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Welcome to T206Collector.com! What began as a destination for T206 collectors has evolved into the largest
collection of autographed pre-World War I baseball cards anywhere. If you have a signed pre-war card that you don't
see on these pages, please make sure to let me know about it!
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100 Years of T206
(1909-2009)
T206Collector.com is proud to celebtrate 100 years of the Magnificent White Bordered set we all know and love
as T206. This magnificent example of Christy Mathewson's portrait is one of the crown jewels of my collection -- an
absolute blazer!
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What's New?
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Click Here For My New Blog!
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The Latest Signed Deadball Cards
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Updated Morey Interview Page
An Interview With J.W. Morey
Click the above link to hear all about Jeff Morey's pursuit of deadball autographs. This page has been recently
updated to include images of Morey's signed Ty Cobb items that were acquired over breakfast at Cooperstown's Otesaga Hotel
in 1960. It also includes a downloadable black and white copy of Morey's collection before he consigned it to Mastro
Auctions circa 2001.
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$3.00 postage and handling. Morey has been publishing "TAR" for over 30 years and has never missed a date.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
First JSA/BGS Cards Authenticated
I recently learned that two of my autographed deadballers are coming home from Texas in a Beckett Grading Service holder,
authenticated by JSA. Thus, my autographed T202 of Davy Jones and my E91 of George McBride have been authenticated and
encapsulated and are on their way home to me.
This is good news, but with respect to the McBride, not entirely surprising since JSA had previously authenticated this
one and affixed its annoying sticker to the reverse. Sticker removed, with paper loss, I wanted the card encapsulated
-- and so I got my wish.
Scans of both to follow upon receipt...
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A Message From Mastro Re: Auction Extension
Our Recent Website Service Issues
Further analysis of the network difficulties we were experiencing
yesterday have revealed the problem to be more severe than originally anticipated and unrelated to our internal systems. Our
commercial internet service provider has indicated that there is a weather damage-related, area-wide problem with our fiber
optic line. We are currently running the auction using our backup system, which can handle ordinary traffic like viewing lots
and placing bids. However, because we do not want to take any chances closing the auction with our backup system and risk
any service gaps at crucial closing times, we have chosen to extend the bidding until next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1st
and 2nd.
Bidding for lots 1-863 will end on Tuesday, July 1st, and bidding for lots 864-2174 will end on Wednesday, July 2nd. We
apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause, but we felt it was necessary to ensure a satisfying conclusion to the
auction process.
Reminder of New Closing Time!
Please remember that effective with this Classic Collector Auction, initial bids will be due at 9:00 PM Central Time, and
the 30-minute timer will kick off at 10:00 PM Central Time. We trust that you'll enjoy the extra hour of sleep after the conclusion
of an exciting session!
New Submissions & An Auction Plug
I sent my first package of autographed deadballers to BVG/JSA this week. I figured I should at least give them
a try given that (a) PSA's customer service last time was atrocious; and (b) I really liked the SGC/JSA product -- even if
JSA unceremoniously broke off relations with SGC, which is the preferred grader of deadball cards. I sent in my E91
McBride, after I scraped the annoying JSA sticker off the back, and my T202 Davy Jones, which I had been meaning to send in
for some time now. I also sent in a "wild card" of a card -- a T206 signed Frank Smith, beautifully signed in white.
I have seen but one exemplar of a Frank Smith autograph, and though it was close, it was not exact. Interestingly, I
have been informed that PSA/DNA and BVG/JSA might not have any exemplars off of which to match up Mr. Smith's signature.
So, I might get back an "unable to authenticate" notation. Still, it is a beauty of a card.
Finally, please note that the Mastro auction, which includes four signed deadballers from the T206Collector.com collection,
ends in a few short hours. Click the link above to check them out and get your bids in to qualify for the extended bidding
period. So far only 9 bidders have chimed in, so they might actually go fairly cheap -- which is good for you; not so
good for me!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
NYPL Donation
I donated 9 T206 cards to the New York Public Library today to fill a small hole of "common" T206 cards in the Goulston
collection. As previously reported, I had originally thought there were 14 missing cards. As it turns out, I somehow
missed a page filled with H-letter cards in my last review, and so Hayden, Hartsel and both Herzogs were unneeded. In
addition, I somehow missed the Kleinow NY with bat pose in my last review. So I did not donate that one either.
Neverthelesss I did part with 9 -- which is a fitting, baseball-centric number, just enough to field a team. And,
again, you can read all about it by clicking the Goulston Collection articles link above.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Goulston Collection Donation
Well, my search is finally complete. I have compiled the 14 "common" T206 cards missing from Goulston's collection
at the New York Public Library. They all arrived in the mail, and I will deliver them to the library tomorrow.
If you'd like to see them, click here:
Obviously, not all in the best condition. But neither were many of Goulston's, so I think they fit in nicely.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Mastro Auctions Ending Soon!
With B&L Auctions ending its first auction last night, the results are in and they are good! Thanks to all
who bid on my collection of three 1933 Goudey autographed cards.
If you are interested in autographed cards of pre-war players, be sure to check out my consignment to Mastro Auctions
above. These four signed cards represent quite an array of rarities.
Anyway, good luck and happy bidding!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
B&L Auctions ENDS TONIGHT!
Get your bids in for the first ever B&L auction. Click the link above to bid on the three autographed 1933
Goudey Hall of Famers consigned by T206Collector.com.
After this auction is complete, it will all be about the 4 signed Pre-war cards in the Mastro Auction ending in two weeks.
Good luck and happy bidding!
Monday, June 9, 2008
NYPL Donation and Mastro Auctions
Mastro goes live today! Click the link in What's New to check it out.
Also, I finished acquiring the 14 cards necessary to finish Goulston's T206 "common card" checklist. That is, I've
paid for them all -- but they haven't all arrived yet. Once I get them in hand, I'll make an appointment to go to the
New York Public Library, confirm these cards were all missing and then make arrrangements for their donation.
To anyone who responded to my request for these 14 cards, I appreciate your help. And so does the New York Public
Library!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
NYPL Donation
I am just 2 cards away -- Herzog BOS & Kleinow NY w/ Bat -- from having each of the 14 common cards that Leo Goulston
didn't manage to acquire as part of his large collection of T206 cards, which are kept in an album in the rare books section
of the New York Public Library at 42nd and 5th in midtown Manhattan. Once I get them, I will bring them all over to
the library and donate them. Though it will not make Goulston's collection complete, it will be a nice supplement and
-- who knows? -- may one day encourage other collectors to finish this or other publicly held near sets or collections.
When I had my 521, I often thought about a good place to showcase them. This is like a mini version of that for
me. Sure, the 14 are in well-lesser shape, by and large, but it is nice to be able to contribute to a public collection
of T206 cards that is really not owned by anyone specifically, but rather is just in a sort of public trust.
I'll post further on my donation soon.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Auctions Abound
So far it has been a fun experience watching two of my lots in different auctions. This is the first time I have
consigned my cards to anyone -- usually I go through ebay or private sale via Net54 B/S/T -- and it is really interesting.
The cards in both the B&L and Mastro auctions look terrific and I am eagerly anticipating the ends of each. I am
curious to see whether this format yields higher returns than ebay and private sales. Based on the REA sales of similar
cards, it appears that a specialized auction format is better for this kind of thing, but we'll see.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Mastro Is In Previews
Hurrah! My auction has finally been listed. Click the top link in the What's New section above to check it
out.
Originally slated for April 2008, this consignment is a wee bit overdue. Fortunately I didn't need the money and
I could be patient. And the wait has thus far been worth it. The auction looks incredible. I am very pleased.
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