Second Annual Mid-Atlantic Trade Day & Get Together

[Andrew1975]

Hank, I meant to grab a WaJo book last year... definitely will this year. Glad you can make it.

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

So sorry to hear that Danny can't post, but this one does seem to be shaping up to be an even bigger deal than last year, which was a lot of fun. Great to hear from all those coming for the first time. Not sure I'm up to bringing any stuff this year, maybe just a few WaJo books to sign and "Glory" CDs to sell, hanging out, having lunch--good food there--then heading back home about an hour away. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. And where else you gonna to see so much serious eye candy packed into such a small venue, and get to meet and talk to so many Forum guys in one place at the same time? This could get to be be pretty legendary.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

Hank, I meant to grab a WaJo book last year... definitely will this year. Glad you can make it.

Thanks, Andrew, look forward to seeing you.

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Mike, I appreciate the thought. If you change your mind (or next one), you guys can stay with me if you want

This is shaping up to be bigger than last year. If we can get some real traction, perhaps it becomes the Vintage National

Thanks Ryan! I really appreciate that offer, means a lot.

Are you planning to do the events annually in February?

[notfast]

Looking forward to this.

I’ll def be bringing some cards for buy/sell/trade.

[puckpaul]

Wish I could attend, perhaps another time.

[Jewish-collector]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Ryan, I was trying to surprise you and come down with my son, but unfortunately it ends up we're jammed that weekend. Have a great time, and I hope to make the next one.

Michael - Sorry that you won't be there. It would have been great to see you.

[MVSNYC]

Thanks! Agreed. I will certainly plan to make a future event.

[Andrew1975]

In an effort to help a very worthwhile cause, Ryan and I have chosen Wolf Trap Animal Rescue (https://www.wtarescue.com/) as a charity to support, in connection with our trade day/get together.

The mission of this organization is to rescue high-risk dogs and cats, mainly from Mississippi, where young animals are euthanized by the hundreds every day. Since 2015, WTAR has successfully rescued over 12,000 dogs and cats, and transported them to the DC area. After being bathed, vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered, they are placed in foster homes until they find their forever homes through local adoption events. The transport of animals from Mississippi occurs on a nearly weekly basis. My family adopted our dog Bo (photos below) through WTAR, and donate to them frequently.

Our get together is free to attend, however, voluntary donations will be accepted at the event, with all proceeds going directly to WTAR, which is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization (EIN: 47-5126237). I would encourage you all, whether attending our event or not, to donate to this very worthwhile cause. For those of you who prefer to donate directly to WTAR, that can be done easily through their website.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

just so long as you're not bringing puppies. I have no self-restraint where dogs are concerned and my wife would kill me

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

In an effort to help a very worthwhile cause, Ryan and I have chosen Wolf Trap Animal Rescue (https://www.wtarescue.com/) as a charity to support, in connection with our trade day/get together.

The mission of this organization is to rescue high-risk dogs and cats, mainly from Mississippi, where young animals are euthanized by the hundreds every day. Since 2015, WTAR has successfully rescued over 12,000 dogs and cats, and transported them to the DC area. After being bathed, vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered, they are placed in foster homes until they find their forever homes through local adoption events. The transport of animals from Mississippi occurs on a nearly weekly basis. My family adopted our dog Bo (photos below) through WTAR, and donate to them frequently.

Our get together is free to attend, however, voluntary donations will be accepted at the event, with all proceeds going directly to WTAR, which is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization (EIN: 47-5126237). I would encourage you all, whether attending our event or not, to donate to this very worthwhile cause. For those of you who prefer to donate directly to WTAR, that can be done easily through their website.

Andrew,
This is awesome. I sure wish I was able to attend this event and meet some awesome collector, I’ve yet to meet and see amazing cards and collections. I can however give back a little to the organization. Thanks and god bless.

[Andrew1975]

Scott, To avoid being complicit in a murder, there will be no puppies at the event.

Josh, I hope you will be able to attend one of these in the future...

