Fort McMurray man to sell Wayne Gretzky collection

[the_only_turek_fan]

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2013/...ed-collection/

This is an incredible collection. I am stunned and inspired at the same time.

[MrMastodonFarm]

That's great. Here I thought the only thing Newfie's collected was pogey.

[$ven27]

Why would he sell that! Must need the cash.

[the_only_turek_fan]

What is the best sports memorabilia store in Calgary?

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by $ven27

Why would he sell that! Must need the cash.

Retirement........

[$ven27]

No Duh.

[gordo67]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

Retirement........

Shawn isn't selling because he needs cash, or for his retirement. I have got to know Shawn on a personal level over the last 5-6 year. His collection is incredible, I haven't seen it personally but when/if I am in Fort McMurray I will definitely have a look.

[Superfraggle]

Originally Posted by $ven27

Why would he sell that! Must need the cash.

According to the article...

Originally Posted by The Article

Why sell, then?

Insurance is a big reason. Collections such as Chaulk’s are hard to buy coverage for and the thought of a fire makes him blanch.

Also, he’s already got most of the main Gretzky items likely to come on the market, so the thrill of the chase is getting rarer.

“Theres not a lot of chase left. It’s like I’ve gotten to the top of the mountain.

“I have the memories. It’s maybe time to spread it out a little bit.”

[nik-]

Here's the auction site. Looks like he's selling 20 pieces (some are sets of gloves or skates)

http://www.classicauctions.net/Defau...iewcat&catid=1

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

I love the top comment haha:

Call the Salvation Army, and they'll dispatch a truck to remove the junk at no charge!

[Jojado]

As we'd say in Newfoundland: "Now I knows he got no money".

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

I love the top comment haha:

I was going to say the same