The Lionel Carter Collection DVD

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Anyone else watch this yet? It was neat to see how he kept his collection...I had only imagined it before this.

Does anyone know when Mr Carter stopped collecting and why? It was also interesting to hear that he had set up at card shows and sold cards. I did not know that. I also enjoyed his comments about Bill Mastro showing up in the 1970s to their local card auctions and winning every lot.

[sebie43]

Thanks Erik!

[CW]

I haven't watched it yet, but that's pretty cool -- you can download it or just watch it like a youtube video. Thanks, Erik!

[GasHouseGang]

I just watched the video. Thank you so much for making it available! If you have the time it is definitely worth viewing.

[Iron Horse]

Thank you Erik for taking the time to make it possible for us to enjoy this video

[Jay Wolt]

Erik, thanks!
Somewhere I have the dvd, but your link makes it easier to view as its been a couple of years since I've seen it.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

On further reflection there was one thing from the video that rubbed me the wrong way. The SGC rep said that he owned a mantle that had been the highest graded copy before Carter's. I don't know how I feel about TPG employees having their own cards graded by the TPG. Seems like a conflict of interest.

Does this bother anyone else?

[CW]

It would be bothersome if we knew for sure he had it graded while he was working at SGC, but it's possible he bought his Mantle already graded, or he sent it to PSA, etc. Tough to know for sure.

The one thing that struck me in the video was how Doug Allen flew out to just look at the cards, but when he arrived Mr. Carter was getting them ready so Doug could take them to be auctioned. Just a little bit saddening to see a lifelong, passionate collector letting go, realizing most likely he didn't have much time left.

These things we collect are all just pieces of cardboard with men on them, and we will all come to the point where we will have to sell our collections. Still, I'm not looking forward to it.

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by CW

These things we collect are all just pieces of cardboard with men on them, and we will all come to the point where we will have to sell our collections. Still, I'm not looking forward to it.

Doesn't have to end that way, pass them down to your son. If you don't have a son, wait till you have grand kids and pass it down to a grandson. Or nephews....

[slipk1068]

Originally Posted by MyGuyTy

Doesn't have to end that way, pass them down to your son. If you don't have a son, wait till you have grand kids and pass it down to a grandson. Or nephews....

What about my daughter? Can I pass them down to her? She knows base ball history/prewar cards from listening to me for the last 20 years plus she owns a few herself.

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by slipk1068

What about my daughter? Can I pass them down to her? She knows base ball history/prewar cards from listening to me for the last 20 years plus she owns a few herself.

Very cool that your daughter is into baseball cards, definitely a rarity and nice to hear

[ErikV]

First off, I'm glad I was able to convert the DVD and upload it for all to view.
Hopefully the video will remain in our hobby for years to come and serve as a
reminder of the spirit that Lionel Carter left us with. Say what you will about
Mastro Auctions, but I believe the video was truly a marvelous piece of history
about one of the true giants of our hobby.

As I recall, Mastro made one other video about their company. I think I still
have that DVD as well.

I want to say that during Mastro's heyday, as part of their auctions they
produced videos of some of their finer lots. Does anyone have any of these
videos, or have access to them? I once wrote to Legendary Auctions inquiring
about the videos, but as I recall they didn't keep them in their archives.

Any help would be appreciated.

ErikV

[ErikV]

Michael and Cain,

My pleasure; glad I could be of service.

By the way, Apple owners will be pleased to know that the MP4 format works
on all iOS devices. I currently have the Lionel Carter video stored on my iPhone.

All the best,

ErikV