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

just so long as you're not bringing puppies. I have no self-restraint where dogs are concerned and my wife would kill me

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

Scott, To avoid being complicit in a murder, there will be no puppies at the event.

The dog would be fine. She has no self-restraint where they're concerned either. Where I'm concerned is a different story

[cgjackson222]

Andrew and Ryan,

Thanks for organizing/hosting. I hope to make it, and will try to bring the cards shown in the below flickr album for trade/sale.

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBcear

I'll be looking to pick up the below cards:

1) 1935 Hank Greenberg "Greenburg" Diamond Kings spelling error
2) Attractive 1948/49 Leaf Ted Williams
3) E92/E102 Christy Mathewson (or one of the similar horizontal variations).
4) T206 Walter Johnson portrait
5) T205 Walter Johnson

If anyone is interested in any of the cards I'll be bringing let me know.
Looking forward to it!

[notfast]

Looking for Piedmont 42 and honest long cut t205 Cobbs and off back t206 Cobb red portrait

Or just anything cool/rare-ish. DM me if you want to discuss.

Bringing the following:

1909 E102 Sam Crawford SGC 5
1911-14 Brunners Bread D304 Chicago John Evers SGC 2
1915 E106 American Caramel Eddie Collins PSA 4
1909-11 T206 Piedmont 350 Portrait Nap Lajoie PSA 3.5
1909-11 T206 Tolstoi Batting Sam Crawford PSA 2.5
1909-11 T206 Sovereign 350 Chicago w/ Bat Johnny Evers PSA 3
1911 T205 Gold Border Cycle Zack Wheat PSA 1.5
1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 350/460-42OP Bat off Shoulder Ty Cobb PSA 2
1909-11 T206 Piedmont 350/460-25 Red Portrait Ty Cobb PSA 3

[Rhotchkiss]

Charles- great idea posting what you may bring.

Everyone is free to preview what they may bring and list what they are looking for.

[Danny Smith]

I’ll be looking for the few e105s I need, a t206 O’Hara STL, n172 Phenomenal Smith and anything else that catches my eye.

TBD on what I’m bringing but I’ll pull out some goodies.

[Bliggity]

My want list:

N172 commons with good clarity.
N175 common with good clarity, trying to find one type example.
Other interesting 19th century type examples, such as N154 or things like that.
T207 in VGish, raw or graded, currently at 93/200, looking to make progress on set, PM me for list.
M101-2, need 15 to finish set, PM me for list.
1952 Topps low numbers, VG-ish condition, must have great centering.
1953 Bowman Color, need Musial, PWReese, Mantle/Berra/Bauer, Spahn, Billy Martin, Berra, Ford, and about 10 others. VGEX-ish condition, must have great centering and registration.
1976 Topps complete set in NM-ish condition.

I'll be bringing a bunch of stuff mostly to display, hard to say what's for sale/trade, but we'll see.

[BuzzD]

Looking forward to meet up. Bought a couple display cases. Bringing scarce/obscure Yankee stuff, basically for show. Mostly memorabilia, autographs and photos since you guys probably have most of my Yankee type cards.

[ValKehl]

I now have someone who wants all these price guides.

I'm doing some pre-Spring cleanup at my wife's STRONG urging, so I'm going to get rid of the following baseball price guides. Most are in nice condition. I can't bring myself to immediately trash them, so I'm hoping that someone who is coming to this get together can make use of them. If so, please PM me, and I'll gladly bring them to the get together.

Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards (Krause/Lemke):
2nd Edition - 1990
3rd " - 1992
4th " - 1995
6th " - 1997
8th " - 1999
10th " - 2001
12th " - 2003
13th " - 2004
15th " - 2006
17th " - 2008

SCD Baseball Card Price Guide:
4th Edition - 1990

The Sport Americana Baseball Card Price Guide (Beckett):
#4 - 1982, #5 - 1983, #6 - 1984, #7 - 1985, #10 - 1988, #11 - 1989, and #16 - 1994.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

at my wife's STRONG urging

Behind every great man is a woman with her foot in his back.

