Here is what they say about Champions Gallery comments from customers from the Championsgallery web site and eBay June 24, 2008, hi peter, i just wanted to thank you for the goodies! (barbaro) i am very grateful for the other pic of free house. you are very generous and kind, i have you in my favorites and will continue to check out your auctions. i'm getting ready to frame all my free house stuff, he'll always be a winner in my heart, thank you sooo much for your thoughtfulness. think peace, roz
June 2, 2008 Peter, I received your package and can't thank you enough for the additional pictures of Ruffian and Secretariat. My wife and I are also looking forward to looking at the Secretariat and Ruffian DVDs! If life had turned out different, could you imagine the offspring! We can't wait to see the Belmont this weekend in person, and going to Saratoga later this summer. We look forward to any opportunity to meet you and so much appreciate your efforts to get us permission to put flowers on Ruffian's grave. We visited with the family in Maryland this week and our horse loving granddaughter can't wait for her visit to Belmont park. Thanks again for all of your kindness. Regards, J M P.S. Go Big Brown!
Jan 5, 2008, Hi Mr. Fox, I am writing to thank you for the bonus material you sent with the Bold Ruler photo I recently purchased, I am enjoying everything you sent. Thanks again,
JS
Karen June 12, 2007 Hi, Peter: So nice to be doing business with you again, and especially in reference to Ruffian. I, too, watched the TV movie about her. It was enjoyable, but the best part was seeing the archival footage of her at the end. By the way, which HBO special did you see about her? I would love to have a print of the Barbaro photo you mentioned, and I so appreciate your including other bonus items as well. The photos I've gotten from you over the years remain the gems of my collection. What did you think about that fabulous filly Rags to Riches in the Belmont? Always a pleasure talking with you, Peter. | Nov 12, 2008 Hi Peter, I received the package on Tuesday and waited until Wednesday morning to open it. Peter, all I can say is WOW!!!!!! I could not be any happier with "the photo". The framing is perfect and I loved the placement of the signature. Thanks again for the bonus photos and DVDs. It was a pleasure doing business with you. Sincerely, JF
Jan 8, 2008 , Peter, WOW....I love the Ruffian photos. Thanks for the bonus photo of Ruffian. I'll cherish it always. I wanted to let you know that you are the greatest. Thanks again, Phyllis
Peter, I am practically speechless and definitely overwhelmed by your great kindness and generosity. The packet of racing photos and DVDs you sent me is simply fabulous, beyond my wildest dreams. I wish I could find exactly the right words to express my deep appreciation, but at this point I'll simply say a heartfelt thank you......Karen.. ebay buyer Aug 23, 2007
August 18, 2007 I just had to thank you, though somewhat belatedly, for your marvelous service and the lovely Acorn Stakes picture of the magnificent filly, Ruffian. I enjoyed and am enjoying the DVDs tremendously! Saw Bold Reasoning, Seattle Slews sire, on them for the first time. Thank you for your great courtesy. It has been very much appreciated!! D H
Peter, my name is RB and I live in Louisville, KY - Derby City USA.
I inquired about a Secretariat photo you had for sale on e-bay and you responded to me back on February 1st. I ended up purchasing that item and received it from yesterday. What a great photo! I will have it framed and up on the wall it goes. Steve
August 17, 2007 Peter, I received the photos and DVD's. I wanted to Thank You for the extra photos and the DVD's that you sent. I'm very happy with everything. I don't think I have any Ruffian photos until the one you sent and that is a great shot of her. I appreciate the extra items that you sent. I look forward to getting more photos from you. You don't see many people or any that will do what you do. You went above and beyond. I hope other ebayers and buyers of yours know just how generous you are. Your # 1 as far as I'm concerned. nd list of photos also. I will been checking your web site for other photos and your ebay auctions. Thank You Very Much. Take Care, MP
Friday, June 27, 2008
To: Peter Fox
Subject: Recent order Peter.......Just to let you know I got the two photos of Secretariat I'd ordered a few weeks back. Thanks, they're super. Thanks for the extra stuff too. | Dec 23, 2007 I received my beautiful picture of Ruffian at the Acorn Stakes today and much to my surprise, I also received 3 DVD's and the picture of Secretariat, the other with Ruffian and another small Ruffian picture. I am beside myself with happiness! My wife actually intercepted them and framed all 3 big ones and surprised me about 30 minutes ago! (She bought frames and matting and put them together) so all 3 are hung in a place of honor in my bedroom. I took down a couple Van Gogh prints to make room for them, so you know how much I love them! You went far beyond what was required and I want you to know it means a lot to me....You are a true man of character- At first I thought my wife just got "taken" on the internet but boy was I wrong. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and I sincerely wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Take care Mr. Fox, Jamey
June 16, 2007...ebay customer The photos are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for everything. (It was worth the wait.) I will update your feedback. Thanks again.
