Someone asked me why didn't I make all of them adjustable?
I was probably trying to keep it simple - and I "may" regret it?
Another way to go here would've been to have a cabinet company design, order and install shelves of my color - not sure what that would've cost - my instinct is more.
Looks good Mike. I think the shelves the way you did them are much better. Don't have to worry about pegs or pins falling out and stuff falling. Place looks great - can't wait to see the finished product.
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
Hiya Robert - my wife wants it done before the National.
I have the carpenter coming back next week - then the painter - then the floor will be done - then the painter has to do the baseboards that will be added.
@totallyradd said:
Esquiresports, that entire room is incredible. Well done!!!!
+1
That is truly amazing what you have done there, and the way it is organized and arranged with pictures and descriptions is a great touch. Hard to imagine a better one out there. Are the boxes full or are they empty display boxes. I have a run of boxes from 1967-1976 and was thinking of doing a similar display with packs and boxes. Thank you for sharing.
KC
Thank you. Just moved and right now everything is in moving boxes. Much smaller space to work with. The Topps boxes were all full, except the 1971 OPC box, 1973 OPC box, and 1975 Topps full-sized box. Never managed to land those. I subsequently sold off the majority of my unopened boxes, but have empty display boxes in their place. Much cheaper!
Sum up: 1. as said - decided to go with wood floor and 2. crown molding - thought it would look nice.
So, here's the update - added some shelves to the left wall - in the middle will be a display cabinet I have.
I've got some sanding and caulking to do - I can get a cut on the labor with the painter for doing it myself - and what the hell - it's not like I work or anything!
I had to have him re-trim the middle bottom shelves due to not enough height for binders - this will be a bookshelf/binder storage area.
and as I noticed - it would be better to use a shutter and paint it the same color as the wall so it's not a distraction to the shelves due to proximity.
Next up?
The painters. This will be after the National.
Then the floor - base trim and then the all important part: setting up!
@esquiresports said:
Awesome work Mike! I've spent much of the last two years renovating a small cabin, and now I'm moving to a new home in need of a major renovation. I'll be staying busy for a while. Saddest part was taking down my sports room in the existing house. I built the individual shelves, the racing suit display case and the Gwynn "locker". I also did all the framing (bought an industrial mat cutter and taught myself). Probably a few hundred hours' work. No prior training. Just You Tube videos and guesswork. Hah. Here are some photos.
FANtastic presentation. What are the hours of your "museum".
Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
@robert67 said:
Now that the National is over, time for an update Mike!
Hope you are nearing the finish line.
Hiya Robert
Painter coming over this evening to go over the colors for my room and a few others.
Still have to do some prep work to make sure things look as good as possible.
Of interest? I bought a window shutter at Lowes - when I came back from the National - they had delivered something totally different! Have no idea what it is but the 2 boxes are headed back to them.
@Stone193 said:
Besides all the hobby stuff - I've spend most of the winter playing general contractor - or should I say baby sitter to a bunch of subs - some good, some not so good.
We started out with an 80s/90s looking kitchen:
and I believe made it into something a bit more contemporary:
Just wanted to comment (beyond all your really sweet collectibles) that this is a superb-looking kitchen upgrade, looking very much more open, airy and modern. Cool stuff.
@esquiresports said:
Awesome work Mike! I've spent much of the last two years renovating a small cabin, and now I'm moving to a new home in need of a major renovation. I'll be staying busy for a while. Saddest part was taking down my sports room in the existing house. I built the individual shelves, the racing suit display case and the Gwynn "locker". I also did all the framing (bought an industrial mat cutter and taught myself). Probably a few hundred hours' work. No prior training. Just You Tube videos and guesswork. Hah. Here are some photos.
Love your set up. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you're missing a 1974 Factory set.
On a response before, I remember him saying they're "empty" displays - but incredible!
Here's where we are - the guys are doing the painting - unfortunately Lowes screwed up and didn't give me the shutter the rep - Amanda - selected - she must've messed up on the number or something?
Right now they're priming and final sanding.
Today Jesse - the painter - has a pro who does nothing but spraying of stuff - should look really nice.
Primed for final sanding and painting:
After the walls have been painted and the shelves have been done - I'm gonna have to see how things look with stuff in them.
My concern? Will there be too much "white" with all those shelves.
Another thing it's time to do - go get a few glass shelves for the middle display.
And call the carpenter who's gonna do the floors and final trim.
BTW - this is getting way more expensive than I anticipated - tho not surprised.
Again, I sure enjoyed meeting up with you all at the National.
It's officially the high-light of my year in terms of the hobby.
