The Heritage Auctions- Leon Luckey Collection is open for Bidding

[Leon]

The Heritage Auctions Leon Luckey Collection is open for bidding. I hope everyone finds something they are interested in. thanks

http://sports.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=55+793+794+1577+2088+4294945249&chkNotSold=0

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[brianp-beme]

Good luck Leon...what is the procedure to receive a catalog? By the way, this is most varied and interesting vintage card auction I have seen in my collecting career (we are talking decades).

Brian

[toppcat]

Good luck Leon...what is the procedure to receive a catalog? By the way, this is most varied and interesting vintage card auction I have seen in my collecting career (we are talking decades).

Brian

I have the same question and observation!

[Leon]

You guys are the best... Every member who wants a catalog will get one. Let me check but i know they were shipped yesterday (from what I was told) with the Platinum Night catalogs. Also, many members that bid in their card auctions will get one too. You can email Peter Calderon for help with a catalog.

peterc@ha.com

thanks
leon

[Eggoman]

I would also LOVE to get the catalog, PLEASE!

[blackandgold]

Thanks Leon, just requested mine. Best of luck with the auction !

[Stonepony]

Best of luck to Leon and all bidders!

[rdwyer]

I want a catalog!

[Mark70Z]

And I did find something I'd like to pick up...:D

[talkinbaseball]

Leon,
my bids are in.

john

[Bliggity]

Geez, way to out the auction, Leon. :D

Got my first round of bids in, good luck!

[Jewish-collector]

I wonder if the catalogs will be valuable. :D

[Rich Klein]

I will get Leon to sign mine :D

[T20Brew]

Leon, I just checked out the link to your collections auction and man, there are so many cool items on there. Many that I wasn't familiar with. Really really cool.
Good luck on the auction.

[Enfuego]

I would like a catalog too!

[Peter_Spaeth]

The world record for posts in a thread is currently at 1504 on Burkett's T206 thread. But if everyone here posts when they place bids and when they get the catalog, maybe we can break that?

[shernan30]

Some really neat pieces. Hope to add a few to my collection. Good luck Leon.


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[Jacker_ Cracks]

Just a fantastic collection. drool..drool..

[Enfuego]

Wishing for a very successful auction for you guys Leon.

;)

[Rich Klein]

if you live in the DFW area, you can pick up one on Saturday. :o

[Cmount76]

Leon, Your collection is jaw-dropping. I'll be bidding on a couple of these. Good luck in the auction.

[ullmandds]

yes...that is quite an auction...put me down for 1 yr of college.

[Sophiedog]

Amazing Auction! Lots of Luck Leon...

[Leon]

The world record for posts in a thread is currently at 1504 on Burkett's T206 thread. But if everyone here posts when they place bids and when they get the catalog, maybe we can break that?

I would be ok with that :). Seriously, I think I bid in a lot of auctions and if I were bidding (I am not) I would probably find something to interest me. By definition it is diverse....but some things will be too rare for their own good. I always tried to keep the very best of what I got for my collection, as any true collector would. :) Its been a lot of fun collecting it. Good luck to everyone bidding.

[clydepepper]

Great items, Leon - I have made my first bids and would appreciate a catalog.

Thanks,
Raymond
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Does this auction end August 13? I do not see the end date specifically mentioned : Just an Auction date of August 13 and Auction Preview dates of 7/1-7/24; 7/29-8/1 & 8/5-8/13
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Please excuse my ignorance if this is an obvious answer...just not used to the particular formatting.

[atx840]

So many great cards. Good luck everyone.

[GehrigFan]

You guys are the best... Every member who wants a catalog will get one. Let me check but i know they were shipped yesterday (from what I was told) with the Platinum Night catalogs. Also, many members that bid in their card auctions will get one too. You can email Peter Calderon or Mark Anderson for help with a catalog.

manderson@ha.com

peterc@ha.com

thanks
leon

Hey guys, I am actually on vacation for a week, so please email Peter C. for faster service on getting your catalogs.

Thanks!
Mark Anderson

[pokerplyr80]

I just checked it out too and threw in a couple of bids. A lot of great stuff there. Good luck with the auction.