Julie
Peter- Please accept my apology for not writing sooner to thank you for the DVDs you sent me, as well as the extra prints. I was so excited to watch all of them and of course, thoroughly enjoyed them! And the prints, well, they are just gorgeous and the three together will do much to improve any wall:) I really, really appreciate your generosity and kindness for sending the extra items. I will be sure to return to your site in the future! Best, MB 9/17/2007
Well I just received my package and I am blown away once again by you Peter. I was like a little kid at Christmas opening up the envelope. Your generosity is truly appreciated. When we finally get together coffee is on me. Thank very much, Al
From ebay - Aug 6, 2007 Peter, Thank you soooo much. Everything was very beautiful and I appreciate everything you did for me. Words can't express how I feel. Thank you again. C N
Sept 17, 2007 Hello Peter, Just a quick note to let you know that I got the photo in great condition and to thank you for all of the extras you sent. The pictures are stunning. I look forward to putting a custom frame on the largest and getting all of them up on my walls. Thank you very much! Jennifer from Canada
June 9 2007 HI PETE, JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. I RECEIVED YOUR PACKAGE SATURDAY BELMONT DAY. I AM SO MOVED BY YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY!! THE PHOTOS ARE SIMPLY AWESOME!! EASY GOER ,AND BARBARO WOW!! THE PORTRAIT OF GO FOR WAND IS BREATH TAKING. WHAT A STRETCH DUAL IT WAS TODAY IN THE BELMONT. HOPE YOU WERE THERE!! GOD BLESS YOU, THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS IS A POWERFUL THING. TO SAY THANK YOU IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT, NOW ON TO THE TRAVERS. TAKE CARE FRIEND, WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL (SOME OF THE BEST PEOPLE I HAVE MET IN LIFE ARE RACING PEOPLE!!) YOUR PHOTOS ARE THE FINEST! BEST WISHES! SINCERELY MATT
Peter--Thanks for the great deal, especially the inclusion of the fabulous DVD. You're such a pleasure do deal with, I tried to reflect that on feedback, but don't have much space. I can't tell you how happy I am with the transaction. I'll keep watching your Secretariat stuff, hope we meet again soon! Be well, happy new year!! Brad
eBay customer June 20, 2007 Hi, Just a quick note to let you know that I received your package yesterday and it was like Christmas in June. Are you sure you sent me the correct package? Not only did I receive the beautiful Secretariat Collage I also received a photo of Barbaro, a gorgeous photo of Secretariat entering Belmont prior to running that race, and two CD's one of Secretariat and one of Barbaro. If this was to really all come to me, you have become my "hero" seller. Please let me know. I would hate for some buyer out there to be waiting for this wonderful package and then only get the collage photo that I won at this auction. (Which I thought was a great win by itself.) Carol | | 7/27/2007 - I was the successful bidder on this photo in your last auction. wanted to let you know how beautiful it is and how much I'm enjoying it. the ebay comment section doesn't leave much room for one to be verbose! I'm taking it w/me next week when i go to an event at Saratoga. all of the secretariat principals should be in attendance. thanks again. you are a very professional person. ...ebay buyer bsx | Dear Pedro - this is the clearest photo that I have bought off ebay. I love it. thank you so much for all the extras...Dixie May 22, 2007 | | Dear Peter. I received the photographs that I ordered today along with the two extra photo's that you sent me of Secretariat and Ruffian. The beautiful color photo of the statuesque Ruffian cantering at the Acorn Stakes is breathtaking and the black and white photo from the Comely Stakes shows the look of power and beauty combined. The Secretariat photographs are amazing, the Bay Shore workout photo, WOW, and the color photo of the Belmont post parade is gorgeous, he looks so calm and relaxed. I will treasure these photos, they are a part of American history. I must tell you how much I appreciate your kindness and generosity in sending me these two extra photographs. I can't wait to view the two DVD'S that you included, again, I thank you so much for that. I wish you continued success and I will definitely remain a loyal customer. Regards. LH-F Feb 19, 2007
Aloha Peter, I hope your holidays were happy, and your New Year is both productive and pleasant. I knew right away that my holidays were going to be just right when I received my pictures from you. The ones I won are every bit as beautiful as I have always expected from you; but the Ruffian Spinaway is the ultimate best. Thank you for being so generous! You don't know how much I have wanted to place a bid on this particular photo but couldn't afford it, so it is particularly welcome. I hope to be able to do business with you again soon. Meanwhile, have a great 2007. I will talk to you again. Sincerely, Maura 1/7/2007 ebay