Now, there's a little update - I can't get in contact with the carpenter who wants to do the floor - good news is that I have a "floor company" waiting in the wings if he doesn't return (he wanted to save me some dough).
The pedestal came out really nice IMO.
and painting the doors to blend in with the walls seems to be a success - in that your eye no long goes to the doors rather than the shelves:
I need to tweek the lights to be more snug with the ceiling and I'm still waiting on the shutter - they delivered something to the house but it looked wrong - turned out to the be the right thing - but the Lowes guy didn't know and sent it back - it's being reordered.
The idea is the same as the doors - camouflage the window - so the shelves are the main feature.
will be keeping you updated as the work progresses - all be it very slowly.
edit: just got off the phone with the carpenter - will be back on Wed. to measure for the floor.
Ok, this is the first I'm seeing these pictures...literally blown away...did someone say there is a video of it somewhere? Loves those PSA packs and unopened boxes...with descriptions?
@belz said:
Ok, this is the first I'm seeing these pictures...literally blown away...did someone say there is a video of it somewhere? Loves those PSA packs and unopened boxes...with descriptions?
Hiya Steve - if memory serves, I think those are display boxes - rather than unopened?
It's an incredible display one way or the other for sure.
@esquiresports said:
Awesome work Mike! I've spent much of the last two years renovating a small cabin, and now I'm moving to a new home in need of a major renovation. I'll be staying busy for a while. Saddest part was taking down my sports room in the existing house. I built the individual shelves, the racing suit display case and the Gwynn "locker". I also did all the framing (bought an industrial mat cutter and taught myself). Probably a few hundred hours' work. No prior training. Just You Tube videos and guesswork. Hah. Here are some photos.
Again, I sure enjoyed meeting up with you all at the National.
It's officially the high-light of my year in terms of the hobby.
Now, there's a little update - I can't get in contact with the carpenter who wants to do the floor - good news is that I have a "floor company" waiting in the wings if he doesn't return (he wanted to save me some dough).
The pedestal came out really nice IMO.
and painting the doors to blend in with the walls seems to be a success - in that your eye no long goes to the doors rather than the shelves:
I need to tweek the lights to be more snug with the ceiling and I'm still waiting on the shutter - they delivered something to the house but it looked wrong - turned out to the be the right thing - but the Lowes guy didn't know and sent it back - it's being reordered.
The idea is the same as the doors - camouflage the window - so the shelves are the main feature.
will be keeping you updated as the work progresses - all be it very slowly.
edit: just got off the phone with the carpenter - will be back on Wed. to measure for the floor.
Really looking forward to see it finished. Looks great so far.
Wow, Mike. You did a great job with your man cave. This looks like a museum and not a man cave.....in a good way! I love the display boxes with the write ups.
Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
@1954 said:
Wow, Mike. You did a great job with your man cave. This looks like a museum and not a man cave.....in a good way! I love the display boxes with the write ups.
Just to be clear - esquiresports responded with his man cave in this thread - so the stuff you're referring to belongs to him.
Just wanted to share what will be the centerpiece of my middle shelf!
When Hunt Auctions featured Roberto Clemente items - most were totally out of reach for me.
I wanted something with some kind of historical significance rather than being from some beer company who gave him a plaque (of which many were in poor condition).
This is the one that I chose...
The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Award - 1995 - Roberto Clemente.
Every year they have a printed program - here's an example from 2007.
Previous winners from the 2nd page:
I wasn't able to find any photos of the inside of the hall - in fact, can't find anything recently - the latest I think is from 2012. I'm going to try and call them up.
The statue is 19" tall - solid brass casting - when I finish my "room" - this will have a prominent position.
I was also fortunate enough a few months ago to pick up a Drysdale award - that'll be for another time.
My carpenter is in the Houston area right now - so my floor is a low priority and I promised him the job so I'm willing to wait.
I am starting to bring out stuff for the front room - interior decorating is not my "thing."
Here's the mess I started with:
and this is what I have so far:
I have other stuff to put on the walls but I'm not sure what/where for sure yet.
Mary complained there was too much on the wall before - so she's kind of "guiding" me if ya know what I mean?
I just got another tobacco poster with its original frame that was a "display" item in tobacco stores at the turn of the century - it's 36" long - so it will need a little leeway.
It's my pleasure and a privilege to share my experience with you all.
I have a tobacco thread that I can post on this but I'm really saddened by the fact that all the pics are gone - thanks photo bucket!!!
Mike, looks abs amazing. I was gone for most of the thread and looking forward to going back from start to finish.
Are you subcontracting (urself)? ha..Wow!
...great pick-up on the Clemente Humanitarian award...classy, solid, patina and didn't break the bank!