[Leon]

Hey guys, I am actually on vacation for a week, so please email Peter C. for faster service on getting your catalogs.

Thanks!
Mark Anderson

Sorry about that Mark.....I edited your name out at top....safe travels!! (as I am sitting in Colorado Springs on family vacation too :))

[bobbvc]

yes...that is quite an auction...put me down for 1 yr of college.

Even if I don't win anything I think my bids will cover a week or two.

[jp1216]

Beautiful Leon! A few bids are in. Good Luck!

[kcohen]

Hey Leon,

Is that all you got? :rolleyes:

Best of luck!

Ken

[111gecko]

Good Lord this collection......

[Vintagecatcher]

Best of Luck Leon with this incredible auction!

Patrick

[4815162342]

Truly a once in a lifetime auction for a great cause!

Good luck, Leon!

[mrvster]

:eek:


catalogue please:)

matty and overprint my top ten cards of all time....

btw........your matty proof is one of a handful of very special "proto type" proofs...cards that never made it into the set.........cards that were not part of the final production card...

the matty is one of them..as I'm sure you know..8 unknown (now known) southern leaguers..also some from the first print group...nichols, shulte, alperman, pastorious, McIntyre, and the unissued collins..just WOW!!!.....that card ALONE is a small piece of history....basically part of the original designs of the set:eek:

my my.....

btw....hundreds of t206 proofs discovered was not the case!! I had spoke with one of the original collectors who purchased a few proofs and was there.....there were less than 80 or so t206 PROOFS that were brought to light at the '72 show.....about 33 of them are documented so far......the rest are either "lost" over the years or just tucked away in collectors who do not advertise them.....INCREDIBLE STUFF! the lines were omitted on the cap and not part of the original artwork....WOW!


the multi strike is basically the "T206 ROSETTA STONE".......

I can not express the sheer significance of these 2 cards on the set....

must have been tough to part with leon.....I wish I could afford either....

:)

[Northviewcats]

Good luck Leon. Wonderful collection. I hope you receive record prices.

Joe

[Sean]

:eek:

.....i wish i could afford either....

:)

+1 :)

[Sean]

I would be ok with that :) if I were bidding (I am not) I would probably find something to interest me.

So you won't be shilling your cards Leon? Well I guess that's good to know. :D

[Publius]

Did you have to pay yourself banner add fees to be able to advertise your own collection being sold? :)

[Leon]

Did you have to pay yourself banner add fees to be able to advertise your own collection being sold? :)

It's a monopoly or something like that. :)

And to answer Sean, no, no shilling here, whatever happens freaking happens. Win some lose some. I always thought that is how auctions should usually be (no reserve)....so I am practicing what I preach, so to say. :)

[Kenny Cole]

Not to worry Leon, I am bidding many of them up for you ;)

[Econteachert205]

I've got my eye on a couple of things... Really amazing stuff.

[sycks22]

Just threw in some bids, amazing collection

[AddieJoss]

Bids are in and hoping to win many of them, just not all of them..lol

And yes, some items are too rare and with so many lots, a lot of research is needed to understand those items.

Great auction, I love that it's basically just cards and not a bunch of baseballs and bats and cleats, etc.

[unamuzd1]

Catalog request sent - really amazing stuff!

[BeanTown]

So, can we have a contest to see who gets closest to the final price of the entire auction?!?! Great stuff Leon and I hope a couple pieces come back home.

[bobbyw8469]

Leon....what made you decide to go with Heritage instead of some of the other players in the auction world? I have always been intrigued by them, but just think of them as too big to handle collections properly. Did they give you a sweet deal on commission rates?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Leon....what made you decide to go with Heritage instead of some of the other players in the auction world? I have always been intrigued by them, but just think of them as too big to handle collections properly. Did they give you a sweet deal on commission rates?

Yogi would say, nobody uses them any more, they're too big.

[OldEnglishD]

A truly amazing collection.

Best of luck to you Leon and all the bidders (especially me :D).

Dave

[h2oya311]

Yogi would say, nobody uses them any more, they're too big.

Ha! Good one!

Good luck Leon. I have my eye on a few...we'll have to see how many cards find their way into the hands of fellow Net54ers.