The photograph of Spectacular Bid's walkover in The Woodward still astonishes me. He ran (in hand) a 2:02.2 mile and quarter without competition to be eligible to collect the winner's purse. I have been fortunate to see many great thoroughbreds in action, but being able to watch "The Bid" six times when he came out west to start his four-year-old campaign was a treat. He is the best thoroughbred I have ever seen in person, and probably the greatest never to win the triple crown. Finally, the photograph of Forego is a keeper. I believe that was his final victory of his career. He beat Dr. Patches by a neck in a $25K allowance at Belmont to start his eight-year-old campaign. Mrs. Gerry did the right thing and retired the old man after his tiring performance a month later in the Suburban H. He was legend through and through, and we will never see the likes of him carrying the weight he was assigned. I hope at his retirement, Belmont's racing secretary gave him a break and allowed him just to carry his jock! I just wanted to let you know that you have made a thoroughbred player and most importantly a collector very happy. I can't put a price on these photos, and I won't. These will remain protected in one of many binders of photos I already have. When I have more time, I am likely going to order through you some individualphotographs of Alydar. Most of the other sites usually couple Alydar with Affirmed. Take care! - Jim 3/23/2007 | Sept 18, 2007 Dear Peter - Your package arrived safely and I have already watched the Triple Crown and Ruffian anthology DVDs. I cried all the way through the Ruffian one. (I'm really such a sap I guess). But watching her run the way she did made what happen to her all the more painful to think about. She never looked like she was racing. She looked like a wild horse running freely - just completely loving to run. She was so magnificent and so beautiful. It is so unfair how her life ended.
When I first saw the headline yesterday "Rags to Riches Injured", I nearly lost my breath with fear. I am so happy to know she will be okay. It would be nice to see her come back as the champion she is and race next year but I wouldn't be disappointed if she didn't and just got to run around and be a happy horse.
Thank you so much for everything you sent. The photos and Ruffian's career DVD I will cherish forever. I feel so lucky to have them, to have such a keepsake and to be able to watch her run whenever I want to. I just honestly can't think how to thank you enough. Most sincerely, Dani.
Hello Peter My regrets in getting this note of thanks off to you – it’s been a hectic week. To say I’m extremely impressed and thankful for all that you are offering is an understatement. I truly do appreciate it! I was, and will always remain, a big fan of The Bid if not even more since his passing. I’ve been to Milfer Farms in Unadilla, NY. Seeing the other greats on video (I’ve never seen footage of Dr. Fager actually putting in those brilliant runs as he did) will be an exceptional treat. I’d be very interesting in learning more about the past video magazine effort in general. One would assume that it was well ahead of its time in concept and with the VHS still not hitting its full stride I can only imagine the idea was great but the economics challenged. Those who enjoy TB racing - especially seeing the gods of the track who have been few and far between since the early 1980’s – I’d think would love to see an offering like this today on DVD. Especially when it features those hard to find, but Hall of Fame heavyweights like Big Red and Bid. This DVD will certainly make for a wonderful holiday item. My thanks again and happy holidays to you and yours as well. PM | | April 17, 2007 Hi Peter, I wanted to let you know that the Ruffian photos & DVD arrived today. Thank you, the 2 photos will make a lovely grouping and the DVD is totally awesome. I never met Ruffian, but I did follow her career. To have seen her, is to never forget her. Thank you again. Susi | Peter, Good afternoon. Just wanted to let you know that we did receive your package early last week. Sorry that it has taken me a while to let you know, but I went out of town the later part of last week and just got back yesterday. All the posters look great, especially the Secretariat poster with Bob and the jockey's signature. My husband first saw that poster for about 2 years ago at a friend's house and has been looking for it ever since. Our friend's poster is not signed--so ours is even better! RM | Hi Peter. I know it is late on both coasts, but I got home a couple of hours ago from a business trip and I am looking at my mail. Thank you very much for everything. I'll sample the DVD's later, but the photographs are spectacular.
