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murcerfan
12-06-2011, 10:33 AM
I'm shocked to see Chad and Doug selling.
those unfamiliar with this collection...be prepared to be wowed.
http://legendaryauctions.com/viewuserdefinedpage.aspx?pn=TheDreierCollection
barrysloate
12-06-2011, 10:59 AM
A lot of old time collectors are getting out. Chad and Doug are super good people, I wish them both well.
slidekellyslide
12-06-2011, 11:40 AM
Looks like Legendary will be set for the next two years. :eek:
dstudeba
12-06-2011, 12:04 PM
Chad and Doug are super good people, I wish them both well.
Definitely. Best to both of them.
Peter_Spaeth
12-06-2011, 12:07 PM
Looks like Legendary will be set for the next two years. :eek:
Aren't you forgetting about the grand jury? :D:D
D. Bergin
12-06-2011, 12:08 PM
Love those leathers on the wall.
Jay Wolt
12-06-2011, 12:23 PM
Had the pleasure of meeting Doug & Chad and viewing the collection.
A finer collection & 2 finer people do not exist.
Hopefully I can win something from their collection.
Publius
12-06-2011, 12:53 PM
The Dreier museum is an amazing thing to see, and you couldnt find two classier, humble people in the collecting community than Chad and Doug.
That being said, I cant wait to see that catalogue!
three25hits
12-06-2011, 12:57 PM
A great collection and better people. Good luck on the sale guys...
Griffins
12-06-2011, 12:59 PM
I have had the privilege of photographing the collection, including the items in todays email, and believe me it's only the tip of the iceberg. The volume and quality is only surpassed by the kindness of Chad,Doug, their family and staff, and I have no doubt that every Legendary catalog for the next two years will bring out some truly amazing and one of a kind items.
murcerfan
12-06-2011, 01:33 PM
It sounds like some stuff was in the last 2 auctions, which would account for the e125's and a few other seldom seen offerings.
I wonder if those guys can help me with a second mortgage :o
I have also had the privilege of viewing the collection at their museum and getting to know them a bit. The collection is absolutely out-of-this-world! And the Dreiers are a warm and gracious family. All the best to them with the sale.
JimB
Aren't you forgetting about the grand jury? :D:D
They are still very hard at work, Peter. You know these things can take years to develop. Lots of evidence and testimonies to hear. Surely it will be any day. Perhaps, Monday.
I didn't see where collectors could partake in the non-auction selling that is currently going on - how do we get a list of what is available?
I guess this is going to be one of those must have auction catalogs.
Griffins
12-06-2011, 04:09 PM
as I understand it from the announcement, the bulk of the collection will be offered in the next 2 years of Legendary auctions.
terjung
12-06-2011, 04:17 PM
I too have been blessed to view the amazing collection firsthand. I can tell you that the only thing that surpassed seeing it was the generosity and humility of Chad and Doug. More accommodating people you will not find. If there is a level above first class, they are in it.
calvindog
12-06-2011, 04:31 PM
Frank DiRoberto's fingers are going to be sore from all his online bidding!
3-2-count
12-06-2011, 07:05 PM
Add me to the list of people who have had the privilege and pleasure of viewing this incredible collection in person. I echo what so many have already stated.
You won't find a nicer family. I wish them nothing but the best moving forward!!
insidethewrapper
12-07-2011, 08:55 AM
Any reason indicated why they are selling everything ? Illness, bored , financial problems etc ? Just read a recent article and they stated they loved the museum . Any insights ?
prewarsports
12-07-2011, 01:47 PM
Doug
PLEASE Break up the Cameo Pepsin pin collection into lots so I can win the Louis Sockalexis! Pretty Please!
Rhys Yeakley
terjung
12-07-2011, 02:07 PM
Doug
PLEASE Break up the Cameo Pepsin pin collection into lots so I can win the Louis Sockalexis! Pretty Please!
Rhys Yeakley
His Sockalexis pin is a real beauty too... let alone ridiculously rare.
glchen
12-07-2011, 02:31 PM
Any reason indicated why they are selling everything ? Illness, bored , financial problems etc ? Just read a recent article and they stated they loved the museum . Any insights ?
