Collector Profile - John Ansbro

Age: 63

Location: Brighton, England

When and how did you start collecting Groggs? How did you come to hear about the Groggshop?

Around 27 years ago, I bought a prototype Ian Botham Grogg & carried out research from there regarding the shop and have been collecting ever since.

What were the first 3 Groggs you owned?

Ian Botham, Will Carling (18" Grogg) & Paul Gascoigne

Do you still own these Groggs and if not why?

Yes still own them all

What Groggs do you try to collect now?

I’m interested in all Groggs really

How many Groggs do you own?
Around 80

What's your favourite Grogg?

A Dramatic Start (Gareth Edwards Barbarians Try) then Lions Roar

Are there any Groggs you regret selling if so why?
No as any I have sold I have just moved on to try and upgrade my collection quality wise i.e. more expensive or rarer ones

Who would you love to see Grogged and why?
I have tried to give Richard subliminal messages about a Bobby Moore!! Cant believe Bobby Charlton superseded him !!!

Now for some photographs of your collection:

Photograph Courtesy of John Ansbro

Photograph Courtesy of John Ansbro

Photograph Courtesy of John Ansbro