[ValKehl]

My want list:
- Very scarce & rare Sam Rice cards.
- B&W, real-photo cards of WaJo with tough ad backs from 1916, 1917, & 1921-22.
- N172 Old Judge cards of Tom Daly, Arthur Irwin, John Morrill, Sam Wise and O'Brien-Irwin (2-player card) that show these players with Washington.
- E222 A.W.H. Caramel cards.
- T209-2 cards of Virginia League players.
- 1925 Holland Creameries in G or better condition.

My trade bait:
- N172 Old Judge, Connie Mack, batting pose, SGC "A" (skinned?).
- N172 Old Judge, "Dummy Hoy," batting pose, SGC "A" (trimmed at bottom).
- E223 G&B Gum, Silver Flint, photo portrait, SGC 3.
- T206 Carolina Brights, Jack Warhop, SGC 1 - nice looking card but has a pinhole.
- T214 Victory Tobacco, Germany Schaefer, KC Feds, SGC 1 but nice.
- 1926 Kut Outs Die-Cuts, Ross Young (sic Youngs), SGC 3.
- 1939 R334 Play Ball, Ted Williams RC, SGC 3 with nice centering.
- A few more cards TBD.

[Michael Peich]

I'm looking forward to this Saturday's gathering and seeing all the eye-candy that will be on display. It will be good to catch up with folks as well, especially Scott. Here is a list of stuff I'm probably going to bring.

Displaying some combination from the following:
• Delahanty: OJ
• K-Bats: Robinson/Mann & Irwin
• Wingo: H801-7 OM, T210-5, T209, 1921 Exhibit signed
• T210: Kelly Mascot Series 7, Cross Series 5
• Hooker: T206 OM/Hindu, E222
• Foster: T206 OM/Hindu + T211
• T209: BE Thompson, Pressley & Pritchard, Evans card & PC
• T204: Johnson + Burkett
• Cabanas: Mesa + Prats
• Oms: all five poses
• Dihigo: Doble Aguila # 157 + 46-47 Propagandas Montiel
• Brown, Ray: 45-46 Caramelo Dep
• Dandridge: 45-46 Caramelo Dep. + 52-53 Victoria
• Paige: ’53 Topps
• Minoso: 45-46 Caramelo Deportivo + 52-53 Victoria
• Billiken: Thomas, Warfield, Duncan & Winters
• Dreke: ’24-25 Segundas
• Thompson, Hank: ’46-47 Caramelo Deportivo & ’48-49 El Indio
• Wilson, Artie: ’48-49 Toleteros (Last player to hit over .400, .429)
• Brewer, Chet: ’49-50 Toleteros
• Davis, Johnny: ’46-47 Caramelo Deportivo & ’49-50 Toleteros
• Photos: Dihigo/Oms/Mesa/Dreke, Santos, Oms, Ray Brown, Zulu player photo, Ind. Clowns player
• Ephemera: Zulus poster, Hilldale ticket, Hubbard letter, Bob Feller All-Stars program

Looking for:
• Negro League/Black baseball cards, photos, tickets, postcards, ephemera
• 1954 Red Heart PSA 8 and above
• T206 SL Hindu backs


For Trade/Sale
• H801-7 OM Cabinet: Walters
• W600: Chance
• ’07 HM Taylor: Detroit Team
• 1907 Detroit Team
• 1912 Boston American w/wrapper: Speaker (1200)
• 1946-47 Propagandas Montiel: Foxx, Greenberg, Matty, & Mize
• T210: Misc Series 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
• T206: SL Hindu: Bernhard & Perdue

Cheers,
Mike

[lloydchristmas]

Hope to make it down, thanks Ryan and Andrew for hosting again!

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by lloydchristmas

Hope to make it down, thanks Ryan and Andrew for hosting again!

Hope to see you!

