Hi-Lites from the Philly Show....including a new Doyle error card.

[sox1903wschamp]

I loved the story about the kid Brothers. It's nice to see another Doyle error but those young ones in the hobby is a very cool thing.

[tedzan]

It was refreshing to see how enthusiastic Zack and Ben were about BB cards. I was their age when I first collected BB
cards in 1947. We certainly didn't have personal computers in those days......nor did we have a TV set. But, we had a
really big library in town with loads of books on BB.


TED Z

[Rich Klein]

Back in the early 80's, I would always make it a point to show them to younger kids than me. Without exception; they were always fascinated by those turn of the century cards. I don't know why, but kids always loved those cards. It's good to see that a few kids are still into those cards. I hope somehow; since it is only 2 hours away; that those kids make it to Baltimore next year! I know it is an expensive trip; but usually free admission for kids at the National *or we'll have to convince Mike; John and Bob to make an exception*

Rich

[Rich Klein]

That show is known for Doyle's appearing. There have been three now (two of which were real) that made their first appearence at that show. I was telling Leon the story at lunch today about the first two

Rich

[JamesGallo]

Those kids came by my table and asked for Nap Rucker. I was taken a back and asked why he wanted a Rucker. He just said he didn't know and looked a bit more.

I didn't talk to them as much as Ted, but maybe I should have. Nice to see young blood.

James G

[tedzan]

JAMES

These two kids, were not only T206-wise, they were wise shoppers. The 1st time they came to my booth about 2 PM on Sunday.
They checked-out my stuff and asked about my prices. Then they dragged their Mom and Dad to other booths. Then about 3 PM,
they returned to my set-up and started their conversation about the numerous T206's in my Junk-box and my binder. I sold them
the 5 - T206 cards at 1/2 price. They thanked me and asked me for my business card.

Also, they are avid Phillies fans and they had come there for the autographs.....Cliff Lee was thru signing at 2 PM. This was a rare
example of having popular local star(s) signing also benefiting the dealers.

Incidently, I think Cliff Lee was the most popular star all weekend. Even more popular than Carlton, Rose, and Schmidt. Lee signed
items for more than 200 people.



RICH

I would bet that these brothers will return to the Philly show in March (2010). It's anyone's guess if their parents will go as far as
Baltimore next summer.

Can you please share with us the other 2 scenarios regarding the Joe Doyle error cards at the Philly Show ?

I recall 2 - Joe Doyle error cards "walked-in" to the Philadelphia Convention Center Show (circa 2000). One of these was a real one;
and, the other turned out to be a fake. However, I don't think you are referring to them ? ?


TED Z

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by tedzan

JAMES

I recall 2 - Joe Doyle error cards "walked-in" to the Philadelphia Convention Center Show (circa 2000). One of these was a real one;
and, the other turned out to be a fake. However, I don't think you are referring to them ? ?


TED Z

Teddy:
You may be correct in that it was the Sports Fest Shows; I thought they were the Ft Washington shows and I was told they showed up one show each.

Since you were there, and I only read the stories in Trade Fax; I bow to the primary witness on the subject

Rich

[tedzan]

I was at this show in downtown Phila. in 1999. My understanding is that a large collection of T206's (in plastic pages in a binder)
walked-in and the owner went straight to Mr Mint's booth. Al Rosen flipped thru the pages of the binder and bought the collection.
707-Sportscards' booth was next to Rosen's. Alan flipped this collection to either Levi or Jimmy. When they looked thru the binder,
they spotted the Joe Doyle with the "Nat'l" caption. Obviously, Rosen never saw it when he skimmed thru the pages.

This Doyle error card has been graded and is one of the 8 known legitimate T206 Doyle error cards.


T-Rex TED

[tedzan]

Continuing from Dan McKee's......."I was there and the dude that sold the fake Doyle came straight to my table
and spent several thousand $$. He was shaking like a leaf, I should have known something was wrong then but
I never saw the card. Alan had it by then and I believe it may have been slabbed quickly."

Indeed Dan, it was slabbed. It is one of the most egregious mistakes ever made in the world of BB card grading.
This particular "Doyle error" card was one of the most amateurish attempts at adding "Nat'l" to its caption of all
the fake Doyle's ever seen. How it got past the grader(s) is utterly mystifying.

This story gets even worse......a big name in the hobby acquires this Doyle, realizes it's a fake, and sues to re-
cover the big $$$$$ he paid for it. His money was returned. But, I'm not sure who ended up "eating this fake".


T-Rex TED