Dan McKee is a Star

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Dan,

I have always wondered what kind of wood is used in the borders of the 1987 Topps set.

My gut says oak, but I wouldn't rule out bamboo (though that species wasn't as trendy 30 years ago.)

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Dan,

I have always wondered what kind of wood is used in the borders of the 1987 Topps set.

Likely cocobolo.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Dan,

I have always wondered what kind of wood is used in the borders of the 1987 Topps set.

at least make it '68 Topps wood veneer..(and I get that it was Dan who made the first reference to 1987 Topps)....but just sayin'..

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Dan,

I have always wondered what kind of wood is used in the borders of the 1987 Topps set.

It was made from wood grain paneling stripped from the basement of a 1960's home or old medical office in a TB ward.

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by danmckee

This is complete BULLSHIT! I sent him regular scans at 300 dpi

I sell as darby-s and you get what you see in my listings

Thanks for reminding me why I stopped posting here

I just bought a T205 Broadleaf from Dan and no complaint about his scans. Good person to deal with in my opinion.

[BengoughingForAwhile]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Dan,

I have always wondered what kind of wood is used in the borders of the 1987 Topps set.

Pau Lope

[slidekellyslide]

There is a thread on the autograph forum about the 1987 Topps Baseball set that may be one of the most fascinating threads on this entire forum. And I'm not even kidding.

[frankbmd]

Dan,

I agree with you. As a 1987 Topps specialist, I have asked only you a question on Net54 and all I get is a bunch of fodder from a half a dozen other yahoos.


or is it 7 or 8 yahoos by now?

[BengoughingForAwhile]

Originally Posted by kmac32

I just bought a T205 Broadleaf from Dan and no complaint about his scans. Good person to deal with in my opinion.

I too have bought from Dan. A beautiful T206 John Ganzel PSA 4.5 to be exact. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the card looked after receiving it, never thinking it could be as beautiful in hand as it looked in Dan's crystal clear scans.

[oldjudge]

Dan is one of the good guys in the hobby and I am proud to call him my friend.

[wrapperguy]

Done numerous dealings with Dan and he is a class act all the way.

[spaidly]

Originally Posted by Leon

at least make it '68 Topps wood veneer..(and I get that it was Dan who made the first reference to 1987 Topps)....but just sayin'..

I always thought 1968 was basket weave.

[JohnP0621]

I've only Purchased one item from Dan in the past and it was one of the best transactions . He had a card listed in his Darby's eBay store that I really wanted as a buy it now ,but was out of my price range. His listing included a make an offer option. After contacting him he gave me a very fair price and also allowed me to pay it off in 3 installments . Since the card was very rare and ungraded I was unsure if it was altered and told him I was sending it to a grading co.to in -case it for protection. He concluded our transaction by telling me not to worry that if the card did not get a numerical grade I could send it back for a full refund. The card came back with a favorable grade . Truly amazing customer service and a pleasure to deal with.

(T206 Joe Tinker Port missing Red Ink)

Thanks again Dan!
Regards

John Perrotta

[irv]

Originally Posted by danmckee

Sadly Irv, I do not read well at 54 years old and a Redneck

But I truly hope you do not think I am near the scumbag Battlefield is.

I am a collector at heart and pride myself on good business.

Sorry I missed your follow up posts

Dan

No worries, Dan. My soon to be 53 yr old eyes aren't much better.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by wrapperguy

Done numerous dealings with Dan and he is a class act all the way.

+1000 Dan is truly a class act and a hobby friend!!!

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by spaidly

I always thought 1968 was basket weave.

Burlap is how I understand it.

[BeanTown]

Dan the man! One of the true real guys of the hobby and in the top class of knowledge here in the board. One of my favorite cards he sold me two decades ago was a Joe DiMaggio Zeenut card with coupon and he was flexible on price which I appreciated. Plus, he is a great buyer as he doesn't even haggle that much which I feel is a lost art. Dan is like EF Hutton of the stock market. When Dan talks, collectors should listen. I know I do and I'm thankful to have him as a longtime friend.

[Leon]

Dan is always easy to work with.

Originally Posted by JohnP0621

I've only Purchased one item from Dan in the past and it was one of the best transactions . He had a card listed in his Darby's eBay store that I really wanted as a buy it now ,but was out of my price range. His listing included a make an offer option. After contacting him he gave me a very fair price and also allowed me to pay it off in 3 installments . Since the card was very rare and ungraded I was unsure if it was altered and told him I was sending it to a grading co.to in -case it for protection. He concluded our transaction by telling me not to worry that if the card did not get a numerical grade I could send it back for a full refund. The card came back with a favorable grade . Truly amazing customer service and a pleasure to deal with.

(T206 Joe Tinker Port missing Red Ink)

Thanks again Dan!
Regards

John Perrotta

[scottglevy]

For those who have not met Dan, he is one of the foremost experts on T206 oddities, amongst other early baseball collectibles.

I am fortunate to (still) be able to collect with my dad - and we have done several transactions with Dan. Dan has a truly remarkable collection and tends to price cards to remain in his collection (which I fully understand) but occasionally I just can't help myself.

On the other hand, when Dan has purchased an item from my dad or I, it's a very straightforward process ... "what are you asking for this xx card?" Once answered, this is followed immediately by either a payment or a small smile with "I'll pass".

Congrats Dan on some well deserved fame.

[Taxman]

Congrats on the article Dan. Also do you have any of those rare Farino cards?