[jjp3rd]

Looking forward to it. See you all Saturday.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[marcmandel]

I am thrilled to come join a room of elite collectors this weekend and just learn from the best in the business. Can't wait.

[Robbie]

I am going to try and be there again this time... if only to remind all the card guys that we photo guys want some respect too!

Thank you Ryan and Andrew for doing this for us!

We need an original type 1 Conlon photo used as the image for some cards,,,



Rob Slatkin

[LEHR]

Hopefully someone takes and posts a lot of photos from this event. I have too much going on this year for a last minute trip but I may plan ahead and attend next year.

[Rhotchkiss]

If this "get together" gets legs -- grows year over year for a few years, Andrew and I may seek to convert it into the "Vintage National".

How we define "vintage" would be up for debate, but I am thinking all sports, all types of stuff (cards, photos, memorabillia, etc) from 1979 or earlier. Ozzie Smith Ok, Rickey Henderson not OK.

[Jewish-collector]

Originally Posted by rhotchkiss

if this "get together" gets legs -- grows year over year for a few years, andrew and i may seek to convert it into the "vintage national".

beer chug.gifbeer chug.gifbeer chug.gifbeer chug.gifbeer chug.gif

[notfast]

Are the majority of people setting up a showcase of some sort? Or just walking around being social.

Looking forward to this for sure.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

If this "get together" gets legs -- grows year over year for a few years, Andrew and I may seek to convert it into the "Vintage National".

How we define "vintage" would be up for debate, but I am thinking all sports, all types of stuff (cards, photos, memorabillia, etc) from 1979 or earlier. Ozzie Smith Ok, Rickey Henderson not OK.

That would be awesome. Just make sure the air conditioning works.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Weird request, I need a 1970 Topps Nolan Ryan to finish a set. Decent eye appeal is more important than the technical grade. If anyone has one in the $200 neighborhood and wouldn't mind bringing such a new card to the event I'd be appreciative!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

If this "get together" gets legs -- grows year over year for a few years, Andrew and I may seek to convert it into the "Vintage National".

How we define "vintage" would be up for debate, but I am thinking all sports, all types of stuff (cards, photos, memorabillia, etc) from 1979 or earlier. Ozzie Smith Ok, Rickey Henderson not OK.

You'd be butting heads with Strongsville a little bit as they, in essence, are exactly that.

However if you were to make it the Pre War National, you'd be the instant industry standard!

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

You'd be butting heads with Strongsville a little bit as they, in essence, are exactly that.

However if you were to make it the Pre War National, you'd be the instant industry standard!

And add vintage non-sports cards too.

[Andrew1975]

Matt, last year there was a mix. Some people set up with a display case, some just laid their cards out on a table, and some walked around with a box of cards. Whatever works for you is fine.

Originally Posted by notfast

Are the majority of people setting up a showcase of some sort? Or just walking around being social.

Looking forward to this for sure.

[Andrew1975]

Just wanted to reiterate a few things for Saturday:

The event, which runs from 11am to 5pm, is free to attend. We will be accepting voluntary donations at the door for Wolf Trap Animal Rescue (www.wtarescue.com), a local non-profit organization that saves dogs and cats that would otherwise be euthanized.

A formal card display is absolutely not necessary, and plenty of people last year just brought a box of cards and walked around. It is fine to come even if you don’t bring any cards, but I would encourage you to bring something from your collection. Trading, buying, selling - all fine - or just show your collection so we can all see some cool cards.

There will be a beverage station with water, iced tea, and lemonade. Those drinks will be free. Alcoholic beverages and food can be purchased from the restaurant and bar. Everyone will have their own bill/tab. IMO, the food is pretty good. Here is a link to the menu... https://www.1757golfclub.com/_fileli...ing-2216-1.pdf

The event will take place in the Monroe Room (approx. 1680 sf). Last year, the space was sufficient, and we were able to spread out a bit once we had an idea of how many people would be showing up. For those of you that do want to set up a display, I expect that everyone should have room for up to two display cases (or equivalent). We will do our best to make adjustments as necessary to ensure that everyone has space. Table location will be on a first come/first served basis. Please watch your cards at all times.

