It looks like we're gonna need a bigger boat.
 

I'm shocked to see Chad and Doug selling.

those unfamiliar with this collection...be prepared to be wowed.

http://legendaryauctions.com/viewuse...eierCollection

A lot of old time collectors are getting out. Chad and Doug are super good people, I wish them both well.

Looks like Legendary will be set for the next two years. :eek:

Definitely. Best to both of them.

Aren't you forgetting about the grand jury? :D:D

Love those leathers on the wall.

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.

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!

A great collection and better people. Good luck on the sale guys...

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.

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

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.

as I understand it from the announcement, the bulk of the collection will be offered in the next 2 years of Legendary auctions.

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.

Frank DiRoberto's fingers are going to be sore from all his online bidding!

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!!

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 ?

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.

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.”

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did anyone see any t206 printer scrap??:D

I was waiting for you to chime in...;)

I did not look in the T206 binder, but I would be more surprised if there were NOT some examples.
JimB

:D


THANKS GUYS!!...i'm excited!!

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.

Your "significant funds" is probably their pocket change.

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:

.......I do wonder about the timing in relation to where the market is.

amazing........i cant afford to get anything but cant wait to see their stuff!!!!

Drier Collection
 

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

Anybody know the story of where this Wagner originated?

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).....

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.

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.

Drier Cobb & Wagner
 

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.

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