There will be a pretty good type card collection coming to auction....

[Rich Klein]

You know perhaps Heritage can do "Leon signed" auction catalogs and selll those for a premum. After all, how many times can the honoree be here for their goods; that usually only happens after someone passes on.

[Jewish-collector]

I'm going to get Leon to sign mine.

[tedzan]

I admire your decision here; and, I do appreciate it.

As, I did a similar thing back in the early 1980's to help pay for my older daughter's (Debbie) College tuition.
I'm sure that my collection at that time was on a considerably smaller scale than your current collection.

However, so were the costs of a College tuition back then.


Wishing you the best of luck,


TED Z
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[T206Collector]

In 2007, I sold my near set of T206 cards so that I could make a run at and ultimately secure Lionel Carter's Eddie Plank. It was definitely a strange thing watching a decade plus of cards collected going out the door, but an amazing thing happened at about the same time -- a bunch of autographed pre-war cards started showing up on ebay. My collection took on a different meaning for me -- what was once important to it was no longer important. The thrill of a different chase began and continues to this day.

Sounds like you already know this, but you will enjoy the catalog, the bidding, the event, etc. You will, I am certain, enjoy the payout. But, I know you will always find something to chase that you will be at least as passionate about in the future. Keep enjoying the ride!

[1880nonsports]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

You know perhaps Heritage can do "Leon signed" auction catalogs and selll those for a premum. After all, how many times can the honoree be here for their goods; that usually only happens after someone passes on.

along with my Halper signed catalog :-) Leon's might be worth more!

[billyb]

Leon,
I believe you said you would start a new collection. That is sort of out with the old and in with the new old.
Just kidding Leon, I tip my hat to you. It had to be a tough decision, but the right thing to do. Good luck with the auction and with your new old collection.