Hello Peter,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write. Guess I have just been wrapped up in the rush of the holidays. Additionally, my husband and I are packing for our move to Lynchburg, VA.
In any case, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful auction items (Secretariat, Forego, and Alydar and Affirmed). I absolutely love them! The quality surpasses expectations! And an extra special thanks for including the two extra photos. They are just fantastic! What a treat it is doing business with you! I have only ever heard good things about you (you have quite an excellent reputation on eBay, it seems), and I know from previously items I have purchased from you since I started bidding on eBay in June that you are a top-class seller. It is such a comfort to bid on items when you know you can trust the seller. Thanks for being such a sterling example for others.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy new year! Tina | I received the package today! Thank you very much for all the extra goodies you put in there, it is much appreciated. Can't wait to see his reaction. I will definitely keep you in mind for more gifts!! All the best, RC | Just got done watching the cigar DVD and for the fifth time I had goose bumps. the Arlington stretch when it looks like he is looking into the stands to make sure every one there sees what's going on got to be the best. my wife made me go buy a portable DVD player so she could watch TV. Its great thanks again bob Feb 26, 2007 | | "I received the Foolish Pleasure photo today and am thrilled with it. Thanks again, it is always a pleasure to buy from you." DN | | Dear Pete, I received THE PHOTO last night....and ran out to buy frames! Thank you so much for your generosity and great service. I will continue to review your site for future purchases as well as refer you to other horse enthusiasts. PK 1/4/2007 | Hi Peter, I received the photo yesterday. It looks great! I am taking it to get framed today. I will get in touch with you in January. There are a couple of other pictures that I am thinking of purchasing. Thanks again! By the way, the packaging was excellent. Sincerely, William | Peter--Thanks for the great deal, especially the inclusion of the fabulous DVD. You're such a pleasure do deal with, I tried to reflect that on feedback, but don't have much space. I can't tell you how happy I am with the transaction. I'll keep watching your Secretariat stuff, hope we meet again soon! Be well, happy new year!! Brad 1/3/2007 | | From eBay winning bidder: Good afternoon - I just wanted to let you know that I received my items today and they are fabulous! Thank you for also including the bonus items, I am a HUGE Ruffian fan so they are a excellent additions to my collection. I left positive feedback for you this afternoon. Thank you again for such great items. - Laura | Peter, I received package on Saturday ,got to look at it Sunday and it was like an early Christmas gift. you went over and beyond and I thank you very much for the extra photos and DVDs. You are a class act and a credit to the horse racing field. thanks again BOB L. 12/17/2006 | Hello Peter,
The Little Current Belmont has arrived. It came out quite nicely and I am pleased. Thank you, you are a fine seller and I hope we do business again in the future.