[insccollectibles]

Leon you are going to make me bankrupt :). Great items really shows your passion for collecting. If she hasn't already your daughter will realize the sacrifice and love her dad for it. That's priceless.

[jburl]

Great collection, Leon!

[glchen]

Leon....what made you decide to go with Heritage instead of some of the other players in the auction world? I have always been intrigued by them, but just think of them as too big to handle collections properly. Did they give you a sweet deal on commission rates?

Bobby, I think Leon already answered this question in a previous thread on his sale: Link (http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=205209), post #36.

This is a great collection. I'm going to go bankrupt if I am able to win even a few of the cards I really want. :)

[wonkaticket]

Great collection! Good luck with the sale Leon.

[GoldenAge50s]

Fantastic presentation!

Best of luck w/ the sales results, Leon!

[VoodooChild]

I always knew you had one hell of a collection, but seeing it all laid out like that leaves me awestruck. I had to register and bid on a few but I doubt they'll hold up.

I was a "rookie" Pre-war collector when I first joined this board 2 1/2 years ago and never even heard of type collecting. I have to imagine if you looked it up in a dictionary, your collection would be shown. Good Luck with the auction.

[talkinbaseball]

the more I go through this auction, that type set is mind boggling.
Frank Nagy and Lionel Carter would be smilin'.

john-

[JollyRoger]

Received this email from Heritage this morning in response to my catalog request:

"Hi Marshall,

We have had more requests for catalogs for this auction than any other.
Thank you and Good Luck!

Peter"

[ethicsprof]

my bids are in.
absolutely amazing type collection. On Net54,
primus inter pares.

all the best,
Barry

[unamuzd1]

Received this email from Heritage this morning in response to my catalog request:

"Hi Marshall,

We have had more requests for catalogs for this auction than any other.
Thank you and Good Luck!

Peter"
I got something similar; he said it should go out in a day or two. I only put in one bid so far, but that's because I really want to take more time looking at the items.

[ruth-gehrig]

Looks amazing! I hope several net54ers can contribute to the "Leon Lucky Auction Pickup" thread. :)

[Jdoggs]

Very nice collection!!

[pokerplyr80]

They're all great cards but I love that Joe Jackson. I should stay focused on my goal to get a 52 Mantle, but may need to put that on hold for a while.

[Rickyy]

We probably won't see a wonderful type card collection like this come up for sale again for a long time... Dang I forgot Leon even had that Gilmartin Printing Issue! :eek:

Ricky Y

[Jewish-collector]

I think everyone will bid aggressively to get what card(s) they want.

As Tom Cruise in the movie, Risky Business said, "Sometimes, you gotta say WTF" :D

[Spartan]

I want a catalog ! However possible

[pokerplyr80]

Just got the catalog in the mail. What an awesome collection. I've been trying to find a description that doesn't include the phrase very or extremely rare but have given up for now.

[Wildfireschulte]

I have never seen a more complete collection of tobacco boxes - truely spectacular. That collection alone has to be worth at least one semester of tuition.

[clydepepper]

Leon-

Got my catalog today - Wonderful!

Looks like I may be paying for some text books.
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[tbob]

I got the Heritage Platinum auction book in the mail along with another catalogue but not one with your cards in it Leon :confused:
I've been bidding up your cards but the one I REALLY want seems to have just as an avid bidder on it as I am (you can figure out which card that is) so you should make out really well on it. (And no I am not outing the card lol).

[Jobu]

Good luck Leon, it must be both fun and a little stressful to have the auction under way.

To the non-Leon folks on Net54 - quit bidding on the item I want!! :D

[big80s]

Such a beautiful and unique collection is sure to bring some buyers out of the woodwork :)

Good luck with your sales, Leon! That catalog is a wonderful way to remember the collection you've built.

[pherbener]

I just got the catalogue yesterday. What an awesome collection!! I'm hoping to pick up a few things. This board is a great gift to collectors. I'm glad I found it. Thanks Leon!!

[GregMitch34]

Got catalog, complete with photo of Leon and daughter...

[ledsters]

Great selection of rare cards for sure! If anyone is looking at Lot #79510 and is not interested in the Hage's Al Olsen card. I would be interested in buying that card from the higher bidder after the auction. Thank you.

