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05-15-2011, 06:39 PM
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I would sell them. They won't be appreciated by anyone in the public like they will be by a collector. Also a good chance they will end up stolen or sold anyways and another chance the society will close due to lack of funds and get sold off or again taken by someone in the society/museaum. The American thing to do would be to capitalize on your good fortune and take the cash, no one is going to do you any favors or give a second thought to your act of kindness so take the money and have some fun.
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05-15-2011, 06:50 PM
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Those are fantastic!
Being from Illinois and a railroader for the last 16 years, I know a little about your area. Not familiar with the museum, but I do know that the area is a signifigant stomping ground for rail nuts. It wouldnt surprise me if you donated those that the museum would turn around and sell them in order to obtain more railroad memoribilia cuz that is the draw of the area. Of course, they are yours and you should do what makes you happy, but I personally would not donate to the museum. If you were set on donating, maybe there is somewhere that would be more appropriate for baseball history than the local museum. Good luck in whatever u decide!!
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05-15-2011, 07:13 PM
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Howzit Kudbegud-
I don't have a strong opinion either way what the RI Hist Society might or might not do with your CDVs. There is the risk they could stick them in the basement or sell them; they also might be delighted to have them and would lament the lost opportunity of community exposure were you to sell them. Why not loan them? Perhaps they could put together a temporary exhibit. In case you are not aware, your inquiry to this Board was met by some of the hobby's heavy hitters (myself definitely not one of them) so you are getting some very knowledgeable advice. Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Your intent is noble. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono. David McDonald =kawika o ka pakipika=
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05-15-2011, 07:02 PM
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Seems like it's a near unanimous stand......high quality photos of the photos would be fine for the museum too......I'm with Jay that I think the value would be north of $5k. I think with the completeness a nice premium would be added. And there are many collectors of such photos. The large auction houses mentioned would do great justice to selling them on your behalf.......fantastic stuff. I like the CDV of the balls the best. It's a much more interesting item.......thanks for sharing them....
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