I just received these customs in the mail from Doran.
As many of you already know, I found a paperback ("THE MICK") on ebay earlier this year. On the inside cover it was signed "To Doug ... Mickey Mantle". I was looking for this inscription for years and finally found it. Here is what it turned into. It is 7.5" x 10.5".
Next up is a 3.5" x 5" card. The auto came from Cals' book.
These remaining three cards are regular size.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Nice Mick. Kinda sucks to have to store that thing since its bigger than a 8x10. If you not going to frame it, perhaps having JSA/BGS slab it in one of there monster magazine slabs?
Looking to have some custom cuts or plain custom cards built? PM me.
<< <i>Nice Mick. Kinda sucks to have to store that thing since its bigger than a 8x10. If you not going to frame it, perhaps having JSA/BGS slab it in one of there monster magazine slabs? >>
Not sure I want to pay the price they would probably charge to slab it. May find a large clear frame and see how it looks in that frame.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Nice Mick. Kinda sucks to have to store that thing since its bigger than a 8x10. If you not going to frame it, perhaps having JSA/BGS slab it in one of there monster magazine slabs? >>
Not sure I want to pay the price they would probably charge to slab it. May find a large clear frame and see how it looks in that frame. >>
<< <i>Nice Mick. Kinda sucks to have to store that thing since its bigger than a 8x10. If you not going to frame it, perhaps having JSA/BGS slab it in one of there monster magazine slabs? >>
Not sure I want to pay the price they would probably charge to slab it. May find a large clear frame and see how it looks in that frame. >>
Thanks Jeff ... but with shipping both ways I'm at $100.00+. Not worth it IMO.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
AUGUST 19, 2011 Quite happy with this addition to the '52 set. Card not in great shape, but a real nice older auto on the card. Picked it up for a VERY reasonable price.
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
As soon as my electric is back I will update this site. Picked up about 10 more for the '52 set.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
After 4 months, received this TTM signed by Mr. Perkowski. Thanks very much!
Picked up this card for my '82 Donruss set. Have not kept up with this set in some time.
In addition, I picked up these 8 cards for the '52 set. Very happy with them.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Awesome pickups Doug!!! How many cards are in the 52 set anyway? You look like you've made a nice dent in it. >>
Mike, there are 407 but I will NEVER be able to afford any of the HI numbers. SOOOO that leaves 310 and I have a LONG way to go. Additionally, there are some in that group of 310 that are extremely expensive and thus will never pass thru my hands!!!.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Thanks Rob. I should be able to look for those Yankees for your cousin later today.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Went thru some of the BATMAN cards that I had in my collection. Looked up who signed TTM so I sent one out to BATMAN and one to CATWOMAN. Here is what came back today.
THANKS MR. WEST
BTW ... sent him 2 cards and returned both, but signed only one.
PAUL MOLITOR must be REAL busy ... it took 2.5 YEARS to get back this response!!!!!!!!!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Does West charge a fee TTM? I've heard less-than-pleasant things about him at in-person signings. >>
He did NOT charge to sign my card. It was also a very quick turnaround (12 days).
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
An old time Yankee who had some pretty good power!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
September 26, 2011 Why the HELL does GAI put the sticker ON THE DAMN card?????
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
November 4, 2011 Always wanted one of 'Ole Casey. Finally got it.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Hey Doug, Please don't try to take that GAI sticker off the card. You remember what happened the last time you tried to remove a sticker. >>
I have no idea what you are talking about!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
I just received these customs in the mail from Doran.
As many of you already know, I found a paperback ("THE MICK") on ebay earlier this year. On the inside cover it was signed "To Doug ... Mickey Mantle". I was looking for this inscription for years and finally found it. Here is what it turned into. It is 7.5" x 10.5".
>>
Love the Mantle!
from another Doug
I collect Seattle Pilots autographs, 1969 Topps autographs, Signed Mickey Mantle Home Run History cards and have a JC Martin collection (he was my college Baseball coach) Doug
Thanks Guys ... I think that card is a classic pic of Casey.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Another '52 ... Carl Erskine. He also answered 4 questions I asked.
#1. What was it like to finally win the WS in '55? #2. Best player you played with? Against? #3. Most memorable game? #4. They re-named a street in Brooklyn after him. (Erskine Street) I asked him how he felt when he found out.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Thanks guys. Yeah, many of the old timers are so cordial with their TTMs and answer questions that you pose. I've even had children of some of the older gentlemen write back to me telling me their dad was quite sick and thanking ME for remembering their dad and saying that their dad had a great big smile on his face when he opened the letter.
Hey, sounds like Willie Mays would feel the same way, right?
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Doug, Thanks for sharing that letter. Class act all the way Mr. Erskine. >>
You are welcome Mike. I agree that Mr. Erskine is a great one to have for our hobby.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
CAT WOMAN!!!! Julie Newmar signed both of my cards. Thanks Ms. Newmar.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
I wondered who was going to be the first to say that Don!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>September 26, 2011 Why the HELL does GAI put the sticker ON THE DAMN card?????
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HA...Doug, my Jr High School PE teacher was Frank's Daughter. Se got me a signed topps archives personalized to me, it was the coolest thing back then. If I can find it, I'll post a pic.
<< <i>She's the cat's meow alright!!! Way to go Doug!!! >>
Are you talking NOW?
Or THEN? LOL
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Have to get some more TTMs out there. Need to think what subset I should do.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
WOW! I was AMAZED when I opened the mail today. On May 1, 2009 I sent out the request to Mr. Banks. Today, over 2.5 YEARS LATER, THIS was in my mailbox. THANKS SO MUCH MR. CUB!!!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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I just received these customs in the mail from Doran.
