Acquiring large lot collections & their surprises....tell us of your's

[barrysloate]

I'm thinking that it was, but I'm not absolutely sure.

[ethicsprof]

Ted
Could one of the 2 be that great Moeller that you've spoken of as one of a kind?!!!!
If the bet with Barry S. is not too private, i'd sure like to hear about it in order
to know more and more about that One of a kind Moeller!!!


all the best, ole buddies
barry

[tedzan]

Barry A

In the early 1980's, I started my 1st T206 set. In 1983, I met Barry Sloate via an SCD adv. he was running on 1949 Bowman cards.
Barry was also into the T206's, and he encouraged me in collect the tougher T206 front/back combos. To start with, he sold me that
nice looking Lundgren (shown in my initial post here with the very rare EPDG back). I paid Barry $75 for the Lundgren (the most I had
paid for a T206 at that time). Some time in 1985, Barry made me a $100 bet that I would not find a DRUM T206 within a year. Approx.
6 months later, Barry calls me. He tells me that he has a DRUM for me. I said.."but Barry, if you sell me this DRUM, you will lose our bet."
He said that was fine with him, and that's how I acquired my first DRUM. The same Moeller/DRUM card that is now in your collection.
So, Barry...."that's the rest of the story"....as Paul Harvey would say.

I'd venture say this Moeller is a unique T206. It's been almost 30 years, and I have never seen another T206 Moeller with a DRUM back.
Perhaps, some one else on this forum will chime in and tell us that they have (or have seen) a 2nd Moeller/DRUM card ? ?


TED Z

[Exhibitman]

My favorite was years ago in a Lelands auction. I picked up a big lot of T and R boxing cards that were described as mixed lots of various series. Much to my surprise and delight they were actually complete sets. Best of all, a 1948 Leaf card was actually a 1933 US Caramel.

[ethicsprof]

Ted,
It is a great story and I am most pleased to hear it!!!
And if I may take the liberty of continuing it...
Just a couple of years or so ago, when i was trying desperately to add a Drum
back to my newly tamed Monster, TRex asked me if I would be interested in
his Moeller Drum which he had acquired from his good friend Barry Sloate back in the early 80's. Happily, I was eager as could be---then he said he would sell it to me for what he paid Barry Sloate in the early 80's---$100.
And my eagerness and gratitude rose exponentially!!! Needless to say, I am
not only indebted to this fine friend but am continually proud of the provenance of this Sloate--Zanidakis Moeller Drum.
It now is displayed in my office,framed along with my Canfield Drum Pouch, another piece which holds much pride as does the friendship.
all the best,
Barry

[barrysloate]

Ted- wow, I forgot that story but I remember it now!

Barry- I did know that the Drum I sold Ted ended up with you. That's the beauty of this hobby- cards get around.

[ethicsprof]

that is the beauty as well as the enduring friendship and scholarly collegiality we so enjoy.
and the Sloate--Zanidakis provenance!!!

all the best, ole friend

barry

[tedzan]

I really appreciate the kind words, guys. As some others on this forum get their "jollies" by "beating up" on me.

Fortunately, there are more guys like you on here, than them.

T-Rex TED