Cooperstown question

[Huck]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

For those that never had a chance to visit National Pastime, here are some photos of what it used to be...very sad day when it closed.

http://s26.photobucket.com/user/vint...?sort=3&page=1

Wow! When did the store close?

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by biohazard

Wow! When did the store close?

Several years ago, I don't recall exactly. They were very high priced. Everything had a price tag, but nothing really priced to sell - more of a museum. More show than sale. But based on today's prices for some of the rarer items, there could have beem some real bargains comparing to today. I know a few people that picked up a couple rarer pieces and were willing to pay. They were a souvenir shop too (t-shirts, etc..) so I think think that is how they paid the bills. As a younger collector I was in awe of the place and spent as much time there as the HOF.

[khkco4bls]

Then the town jacked up his rent like 3 or 4 times and he jump ship

[Vintagecatcher]

Joe,

Thanks for posting the photos from The National Pastime.

One of the most treasured items in my collection is shown. I purchased the D&M catcher figural trophy from another board member, and knew I had seen it previously in The National Pastime store. I had the silver plated trophy replated, and they discovered that the topper with the catcher figural had been glued to the base of the trophy at some point. They restored the trophy to it's original condition.

Here is a picture of the trophy from one of the photos you posted as well as 2 pictures of the restored trophy.

Thanks again,

Patrick

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I love when I nail something. Yastrzemski's is at Chantilly this weekend just bought $2500 in t206's from my neighbor. I think he got the stuff at a good price including a t206 green background Cobb with a sovereign 150 back for $800. Wish I had had the cash!

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by Vintagecatcher

Joe,

Thanks for posting the photos from The National Pastime.

One of the most treasured items in my collection is shown. I purchased the D&M catcher figural trophy from another board member, and knew I had seen it previously in The National Pastime store. I had the silver plated trophy replated, and they discovered that the topper with the catcher figural had been glued to the base of the trophy at some point. They restored the trophy to it's original condition.

Here is a picture of the trophy from one of the photos you posted as well as 2 pictures of the restored trophy.

Thanks again,

Patrick

That's fantastic Patrick. Beautiful trophy!

[obcbobd]

Been to Cooperstown a half dozen times and have loved it. Going in September.

would love to hear any recommendations for places to go at night for dinner, and maybe watch a game.

thanks

Bob