May Pickups

[Runscott]

I was very excited about winning this cabinet photo - you can see by the 'before' photo that it's pretty cool. 11x14, lots of cool pillbox hats.

Unfortunately, the cabinet was placed in a huge bubble-mailer with 1 piece of a priority mail box laying on top of it, then shipped Parcel Post.

It didn't have a chance...

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I was very excited about winning this cabinet photo - you can see by the 'before' photo that it's pretty cool. 11x14, lots of cool pillbox hats.

Unfortunately, the cabinet was placed in a huge bubble-mailer with 1 piece of a priority mail box laying on top of it, then shipped Parcel Post.

It didn't have a chance...

That sucks Scott. Too bad they ruined such a great image.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

That sucks Scott. Too bad they ruined such a great image.

I don't think it's ruined - the print only is torn on the bottom left corner. If it's an albumen I can soak it off the mount and put it on another one. I just need to find a cheap period mount on ebay.

If I figure it out I'll post a pic of the final result.

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I was very excited about winning this cabinet photo - you can see by the 'before' photo that it's pretty cool. 11x14, lots of cool pillbox hats.

Unfortunately, the cabinet was placed in a huge bubble-mailer with 1 piece of a priority mail box laying on top of it, then shipped Parcel Post.

It didn't have a chance...

I would be more than a bit upset. What did the seller have to say about it?

Lazy, careless sellers aside; great photo!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I would be more than a bit upset. What did the seller have to say about it?

Lazy, careless sellers aside; great photo!

It had a semi-happy ending. I asked for a partial refund; otherwise, I would send it back. He gave me the refund and apologized with a note: "Sorry for the problem. I thought I put do not bend. May not matter."

As a seller, I'm vaguely irritated when a customer tells me how to pack and ship their item, but now I think I get it. The seller is a perfectly nice guy - he just doesn't know how to pack and ship fragile items.

[murphusa]

Originally Posted by Runscott

: "Sorry for the problem. I thought I put do not bend. May not matter."

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when I asked a lady at the post office why she bent a picture I received when it said on it "do not bend", the reply was I didn't bend it there

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I was very excited about winning this cabinet photo - you can see by the 'before' photo that it's pretty cool. 11x14, lots of cool pillbox hats.

Unfortunately, the cabinet was placed in a huge bubble-mailer with 1 piece of a priority mail box laying on top of it, then shipped Parcel Post.

It didn't have a chance...

I am always amazed by how many sellers seem to think that bubble mailers form an impenetrable, indestructible barrier around the item once they are sealed, and that writing "Do Not Bend" on the outside is akin to casting a ward of protection around it. "Now NOTHING can happen to this fragile (fill in name of rare and irreplaceable collectible)!"

When I remember to, I send the follow-up messages with packing instructions, leading off with "This probably goes without saying, but just in case, here's how this should be packed:" And on a number of occasions, I've actually gotten a response to the effect of, "Oh, well I usually just pack everything in bubble mailers," or "If you want it packed that way, I'll have to charge you extra for shipping," at which point I pony up the additional shipping cost and pray that the idiot doesn't still manage to screw it up.

And when I don't remember to send packing instructions, that's usually when I get a sharp reminder why I started doing that in the first place...

Anyway, nice photo, and good luck with the repair work, Scott.

[Runscott]

Thanks Lance - I'm going to start replying like you suggested. I forgot completely about that cabinet debacle, as the 11x17 Wagner portrait arrived this morning. Finally able to tell who the photographer was: R.W. Johnston, the same guy who did the 1909 Pittsburg Panorama tri-fold postcard:
R.W. Johnston bio

[VintageGamerN00b]

Scott--Wonderboy apparently sold recently--see the link below. If they had the custom-made case and a Redford-signed LOA, that would have to make it the greatest baseball movie prop of all time, right?

http://www.thegoldencloset.com/merch...ct_Code=P01121

[Runscott]

I'm fairly sure that there were multiple copies made of 'Wonderboy' - not sure if it was a limited edition made after the movie, or if anyone could order one.

[RelicSports]

Good afternoon Gents,

I just received this in the mail today (purchased from the bay). It is supposed to be an 8x10 George Burke photo (owner told me the Burke stamp is on verso) from the early 30s, signed in black fountain pen. Its been matted and framed in UV glass. The previous owner had made a minor fix as their were a few small holes in the neck region and in the black background, so he utilized some older sepia photos (attached to the back) to make the holes practically un-noticeable. I kinda want to take the photo out to see the Burke stamping on the verso and the fix that the owner made mention of, but likewise don't want to damage the fine framing. Any suggestions? I have seen Burke/Red Sox signed photos of Grove, but this is the first Burke/Athletics one I have seen...whether its Burke or not, I love the photo and signature.

[Runscott]

I would leave it alone, but if you decide to open it up you can easily replace the backing paper later. If it has those springy pieces of metal holding the picture in, be real careful. If nails or those tiny tack-wedges, use something sturdy and flat (I use a screwdriver) to pry the nail away from the picture backing, then grab it with a pair of pliers, twist carefully in place, then pull straight out. Take your time - it's easy enough to drive a tool right through the backing. Good luck.

[mr2686]

I think I would leave it alone too. Looks great!