[CW]

Got catalog, complete with photo of Leon and daughter...

Great. Now they're pulling on our heart strings.

:)

Heritage pulling out all the tricks -- I'll be lucky to win anything in this auction!

[bwbc917]

Best of luck, looks very impressive. Odd that I got the Heritage catalog for their 70's set break, but not for this. Glad you posted it.

[wolfdogg]

Great to see that the M110 Chase was verified as being signed by Chief Myers....I sold you that card several years ago not knowing it was signed by Myers....I assumed it was by some kid in 1911.....:)

worse part of me seeling the 2 M110s I once owned??
The other was a Ty Cobb....:(

good luck with the sale

[pawpawdiv9]

:( Almost everything is out of my budget.
@Leon/Heritage: Maybe they could add some 1/2 off cards next time. :p
Sweet cards Leon= Sweet prices = Sweet education

[Jlighter]

I'm watching one card now that if all cards can have a similar upward progression you'll be able to pay for graduate school as well.:)

[jcmtiger]

Watching some of the early bids, Leon, you won't have any trouble paying for your Daughter's college expenses. Looks good, Good luck

Joe

[tbob]

I contacted Heritage about the catalogue (long time bidder in Heritage Auctions) since I've received a ton of Heritage catalogues through the years and several recently and they told me they'd be happy to ship it to me as soon as I sent them $55.00 for it. Wow! No thanks. I'll continue bidding on your cards Leon but they can stick the $55 :-(

[Leon]

I contacted Heritage about the catalogue (long time bidder in Heritage Auctions) since I've received a ton of Heritage catalogues through the years and several recently and they told me they'd be happy to ship it to me as soon as I sent them $55.00 for it. Wow! No thanks. I'll continue bidding on your cards Leon but they can stick the $55 :-(

They are free...you have to contact Peter Calderon..at peterc@ha.com

any board member who wants one can get one of my auction catalogs for free by emailing Peter....sorry for the hassles. If there is any issue let me know,...

[toppcat]

They are free...you have to contact Peter Calderon..at peterc@ha.com

any board member who wants one can get one of my auction catalogs for free by emailing Peter....sorry for the hassles. If there is any issue let me know,...

True dat-I contacted Peter and he dealt with it immedaitely.

[4815162342]

True dat-I contacted Peter and he dealt with it immedaitely.

+1 Peter did the same for me.

[edjs]

I was going to ask for a catalog, and it just came in the mail without me saying a word. You are good....maybe scary good?

[tbob]

I got an email from Pete this morning and it's taken care of, all good. Pete is the best at Heritage and a helluva good guy. I had completely forgotten he worked at Heritage now :o

[Buythatcard]

I just received my Heritage catalogue and was very impressed by Leon's collection. Over 200 pages!

Selling your prized collection to pay for your daughter's education is a wonderful thing for a Dad to do.

[DeanH3]

Good luck on the auction Leon. As already stated, phenomenal stuff. Being in CA and having the extra sales tax added on stinks so I doubt I end up with anything. Well I did already get my Leon Luckey collection card so I did contribute early. :)

[ethicsprof]

I received mine today and the collection is breathtaking in print.
Having the collection in real life and parting with it must be an incredible loss.
One consolation is that financially it will bring quite a gain.
Or should I say GAIN!!!
best,
Barry

[Enfuego]

Got my catalog yesterday and I am still at a loss for words, i don't know where to begin to place a bid, too many goodies to choose from.:confused:

[darwinbulldog]

Good luck on the auction Leon. As already stated, phenomenal stuff. Being in CA and having the extra sales tax added on stinks so I doubt I end up with anything. Well I did already get my Leon Luckey collection card so I did contribute early. :)

I've got the same issue here in Florida now. That's at least California, Texas, and Florida then -- the three most populous states and 27% of the country's population according to the most recent census, so I imagine there are quite a few of us in the same boat, even if those are the only states with Heritage offices.

[Jlighter]

I've got the same issue here in Florida now. That's at least California, Texas, and Florida then -- the three most populous states and 27% of the country's population according to the most recent census, so I imagine there are quite a few of us in the same boat, even if those are the only states with Heritage offices.

Floridians have to pay sales tax now at Heritage? News to me.