According to the Legendary release, they are selling because of the time it takes to maintain the collection, which they want to put into other others. Here's a quote from the release:
“It sounds cliché but it’s true,” said Chad Dreier. “It is just time. Maintaining a collection of this caliber and size requires a considerable amount of energy that I want to put other places at this stage in my life. I can’t think of a better thing to do with our collection at this point than make it available for other collectors to appreciate.”
mrvster
12-07-2011, 03:04 PM
did anyone see any t206 printer scrap??:D
t206hound
12-07-2011, 03:09 PM
did anyone see any t206 printer scrap??:D
I was waiting for you to chime in...;)
did anyone see any t206 printer scrap??:D
I did not look in the T206 binder, but I would be more surprised if there were NOT some examples.
JimB
mrvster
12-07-2011, 04:13 PM
:D
THANKS GUYS!!...i'm excited!!
dstudeba
12-07-2011, 05:21 PM
This is really a monumental event. For those who haven't been fortunate enough to see the collection I will describe my impression of it when I was lucky enough to see it for the first time.
I had been putting together a collection of tough 50s regionals and pre-war PCL cards for about 5 years. I worked on my collection almost daily and had put significant funds into it. When I visited the collection, my entire collection was housed in a one or two binders in their collection.
There were shelves full of binders.
There were 4 or 5 rooms full of shelves full of binders.
There was a main showroom which a few of my cards would have been good enough to be displayed in.
The main showroom is larger than my house.
Jewish-collector
12-07-2011, 07:06 PM
...and had put significant funds into it.
Your "significant funds" is probably their pocket change.
Matthew H
12-07-2011, 07:49 PM
I've never seen it, but I have heard of their ridiculous Old Judge collection. I hope Legendary doesn't get too lazy and lists some in win-able lots :rolleyes:
murcerfan
12-07-2011, 07:53 PM
.......I do wonder about the timing in relation to where the market is.
Marckus99
12-08-2011, 04:55 PM
amazing........i cant afford to get anything but cant wait to see their stuff!!!!
e107collector
12-08-2011, 07:37 PM
I contacted Doug Allen today, and he said the only items that are going to be offered via private treaties are the 7 items that are referenced in the newsletter. Everything else will be offered in an auction format over the next 2 years.
He said there will also be a marketing brochure that will be available in a few weeks.
Any thoughts on what that Wagner PSA 4 will sell for? Over $2 million?
Tony
vintagechris
12-09-2011, 05:44 AM
Anybody know the story of where this Wagner originated?
olrac44
03-11-2012, 07:15 AM
So the first auction is over. Any thoughts on where the prices ended? Above or below expectations?
I took a shot at the tobacco pack collection but got smoked (couldn't help myself).....
rainier2004
03-11-2012, 07:42 AM
I got the (46) 1915 CJ SGC lot and thought I paid pretty close to what is was worth. I was happy to NOT get it for the overbid I entered as I may start to be seeing a light waaaay at the end of the tunnel on this thing and got a little trigger-happy.
Runscott
03-11-2012, 10:07 AM
I got the (46) 1915 CJ SGC lot and thought I paid pretty close to what is was worth. I was happy to NOT get it for the overbid I entered as I may start to be seeing a light waaaay at the end of the tunnel on this thing and got a little trigger-happy.
Steven, those weren't part of the Dreier collection. It was just the first 400 lots.
rainier2004
03-11-2012, 11:09 AM
Steven, those weren't part of the Dreier collection. It was just the first 400 lots.
Sorry, your right...missed that.
Runscott
03-11-2012, 12:29 PM
Sorry, your right...missed that.
It's funny - I bid on proportionally equal amount of pre-400 and post-400 lots, and won 22 lots, but it was all non-Dreier. Makes me think the first 400 lots went higher than expected just because it was Dreier-owned.
e107collector
03-11-2012, 04:24 PM
Legendary stated that the Drier collection had the most extensive collection of Wagner & Cobb type cards available.
This auction had 23 cards in total of Cobb and Wagner. Does anyone know how many more Cobbs & Wagners will be aavailable in the next few auctions?
Tony
Tony - I don't know the exact number, but the pages of text in the auction catalog that preceded the listings said there is enough so that there will be sections of Cobb and Wagner in every auction for the next 2 years.
jcmtiger
03-11-2012, 07:24 PM
Legendary stated that the Drier collection had the most extensive collection of Wagner & Cobb type cards available.
This auction had 23 cards in total of Cobb and Wagner. Does anyone know how many more Cobbs & Wagners will be aavailable in the next few auctions?
Tony
Jeez, I would hope more than that, I have over 15 different Cobb cards, does not include memorabilia items. I know there are Cobb Collectors that have more than that.
Joe