Interested in higher grade vintage cards. Aren't we all.
@seebelow said:
Mike, looks abs amazing. I was gone for most of the thread and looking forward to going back from start to finish.
Are you subcontracting (urself)? ha..Wow!
...great pick-up on the Clemente Humanitarian award...classy, solid, patina and didn't break the bank!
Thanx
I've acted as my own general contractor when I realized what they charge and what the "mark up" - as if their 20% commission isn't enough?
A+++. First class. Now you get to enjoy everything on display. Hoping to begin mine by Christmas. I have the honey do list down to about 45 things. I feel (there for I am?) the donkey with the carrot on a string. I just keep chasing. Glad at least you get to enjoy yours!
Interior decoration your collectibles isn't a strong point of mine - so it'll be trial and error all the way thru to completion of the other room.
As I said, my carpenter is in Houston where the "work" is - so I probably won't get my floor for a bit. I don't mind since he can do it for about 1/2 of what a flooring store charges.
Comments
Way too easy.
Looks good Mike. I think the shelves the way you did them are much better. Don't have to worry about pegs or pins falling out and stuff falling. Place looks great - can't wait to see the finished product.
love the Gwynn locker, beautiful
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
.
Hiya Robert - my wife wants it done before the National.
I have the carpenter coming back next week - then the painter - then the floor will be done - then the painter has to do the baseboards that will be added.
Then I have to start pulling out stuff.
?
Doubtful.
Thanx Keith.
Thank you. Just moved and right now everything is in moving boxes. Much smaller space to work with. The Topps boxes were all full, except the 1971 OPC box, 1973 OPC box, and 1975 Topps full-sized box. Never managed to land those. I subsequently sold off the majority of my unopened boxes, but have empty display boxes in their place. Much cheaper!
Hi everyone
Thought I'd give a little update.
Sum up: 1. as said - decided to go with wood floor and 2. crown molding - thought it would look nice.
So, here's the update - added some shelves to the left wall - in the middle will be a display cabinet I have.
I've got some sanding and caulking to do - I can get a cut on the labor with the painter for doing it myself - and what the hell - it's not like I work or anything!
I had to have him re-trim the middle bottom shelves due to not enough height for binders - this will be a bookshelf/binder storage area.
and as I noticed - it would be better to use a shutter and paint it the same color as the wall so it's not a distraction to the shelves due to proximity.
Next up?
The painters. This will be after the National.
Then the floor - base trim and then the all important part: setting up!
FANtastic presentation. What are the hours of your "museum".
.
Looks awesome. But why no love for the 1984 Topps set?
Mike,
Room is looking great! Can't wait to see it filled with all your goodies.
Kevin
Kevin
Looking good Mike! And Scott, forgot you had a Leaf Graziano! Is that the Dreier collection one? Easily one of the rarest post war cards.
Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's
Thanx a lot guys!
Tomorrow I start on the filing and sanding.
.
Hiya Robert
Painter coming over this evening to go over the colors for my room and a few others.
Still have to do some prep work to make sure things look as good as possible.
Of interest? I bought a window shutter at Lowes - when I came back from the National - they had delivered something totally different! Have no idea what it is but the 2 boxes are headed back to them.
Will provide update ASAP.
Thanx for asking buddy.
Just wanted to comment (beyond all your really sweet collectibles) that this is a superb-looking kitchen upgrade, looking very much more open, airy and modern. Cool stuff.
Love your set up. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you're missing a 1974 Factory set.
Are all of the boxes unopened?
Hiya Ed
On a response before, I remember him saying they're "empty" displays - but incredible!
Here's where we are - the guys are doing the painting - unfortunately Lowes screwed up and didn't give me the shutter the rep - Amanda - selected - she must've messed up on the number or something?
Right now they're priming and final sanding.
Today Jesse - the painter - has a pro who does nothing but spraying of stuff - should look really nice.
Primed for final sanding and painting:
After the walls have been painted and the shelves have been done - I'm gonna have to see how things look with stuff in them.
My concern? Will there be too much "white" with all those shelves.
Another thing it's time to do - go get a few glass shelves for the middle display.
And call the carpenter who's gonna do the floors and final trim.
BTW - this is getting way more expensive than I anticipated - tho not surprised.
Hiya everyone
Again, I sure enjoyed meeting up with you all at the National.
It's officially the high-light of my year in terms of the hobby.
Now, there's a little update - I can't get in contact with the carpenter who wants to do the floor - good news is that I have a "floor company" waiting in the wings if he doesn't return (he wanted to save me some dough).
