Fantastic T-card "walk-in" (with provenance) at Phillly Show. You'll enjoy this story

[tedzan]

Dan McKee and I stayed at the Hampton Hotel in Oaks, PA this weekend. The lady (Nancy) at the check-in counter realized we were there for the Sportscards Show.
So, she asked us if we would be interested in looking at her husband's tobacco card collection ? A re-sounding.... "Yes!" ....from Dan and I, had her instantly call her
husband at home. An hour later, Dan met Nancy's husband at the entrance to the Show and paid for his admission ticket.

He came to the show with his binder (15-pocket sheets) containing an assortment of 200 - T206/T205 cards. All of them POLAR BEAR cards (ranging from Vg to Ex).
He received the cards from his Grandfather's uncle. I asked him where his Grandparent was from when he originally collected them.....Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

After we checked-them-out, we gave the gentleman an offer. He said he would consider our offer and wanted to discuss it with his wife. About a couple of hours later
he called us, and returned to the Show. Dan made a very fair and reasonable deal with him.

This collection includes quite a number of HOFer's (both T206's and T205's). Some examples are Cy Young, Speaker, McGraw, Bresnahan, Tinker, Evers, Chance, etc.

The moral of this story is..... we were very fortunate in selecting the right Hotel to stay in


TED Z

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[ClementeFanOh]

Ted- yes, that is fantastic. I'd say it's good karma! Happy for you.

Trent King

[Rhotchkiss]

That’s awesome, congrats Dan (and Ted). Must have been so cool to look through the binder

[Seven]

Ted,

Congratulations! These stories always make me think how many collections are sitting in different places, undiscovered or just kept private from the hobby at large. Would love to see some of the cards you were able to purchase. Hope everything is well.

- James

[Hankphenom]

No, Ted, the moral is that they knew they were dealing with good guys and total pros who made them a big-time offer with no BS. Congrats!

[5-Tool Player]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

No, Ted, the moral is that they knew they were dealing with good guys and total pros who made them a big-time offer with no BS. Congrats!

Amen.....+1

[Pat R]

There have been quite a few of these finds this year more than usual it seems interesting that these were all Polar Bear.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

That’s awesome, congrats Dan (and Ted). Must have been so cool to look through the binder

Hi Ryan

The POLAR BEAR collection, and our lengthy conversations with you were the highlights of our Philly Show this weekend.

Take care my friend.


TED Z

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[MuncieNolePAZ]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing Ted!

Chad

[NYYFan63]

Thanks for sharing this great story Ted and congrats to Dan on buying this Tobacco card collection!


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[danmckee]

Notice the killer proof mark on the left border of the Moeller Jersey City card.

[whiteymet]

Congrats guys!

Dan how come something like this did not happen when we roomed together at the National in Chicago? Teddy must be your good luck charm!!

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Congrats guys!

Dan how come something like this did not happen when we roomed together at the National in Chicago? Teddy must be your good luck charm!!

Hi Fred

Let me tell you the rest of this story......it gets even better.

There are 2 nearby Hotels in Oaks, PA. The Hampton Inn and the Hilton. Danny expected me to book us into the Hilton. However, I booked us into the Hampton.

The check-in lady (Nancy), whose husband's collection we bought worked at the Hampton. Had I booked us at the Hilton, there would NOT be a story to tell you.

You said it best, ole buddy.... "I must be a good luck charm"


TED Z

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[Pat R]

Did someone write over the factory on the one to the left of Moeller Dan?
Based on other markings on the back it should be Griffith, Hummel or McQuillan.

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[Jason]

Awesome story! I love hearing of these old time collections coming to light!

[danmckee]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Did someone write over the factory on the one to the left of Moeller Dan?
Based on other markings on the back it should be Griffith, Hummel or McQuillan.

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That's extra blue ink from the printing process. Look at the word "Assorted" that has a bunch in it too. Cool Stuff!

[Seven]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hi Fred

Let me tell you the rest of this story......it gets even better.

There are 2 nearby Hotels in Oaks, PA. The Hampton Inn and the Hilton. Danny expected me to book us into the Hilton. However, I booked us into the Hampton.