When you arrive at 1757 (45120 Waxpool Road, Dulles, VA), there will be plenty of parking in front of the clubhouse. Use the main entrance (photo posted earlier in this thread) and take a left once you are in the clubhouse. You will see the Monroe Room on your right.

Name tags will be available, and are recommended, since many of us may only know names and/orNet54 profile names, but not faces.

I will try to take some video and photos to post here for those of you that are unable to attend.

See you on Saturday!

Andrew

[jjp3rd]

Originally Posted by notfast

Are the majority of people setting up a showcase of some sort? Or just walking around being social.

Looking forward to this for sure.

I am going to bring a showcase and some stuff to display as well as a few boxes of cards, FWIW


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by notfast

Are the majority of people setting up a showcase of some sort? Or just walking around being social.

Looking forward to this for sure.

This is the display case that I brought last year. I will probably do the same thing this year, but with some different cards.

[MVSNYC]

Have fun! Sorry I can’t make it…share lots of photos.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by notfast

Are the majority of people setting up a showcase of some sort? Or just walking around being social. Looking forward to this for sure.

I will have two showcases with some great old WaJo and Washington material, probably in addition to a couple boxes of memorabilia of different kinds. Also copies of my WaJo bio to sign and sell. But I'm also bringing a buddy to watch my table so I can walk around and ogle the eye candy and talk to collectors about their stuff. In addition, I'd be thrilled if I found something to buy.

[Bliggity]

En route! Couldn't decide what to bring, so I basically packed my entire collection. Seemed more efficient.

[marcmandel]

I can't wait to come up and see everyone Saturday! You guys are all the best of the best.

[Casey2296]

Ryan and Andrew,

Congratulations on putting together your 2nd Annual event, I'm sure a fun time will be had by everybody.

I sent a donation to Wolf Trap with the caveat that you guys keep an eye out for any Bender white cap rare backs for me.

Enjoy!

-Phil

[Michael B]

I wanted to attend and bring non-baseball!!! (Oh God, lock the doors quickly and keep quiet!!). Unfortunately, one of the Christmas presents to my wife was a weekend at a Hilton in Arlington, VA which has one of the only executive lounges in the U.S. Our upstairs neighbors are obnoxious when sports is on. Not just yelling, but dropping the f-bomb. She asked for this so she got it.

I should be able to attend next year as we are closing on our new house in Fredericksburg in 3 weeks. Looking forward to that. The basement is a 1400 sq. ft. 5 room apartment with full kitchen. Since I work from home she suggested I turn that into an office and use it for whatever I want including my Olympic and Concert photo archives. Lots of wall space.

[Andrew1975]

Phil, thank you for donating! I will keep my eyes open 👍.

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Ryan and Andrew,

Congratulations on putting together your 2nd Annual event, I'm sure a fun time will be had by everybody.

I sent a donation to Wolf Trap with the caveat that you guys keep an eye out for any Bender white cap rare backs for me.

Enjoy!

-Phil

[Rhotchkiss]

Great event so far!! The stuff in this room is unreal. Honestly, I don’t think there is this much amazing and rare prewar stuff at the national

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Looks incredible. Thanks for sharing photos. Hoping it happens again next year and that maybe I can make it.

Thanks
Chad

[cgjackson222]

Thanks again to Andrew and Ryan for organizing/hosting!

An unreal collection of history in that room.

Had a really fun time meeting Hank Thomas and so many others.

Feel like I saw several years-worth of pre-war auctions in the span of 2.5 hours.

Lot of stuff I've never seen before and may never see again.

Almost got a couple of trades done--hopefully next year.

Sorry for the quality of the attached pictures, but these were some of my favorite items.

[theshowandme]

Another fantastic meetup

So glad to see so many amazing collectors and collections in one place

It was like being in the Louvre museum equivalent for prewar baseball cards