The good ol' days with Dolloff

[nolemmings]

I just stumbled upon my August 2004 catalog from Dolloff, from which I ordered 5 Mall Theatre cards, each for under $50.00 (tried on the Burgess-Nash, but they were gone even though I called within an hour of getting the catalog).


Those were the days, as Legendary just sold a lesser condition common for $1554.00.


http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...ntoryid=169065

[Peter_Spaeth]

I used to look forward to getting Mike Wheat's catalogues in the mid to late 90s. In those days he was vehemently opposed to grading.

[Al C.risafulli]

Wow. Forgot all about Dolloff. Got some '38 Goudeys from him back in the day, and perhaps some Diamond Stars as well.

-Al

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I used to look forward to getting Mike Wheat's catalogues in the mid to late 90s. In those days he was vehemently opposed to grading.

Still is if the washed out scans and trimmed cards are any indication.

Steve Birmingham

[Peter_Spaeth]

Every card I ever bought from Mike graded, often better than he had graded it, and I was mostly buying NM or better. Of course, back then he had Tom Witek doing his grading, just an extremely knowledgeable and honest guy from my perspective. Not saying Mike isn't.

[nolemmings]

I had good luck with Mike Wheat too, as well as Dolloff when it came to describing condition. Note too how we used to buy cards with no scans or even catalog pics, yet we did all right. I must admit though I was often disappointed when buying "NM or stronger" post-war cards from the old SCD dealers-- a lot of hit or miss.

Al-- I recall Dolloff had a pretty good '38 Goudey selection, as well as some '36 Goudeys. I also remember buying my Tom Barker/Fenway Breweries Home Run Baker from him.

[tedzan]

I've purchase many cards from Dolloff (New Hampshire) since the 1980's. Excellent guy to deal with.

Also, have had (and still do) many buying and selling deals with Mike Wheat (Pennsylvania) since the 1980's......great guy.



TED Z
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