My Best regards to you,
M D F | Peter, The photo arrived today and it is worth waiting for. It is more gorgeous than I could have imagined. Thank you very much for such safe and careful packing. Can't wait to look at the DVD. I have your website marked as one where I can get special horse photographs. Thanks again. Judy | Thank you!!!! I'm sorry I received the pictures a week ago. But my car broke down and that has been the center of my mind for this week. They are so much more than I expected. Thank you so much!!! I can't wait to order from you again. Samantha | "The Lemon Drop Kid pictures are beautiful. I have off tomorrow and can't wait to go shopping for frames." MC | Good Morning Peter, I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful Secretariat photos. I had them matted and framed and they are beautiful. My husband was just as ecstatic as I was. He was speechless when I gave it to him. I thank you for all of your help and your time. Kind Regards, C E | The photos arrived and they really were worth the wait. I'm so very, very pleased with them, and the Charismatic photo was such a nice gift. Thanks very much for all your efforts in procuring the Ruffian photo for me. KK | Hello Peter, I can't tell you how you have made my boyfriends year. Thank you so much for everything you have sent us. That is amazing. I especially want to thank you for the picture of Forego, Winning the 1976 Marlboro Cup...... We have been looking for that picture for ever. Needless to say he is ecstatic. What you did is very KIND. We would like very much to meet you for coffee on the backstretch for coffee in the spring. KG | Just letting you know I received my photos earlier this week. I knew Id be happy with the Ruffian photo, but the end result truly took my breath away. Absolutely beautiful work!. Thanks for such a nice piece of art, and a job well done. Michelle | "I received the three photos I purchased from you on eBay (Antley on Proper Evidence, Is It True and Turn Back the Alarm) at my office today and just wanted to thank you for them. They are absolutely wonderful photographs, and the quality is stunning - even my coworkers were impressed, and one of them is an amateur portrait photographer. I can't wait to matte, frame and display them! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just left you praise for the three transactions, and I will never hesitate to purchase anything from you in the future. I hope you continue to sell wonderful items like this on eBay, as I will try to check for your offerings from time to time.
Best wishes, and I hope the New Year brings you much happiness!" | I absolutely love the prints and thank you for the note. I will print it out to keep with the prints once I have them framed. I was just a young girl when Secretariat ran but remember him vividly. The same w/ Ruffian. I remember her in the match race like it was just a few months ago. It was such a tragedy to see her break down even with their valiant efforts to save her. I so hoped they would be successful. I can only dream of what her offspring may have done. She was brilliant. The prints are going to be hung in our new family pool room. They will add much character to the room ! Sincerely, SD | Just received the stunning photos of Secretariat. The most beautiful horse I've ever seen. Was he really that beautiful? I want to thank you for the DVD and Red's retirement photo. Your the best seller ever. Thank you so much, your awesome!
Lorene | We received the photos today. They're everything we thought they would be. They're wonderful! Thank You,
Nancy | Hello Peter! Thank you so much for the well packed and quick delivery of the Secretariat photo -- and thanks again for the kind upgrade on my purchase. I will gladly do business with you again and will recommend your website to my friends. I cannot wait to give this to my son for Christmas!! Happy Thanksgiving! PF | Hi Peter, Received both photos in mint condition today. Very, very happy. Thanks for taking the time to pack so nicely. Secretariat's retirement photo is beautiful! Absolutely love the Gotham workout photo, too. Can't thank you enough for the photos and the Bloodstock research information. They are the prize in my collection! Positive feedback left. Again, many, many thanks. Regards, BC | Hi, Peter:
I don't know if I ever told you that I was a freelance court reporter, but I am and I spend tons of time sitting at my desk at home editing transcripts and perched on top of said desk is that lovely, lovely Ruffian photo that you went to such great pains to procure for me. I feel compelled to thank you just one more time for doing so. It is the absolute jewel of my collection. Hope things are going well! KL | Hi Peter, I received the photo yesterday and it is a beautiful picture. I would just like to say thank you again..... NickPraise : Never ceases to amaze everyone who loves bidding or buying his photos!!!! -BJF eBay buyer | I received the saddle cloth and pictures today and I was so very pleased. Thanks so much for your wonderful products and kind attitude. I would recommend you to anyone who wants great service. I left my feedback on ebay. I was thrilled. I'll contact you very shortly with my list of saddle clothes and I can't wait for Saratoga. A million thanks......WZ | Hi Peter, I received the package today and everything is great. The saddle cloth is beautiful. Thanks for including the photos, and special thanks for the Cat Thief items. I will be keeping an eye on your E Bay store for more great stuff!! Breeder's Cup is fast approaching, let me know if D. Wayne has a Spain or Cat Thief this year. He always does so well on Cup day. Have a great weekend......................E L
Peter...I came home from work after an exhausting day in kindergarten and found my package waiting for me....when I opened it the tears came. Thank you so much for allowing me to purchase Spanish Ferns saddle cloth. It really is
something I will always treasure. KP Peter, I received the photos today and they are great. I can't tell you how pleased I am. Do you own horses? If you do I would like to follow them. Thanks again. Judy I did get the Ruffian photos. I can't remember if I have written you since then, or not. I love them! I can hardly wait to get them framed and hung on the wall.
