DonnaML said: Same here, and same concern. I will try emailing him. I just sent an email to him at the address I always used for paypal payments. Hopefully it will reach him. If I hear back, I will report. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfp7375 Posted March 3, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 3, 2023 Not a particularly recent datapoint, but I did email with him and purchase books from him on Vcoins in late July '22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 According to CT, he was last seen on October 14th, 2022. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 I hope Mr. Zielinski is OK. I've bought a number of coins from him on his CT auctions. He always mails the coins before receiving payment. A true nice and trusting guy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 I just heard back from John, and am sorry to report that he has been very, very ill, with more than a month in the hospital and lasting consequences. I won't go into further detail publicly. But he is slowly recovering, and walking again with a cane, and says that he has just joined Numisforums and will sign in tomorrow to say hello. So let's all think of him, with our best wishes. 12 7 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, DonnaML said: I just heard back from John, and am sorry to report that he has been very, very ill, with more than a month in the hospital and lasting consequences. I won't go into further detail publicly. But he is slowly recovering, and walking again with a cane, and says that he has just joined Numisforums and will sign in tomorrow to say hello. So let's all think of him, with our best wishes. I wonder if there's anything we can do for him. Does anyone here know him well enough to have an idea on how to cheer him up? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, kirispupis said: I wonder if there's anything we can do for him. Does anyone here know him well enough to have an idea on how to cheer him up? Perhaps if he does post tomorrow, we can ask him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted March 3, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 3, 2023 That's terrible to hear about his health setbacks. My best wishes go to out to him. May he have a speedy recovery. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted March 3, 2023 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just heard back from him via email. I've asked him what can help cheer him up. Not sure how much of a sense of humor he has, but @Ryrois good at finding coins with inappropriate reverses. If anyone can find one, maybe I can send it to him (though I don't have his address). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted March 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 3, 2023 Sad to hear that John has had health troubles but I am glad to hear that he is on the mend. He has always been more than happy to share his wealth of knowledge with other collectors. I hope to see him on here soon and wish him a speedy recovery! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted March 4, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 4, 2023 Very sad to hear. I hope he recovers fully. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. And, I actually mean that. Signed, the guy from Grizzly Peak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted March 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2023 thanjks @DonnaML...glad to hear he's still with us...:) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZ Numismatics Posted March 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 Hello my friends! Thank you for your concern. I've missed you all very much. In October I was struggling with a sinus infection, for which I was taking antibiotics. It seemed to be receding, but it suddenly morphed into sepsis, and I contracted a very serious case of vasculitis, a variety known as Wegener's Disease. My hands and feet went numb, and my heart was racing out of control. I spent a month in the hospital, twelve days in ICU. I started bleeding internally and had to get three transfusions. Then my kidneys failed and I had to go on dialysis. By the time I left the hospital I had lost fifty pounds and had to use a wheelchair. A month later I graduated to a walker, and I can now get around pretty well with a cane. The neuropathy in my hands and feet has not diminished - I feel like I'm walking on a couple of big marshmallows. But my kidneys are (miraculously) making a comeback, and they've reduced the number of days I have to get dialysis. It's been a rough haul, but I'm slowly recuperating. I look forward to returning to coining soon. Peace and blessings to you all. :) 17 11 2 2 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted March 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2023 That sounds awful! So glad to hear that things are getting better though. I wish you all the best and a continued recovery! -Connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejewk Posted March 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 Glad to hear about the improvements JAZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted March 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 Hope that you stay on the road to recovery. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted March 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2023 Uffff!..Sorry to hear this John I do hope you continue to recover and as quickly as possible..Take care and all the best over the coming months.. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Julius Posted March 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) Sorry to hear this... I hope you're keeping your spirits up and improving. If you can't coin... you know it's serious! I had sepsis once from a simple scratch on my elbow (hospital and all the fixings), nothing close to what you are going through but... terrifying and jumped right on top of me without much warning! Maybe it may, in very small part, improve your well-being to see some of your ex-coins (and board-friends) wishing you well! One of my favorite Commodus coins from you... hope you slay what's ailing you like Commodus slayed that Ostrich. Edited March 4, 2023 by Orange Julius 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted March 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 4, 2023 6 hours ago, JAZ Numismatics said: It's been a rough haul, but I'm slowly recuperating. I look forward to returning to coining soon. Peace and blessings to you all. 🙂 The very best wishes for recovery from my side.... ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted March 4, 2023 · Patron Share Posted March 4, 2023 Get well soon, @JAZ Numismatics! May Asklepios and Hygieia speed your recovery! Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Roman Provincial Æ 27.2 mm, 8.75 g, 6 h. Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior, Legate Um(brius?) Tereventinus, AD 226-227. Obv: AVT K M AVP CEVH AΛEZANΔPOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: HΓ ȢM TEPEBENTINOV MAPKIANOΠOΛIT-ΩN, Asklepios standing facing, head left, holding serpent staff. Refs: AMNG I 1027; Moushmov 696; Varbanov 1685 (same dies). Gordian III, with Tranquillina, A.D. 238-244 Roman provincial AE 4.5 assaria, 12.80 g, 28.2 mm, 7 h. Moesia Inferior, Tomis, A.D. 241-244. Obv: AVT K M ANTΩNIOC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC // CABINIA TPA / NKVΛΛINA, confronted laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right and diademed, draped bust of Tranquillina left. Rev: MHTPOΠON-TOV TOMEΩC, Hygieia standing right, feeding serpent from patera; Δ< (ligate) in lower left field. Refs: AMNG I (Pick) 3534. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted March 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2023 Glad to hear the worst is behind you. Now concentrate on beating the rest. This came from Sulla80 to YOU to Theodosius and now lives with me 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted March 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 4, 2023 Fingers (and everything else) crossed for a speedy recovery John Best Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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