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Topic: Karl Hass (1947-2006)
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spaceflori
Member Posts: 1499
From: Germany
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-14-2006 08:36 AM
   
With 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)
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Karl Hass, 59, passed away Thursday, October 5th, at his home in Woodland
Hills, CA after a prolonged, valiant fight with liver cancer. Hass, a well-respected eBay seller since 1998 (eBay ID: krhspace), was known
for selling autographed space photos and covers, especially of early
cosmonauts, astronauts and space flights. Hass's Item Descriptions usually
included 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 northern
California, and he remained in stamp sales for much of his professional
career. Hass also worked for Superior Auctions for nine years, where he
described both stamps and space items. Most recently, he worked for Colonial
Stamps, prior to becoming a full-time eBay seller. Hass was also an avid
golfer. Per his wishes, he has been cremated. Hass is survived by his partner in life, Barbara, her children, Stacy, Julie
and Michael, and grandson, Noah. He is also survived by his brother, Bill
Hass, and sister, Nancy Hass.
*** You'll be missed Karl !!! Florian |
mensax
Member Posts: 861
From: Virginia
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 10-14-2006 08:47 AM
Sad news indeed. I bought several items off of Karl over the years. I regret not getting to know him better. Noah |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-14-2006 09:31 AM
Thanks 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 Bramley |
jut2y
Member Posts: 260
From: worthing west sussex united kingdom
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-14-2006 09:55 AM
Very 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 Schneeweis
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posted 10-14-2006 10:32 AM
Karl'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).] |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 1190
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-14-2006 11:59 AM
This 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. Rich |
KenDavis
Member Posts: 187
From: W.Sussex United Kingdom
Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-14-2006 12:15 PM
I 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 Karl |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 10-14-2006 05:00 PM
This 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, Derek |
cddfspace
Member Posts: 609
From: Morris County, NJ, USA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-14-2006 05:04 PM
Karl was always a pleasure. Always professional. Always friendly. He will be missed. Dennis
CDDFSPACE |
James Brown
Member Posts: 1287
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 10-14-2006 06:36 PM
One of the best to deal with. He will be missed.James |
Novaspace
Member Posts: 434
From: Tucson, AZ USA
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 10-14-2006 09:00 PM
I bought some of my first covers from
Karl. He was a credit to eBay. They need more like him.
Kim |
yeknom-ecaps
Member Posts: 660
From: Northville MI USA
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-14-2006 09:20 PM
One 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 Ford
Member Posts: 309
From: Shreveport, LA, United States
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-14-2006 10:46 PM
A true gentleman. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.Leon |
spaceman
Member Posts: 1104
From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 10-15-2006 07:43 AM
Hi,
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,
Nick
Spaceman. |
Shuttlefan
Member Posts: 173
From: 41366 Schwalmtal, Germany
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-15-2006 09:46 AM
Reliable, 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!
Chris |
RMH
Member Posts: 577
From: Ohio
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-15-2006 12:27 PM
A 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 Procter
Member Posts: 1031
From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-15-2006 01:45 PM
Very 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. Steve |
NasaFrk
Member Posts: 56
From: Winter Park,FL
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-15-2006 09:18 PM
Sad news indeed. Karl was a great person to deal with on Ebay. Always delivered the real deal and then some. |
Bob M
Member Posts: 1744
From: Atlanta-area, GA USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-16-2006 02:59 PM
Our hobby was made better by his presence and involvement, but poorer by his passing. He will certainly be missed. Bob Mc. |
spaceman1953
Member Posts: 953
From: South Bend, IN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 10-16-2006 07:27 PM
*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 Bella
South Bend |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-17-2006 12:44 AM
I 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. |
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