365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by 71buc

It shipped today. I reached out to the seller and he confirmed it was a platinum album housed in a custom wood case that opens like a tri-fold. He said the case was original to the album. I saw one of these auctioned off from the Clemente estate recently but couldn't find the auction. I thought it was a Hunt auction. Nonetheless, I thought it was sufficiently unusual and cool looking to add it to my collection. I will post a better photo when I have it in hand.

I won that lot from the Hunt auction! A little strange that a second one popped up - anyone know anything about how or why they would make something like this? We'll have to compare notes when you get yours. Was it on ebay or where?

[71buc]

It was on Ebay. I paid $90 deleivered for the lot. My understanding is that platinum albums are awarded for albums selling a million copies. However, I would be shocked if that record sold at that rate. But then again what do I know?

[71buc]

Originally Posted by hcv123

I won that lot from the Hunt auction! A little strange that a second one popped up - anyone know anything about how or why they would make something like this? We'll have to compare notes when you get yours. Was it on ebay or where?

Here it is Howard, the case is a tri-fold and is very heavy, the platinum LP is behind a pane of thick glass. I have also I included a few items I picked up as a result of this thread

[docpatlv]

Great pickups Mike!

[hcv123]

Great pickup. I have to find the one I got in the hunt auction - as I recall yours is "fancier" - mine was just the platinum record in the standard sleeve.

[hcv123]

from a long time acquaintance and fellow board member! Thanks for the opportunity. This is the only proof in the PSA database and in incredible condition despite the "A" qualifier.

[71buc]

Wow...

[docpatlv]

Congrats! That’s a great proof