Item from Dr. Bill McAvoy

[Jdepue]

A few years ago, I purchased the following item (see below) from a gentleman who worked with Omaha-area collector Dr. Bill McAvoy. He worked with Dr. McAvoy at card shows around the country. He said he purchased this item from Dr. McAvoy 12+ years ago. I believe some of you knew Dr. McAvoy. This is a shot in the dark but I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of this item.

I do not plan to take out the cards; however, I'll be honest that I am very curious about it as well. Any insight would be appreciated.

Jeff D

[CurtisFlood]

Heard many stories from Omaha area collectors concerning the foot doctor. From what I gathered from them you paid a premium for this item. Nice find by the way!

[BeanTown]

I had to return stuff to him a day later after finding out it was altered at the National. He pitched a stink about it until I threaten doing a charge back on CC. Your item looks good, and presents well. That looks like a 10k display you got there. It would be interesting to see what back is on your nicely centered T206 Cobb. Roger Neufelt I always liked and found him to be really fair who also was from that area, as I recall.

[nebboy]

The good Doctor build quite a little card Bz after his retierment from his practice. Had a stellar vintage inventory but little prewar. First time I asked to see any prewar he may have he gave me a sideways look and handed me off to one of his helpers. Even know I got to see his operation making deals buying/selling many times, I never choose to deal with his tables at shows. Prices were always very high but he had the goods.

Nice looking Cobb display.

[Jobu]

Nice display. I think it would definitely be worth taking it to a framer to have them open up the back. At a minimum get a picture and have them repaper it - or go a step further and have them put glass on the back so you can always see the backs of the cards. Neither should cost all that much.

[JustinD]

Beautiful piece, can you tell how the items were mounted? I have both been happy when buying framed pieces, but really gotten burned too. Curious as I can't tell from the photo.

[Hankphenom]

Boy, that is old school! Nobody would throw those items together like that today.

[Jdepue]

Originally Posted by JustinD

Beautiful piece, can you tell how the items were mounted? I have both been happy when buying framed pieces, but really gotten burned too. Curious as I can't tell from the photo.

I've never opened up the back but was told that their is a pinhead size gel holding the items to the backing if I understood it correctly. I had heard of McAvoy so I trusted its legitimacy.

[cannonballsun]

Originally Posted by Jobu

Nice display. I think it would definitely be worth taking it to a framer to have them open up the back. At a minimum get a picture and have them repaper it - or go a step further and have them put glass on the back so you can always see the backs of the cards. Neither should cost all that much.

That's a great idea, to put glass on the back. As long as it could be done with not causing any damage to the cards.
I never dealt with Dr. Mcavoy at any shows, but did do mail order business with him. He was a good source for some harder to get Post Cereal issues. His prices were a little high, but he did have the good stuff.