View Full Version : Net54 Contest, Free 1928 Babe Ruth Photo from RMY Auctions
prewarsports
02-17-2014, 06:03 PM
With Leon's approval, RMY Auctions is running a Network54 contest to give away a premium 1928 Babe Ruth photograph as the prize. The image (pictured below) is dated from Spring Training showing the Babe taking some hacks straight off his famous 60 Home Run Season. Issued by Acme Newspictures, this is a beautiful first generation photo in nice shape with an estimated value in the $300-$500 range. It will be given completely free to the Winner.
BACKGROUND: www.RMYAuctions.com is lucky enough to have the opportunity as fresh archives hit the market to be able to dig through these and bring out the best images for our quarterly "Premier" Auctions and also our "Monthly" Auctions as well. Although we have access to hundreds of thousands of photographs, we will NEVER sell more than 1000-1200 during our premier auctions and 200-500 for our Monthly Auctions. We want to make sure that the buyer is getting a quality product that will hold its value. When these archives arrive there are boxes and boxes FILLED with photographs to go through (most archives are between 500,000-1,000,000 photos). While most are not "collectible" to the average person, you never know what you are going to find (A 1928 Babe Ruth for example might be in a box filled with local interest stuff that is better suited for the landfill)! Which brings us to the contest.........
CONTEST: Posted you will find a standard Bankers Box (about 15.25 linear inches) packed with vintage 1910's-1930's news-service images. These are exactly as we would find them from an archive that we get to look through in our quest to find the "best of the best". The contest is simple. Closest to the exact number of photographs in the box wins the Babe Ruth photograph! No "Price is Right Rules", it is just straight closest wins. Our "Premier" Auction is going on right now and the contest ends at 8PM Eastern Time on Saturday Night (which is the time our Premier Auction goes into extended bidding). We will count the photos in the box on Sunday and post the results on Sunday Evening and announce the winner. Post your answers here on the forum.
Good Luck and to check out our Premier Auction, register (it takes about 2 minutes) and see 1000 lots of some of the best images the hobby has to offer, go to:
www.RMYAuctions.com
ullmandds
02-17-2014, 06:16 PM
cool contest!!!! I'll guess 772!
gregr2
02-17-2014, 06:18 PM
1215
And thanks.
MuddyMules
02-17-2014, 06:18 PM
290
cubsguy1969
02-17-2014, 06:18 PM
958
fun idea. thanks.
Rob
Harford20
02-17-2014, 06:20 PM
920
4815162342
02-17-2014, 06:20 PM
820
Sean1125
02-17-2014, 06:21 PM
1511
GoCubsGo32
02-17-2014, 06:24 PM
1301
bnorth
02-17-2014, 06:25 PM
756
Tobacco&Gum
02-17-2014, 06:26 PM
1319, thanks
mpemulis
02-17-2014, 06:28 PM
415
bbcard1
02-17-2014, 06:29 PM
934
SikSyko
02-17-2014, 06:30 PM
1187
vintagetoppsguy
02-17-2014, 06:30 PM
335
Thanks for the contest!
Webster
02-17-2014, 06:31 PM
623
shernan30
02-17-2014, 06:31 PM
919
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canjond
02-17-2014, 06:31 PM
887
Wynn0013
02-17-2014, 06:33 PM
thanks for the contest!
1,380
gnaz01
02-17-2014, 06:34 PM
1513
DHogan
02-17-2014, 06:34 PM
634
frankbmd
02-17-2014, 06:35 PM
673
Dave1943
02-17-2014, 06:37 PM
Thanks for the contest. I'll guess 656.
Dave
oldjudge
02-17-2014, 06:38 PM
502
JollyElm
02-17-2014, 06:40 PM
Dclxxxviii
688
Bestdj777
02-17-2014, 06:40 PM
1478. Thanks!
sam majors
02-17-2014, 06:41 PM
My guess is 678.
gavvy
02-17-2014, 06:42 PM
648
Jason
02-17-2014, 06:42 PM
616
kailes2872
02-17-2014, 06:47 PM
774
Section115
02-17-2014, 06:50 PM
617
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39special
02-17-2014, 06:56 PM
1,553
EvilKing00
02-17-2014, 07:01 PM
714!
Thanks for the contest!
e107collector
02-17-2014, 07:02 PM
1323
Texxxx
02-17-2014, 07:04 PM
1382
emmygirl
02-17-2014, 07:05 PM
426 Thanks for the contest
vintagecpa
02-17-2014, 07:08 PM
385
Buythatcard
02-17-2014, 07:09 PM
387
Bobmc
02-17-2014, 07:14 PM
Thanks for the contest.
667
25801wv
02-17-2014, 07:17 PM
867
The Sandlot Kid
02-17-2014, 07:19 PM
512
And Thank You for The Babe Photo.
I Hope that Your Auctions are Very Successful!
