Official Bobby Doerr collector's thread

markotsay7 said:

[MENTION=1987]Doerrcollector[/MENTION] - is this something you could use?

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Just saw this---unfortunately I think I have reached my limit on how many HOF postcards I can have. Already have 10+ .... Appreciate the thought!

Thanks,
Jeff

Pinbreaker said:

I guess as I come across any Doerr cards, I'll put them off to the side and see if any of you guys are interested..

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Please do buddy---always looking!

Thanks,
Jeff

This is my one and only, but if you do not have one in your collection I recommend adding one. I felt $20 was a solid buy and I really like the card stock and on card auto.

WCTYSON said:

This is my one and only, but if you do not have one in your collection I recommend adding one. I felt $20 was a solid buy and I really like the card stock and on card auto.

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Agreed! The Gallery cards are some of my favorite Doerr's in my collection.

rebelpawn said:

Agreed! The Gallery cards are some of my favorite Doerr's in my collection.

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Very nice. I have never seen the auto/relic version.

rebelpawn said:

Agreed! The Gallery cards are some of my favorite Doerr's in my collection.

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Always have loved the Gallery autos--right up there with the Playballs in term of great set design! Still looking for those dang Artists Proofs though!

Thanks,
Jeff

Here's the latest pickups (photos are bad this time around I know)


Signed Teammates photo by all 3 -PSA/DNA and out of the personal collection of a Doerr family friend in Orgeon, which also got me this


Don't usually grab IP or TTMs but felt pretty confident in this one regarding the other items from the seller. And it just a really really cool signature on a card that Doerr refuses to even sign anymore

Few more to check off the checklist




And then this TCMA postcard which I think I actually brought off FCB member MaineMule on eBay without even knowing it lol


And lastly another Double Play upgrade on the vintage side


Thanks for looking!
-Jeff

WCTYSON said:

Very nice. I have never seen the auto/relic version.

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Thanks! It took me forever to find the proof versions, as they are numbered to 25.

rebelpawn said:

Thanks! It took me forever to find the proof versions, as they are numbered to 25.

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Your Strata auto is great as well. I have a Pedro but it is single color like your's. I wish with them being limited that Topps would have found a way for all of them to at least be multi-color. Still beautiful cards overall but they could have been amazing, like some of them are.

2 very interesting thoughts from this quote. (1) Would anyone actually fake a Doerr auto now (that could change eventually) being that they are so plentiful and (2) do you know why he refuses to sign that certain card? I find refusal stories fascinating.

Doerrcollector said:

Don't usually grab IP or TTMs but felt pretty confident in this one regarding the other items from the seller. And it just a really really cool signature on a card that Doerr refuses to even sign anymore

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[MENTION=1987]Doerrcollector[/MENTION] is this something you'd be interested in?

mrmopar said:

2 very interesting thoughts from this quote. (1) Would anyone actually fake a Doerr auto now (that could change eventually) being that they are so plentiful and (2) do you know why he refuses to sign that certain card? I find refusal stories fascinating.

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I constantly worry about it because it's fairly easy to do so and get away with it nowadays with not only how many he signs but his signature fading day by day. There are clear differences in his sig from just a few years ago to the ones coming out now, which makes it harder to authenticate. Like I said I won't go after non certified stuff unless I trust the seller or it's an item I determine is worth taking the risk on.

The story I got from multiple card shop owners out in Oregon and also have heard from TTMers as well is that he finally got pissed off that people couldn't even tell that it's Leo Durocher on the card and not him. It's an uncorrected error, so TTMers just send it to him thinking must be him. He used to send it back with the inscription like the one I picked up or a "This is not me" line but has now stopped that all together over his frustrations of the ignorance of the collectors. From my interactions with him, he doesn't mind signing, but does get annoyed when people try to take advantage of his generosity and don't care about the details at all.

Thanks,
Jeff

markotsay7 said:

[MENTION=1987]Doerrcollector[/MENTION] is this something you'd be interested in?

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Thanks for the thought again buddy, but like I explained in the post above this response, I don't usually purchase TTM Sigs unless I can verify it's real. Appreciate the offer buddy.

Thanks,
Jeff

I guess I'd have to be in his shoes to fully understand. The reality is that the card is a Doerr, whether it pictures him or not. There are probably many collectors who would not know or be able to tell that it wasn't him. I didn't look at the card closely and with my eyes starting to fail me (I can't focus on card backs any more w/o glasses), I would need a larger picture to tell, but I definitely know what Durocher looks like. I have a few cards like that where the player made a note that the picture wasn't him.

Not many new pickups the last few weeks but sometimes it's quality over quantity!

Gypsy Queen Wood #/5


Not sure exactly what this is?? Postcard type material but nothing on the back to indicate year or issuer-any help would be appreciated!



And who says Panini stuff isn't great just because it doesn't have logos?! As long as they keep producing stuff like this they will be successful

Prime Cuts Significant Signatures #/25


Prime Cuts Retired Numbers #/25


This beauty....
2012 National Treasures Legends Book #/5


And then the crown jewel of the last few weeks..
2012 National Treasures Button #3 /5


This is the same exact card that went for $307 a month ago-buyer decided to flip it I guess and did make a profit as I got it for $355-tough bullet to bite but I'm thrilled to add one for my collection for under $400!

Thanks for looking-until next time!
-Jeff

Doerrcollector said:

And then this TCMA postcard which I think I actually brought off FCB member MaineMule on eBay without even knowing it lol
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Thanks for looking!
-Jeff

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Ha ha....you did Glad to help. I like those multiple player TCMA issues from the 70's. I have a bunch in my Ted collection. Great collection BTW!!!

My only Doerr as of right now, still trying to get more

MaineMule said:

Ha ha....you did Glad to help. I like those multiple player TCMA issues from the 70's. I have a bunch in my Ted collection. Great collection BTW!!!

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Figured it was you since it was signed MaineMule -appreciate it buddy! I like them as well, just wish they were more vibrant and didn't fade as easy as they do!

Thanks,
Jeff

LegendsHOF said:

My only Doerr as of right now, still trying to get more

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Love the Perez Steeles---always been a favorite because of the great art on them.

Thanks,
Jeff

Some of my recent pickups that give me some holiday cheer and hopefully you all as well!

1967 Topps Venezuela (my second copy of this card and the better of the two condition wise...but these are also the only two copies I have ever seen!)



2012 Prime Cuts /25


1960s JD McCarthy signed Postcard



1990 Ted Williams & Friends Poster


And a couple more 1/1 s ....

2004 UD Hall of Fame Class of Cooperstown


And one I've been watching for a while now on the bay and finally bit with the 5x eBay bucks offer the other day...

Leaf Certified Fabric of the Game



Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas everyone!

Thanks,
Jeff