Until next time...
Best Regards, Diane | Peter, I received the Left Bank saddle cloth today. I am exceptionally pleased with the quality of the cloth. I had a frame ready for it when it arrived so now it is ready to be displayed in my house. Thanks for the excellent photos, they will be the perfect accompaniment for the saddle cloth. I was fortunate enough to see Left Bank race at Saratoga... the most thrilling being his victory in the Whitney handicap. Once again thanks for the high quality saddle cloth of one of my favorite horses. If you need anything for the Jana Domino Foundation feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, J M
Praise : Terrific! Beautiful saddle cloth, great price, and very fast shipping. SVC -eBay buyer | | Peter..... The Sunday Silence picture arrived today and I can't even tell you how happy I am ! It made me smile and made me a little sad too. I will have a wonderful reminder of one very special horse who will always be in my heart. Thank you so much ,You did a great job for me . I love that Sunday seems to be looking right at you when you look at the picture. Quite haunting really. Thanks again, Jules. | Hi Peter! I received the photographs yesterday and they are magnificent just like you promised! I am going to frame them both and I appreciate your help and giving me the extra one! Take care, JW
Peter...I wanted to let you know that the Secretariat photos arrived in perfect condition. They are truly remarkable photographs, capturing the power of a remarkable racehorse. My father said you mentioned when you called that you'd seen him race. I can't tell you how much I envy you for that. I had the chance to see him at Claiborne Farm when he was around 15 years old. It was hard to stay objective! Thank you for the extra Bob Coglianese photo. I'm not really sure that a minor shipping delay warranted that much generosity, but since it is another wonderful photograph, you've talked me into accepting it! Thanks for photographs well worth ANY wait. Sincerely, CM | | Just to let you know I received my framed Bold Forbes photo and I'm very pleased. I just opened it the other day but it arrived JUST before I moved to Ruidoso, NM, where I'm at presently. I had surgery on Friday a week ago and the movers came on Monday.....needless to say I did a lot of pointing and nary a bit of lifting. My place is full of boxes, bags and furniture and everything is staying as is till I recuperate. My friends are kind enough to put me up and allow me healing time before I tackle the job of unpacking. Again, I'm happy to finally have Bold Forbes' photo where it will grace my happy little home. Peace and Prosperity to you dear Peter. MDB | Hi Peter,
I took today off in hopes that the pictures would arrive today. They did!
The photos are beautiful. Thank you for the extras. And thank you so much for the portfolio you put together of Angel Cordero Jr. My husband will be so thrilled to have pictures of such great moments.
My husband and I had fun placing a few bets in the Breeder's Cup. Not lucky at picking winners though. In the classic we had bet on Medaglia D'Oro, and Funny Cide. Oh, well, always next year. My mother and I did win one race though. We bet on Half-Bridled in the third, well she bet on the horse, I bet on Julie! Anyway, thank you again for all of the photos Sincerely, MR | Hi Peter, I just wanted to let you know that I picked up the photos yesterday. They actually arrived on Monday but I could not get to the Post Office until Wednesday. Anyway, they are great!! I love them all. Saturday I will be off to the framers with them. | I hope you enjoyed the Breeder's Cup. I did. I will be watching to see what Halfbridled does in the future. I was pretty impressed with her. All in all a great day and I was happy for Richard Mandella. Thank you very much. LM | Just got package #1 last night. The photos are gorgeous! Thanks. Although by my count, I only paid you for 4 of the 10. I'm glad I'm not your accountant.
Each of the pictures is really dramatic. Great additions to the coffee table portfolio you suggested.
You may think I'm nuts, but I sometimes feel that if I look at the picture of the 1978 Belmont finish long enough, Alydar will get his nose in front.
Crazy, huh? --MC |
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