DALAI LAMA Man, was I psyched when I saw these returns today. It took less than 2.5 months.
MUCH thanks to His Holiness for signing these items.
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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.
....So, I'm on the first tee with him. I give him the driver. He hauls off and whacks one -- big hitter, the Lama -- long, into a ten-thousand foot crevice, right at the base of this glacier. And do you know what the Lama says? Gunga galunga...gunga -- gunga galunga.
<< <i>If that Dalai Lama is real then that is incredible. >>
I'm pretty sure they are real. I compared them to some already slabbed in PSA/DNA holders and they look like the real thing.
In addition, each of the autos is a bit different, so I do not think an autopen has been used.
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.
Very strange return in the mail today. This card was sent to Mr. McRae on December 1, 2009.
Today, almost NINE HUNDRED DAYS later, it comes back unsigned.
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>Actually just beat this record today. Sent out on 4/2/08 and I got it back today. '78 Topps Roric Harrison. Just over 4 years! Lol! >>
But did yours come back signed? Mine did not. I just noticed that on the back of the envelope sent back to me someone wrote "Not living at this address". Very strange. It is the address that is still listed on whitepages.com as well as a couple of the paid subscription address sites. OH WELL!
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>Actually just beat this record today. Sent out on 4/2/08 and I got it back today. '78 Topps Roric Harrison. Just over 4 years! Lol! >>
But did yours come back signed? Mine did not. I just noticed that on the back of the envelope sent back to me someone wrote "Not living at this address". Very strange. It is the address that is still listed on whitepages.com as well as a couple of the paid subscription address sites. OH WELL! >>
May 12, 2012 Picked up one more for the '52 set. I like the auto and I love the centering on this one.
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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.
Thanks Tony, but there are a few guys on this site who have stuff MUCH nicer than what I have! (Tony is just trying to keep it in La Familia!)
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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.
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.
JUNE 24, 2012 It's been a while since I obtained a '52 and I am real happy about adding these to my '52 set.
This one is in bad shape, but I needed it and could not pass on it for $9.00.
The below card is the first HI # '52 I have ever had .... either autographed or not. I was so psyched at the price I paid.
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.
Congratulations on the '52's Doug, you know they are my favorite. That high number is a great addition to your set I'm sure. Just beautiful, and thanks for sharing. The other Doug
Doug... Nice additions. I do like the Roy Smalley, I'm assuming that is the Roy Smalley who played in the 70's-80's dad? BTW I can not wait to see you add the Dick Groat
"EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
<< <i>Doug... Nice additions. I do like the Roy Smalley, I'm assuming that is the Roy Smalley who played in the 70's-80's dad? BTW I can not wait to see you add the Dick Groat >>
Yes Bobby, it's his dad. FYI, Gene Mauch was his uncle. I don't think you will be seeing me posting a Dick Groat or any other Hi # for quite a while, unless I get it for a real good price!
Joel & Doug - THANKS!
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.
August 8, 2012 Added another to the '52 set. Joe Ostrowski.
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 6, 2012 Picked up two more for my '52 set. Very happy with these two. Got them in a trade with a member of another board.
JOE HATTEN
GUS BELL
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. Always nice to pick up a card from one of the guys who died in the 80's.
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.
DOUG - You are right, they do look a lot like the on card sigs!
SHANE - it would be nice to be able to add one of the Hi#d autos to your collection. Which 4 Cardinals are they? Edited to add: I figured it out:#334 Vinegar Bend Mizell; #378 Les Fusselman; #386 Eddie Yuhas; #398 Hal Rice
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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.
Doug, LOVE the Billy Herman!!! I have always collected Billy Herman cards. Right when I started getting into collecting, my father told me how he knew someone in the baseball hall of fame. Stay with me here: His cousin's ex-wifes uncle was Billy Herman. I immediately started collecting his cards, got his autograph a few times, and met him a handful of times when he was in Cooperstown. I would always joke with people that I was related to him.
