After James Van Der Beek’s death, fans who previously purchased jerseys with the option to have them signed are now being guilted over whether to request a refund

This is a screenshot I just saw of the email sent to people who bought autographed jerseys that JVDB was selling back in November.

This isn’t simple transparency, it’s framing a normal refund request as taking money away from grieving kids and it’s yet another gross money grab.

If refunds are being offered, they should be offered cleanly. Adding emotional pressure to influence people’s decision is beyond inappropriate, and it’s just another reason why so many people, especially those of us who are cancer patients, feel uncomfortable with how this has all unfolded.