Rare Find Today At LCS - Page 2

charnick · 11-30-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MallcopKJ

Wow, having worked at the Agganis Arena, that would be an AWESOME piece to own! How much is he asking for that??

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Originally Posted by MallcopKJ

Right on man! That's awesome that you are an alum! I went to Umass Lowell and the rivalry with BU in hockey the last few years has been awesome to watch.

Thanks man! Always fun to watch the Hockey East tilts! We should have a couple titles in the last few years, but have never gotten over that final hump...

Now I need to go out and find that Agganis card unautoed for myself, I never actually gave it much thought, but now that I saw it, I want one too!

bwalter1 · 11-30-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MallcopKJ

If he has a number in mind he would sell for I am definitely interested. Could you let me know?

I definitely will let you know. We have Beckett at the shop this Saturday and Sunday so I have been going through and digging for stuff to get graded. There is just to much stuff in the shop that first needs accurately graded for condition/authenticity before I start selling the items. I also have never graded vintage (just modern) so I am "testing" with Beckett's raw grades to see how it goes. I know that comparing BVG to PSA on the actual grade is not that accurate so I am getting the PSA grade would be close to 1-1.5 less? As soon as those are back Sunday it will be time to prep a PSA sub so hopefully a month or so out on getting the Agganis back. There are some big vintage cards being graded this week by multiple people at the show and I will be sure and post the pics. One of them a 52 Topps Mantle.

chromerookies · 12-01-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NickM

A signed 1955 Agganis should be sold by a major auction house.

This. To max out the value sent it to Goldin auctions or Robert Edwards. It's easily worth thousands.

bwalter1 · 03-15-2018, 06:06 PM

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We just had Beckett Authentication at the shop and the Harry Agganis passed. There were also quite a few Sports Illustrated's that passed too including 5-6 Muhammed Ali, Willie Mays, and Walter Payton.

TheHeel · 06-02-2019, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalter1

Update

We just had Beckett Authentication at the shop and the Harry Agganis passed. There were also quite a few Sports Illustrated's that passed too including 5-6 Muhammed Ali, Willie Mays, and Walter Payton.

Whatever happened to the Agganis?

Zan · 06-03-2019, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

Whatever happened to the Agganis?

Asking a key question

bwalter1 · 08-05-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

Whatever happened to the Agganis?

It is still at the shop.

Mrpokey · 08-07-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalter1

It is still at the shop.

What's he asking for it?

rcmb3220 · 08-07-2019, 10:10 AM

It's amazing that something like this exists when there was a very short window in which he could have signed it. Especially since getting an autograph on a baseball card wasn't much of a thing back in 1955.

SetBuilder · 08-07-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Whodey14

It really saddens me that it is inscribed. Being so rare it will still get interest but that definitely changes the market.

I'll never understand this mentality.

Whodey14 · 08-07-2019, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SetBuilder

I'll never understand this mentality.

So youd pay the same for one with signed "To Joe" as you would one without that personalization?

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SetBuilder · 08-07-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Whodey14

So youd pay the same for one with signed "To Joe" as you would one without that personalization?

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For some rare names, I'd pay more.

smanzari · 08-07-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Whodey14

So youd pay the same for one with signed "To Joe" as you would one without that personalization?

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Autos were different then, pretty sure personalization was preferred by auto seekers and Agganis has literally no autos out there due to his untimely death, so in this case yes- I would pay the same (if I needed one) and I'm sure others would too. (I actually collect Auto'd baseballs, and prefer ones I get in person or through signings to be personalized)

T206Collector · 08-07-2019, 12:53 PM

I collect autographs from the Doc Steen collection, for a number of reasons including the provenance. I have turned down signed M101-2s and M114s without the Steen provenance. Here are two of my faves...

Whodey14 · 08-07-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by smanzari

Autos were different then, pretty sure personalization was preferred by auto seekers and Agganis has literally no autos out there due to his untimely death, so in this case yes- I would pay the same (if I needed one) and I'm sure others would too. (I actually collect Auto'd baseballs, and prefer ones I get in person or through signings to be personalized)

I understand given the rarity that you have to take what is available. That said if this wasnt personalized I'm sure it would bring a premium.

