The Lionel Carter Collection DVD

slipk1068 · #1 04-03-2014, 06:30 AM

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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 · #2 04-03-2014, 10:11 AM

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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

brian1961 · #3 04-03-2014, 01:23 PM

I truly treasure the DVD that Mastro Auctions sent with their catalog to introduce the auction of his massive high quality collection. Listening to The Jack Benny Show on the radio while mounting his card collection in those albums--what a beautiful word picture. Painstaking work, but filled with contentment when done.

Doug Allen did not fly over to see Mr. and Mrs. Carter. Lionel lived in close by Evanston, Illinois. They had resided in that home for many, many years. I got to visit him a couple of times in the early 70s. What a delight and privilege!

As I recall, the Mastro Auction people helped the police recover Mr. Carter's collection, though the exact details escape me. It was soon after that that Lionel phoned Doug Allen to begin proceedings about auctioning his collection.

What I will always remember is that afterwards National Public Radio interviewed Mr. Carter about the auction of his collection, and the huge windfall of money it generated. Lionel replied simply, "I'd really rather have the cards."

I miss Lionel. I miss his forceful hobby articles.

MyGuyTy · #4 04-03-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brian1961

What I will always remember is that afterwards National Public Radio interviewed Mr. Carter about the auction of his collection, and the huge windfall of money it generated. Lionel replied simply, "I'd really rather have the cards."

That says it all right there. It was all about the cards with Lionel. Truly a great man and legendary pioneer in our hobby

ErikV · #5 04-03-2014, 01:59 PM

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

insccollectibles · #6 02-19-2015, 02:29 PM

Does anyone know how to get a copy of the DVD? I would like to bring as many back of his T206's back together as possible and thought having the DVD would be a nice item to own. One of the true pioneer's and seemed like a great guy as well.

ErikV · #7 02-22-2015, 03:04 PM

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

T206Collector · #8 02-22-2015, 08:36 PM

I interviewed Carter about his T206 Eddie Plank. You can hear the interview on my website www.signedT206.com

1963Topps Set · #9 02-23-2015, 06:37 AM

I will always believe Mastro / Allen really did a number on poor old Carter. But they are paying now, what goes around comes around!

jcmtiger · #10 06-01-2022, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963Topps Set

I will always believe Mastro / Allen really did a number on poor old Carter. But they are paying now, what goes around comes around!

What did they do? They didn�t buy collection, they auctioned the collection.. If you know more post it.

Casey2296 · #11 06-01-2022, 11:31 AM

Love the Lionel's
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insidethewrapper · #12 06-01-2022, 11:53 AM

Both article and video state that he only picked the best conditioned cards. I see many of his listed are either authentic or grading very low ( 1-2 ). I find it curious how many are now getting higher grades ( maybe some doctoring going on ).

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