An autographed 52 has always been a white whale for me. Do you mind sharing how much you paid?
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.
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 great pickup Doug!!! I'll apologize in advance for my ignorance, but was that photo of Larry Jansen reversed? Was he signifying 52 or was it meant to be 25? Thanks for feeding my curiousity.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. 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>Another great pickup Doug!!! I'll apologize in advance for my ignorance, but was that photo of Larry Jansen reversed? Was he signifying 52 or was it meant to be 25? Thanks for feeding my curiosity. >>
Mike ... here is one explanation I could find as to why the 2 + 5: The faded backdrop could be stadium seating--or the ribbed lifeboat of a sinking ship. "No problem," says Larry, "we've got room for seven more!" (According to my best research methods--talking with vintage collectors over pizza--Mr. Jansen fathered seven children, hence his photo pose for this seminal 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.
<< <i>Another great pickup Doug!!! I'll apologize in advance for my ignorance, but was that photo of Larry Jansen reversed? Was he signifying 52 or was it meant to be 25? Thanks for feeding my curiosity. >>
Mike ... here is one explanation I could find as to why the 2 + 5: The faded backdrop could be stadium seating--or the ribbed lifeboat of a sinking ship. "No problem," says Larry, "we've got room for seven more!" (According to my best research methods--talking with vintage collectors over pizza--Mr. Jansen fathered seven children, hence his photo pose for this seminal set.) >>
Of course, in his case he fathered them all with the same woman.
Thanks for the explanation.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. 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.
Thanks Mike ... it is one of the rarer poses in the 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.
<< <i>Wow, I love that Jansen. One of my favorites from the '52 set. I have a few signed '52s. Let me know which low #'s you need, buddy. >>
I think he told me he still needs #311 signed,told him I only had one and couldnt even find it around here for the life of me..Nice collection Doug,must be nice to be a little focused!
<< <i>I think he told me he still needs #311 signed,told him I only had one and couldn't even find it around here for the life of me..Nice collection Doug,must be nice to be a little focused! >>
JR ... unfortunately for me the closest I will ever come to that one is in the form of this custom that Doran made for me:
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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.
Comments
Man, was I psyched when I saw these returns today. It took less than 2.5 months.
MUCH thanks to His Holiness for signing these items.
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.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
19886160 EXCELLENT 5 2008 TOPPS HERITAGE NEWS FLASHBACKS NF4 DALAI LAMA PSA/DNA CERTIFIED
<< <i>If that Dalai Lama is real then that is incredible. >>
I'm pretty sure they are real. I compared them to some already slabbed in PSA/DNA holders and they look like the real thing.
In addition, each of the autos is a bit different, so I do not think an autopen has been used.
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.
Today, almost NINE HUNDRED DAYS later, it comes back unsigned.
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.
Maybe he used invisible ink???
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>Very strange return in the mail today. This card was sent to Mr. McRae on December 1, 2009.
Today, almost NINE HUNDRED DAYS later, it comes back unsigned.
Actually just beat this record today. Sent out on 4/2/08 and I got it back today. '78 Topps Roric Harrison. Just over 4 years!
Lol!
<< <i>Actually just beat this record today. Sent out on 4/2/08 and I got it back today. '78 Topps Roric Harrison. Just over 4 years! Lol! >>
But did yours come back signed? Mine did not. I just noticed that on the back of the envelope sent back to me someone wrote "Not living at this address". Very strange. It is the address that is still listed on whitepages.com as well as a couple of the paid subscription address sites. OH WELL!
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>
<< <i>Actually just beat this record today. Sent out on 4/2/08 and I got it back today. '78 Topps Roric Harrison. Just over 4 years! Lol! >>
But did yours come back signed? Mine did not. I just noticed that on the back of the envelope sent back to me someone wrote "Not living at this address". Very strange. It is the address that is still listed on whitepages.com as well as a couple of the paid subscription address sites. OH WELL! >>
Yes, mine did get signed
Picked up one more for the '52 set. I like the auto and I love the centering on this one.
