Whatever happened to these long-time dealers?

[lumberjack]

When the Jim Chapman Deadball photography book was being put together, I made an attempt to contact Lew Lipset, who never responded.

Okay, I respect that.

My question being, Lew if you are out there, lemme know. You were in the middle of the action from the 1970s and own a ton of history. There are a lot of questions for which we don't have answers. Once us old guys are gone, some cool history goes with us.

Earth to Lew Lipset, Earth to Lew Lipset, contact Mike Mumby. It ain't too late.

[mannequin1]

Here's another name from the past... Donny Lepore, who at one time worked for the Card Collectors Co.

[GaryPassamonte]

Stan Martucci had a mail order business. I remember buying a 1955 Topps Koufax from him in the late 1960s for about $1.25. I put the money, all change, in an envelope and mailed it to him. About a week later the card arrived. Since Koufax was my childhood idol. This was a great moment in this kid's life.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

Stan Martucci had a mail order business. I remember buying a 1955 Topps Koufax from him in the late 1960s for about $1.25. I put the money, all change, in an envelope and mailed it to him. About a week later the card arrived. Since Koufax was my childhood idol, this was a great moment in this kid's life.

Stan passed in 2008

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=48843615

Rich

[JollyElm]

This thread is really depressing. To paraphrase Mr. Donne, "Dem bells are tolling for thee."

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by mannequin1

Here's another name from the past... Donny Lepore, who at one time worked for the Card Collectors Co.

I last saw Don a few years ago at the NSCC. (Maybe 6-7 years ago). He had some health issues over the years but I don't want to go into too much detail here.

Also his 1st partner in the business, Herb Ross, is still around and active on FB and shows many of his really neat Brooklyn Dodgers collectible items.

[tibor1]

Lew sold me 100 count lots of T-206's in the early/mid 80's. Bought maybe 9 or 10.
Also some stars and semi stars. Always a pleasure to do business with.

[tibor1]

There was/is a dealer from St. Louis who was great to deal with. Helped me finish several
pre 1970 sets. Another dealer who dealt only in rings and press pins. Can't remember his
name. Had pro and collegiate items.