[gnaz01]

Floridians have to pay sales tax now at Heritage? News to me.

Yup, got an email on it a few weeks ago

[Touch'EmAll]

Amazing stuff you never see…or never knew existed…but now want! I have my eye on a certain silk, shhhh. But please tell me this, Leon, you must have saved a token few items just for keeps, not in auction, yes - would love to know what? The best of luck.

[Vintagecatcher]

Heritage & Leon,

Thanks for the nice catalog.

I was bidding regardless, but now I can enjoy the collection while not on the computer.

Thanks,

Patrick

[sports-rings]

Leon,

Just received my catalog and loved the coverage.

What a great reason to sell so many of your amazing pieces.

I wish you much success with the auction and best of luck to your daughter and her education!

[Kawika]

The Luckey catalog just landed in Victoria, B.C. about 15 minutes ago. Based on a quick perusal . . . Holy Moses! Over the years I have managed to assemble a pretty decent collection of books, magazines, AH catalogs etc related to baseball and card collecting. This volume will become a valued addition to my library. It's a veritable Cardboard Collecting 101. I would recommend to anyone who plans on sticking around the Hobby that they be sure to get a copy. It's a keeper.

[baseballart]

I've got the same issue here in Florida now. That's at least California, Texas, and Florida then -- the three most populous states and 27% of the country's population according to the most recent census, so I imagine there are quite a few of us in the same boat, even if those are the only states with Heritage offices.

Virtually every state with a use tax requires self-assessment if the vendor does not charge and collect sales tax as agent for the state. That is, you have an obligation to pay as consumer, even if a vendor doesn't charge you.

States like California regularly audit large purchases to ensure that consumers (both business and personal) have properly self-assessed.

It keeps tax lawyers in business.

Max
Canadian tax lawyer.

[yanks4]

Leon ...really amazing ....Maybe you could repeat some of your story as to when you started collecting and HOW you obtained some of your incredible items.....I think we all would enjoy the stories behind some of those unique and one of a kind items.....Good luck ...I am sure you will do well!!

[Delray Vintage]

Could not find the P&S on the auction. Read it had been pulled by Heritage due to concerns about whether it was part of New York Public Library missing part of collection. I had hoped to bid. Feel bad for Leon if this is a missing piece.

[Leon]

Leon ...really amazing ....Maybe you could repeat some of your story as to when you started collecting and HOW you obtained some of your incredible items.....I think we all would enjoy the stories behind some of those unique and one of a kind items.....Good luck ...I am sure you will do well!!

Thanks Marty et al....I appreciate the support. I might share a few stories about it later.

[j_cook]

I've only been into pre-war cards for maybe 4 years but this is the coolest auction I've seen yet. I will try to win an item or two but it will not be easy!

[Big Ben]

Leon. Best of luck with the auction! What a nice collection!

[rjackson44]

Got my catalog today thank you heritage .amazing type collection

[tonyo]

Just perused my catalog. Loved looking at your collection Leon. Also thought it was cool to see a picture of you and your daughter. I've been partial to the Young/mullaney since I first saw it, but it's a little steep for me. However there are about 10or 12 that I'm thinking I could make a run at.

[Nashvol]

My catalog arrived yesterday, too; awesome lineup...

[JasonD08]

Just received the catalogue. This took some amazing work. Good luck on the auction.

[freakhappy]

Just got mine yesterday...simply amazing collection...that Matty proof is astonishing! I wish my pockets were deeper :(

Good luck, Leon!

[ls7plus]

Just ordered my catalog a couple of days ago and haven't gotten it yet. I'm sure it will be amazing based on what I've seen from Leon's collection over the past few years here.

Leon, may your return be stratospheric!

Larry

[4815162342]

The Luckey catalog just landed in Victoria, B.C. about 15 minutes ago. Based on a quick perusal . . . Holy Moses! Over the years I have managed to assemble a pretty decent collection of books, magazines, AH catalogs etc related to baseball and card collecting. This volume will become a valued addition to my library. It's a veritable Cardboard Collecting 101. I would recommend to anyone who plans on sticking around the Hobby that they be sure to get a copy. It's a keeper.


+1 I received mine today and am blown away!