Lawyers office is lined with T206's

[CobbSpikedMe]

Hello Powell, welcome to the board.

Is there any chance you would be able to post some better images of the display at some point? I think I speak for many of our members when I say that we very much appreciate seeing how others display their cards and the single image in the article is whetting our appetites for further images.

Also, I just can't resist, but isn't the Doyle you are missing the rarest of the T206's and not the Wagner as stated by the author? I just hate it when they get stuff like that wrong. Of course, if I'm wrong then I expect some light hazing from the board.

Best,

AndyH

[FrankWakefield]

Hazing here is usually administered in 55 gallon drums up to tanker ships. Seldom is there a pint can of hazing.

You're correct about the Doyle card, but a bit short of the mark if you think hazing here is ever 'light'.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

Hazing here is usually administered in 55 gallon drums up to tanker ships. Seldom is there a pint can of hazing.

You're correct about the Doyle card, but a bit short of the mark if you think hazing here is ever 'light'.

Thanks Frank. I knew it was wishful thinking but had to try right?

Best,

AndyH

[insidethewrapper]

Do those new curly light bulbs (energy savings) which are replacing the regular light bulbs also do damage to cards, autos ? I know those long tube fluorescent lights fade cards and autos.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

Do those new curly light bulbs (energy savings) which are replacing the regular light bulbs also do damage to cards, autos ? I know those long tube fluorescent lights fade cards and autos.

Those "Curly light bulbs" are fluorescent so I would suspect they can cause the same kind of damage. I wouldn't take the chance....I use the curly bulbs in most of my home...I found out very quickly that it's a bad thing to use one with a dimmer switch though..I use the old style bulbs in my collection room which rarely gets lights turned on anyway.

[DanP]

Hello Powell,

I'd also like to see some close-up pic's of your collection. It's fantastic!! I agree with displaying your collection for everyone to enjoy.

Just as an FYI, I also display most of my collection. What I did with my higher priced cards (OK this may sound crazy) is:
Scan the original (including the PSA or SGC description header)
Buy a cheap PSA or SGA graded card (just for the case)
Crack open the case carefully
Replace the card and description with the scan
Glue the case and display the copy
Store the original in a safe deposit box at the bank

---- Actually I still wish PSA or SGC would offer this as a service; Note somewhere on the front and back that this is a copy. I'd pay $20 for each copy!

Never once has anyone looked and noticed they were looking at a copy! Actually once when I sold one of my cards I almost sent the copy by mistake. I thought of it after the envelope was sealed. I would of had some "explaining to do" if I ever mailed out the copy!

Beautiful collection, I hope to see it in person some day.

Dan

[Powell]

I appreciate the comments from everyone. In the next couple of weeks I will be moving the collection to a different wall and installing even better security. I will take some photos and post them when it is in its new location. I do believe the Doyle is rarer, but many on this board are much better experts than me. The collection has become the focal point of my office -- everyone enjoys it even those who are not baseball card afficiandos as we are. Two people this year told me that after seeing the collection and learning about T206's they bought T206's for their sons as Christmas presents and it was their favorite present. I also have a another display of my Plow's Candy collection which is slowly but surely growing and is on the registry. The story came about because the reporter was in my office and saw the collection and was enthusiastic about writing the story.

Powell

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by DanP

Hello Powell,

I'd also like to see some close-up pic's of your collection. It's fantastic!! I agree with displaying your collection for everyone to enjoy.

Just as an FYI, I also display most of my collection. What I did with my higher priced cards (OK this may sound crazy) is:
Scan the original (including the PSA or SGC description header)
Buy a cheap PSA or SGA graded card (just for the case)
Crack open the case carefully
Replace the card and description with the scan
Glue the case and display the copy
Store the original in a safe deposit box at the bank

---- Actually I still wish PSA or SGC would offer this as a service; Note somewhere on the front and back that this is a copy. I'd pay $20 for each copy!

Never once has anyone looked and noticed they were looking at a copy! Actually once when I sold one of my cards I almost sent the copy by mistake. I thought of it after the envelope was sealed. I would of had some "explaining to do" if I ever mailed out the copy!

Beautiful collection, I hope to see it in person some day.

Dan

Hi Dan,

I respect your right to collect and display your cards how you see fit, but I could never do this.

To me, cards are "objets d'art". They have no intrinsic value. Their only utility is aesthetic (the monetary value is purely market driven). Placing such a thing in a bank vault is something I would never consider.

If the price/value of something made me afraid to own it, I think that would be a sign to me that I should not own it.

If I wanted to look at copies, I'd keep my money and download scans off the internet. Or I'd buy reprints. I'd be a lot richer that way!

As I said, just my 2 cents (and as much as it surprises me, I might be in the minority on this).

Cheers,
Blair