The Marshall Fogel Collection

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Posted By: leon

Hey Folks,
I had a short chat with Marshall yesterday and he agrees that keeping collections in hiding is not always the best thing. The collective collections of this boards members are unbelievable and I would love to see some of the stuff lurking in vaults and safety deposit boxes. In keeping with that sentiment Marshall is going to be sending me some scans from his collection, from time to time, and I am going to help post them (with help from Brian M. in resizing etc..) I made sure Marshall (hi Marshall) knows the focus of the board and some semi-lenient guidelines. There will be cards, memoribilia and etc.... For the record the main off topic stuff I get perturbed about is when relative unknown participants throw up off topic stuff. If anyone EVER emails me and privately asks to do off topic posts I would say my approval rating has been 99%. Without further ado here a few pieces to start with. ...best regards ....moderator dude..

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Posted By: JimB

Wow!
JimB

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Posted By: Hal Lewis

This is EXACTLY what I was talking about weeks ago when I posted the thread entitled:

"To share or not to share"

THANK YOU to one of the hobby's leading collectors for "coming out of the closet" (Marshall knows I am kidding with him)...

and hopefully the others will CONTINUE this trend!!!

Guys like Richard Masson and Corey Shanus cold REALLY light up this board with their treasures!!!

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Posted By: Al Crisafulli

Leon:

Nice work. I started working on a low-grade T205 set a few months ago, and fell in love with the color and designs. It's nice to see some high-grade examples of the cards.

The competition of the Registry bugs me when it forces collectors to hide their sets. One of the best things about the Registry, IMO, is that it gives you an avenue to display your collection, even if you don't have the wherewithal to create your own website. The set I collect most vigorously - 1938 Goudey - I am the only person on either registry with scans posted. That bugs me, because I sure would love to see some of those 8s and 9s that are out there. There are some really nice sets above mine on the registry, and it would be great to see them. Further, it would also be great to see some of the more "handled" cards out there, as there's beauty in their character.

Anyway, thanks for bringing out the best in a well-known collector, and thanks to Marshall for sharing.

-Al

EDIT: I just checked out the 38 Goudey registry, and of course someone new has registered a small collection and posted scans this past week. Excellent!

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Posted By: Josh Adams

That is so cool. Thank you Marshall for sharing.
And thanks Leon for posting this stuff, amazing.

Go Go White Sox
2005 World Series Champions!

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Posted By: Jay Miller

Marshall--Where are the Old Judge?

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Posted By: Josh K.

Ive never really gotten into the t205 set from a collecting standpoint, but those cards are awesome. Thanks for sharing them.

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Posted By: andy becker

cool stuff! thanks for sharing marshall. eternal gratitude to leon and brian.
how about sharing the football chicles, marshall?

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Posted By: DJ

Simply awesome Marshall!

DJ

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Posted By: Patrick McHugh

Marshall of all the card's you own which card is your favorite? You have an amazing collection. As Hal said let's see more!

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Posted By: Kevin Cummings

Come on, Marshall. Couldn't you find any PSA 10s? WOW - those are truly amazing! Thanks for sharing them and thanks to Leon for convincing you to do so.

I echo Jay Miller's sentiments - bring on the Old Judges next.

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Posted By: joe maples

Those are some great T205 cards, I was disappointed when they ended with no Cobb though.

Joe

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Posted By: Robert

Marshall,

I must say that you have amassed some amazing cards, I was hoping that you could give us some insight on your collecting.

It seems that you only have cards that have been graded by PSA, do you only buy cards that have already been graded or do you also buy them raw? Would you ever get a GAI or SGC card and then have it crossed over? When you buy a card that is graded are you buy the grade or the card?

I appreciate yout insight and look forward to seeing more of your collection.

Robert

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Posted By: Bill Stone

This is the kind of thing that makes this site so special---THANK YOU for sharing !!

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Posted By: Marc S.

Marshall-

Thanks much for sharing! Although I may never afford or find cards as nice as yours - it is absolutely stunning to see what a 'perfect' example of a card should look like. A MINT T-205 is a beauty to behold, absolutely.

Best-
Marc

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Posted By: David Vargha

Thanks Marshall. Those are some cards that most of us (self included) would never get to see otherwise.

DavidVargha@hotmail.com

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Posted By: Hal Lewis

That PSA 9 Speaker card looks like a painting it is so perfect!

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Posted By: Aaron M.

leon, any chance Marshall will post pictures of his hobby room and memorabilia display cabinets as described in Stephen Wong's Smithsonian book? Loved seeing the individual pieces, but was sad not to see how Marshall displays his collection.

Thanks!

http://aaronsroom.blogspot.com/

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Posted By: leon

Marshall reads the board and I am sure I will chat with him in the near future. Not sure if he has pics of what you are asking for but either he will repsond, or I will let ya know....I'm glad someone bumped this thread up again. I always thought/think the T205's are one of the most beautiful card sets ever produced. I am not sure it's even debatable....best regards

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Posted By: barrysloate

Hey Leon- what about the N162 set? You could make a very formidable case that they are even nicer than T205. Less cards, but better artwork.

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Posted By: Shannon

I have never been a fan of the T205 set, but Marshalls cards are unreal.

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Posted By: J Levine

Love the T205 set (as most know) and seeing high grade examples on the board is always a treat. I still think that the Matty is great but I agree with a post above, the Cobb is a great card from this set and just beautiful.

Joshua