The only case of a personalized autograph helping is the aforementioned provenance attached to a particular known autograph seeker/collector/historian. At least in my opinion.

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bwalter1 · 08-07-2019, 01:04 PM

Anybody have an idea on the price of the Agganis?

Whodey14 · 08-07-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalter1

Anybody have an idea on the price of the Agganis?

Tough to say. PSA's pop report shows only one authenticated. Is that this one?

smanzari · 08-07-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalter1

Anybody have an idea on the price of the Agganis?

This is one of those situations where only an open auction would tell. (Probably deserves an Auction house over eBay). I would think $1000+++, but quite possibly more depending on who needs it for their collection.

nflfans4ever · 08-07-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smanzari

This is one of those situations where only an open auction would tell. (Probably deserves an Auction house over eBay). I would think $1000+++, but quite possibly more depending on who needs it for their collection.

If it was only 1K somebody would have already bought it thats for sure.

bwalter1 · 08-07-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Whodey14

Tough to say. PSA's pop report shows only one authenticated. Is that this one?

It is authenticated by beckett. They were at the shop a year ago and did it then. So I guess there are two of them?

Bowman1951 · 08-07-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bwalter1

Anybody have an idea on the price of the Agganis?

Seriously, call up the athletics department of Boston University. That is where he attended and their arena is named after him. I'd be partially shocked if they didn't at least show some interest in it. It looks like this is their direct line, 617) 414-6835. Let them know it has been authenticated.

This imo, belongs with them or somewhere in a museum and not a personal collection. It is super rare and needs the best home for it, not just some random guy because he has a lot of money.

smanzari · 08-07-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nflfans4ever

If it was only 1K somebody would have already bought it thats for sure.

For sure, you just know how auctions can go!

Bowman1951 · 08-07-2019, 02:19 PM

I just tweeted to BU so whomever checks that account hopefully at least sees this thread.

RedHottG2 · 08-08-2020, 05:35 PM

Just an update on this thread, I am the new owner of the Harry Agganis card. I’m building a signed 1955 Topps set and am currently 19 cards from completion. I am truly honored to have it in my possession and part of my set.

rngrdanny22 · 08-08-2020, 06:09 PM

Wowza. Who are the 19 you are missing?

03-15-2018, 06:06 PM	#29
bwalter1 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,098	Update We just had Beckett Authentication at the shop and the Harry Agganis passed. There were also quite a few Sports Illustrated's that passed too including 5-6 Muhammed Ali, Willie Mays, and Walter Payton. __________________ http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/bwalter22/library/ Currently working on 2017 Topps Heritage Blue Refractor /68 set. Pm me if you have any for sale/trade

08-07-2019, 12:53 PM	#39
T206Collector Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 117 t-206collector	Doc Steen I collect autographs from the Doc Steen collection, for a number of reasons including the provenance. I have turned down signed M101-2s and M114s without the Steen provenance. Here are two of my faves... __________________ Signed Pre-War Card Galleries www.t206collector.com

08-07-2019, 01:04 PM	#41
bwalter1 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,098	Anybody have an idea on the price of the Agganis? __________________ http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/bwalter22/library/ Currently working on 2017 Topps Heritage Blue Refractor /68 set. Pm me if you have any for sale/trade

08-07-2019, 02:19 PM	#48
Bowman1951 Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Boston 'Burbs Posts: 4,717 djblitz Bowman1951	I just tweeted to BU so whomever checks that account hopefully at least sees this thread. __________________ I am the head promoter of one of the most successful Saturday monthly card shows in New England. https://flippincardshow.com/

08-08-2020, 05:35 PM	#49
RedHottG2 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 42 mjknight75	Just an update on this thread, I am the new owner of the Harry Agganis card. I’m building a signed 1955 Topps set and am currently 19 cards from completion. I am truly honored to have it in my possession and part of my set. __________________ Join 1952 Topps Baseball Set Builders Facebook Group 1955 Topps Autographed Set Builder -Mike

08-07-2019, 10:10 AM	#34
rcmb3220 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4,136	It's amazing that something like this exists when there was a very short window in which he could have signed it. Especially since getting an autograph on a baseball card wasn't much of a thing back in 1955.

08-08-2020, 06:09 PM	#50
rngrdanny22 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 12,372	Wowza. Who are the 19 you are missing?