The check-in lady (Nancy), whose husband's collection we bought worked at the Hampton. Had I booked us at the Hilton, there would NOT be a story to tell you.

You said it best, ole buddy.... "I must be a good luck charm"


TED Z

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Sometimes, coincidences like these are the best ones. It's very funny how life works that way, Ted.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Seven

Sometimes, coincidences like these are the best ones. It's very funny how life works that way, Ted.

James

Were you at the Philly Show this past weekend ?


TED Z

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[Pat R]

Originally Posted by danmckee

Notice the killer proof mark on the left border of the Moeller Jersey City card.

That's cool Dan, it's an alignment mark and not a true proof mark.

[danmckee]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Dan McKee and I stayed at the Hampton Hotel in Oaks, PA this weekend. The lady (Nancy) at the check-in counter realized we were there for the Sportscards Show.
So, she asked us if we would be interested in looking at her husband's tobacco card collection ? A re-sounding.... "Yes!" ....from Dan and I, had her instantly call her
husband at home. An hour later, Dan met Nancy's husband at the entrance to the Show and paid for his admission ticket.

He came to the show with his binder (15-pocket sheets) containing an assortment of 200 - T206/T205 cards. All of them POLAR BEAR cards (ranging from Vg to Ex).
He received the cards from his Grandfather's uncle. I asked him where his Grandparent was from when he originally collected them.....Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

After we checked-them-out, we gave the gentleman an offer. He said he would consider our offer and wanted to discuss it with his wife. About a couple of hours later
he called us, and returned to the Show. Dan made a very fair and reasonable deal with him.

This collection includes quite a number of HOFer's (both T206's and T205's). Some examples are Cy Young, Speaker, McGraw, Bresnahan, Tinker, Evers, Chance, etc.

The moral of this story is..... we were very fortunate in selecting the right Hotel to stay in


TED Z

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Dan also, after paying the nice couple, gave them an extra $100 bill for dinner that night..... That way they will keep my business card

[Casey2296]

Congrats Dan & Ted, Karma is a thing and you guys deserve it.

[Kevin Savage]

Teddy and Dan-

Congrats on the find! I tried to get my man Pat to stay at that hotel ( I think I smelled a card deal......ha ha). Pat stayed at a different hotel and was offered a bunch of 1980's common cards by the lady at the desk. Just our luck!

Sorry I missed the show- hope to see you guys in December (When everyone will be staying at your hotel......)

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Kevin Savage

Teddy and Dan-

Congrats on the find! I tried to get my man Pat to stay at that hotel ( I think I smelled a card deal......ha ha). Pat stayed at a different hotel and was offered a bunch of 1980's common cards by the lady at the desk. Just our luck!

Sorry I missed the show- hope to see you guys in December (When everyone will be staying at your hotel.......)

Hi Kevin

I always considered the shows at Oaks were better than the Valley Forge Casino shows. This one certainly proved it.

Look forward to seeing you and Pat in December.

Take care my friend,


TED Z

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[tedzan]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Very cool Ted and Dan. Looks like a terrific group of cards. Thanks for the photos.

Thanks, Scot.....always great to hear from you.

I am a little surprised to find the POLAR BEAR tobacco brand distributed in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Take care my friend,


TED Z

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[Pat R]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Thanks, Scot.....always great to hear from you.

I am a little surprised to find the POLAR BEAR tobacco brand distributed in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Take care my friend,


TED Z

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Ted, there are a lot of ads for Polar bear tobacco in Northeastern Pennsylvania newspapers many of them are from Allentown newspapers right near where you said the grandfather was when he collected them.

[sreader3]

I think it is a consensus view that Polar Bear scrap tobacco was packaged in Middletown, OH, just north of Cincinnati. That's about halfway between St. Louis and Philly (admittedly a little closer to St. Louis). It would not be shocking (at least to me) if PB packs made their way to eastern PA. I do find it interesting that there were no Demmitts or O'Haras in the collection.

Take care guys.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Ted, there are a lot of ads for Polar bear tobacco in Northeastern Pennsylvania newspapers many of them are from Allentown newspapers right near where you said the grandfather was when he collected them.

Thanks Pat,

I was unaware of the PB adv. in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area.


TED Z

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