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T O P I C R E V I E WspacefloriWith sadness I just read in one of the groups about the passing of a fellow collector, dealer and friend - Karl Hass.I don't remember him being active on Cs but I'm sure many of us have dealt with him over the years on ebay :(I hope it's ok to copy the original posting)***Karl Hass, 59, passed away Thursday, October 5th, at his home in WoodlandHills, CA after a prolonged, valiant fight with liver cancer.Hass, a well-respected eBay seller since 1998 (eBay ID: krhspace), was knownfor selling autographed space photos and covers, especially of earlycosmonauts, astronauts and space flights. Hass's Item Descriptions usuallyincluded historical information and current catalog prices.Hass, an Army veteran, had served in the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam.After the service, he started working in a retail stamp shop in northernCalifornia, and he remained in stamp sales for much of his professionalcareer. Hass also worked for Superior Auctions for nine years, where hedescribed both stamps and space items. Most recently, he worked for ColonialStamps, prior to becoming a full-time eBay seller. Hass was also an avidgolfer.Per his wishes, he has been cremated.Hass is survived by his partner in life, Barbara, her children, Stacy, Julieand Michael, and grandson, Noah. He is also survived by his brother, BillHass, and sister, Nancy Hass.***You'll be missed Karl !!!FlorianmensaxSad news indeed. I bought several items off of Karl over the years. I regret not getting to know him better.NoahgliderpilotukThanks for posting Florian. I bought a lot of my early items from Karl and it was a always a pleasure dealing with him. Another one of those people on Ebay whom you would like to have met. I hope his family get to read some of our comments.RIP Karl.Paul Bramleyjut2yVery sad newsI purchased many items from Karl, Jim Irwin cheques and Wally Schirra photo's etc. He always sent an extra free photo or some little bonus item i'll be sad not to see his name on future auctions rest in peace Karl.Paul Cox. [ England ]LCDR Scott SchneeweisKarl's Ebay listed material was my introduction to this hobby...I purchased my first and many subsequent space philatelic collectables from him...in my dealings with Karl found he wes a man of great integrity; sad news indeed.------------------Scott Schneeweis URL http://www.SPACEAHOLIC.com/[Edited by LCDR Scott Schneeweis (October 14, 2006).]rjurek349This is indeed sad news. I, too, purchased many an item from Karl. He was always pleasant and a joy to work with -- and I was always thrilled to get a little extra something in the package (a space postcard or some other item). A huge loss. Like Noah, I regret not having gotten to know Karl better. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. RichKenDavisI would like to add my condolences as well. I bought many items from Karl, the last just a few weeks ago and he was always a pleasure to deal with. He wil be sadly missedRIP KarlmachbustermanThis is very sad news indeed.. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I'd bought a few items from Karl over the years (mainly early cosmonaut signed items and covers) and found him to be very helpful and friendly. The space autograph and cover collecting community has lost a good friend in Karl. Respectfully, DerekcddfspaceKarl was always a pleasure. Always professional. Always friendly. He will be missed. DennisCDDFSPACEJames BrownOne of the best to deal with. He will be missed.JamesNovaspace I bought some of my first covers from Karl. He was a credit to eBay. They need more like him.Kimyeknom-ecapsOne of the best - always supportive of new collectors and proved to be a great representative of the hobby. RIP Karl![Edited by yeknom-ecaps (October 14, 2006).]Leon FordA true gentleman. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.LeonspacemanHi,sorry to read about Karl. I too have purchased from him, he always included a gift with every purchase. Sad loss to space collectors but more importantly to family and friends,NickSpaceman.ShuttlefanReliable, fast,friendly,with knowledge about his offers - that´s how I would describe him. A true example of a good Ebay seller, always a pleasure to deal with. Farewell Karl, you´ll be missed!ChrisRMHA sad loss indeed. I bought many items from him and he always seemed like a great guy and always very helpful. Unfotunatly never had the opportunity to meet him but I would have loved to seen his collection before he started selling. Steve ProcterVery sorry to learn of Karl's passing. When I started out in this hobby he was very supportive, both in supplying me with some items but also with some good advice.He will be missed by all.SteveNasaFrkSad news indeed. Karl was a great person to deal with on Ebay. Always delivered the real deal and then some. Bob MOur hobby was made better by his presence and involvement, but poorer by his passing. He will certainly be missed. Bob Mc.spaceman1953*I, too, was an eBay fan.....always got a quality cover for a fair price....and missed many others that alot of you apparently got. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.Gene BellaSouth Bendastro-nutI never knew Karl, but Karl and I have two things in common. First we both enjoy the NASA space program and secondly we have both served in the elite 101st Airborne Division. Karl I thank you for your service to our great country and my condolences to your family.
I don't remember him being active on Cs but I'm sure many of us have dealt with him over the years on ebay :
(I hope it's ok to copy the original posting)***Karl Hass, 59, passed away Thursday, October 5th, at his home in WoodlandHills, CA after a prolonged, valiant fight with liver cancer.
Hass, a well-respected eBay seller since 1998 (eBay ID: krhspace), was knownfor selling autographed space photos and covers, especially of earlycosmonauts, astronauts and space flights. Hass's Item Descriptions usuallyincluded historical information and current catalog prices.
Hass, an Army veteran, had served in the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam.After the service, he started working in a retail stamp shop in northernCalifornia, and he remained in stamp sales for much of his professionalcareer. Hass also worked for Superior Auctions for nine years, where hedescribed both stamps and space items. Most recently, he worked for ColonialStamps, prior to becoming a full-time eBay seller. Hass was also an avidgolfer.
Per his wishes, he has been cremated.
Hass is survived by his partner in life, Barbara, her children, Stacy, Julieand Michael, and grandson, Noah. He is also survived by his brother, BillHass, and sister, Nancy Hass.***
You'll be missed Karl !!!
Florian
I bought several items off of Karl over the years. I regret not getting to know him better.
Noah
Paul Bramley
I purchased many items from Karl, Jim Irwin cheques and Wally Schirra photo's etc. He always sent an extra free photo or some little bonus item i'll be sad not to see his name on future auctions rest in peace Karl.
Paul Cox. [ England ]
------------------Scott Schneeweis
URL http://www.SPACEAHOLIC.com/
[Edited by LCDR Scott Schneeweis (October 14, 2006).]
RIP Karl
The space autograph and cover collecting community has lost a good friend in Karl.
Respectfully, Derek
DennisCDDFSPACE
James
[Edited by yeknom-ecaps (October 14, 2006).]
Leon
He will be missed by all.
Steve
Bob Mc.
I, too, was an eBay fan.....always got a quality cover for a fair price....and missed many others that alot of you apparently got.
My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Gene BellaSouth Bend
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