Bee Hive hockey cards.

[irv]

Originally Posted by wvu_class_of_2001

Dale,

Here are scans of the two Beehives that I got graded:

img822 by kekinsley, on Flickr

img823 by kekinsley, on Flickr

Unfortunately, Beckett graded items do not scan well. The plastic is thicker so that's why they look so bad. I even did it in a dark room. A little frustrating but it is what it is. Also, they are actually slightly bigger than the surface of my scanner. That's why the pics appear cut off.

I did pick them up at a local show. We have shows in our area most weekends but the one that I attend most frequently as a regular seller that has nothing but hockey (he's originally from Ontario) and he had them. They were the only two. I think they said they were his brother's at one time, if I remember correctly.

Andrew Shaw was a nice guy when I met him. For some reason I expected he wouldn't be, but I'm glad that I was wrong. I actually have a (online) collecting friend in Ontario that's buying and sending me some Canadian stamps. I'm going to send a TTM request to him and see how it goes.

I also scanned the pages below that were in the first Beckett Vintage Collector magazine. This was the first that I learned about the Beehives and where most of my limited knowledge comes from.


Have a great evening!
-kin

Thanks, Kin. Great pics and article!

Did you purchase your Beehives already graded or did you yourself get them graded? If so, can you remember the cost?

Yeah, Andrew Shaw is definitely nicer off ice than he is off, but I assume most are, hopefully?

It was a fun day watching my son be able to skate/play hockey with him. He not only taught the kids a few things, he inspired them to be better, stay in school and get good grades, etc. It was a great experience for my son and one he'll likely never forget.

Thanks again, Kin.

Take care

Dale.

[irv]

I have been getting a few inquiries lately about my Beehives, and although, at this point, I don't really plan on selling them, I am curious if there is any new updates/news about them?

Also wondering, if someone is a member, if they'd mind checking out what this lot sold for, if if did, back in 2011, for me?
https://sports.ha.com/itm/hockey-car...a/7037-80096.s

Thanks

[spec]

$65,725 including buyer's penalty.

[irv]

Originally Posted by spec

$65,725 including buyer's penalty.

I was ready to say WOW, but considering this completed set, with all the extras, is super rare, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.

The Cy Wentworth, if it's of him in a CDN's sweater, is worth over $8,000 alone.

A recent auction of 89, which a guy PM'd me about thinking they were mine, just sold for $777.00 so they are receiving some love/attention, which is good to hear.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HUGE-lot-of-1...sAAOSwx2dYCLzm

Thanks for providing the info, Spec. I appreciate it very much!

[Billwinkle]

Hi Irv.

I just looked over your list of Beehives and I can see you used the Beehive Museum website to compile your list. Most of the photos on that site came from 2 or 3 collectors and even that sight does not have a complete list of all available photos. This is truly one of the most difficult sets to complete. I am in the process of putting all my Beehives on a flicker account. I live in the country so the internet service is real slow( a little faster than dial up ). If you lookup billsmart2 on flicker you will see it. I have a very complete list of all known Beehives as well as the unconfirmed ones along with most of the extra items such as the planes, order forms, tokens cans and collars, etc. This is a far more extensive set than most people realize. If you need any help just ask. I have over 800 of the 1023 hockey players known to exist as well as olympians, airplanes, who's who books etc. I also have over 200 doubles I am willing to trade

[irv]

Originally Posted by Billwinkle

Hi Irv.

I just looked over your list of Beehives and I can see you used the Beehive Museum website to compile your list. Most of the photos on that site came from 2 or 3 collectors and even that sight does not have a complete list of all available photos. This is truly one of the most difficult sets to complete. I am in the process of putting all my Beehives on a flicker account. I live in the country so the internet service is real slow( a little faster than dial up ). If you lookup billsmart2 on flicker you will see it. I have a very complete list of all known Beehives as well as the unconfirmed ones along with most of the extra items such as the planes, order forms, tokens cans and collars, etc. This is a far more extensive set than most people realize. If you need any help just ask. I have over 800 of the 1023 hockey players known to exist as well as olympians, airplanes, who's who books etc. I also have over 200 doubles I am willing to trade

Great info, Bill. Thanks.

I returned your PM.

Looking forward to talking some more.

Dale

[irv]

Well, after some serious consideration and hopes of obtaining some 52 Topps cards in a recent trade that didn't work out, I am thinking about selling these or trading them?

I am interested in 52 Topps cards, (and maybe some others depending on who and what they are?) as I need some high number cards as well as some other relative tough cards to add to my set.

I want/need a Mathews, Campanella, Pafko, Berra, Martin, Wilhelm, Black, as well as some other lesser known players and high numbers such as Hal Gregg, Randy Jackson, Bubba Church, and Warren Hacker to name a few.

I've added some recent pics of the tougher higher value/SP cards just to give an idea of what I have and the condition they're in. I also have a personal signed Dit Clapper card.

I would like to sell/trade as a whole lot first before I get into selling/trading any single type players, but I am willing to listen to all offers.

There is lots of info, including my complete lists of all the player/items in this thread for those interested.

I am in no hurry to sell/trade these so therefore there is no deadline like an auction. It would be preferred to sell/trade to another CDN just to make things easier due to the size and amount of them, but will also sell/ship to the U.S. if required.

Lets hear/see what you have!