Hobby history: Gar Miller (+ 1973 Chicago convention)

[Griffins]

David, thank you for posting these articles. Fills in a lot of blanks for me, and I'm glad this history is being brought online.
There was a collector that used to give away a card a month to anyone that sent an sase. It might have been Fred Kopp, or I may be mixing him up with someone else. It was an incredible gesture, he was slowly giving away his collection. Should you run across any of his ads I'd love to see one.
Please keep these posts going!

[WillowGrove]

David -

thanks so much for posting this and your other information about our hobby. I was getting some trade pubs and attending shows as a young kid in the mid 1970s so seeing these names again as an adult, along with the information, is really great. thanks again

[Collectorsince62]

I sent many orders off to 400 West Cherry Street to Gar Miller back in the 70's. He was always great. He once sent me a T-206 Cobb with no back for $3. He was buying Tip-Tops at one point. I had several sets of the Cardinals and Browns. I told him I had an extra complete Tip Top set for sale, thinking it was just a St. Louis regional set. He politely informed me otherwise and said I almost gave him a heart attack.

[Leon]

Agree. Love the old hobby stuff.

Originally Posted by Griffins

David, thank you for posting these articles. Fills in a lot of blanks for me, and I'm glad this history is being brought online.
There was a collector that used to give away a card a month to anyone that sent an sase. It might have been Fred Kopp, or I may be mixing him up with someone else. It was an incredible gesture, he was slowly giving away his collection. Should you run across any of his ads I'd love to see one.
Please keep these posts going!