As many of you already know, I found a paperback ("THE MICK") on ebay earlier this year. On the inside cover it was signed "To Doug ... Mickey Mantle". I was looking for this inscription for years and finally found it. Here is what it turned into. It is 7.5" x 10.5".
Next up is a 3.5" x 5" card. The auto came from Cals' book.
These remaining three cards are regular size.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Dig 'em. Nice work!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>Nice Mick. Kinda sucks to have to store that thing since its bigger than a 8x10. If you not going to frame it, perhaps having JSA/BGS slab it in one of there monster magazine slabs? >>
Not sure I want to pay the price they would probably charge to slab it. May find a large clear frame and see how it looks in that frame.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>Nice Mick. Kinda sucks to have to store that thing since its bigger than a 8x10. If you not going to frame it, perhaps having JSA/BGS slab it in one of there monster magazine slabs? >>
Not sure I want to pay the price they would probably charge to slab it. May find a large clear frame and see how it looks in that frame. >>
$83...$75 for the auth, and $8 upcharge for the big slab.
http://spenceloa.com/fees.aspx#JSABGS
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<< <i>Nice Mick. Kinda sucks to have to store that thing since its bigger than a 8x10. If you not going to frame it, perhaps having JSA/BGS slab it in one of there monster magazine slabs? >>
Not sure I want to pay the price they would probably charge to slab it. May find a large clear frame and see how it looks in that frame. >>
$83...$75 for the auth, and $8 upcharge for the big slab.
http://spenceloa.com/fees.aspx#JSABGS >>
Thanks Jeff ... but with shipping both ways I'm at $100.00+. Not worth it IMO.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Quite happy with this addition to the '52 set. Card not in great shape, but a real nice older auto on the card. Picked it up for a VERY reasonable price.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Picked up this card for my '82 Donruss set. Have not kept up with this set in some time.
In addition, I picked up these 8 cards for the '52 set. Very happy with them.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
How many cards are in the 52 set anyway? You look like you've made a nice dent in it.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Awesome pickups Doug!!!
How many cards are in the 52 set anyway? You look like you've made a nice dent in it. >>
Mike, there are 407 but I will NEVER be able to afford any of the HI numbers. SOOOO that leaves 310 and I have a LONG way to go. Additionally, there are some in that group of 310 that are extremely expensive and thus will never pass thru my hands!!!.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Went thru some of the BATMAN cards that I had in my collection. Looked up who signed TTM so I sent one out to BATMAN and one to CATWOMAN. Here is what came back today.
THANKS MR. WEST
BTW ... sent him 2 cards and returned both, but signed only one.
PAUL MOLITOR must be REAL busy ... it took 2.5 YEARS to get back this response!!!!!!!!!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
SCAregalia.com - Masonic Regalia & Supply
Holy auto card, Batman!!!
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Does West charge a fee TTM? I've heard less-than-pleasant things about him at in-person signings. >>
He did NOT charge to sign my card. It was also a very quick turnaround (12 days).
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
An old time Yankee who had some pretty good power!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Seriously, nice auto!
Shane
Also thanks to you Rob for NOT bidding! LOL
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Why the HELL does GAI put the sticker ON THE DAMN card?????
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Always wanted one of 'Ole Casey. Finally got it.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Please don't try to take that GAI sticker off the card. You remember what happened the last time you tried to remove a sticker.
BTW, I was liked that Casey card too!!!
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Hey Doug, Please don't try to take that GAI sticker off the card. You remember what happened the last time you tried to remove a sticker.
I have no idea what you are talking about!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>AUGUST 17, 2011
I just received these customs in the mail from Doran.
As many of you already know, I found a paperback ("THE MICK") on ebay earlier this year. On the inside cover it was signed "To Doug ... Mickey Mantle". I was looking for this inscription for years and finally found it. Here is what it turned into. It is 7.5" x 10.5".
>>
Love the Mantle!
from another Doug
Doug
<< <i>November 4, 2011
Always wanted one of 'Ole Casey. Finally got it.
Neato! Great typical picture of the Old Case. It looks like he may have been talking about Marv Throneberry at the time!!!!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Another '52 ... Carl Erskine. He also answered 4 questions I asked.
#1. What was it like to finally win the WS in '55?
#2. Best player you played with? Against?
#3. Most memorable game?
#4. They re-named a street in Brooklyn after him. (Erskine Street) I asked him how he felt when he found out.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Hey, sounds like Willie Mays would feel the same way, right?
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Thanks for sharing that letter. Class act all the way Mr. Erskine.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Doug, Thanks for sharing that letter. Class act all the way Mr. Erskine.
You are welcome Mike. I agree that Mr. Erskine is a great one to have for our hobby.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
CAT WOMAN!!!! Julie Newmar signed both of my cards. Thanks Ms. Newmar.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
SCAregalia.com - Masonic Regalia & Supply
<< <i>September 26, 2011
Why the HELL does GAI put the sticker ON THE DAMN card?????
HA...Doug, my Jr High School PE teacher was Frank's Daughter. Se got me a signed topps archives personalized to me, it was the coolest thing back then. If I can find it, I'll post a pic.
SCAregalia.com - Masonic Regalia & Supply
<< <i>DECEMBER 9, 2011
CAT WOMAN!!!! Julie Newmar signed both of my cards. Thanks Ms. Newmar.
She's the cat's meow alright!!!
Way to go Doug!!!
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>She's the cat's meow alright!!!
Are you talking NOW?
Or THEN? LOL
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Have to get some more TTMs out there. Need to think what subset I should do.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
WOW! I was AMAZED when I opened the mail today. On May 1, 2009 I sent out the request to Mr. Banks. Today, over 2.5 YEARS LATER, THIS was in my mailbox. THANKS SO MUCH MR. CUB!!!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Love that pic at Shea!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle