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Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
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Hello, I understand that Ron Choquette was an active member of this group. I am sad to say that he has recently passed and we will be liquidating his collection. I thought that it would be best to…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Choquette 8 hours ago.

Torii Gate
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Looking to pick the brains of those eclectic NGS collectors who have spread their wings into the seldom mentioned (or located) items hiding within the hobby.The Torii Gate is one such item.Please…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Kennedy Mar 1, 2021.

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Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"If anyone wants to send me their most wanted list, you can send them to rchoquette@shaw.ca"
8 hours ago
Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Oh boy, did he."
8 hours ago
Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Hi Tom, I saw some of those indicies in the collection as I was moving things around. Also, a truckload of maps as well. I'll see what information I can come up with for you. Cheers, Rob"
8 hours ago
Scott T. Shier replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Rob, Did you father have any of the "School Bulletins"? "
13 hours ago
Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"I am struggling to find a comprehensive list of what my father had in his collection, but I can say that I just finished moving almost 100 boxes of everything from post cards to 1888 issues to maps. He has a lot of everything. If anyone has a…"
21 hours ago
George Thomas Wilson replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Hi Rob, Unfortunately, my email was hacked and now it doesn't work.  I can send emails, but I am receiving nothing.  Once it's fixed, I'll send my address. My main concern are the map indexes, so let me give you a LINK…"
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Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Yep, that was it. I just resent it. Cheers, Rob"
yesterday
Charles Gannon replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Rob - I did not receive the email. Perhaps you missed the "e" between Charles & Gannon... charlesegannon@gmail.com Thanks, Charlie"
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Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Hi Charles, I sent an email to your gmail account. Cheers, Rob"
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Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Hi Tom, I found a lot of article reprints. It'll take some time to sort through them. Anything in particular that I should be looking for? Also, I am not an expert on Map Indicies, could you please send me some more information and maybe even a…"
yesterday
Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Hi Richard,  I will be starting to catalog things next week. Hopefully it won't take too long. I'll be in touch soon. Cheers, Rob"
Mar 15
Ron Choquette replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Thank you Scott. He became quite sick in the past 6 months. He's in a better place now. Cheers, Rob"
Mar 15
Charles Gannon replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"My email address is charelesegannon@gmail.com"
Mar 15
Richard Kennedy replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Hi Robert, I was saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. I know from experience the daunting task you have in going through his things. When you have a list of his National Geographic collection, please email a copy to me at natgeo@whovian.name.…"
Mar 14
Scott T. Shier replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"I am sorry to hear about Ron and the loss to your family. I was friends with him here on the 'Corner and some years back had arranged some sales to him (both off and on eBay). I had not heard from him in a while, so I wondered what was…"
Mar 13
Charles Gannon replied to Ron Choquette's discussion Estate Sale - Ron Choquette, long time collector with noteworthy collection
"Thanks, Rob."
Mar 10

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Creston, British Columbia
Why do you wish to join this community?
I've been a collector for years
Favorite National Geographic publication:
All of them
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Comment Wall (5 comments)

At 1:04pm on August 2, 2016, Cathy Hunter said…

Dear Mr. Choquette,

  Welcome to Collectors Corner! Did you by chance buy old NGMs from us during a special sale in 1997? I seem to recall your name.

Best wishes,

Cathy Hunter

At 2:41pm on August 12, 2016, Scott T. Shier said…

Hey there Ron, welcome (at last). I wondered if/when you might come join us. I just saw you created a group - excellent! 

- Scott S.

At 11:18pm on February 1, 2020, Scott T. Shier said…

Hi Ron, It was nice to hear from you several months ago. I am glad things are looking up. Accept my pending friend request please.   ~ Scott

At 12:04am on June 6, 2022, Scott T. Shier said…

Ron, are you still "around" ?

At 1:24pm on December 25, 2022, Scott T. Shier said…

Dear Ron,

You still have a /pending/ friend request from me. I hope you are doing alright and a Happy Holidays season to you & yours. I am not able to locate your e-mail address in my folders, either, from the last time we e-chatted. 

best,

~ Scott S.

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