The pedestal came out really nice IMO.
and painting the doors to blend in with the walls seems to be a success - in that your eye no long goes to the doors rather than the shelves:
I need to tweek the lights to be more snug with the ceiling and I'm still waiting on the shutter - they delivered something to the house but it looked wrong - turned out to the be the right thing - but the Lowes guy didn't know and sent it back - it's being reordered.
The idea is the same as the doors - camouflage the window - so the shelves are the main feature.
will be keeping you updated as the work progresses - all be it very slowly.
edit: just got off the phone with the carpenter - will be back on Wed. to measure for the floor.
Ok, this is the first I'm seeing these pictures...literally blown away...did someone say there is a video of it somewhere? Loves those PSA packs and unopened boxes...with descriptions?
Looks great Mike and agree about the doors the same color as the walls. Can't wait to see it when it is completed.
Loving it Mike! The finish line is in sight, can't wait for the final big reveal.
Kevin
Kevin
Looks great, Mike! I really like how the crown molding matches the pattern on the wall shelves you have hanging.
.
Hiya Steve - if memory serves, I think those are display boxes - rather than unopened?
It's an incredible display one way or the other for sure.
Thanx guys for the kind words.
Looking forward to the end.
Just awesome.
Really looking forward to see it finished. Looks great so far.
Mike,
This looks awesome. I can't wait to see the finished product with your stuff on display.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Wow, Mike. You did a great job with your man cave. This looks like a museum and not a man cave.....in a good way! I love the display boxes with the write ups.
Just to be clear - esquiresports responded with his man cave in this thread - so the stuff you're referring to belongs to him.
Hi everyone
Just wanted to share what will be the centerpiece of my middle shelf!
When Hunt Auctions featured Roberto Clemente items - most were totally out of reach for me.
I wanted something with some kind of historical significance rather than being from some beer company who gave him a plaque (of which many were in poor condition).
This is the one that I chose...
The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Award - 1995 - Roberto Clemente.
Every year they have a printed program - here's an example from 2007.
Previous winners from the 2nd page:
I wasn't able to find any photos of the inside of the hall - in fact, can't find anything recently - the latest I think is from 2012. I'm going to try and call them up.
The statue is 19" tall - solid brass casting - when I finish my "room" - this will have a prominent position.
I was also fortunate enough a few months ago to pick up a Drysdale award - that'll be for another time.
Looking forward to seeing this completed.
Very nice pick up Mike.
Kevin
Kevin
.
WOW! Absolutely amazing.
Hi everyone
My carpenter is in the Houston area right now - so my floor is a low priority and I promised him the job so I'm willing to wait.
I am starting to bring out stuff for the front room - interior decorating is not my "thing."
Here's the mess I started with:
and this is what I have so far:
I have other stuff to put on the walls but I'm not sure what/where for sure yet.
Mary complained there was too much on the wall before - so she's kind of "guiding" me if ya know what I mean?
I just got another tobacco poster with its original frame that was a "display" item in tobacco stores at the turn of the century - it's 36" long - so it will need a little leeway.
It's my pleasure and a privilege to share my experience with you all.
I have a tobacco thread that I can post on this but I'm really saddened by the fact that all the pics are gone - thanks photo bucket!!!
Lookin good Mike!
"Molon Labe"
.
It looks awesome, Mike!!!
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Mike, looks abs amazing. I was gone for most of the thread and looking forward to going back from start to finish.
Are you subcontracting (urself)? ha..Wow!
...great pick-up on the Clemente Humanitarian award...classy, solid, patina and didn't break the bank!
Thanx guys - have got lots to go but plenty of time.
Thanx
I've acted as my own general contractor when I realized what they charge and what the "mark up" - as if their 20% commission isn't enough?
Very nicely done Mike. I'm looking forward to seeing the complete setup when you are finished.
Everything looks great so far. If you run out of room I'll gladly take what you don't have room for.
James
Looking good, love the updates.
A+++. First class. Now you get to enjoy everything on display. Hoping to begin mine by Christmas. I have the honey do list down to about 45 things. I feel (there for I am?) the donkey with the carrot on a string. I just keep chasing. Glad at least you get to enjoy yours!
Kevin
Kevin
Amazing Man Caves you both have. So cool to view these pictures and see all the stuff you both have.
Serious renovation you undertook Mike.
I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
Thanx a lot guys!
Very kind of you to respond.
Interior decoration your collectibles isn't a strong point of mine - so it'll be trial and error all the way thru to completion of the other room.
As I said, my carpenter is in Houston where the "work" is - so I probably won't get my floor for a bit. I don't mind since he can do it for about 1/2 of what a flooring store charges.
Will keep you all up to date and again thanx!