The AntiquesRoadshow Boston Red Stockings appraisal airs...

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by SushiX37

I haven't been here for a while, but I kinda knew a few people would take their shots at this segment. Makes me sad that people have to piss on stuff like this. It's a great find, why can't it just be enjoyed?

Rich

The people you say took shots at the segment also noted how cool the items were. The story got some heavy circulation tonight and it was due to the price, not the items. If these pieces did go up for auction and someone considered investing in them, wouldn't it be nice for them to know what the actual value is? As it stands without knowing any better, someone could see a "million dollar collection" going for only 20% what the tv said it was worth and think they are getting the steal of the century.

I honestly don't think one person here would say it's no big deal, but at the same time everyone now gets a lesson in what they are and their value.

[EvilKing00]

Olbermann rips the road show!


http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/01/keit...iques-roadshow

[ullmandds]

say what u want...but I love Keith!

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

say what u want...but I love Keith!

im not a big fan of his - but I like that he called out this issue and I loved what he said about the HOF -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOPg...layer_embedded

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

im not a big fan of his - but I like that he called out this issue and I loved what he said about the HOF -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOPg...layer_embedded

Keith is a crusader for the truth! Like me!!!!!

[tbob]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

say what u want...but I love Keith!

+1. He can be surly at times but he's right more than people want to give him credit for.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by tbob

+1. He can be surly at times but he's right more than people want to give him credit for.

yup! Agreed!

[the 'stache]

I know some of you have worked with Leila before. I do not doubt she has areas of expertise, or that she is well respected in her field. Otherwise, she would not be on Antiques Roadshow. That being said, she was absolutely terrible in this segment. As Keith Olbermann has already pointed out, she pretty much whiffed on everything she said. The worst part about her interaction with the owner, however, was her advice vis a vis insuring the collection. Typically, appraisers do not have what would be considered a fiduciary responsibility when estimating worth, or providing advice. But based on the owner's reaction, she had absolutely no idea that what she had so valuable. And unless somebody else tells her that appraiser grossly overvalued what was presented, the owner is going to overspend by a great deal. And that bothers me.

What would it cost to insure a million dollar memorabilia collection on an annual basis?

[the 'stache]

Oh yeah, and not to get lost in the shuffle, the collection itself, and the story behind it, are amazing.

Imagine if a letter showed up with the following: "hey Bertha, I am missing your home made hamburger stew. Even though the Yankees stay at some of the finest hotels across America, they don't know how to cook like you do. As such, I've had to survive on hot dogs and soda pop at the park. If this keeps up, I'm going to lose my girlish figure. How will I chase the dames then?" --the Babe

It's just a shame that this isn't getting more coverage. That the names A.G. Spalding and Harry Wright aren't well known across America (outside of hobbyists and baseball enthusiasts) is a real shame. These were the pioneers of the National Pastime. But then again, the average American can't name the three branches of our federal government, and if asked what kind of government we have, eight out of ten Americans would say "a democracy".

And while signatures of Misters Spalding and Wright may not be truly rare, having both of their signatures on one piece of paper is pretty darn cool. I'd certainly love to have something like that in my safe deposit box!