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>May 12, 2012
Picked up one more for the '52 set. I like the auto and I love the centering on this one.
Doug Just as I have nominated Mariner the 1959 Topps Guru I now nominate you the Autograph Guru.
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.
It's been a while since I obtained a '52 and I am real happy about adding these to my '52 set.
This one is in bad shape, but I needed it and could not pass on it for $9.00.
The below card is the first HI # '52 I have ever had .... either autographed or not.
I was so psyched at the price I paid.
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... Nice additions. I do like the Roy Smalley, I'm assuming that is the Roy Smalley who played in the 70's-80's dad? BTW I can not wait to see you add the Dick Groat
Yes Bobby, it's his dad. FYI, Gene Mauch was his uncle.
I don't think you will be seeing me posting a Dick Groat or any other Hi # for quite a while, unless I get it for a real good price!
Joel & Doug - THANKS!
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.
Added another to the '52 set. Joe Ostrowski.
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 two more for my '52 set. Very happy with these two. Got them in a trade with a member of another board.
JOE HATTEN
GUS BELL
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.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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.
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've got a Schoendienst too! Got mine direct from Red!
Shane
SHANE - it would be nice to be able to add one of the Hi#d autos to your collection. Which 4 Cardinals are they?
Edited to add: I figured it out:#334 Vinegar Bend Mizell; #378 Les Fusselman; #386 Eddie Yuhas; #398 Hal Rice
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 the Billy Herman!!! I have always collected Billy Herman cards. Right when I started getting into collecting, my father told me how he knew someone in the baseball hall of fame. Stay with me here: His cousin's ex-wifes uncle was Billy Herman. I immediately started collecting his cards, got his autograph a few times, and met him a handful of times when he was in Cooperstown. I would always joke with people that I was related to him.
An autographed 52 has always been a white whale for me. Do you mind sharing how much you paid?
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.
...................Larry Jansen......................
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.
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>Another great pickup Doug!!! I'll apologize in advance for my ignorance, but was that photo of Larry Jansen reversed? Was he signifying 52 or was it meant to be 25? Thanks for feeding my curiosity.
Mike ... here is one explanation I could find as to why the 2 + 5:
The faded backdrop could be stadium seating--or the ribbed lifeboat of a sinking ship. "No problem," says Larry, "we've got room for seven more!" (According to my best research methods--talking with vintage collectors over pizza--Mr. Jansen fathered seven children, hence his photo pose for this seminal set.)
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>
<< <i>Another great pickup Doug!!! I'll apologize in advance for my ignorance, but was that photo of Larry Jansen reversed? Was he signifying 52 or was it meant to be 25? Thanks for feeding my curiosity.
Mike ... here is one explanation I could find as to why the 2 + 5:
The faded backdrop could be stadium seating--or the ribbed lifeboat of a sinking ship. "No problem," says Larry, "we've got room for seven more!" (According to my best research methods--talking with vintage collectors over pizza--Mr. Jansen fathered seven children, hence his photo pose for this seminal set.) >>
Of course, in his case he fathered them all with the same woman.
Thanks for the explanation.
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.
Hi Mike!
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>Wow, I love that Jansen. One of my favorites from the '52 set. I have a few signed '52s. Let me know which low #'s you need, buddy. >>
I think he told me he still needs #311 signed,told him I only had one and couldnt even find it
around here for the life of me..Nice collection Doug,must be nice to be a little focused!
Needs'
1972 Football-9's high#'s
1965 Football-8's
1958 Topps FB-7-8
<< <i>I think he told me he still needs #311 signed,told him I only had one and couldn't even find it
around here for the life of me..Nice collection Doug,must be nice to be a little focused! >>
JR ... unfortunately for me the closest I will ever come to that one is in the form of this custom that Doran made for me:
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.