Bruce Dorskind's Collection

[4815162342]

The thread about "mint" cards reminded me of our most famous stickler for mint condition prewar baseball cards: Bruce Dorskind.

What happened to his collection? Was it donated to a museum? Was it purchased in a private sale?

[birdman42]

Bruce's uncut panel of 4 Boston Garters was in the spring '13 REA sale. http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/...x?itemid=24541

Bill

[barrysloate]

I believe the bulk of it will be auctioned sometime this year. He never told me specifically what he was planning to do, so that is only an educated guess.

[Bugsy]

This is all from memory, but I thought there was a thread where he said he was going to have REA sell his collection and the proceeds were going to go to a charity/organization, perhaps a hospital? Like I said, that was memory, but perhaps someone can search the archive.

[Cardboard Junkie]

You mean you can't take it with you?

[wonkaticket]

REA will be selling the Dorskind collection. I'm sure they will put something out etc.

[4815162342]

Thank you very much for the post Mr. Lifson.

[ethicsprof]

thank you for a beautifully written and movingly articulated story of
Bruce's love for this amazing card and your most kind handling of his wishes.

all the best,
Barry

[geor952]

Rob,
What a wonderful tribute, thanks for sharing. I look forward to the spring auction.

[cubsguy1969]

Thanks so much for sharing that. Wonderful story.
Rob

[BlueSky]

Rob,

Thanks for the story on Bruce's collection and wishes. Looking forward to the Spring auction.

Marty

[ErikV]

I read this post and I almost passed on commenting, but then it
dawned on me; today is MLK day. This quote from Dr King resonated
with me:


In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence
of our friends.


I wasn't a "friend" of Bruce. In fact, my contact with him was limited.
The exchanges we had were few, but courteous. For those who had a different
experience of Bruce, I am truly sorry.

I am not a clinical psychologist, nor am I am expert on human behavior,
so this is a simple layman's opinion. In my experience I have found that
those who have terribly bad things to say to others are emotionally hurt
and are defensive for any number of reasons: low self esteem, depressed,
or the like. It is well known that Bruce displayed antisocial behavior. This
in itself should have been an indicator that he wasn't emotionally well. It
would seem to me that he likely suffered from some degree of emotional pain
that none of us are aware of.

I am not a deeply religious man, but a teacher once asked which of us are
without sin that we should cast the first stone at anyone? I am not a righteous
man, nor am I without sin. But believe me, I have read each post on this thread
where Bruce's character was figuratively stoned to death.

Mr Lifson, Mr Sloate and Leon I thought it classy of each of you to -
at the very least - to speak humbly and find the good in our former
board member.

For anyone reading this, you don't need to agree with me. In fact, if
you want you can even cast stones at me. It is my hope that one day
when I am judged that the least I would be told is that I was a friend to
all and my words and actions showed it.

ErikV

[the 'stache]

Ah, so this is what it means to experience synchronicity.

I received the spring 2006 issue of Old Cardboard a little over a week ago, and I immediately opened to the T202 Hassan Triple Folders article I purchased the magazine for. Opposite of the story was a full page advertisement for "America's Toughest Want List". As I looked over Bruce's ad, the question of "what happened to his collection?" popped into my head, and I thought for a second about posing the question here on the forum. But I soon became absorbed in the article, and completely forgot about doing so. So, imagine my surprise at seeing this discussion.

[Big Six]

He's busy hunting down that Archive guy in the afterlife...


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[Eric72]

May Bruce find peace...I sincerely hope that he has. And may all of the segments of his collection that are being auctioned find truly appreciative new owners.

BTW - I understand that he was abrasive to some of the members of this board...downright abusive, if I read correctly. Having said this, I agree with those who posit that slamming him after his passing accomplishes nothing positive.

There's an auction coming up, ladies and gentlemen. Should we be talking about the material being offered for sale, or quibbling over personal opinions regarding the previous owner?

Best,

Eric

[Exhibitman]

Quibbling over personal opinions regarding the previous owner. Definitely.