Peachman82
02-17-2014, 07:21 PM
1408
dferguso1988
02-17-2014, 07:30 PM
917 Thank you for the opportunity!
grainsley
02-17-2014, 07:36 PM
813
sebie43
02-17-2014, 07:38 PM
1,237 I presume
BlueSky
02-17-2014, 07:39 PM
325
h2oya311
02-17-2014, 07:42 PM
911
I'll be bidding again this Saturday!!
Orioles1954
02-17-2014, 07:43 PM
643
tcornett
02-17-2014, 07:44 PM
My guess 1138
Thanks
Tim
bgar3
02-17-2014, 07:50 PM
488 thank you
mrvster
02-17-2014, 07:54 PM
1277:)
Tim Fritz
02-17-2014, 07:58 PM
699
ValKehl
02-17-2014, 08:06 PM
351
soccersaver97
02-17-2014, 08:18 PM
2163
Thanks,
Jarrett
Phil Arem
02-17-2014, 08:19 PM
588
thanks
Phil
Paul S
02-17-2014, 08:20 PM
602
Thanks for the contest
kamikidEFFL
02-17-2014, 08:22 PM
798
thescooper
02-17-2014, 08:24 PM
one thousand two hundred and twelve
1212
my "last 4" in the army
ngrow9
02-17-2014, 08:25 PM
1487
seablaster
02-17-2014, 08:27 PM
Cool contest!
977
Koufax32fan
02-17-2014, 08:34 PM
460 - thanks
BeanTown
02-17-2014, 08:34 PM
844
ramram
02-17-2014, 08:51 PM
610
Rob M.
Gobucsmagic74
02-17-2014, 08:58 PM
787
skybar
02-17-2014, 08:58 PM
Thanks for the contest!
877
Bpm0014
02-17-2014, 09:02 PM
614. Great auction!
edriskill
02-17-2014, 09:18 PM
777 Thanks
jpaol99
02-17-2014, 09:25 PM
734 Thanks for the contest!
SlugSports
02-17-2014, 09:31 PM
912
Thank you!
Brian
cobb1969
02-17-2014, 09:49 PM
749
t206fix
02-17-2014, 10:00 PM
1321
I counted each one from the pic provided!
MyGuyTy
02-17-2014, 10:03 PM
Very cool contest! Thank you!
Guess = 1080
freakhappy
02-17-2014, 10:09 PM
555...thanks for the contest!
DeanH3
02-17-2014, 10:52 PM
465. Thanks and good luck!
DixieBaseball
02-17-2014, 11:00 PM
351
GoldenAge50s
02-17-2014, 11:01 PM
707
tombocombo
02-17-2014, 11:04 PM
888 photos
slipk1068
02-17-2014, 11:11 PM
522
Jacker_ Cracks
02-17-2014, 11:13 PM
972
Thanks for the contest!
daves_resale_shop
02-18-2014, 04:05 AM
638
toledo_mudhen
02-18-2014, 04:06 AM
276
drhutch5
02-18-2014, 04:32 AM
308
GaryPassamonte
02-18-2014, 04:34 AM
821
Misha
02-18-2014, 04:56 AM
I'll go with 2245
TistaT202
02-18-2014, 05:05 AM
572...thanks
colco
02-18-2014, 05:14 AM
427
markf31
02-18-2014, 05:30 AM
752
wolf441
02-18-2014, 05:39 AM
863
novakjr
02-18-2014, 05:44 AM
Let's go with the number on the box. 725:D
It couldn't be that simple. Could it?
the 'stache
02-18-2014, 06:03 AM
I am going to guess 942.
Thank you for the great contest, and good luck with your upcoming auctions! :D
Cheers!
Bill
rjackson44
02-18-2014, 06:28 AM
1600
Boomer
02-18-2014, 06:29 AM
367
danski496
02-18-2014, 06:32 AM
$595, thanks
vintagesportflips
02-18-2014, 06:48 AM
1425
old13man
02-18-2014, 06:58 AM
487 Thanks
HBroll
02-18-2014, 07:30 AM
578
bn2cardz
02-18-2014, 07:52 AM
1331
cockrellcollection
02-18-2014, 08:32 AM
689, thank you.
jcmtiger
02-18-2014, 08:37 AM
530, thanks
nebboy
02-18-2014, 08:38 AM
273
GehrigFan
02-18-2014, 09:06 AM
563
Prince Hal
02-18-2014, 09:36 AM
399..Thanks!
Ladder7
02-18-2014, 09:39 AM
1313
ZachS
02-18-2014, 09:47 AM
690
SAllen2556
02-18-2014, 10:08 AM
480
rsst206
02-18-2014, 10:25 AM
437
t206blogcom
02-18-2014, 10:38 AM
1680
sfmays24
02-18-2014, 11:00 AM
1111
Rocky
02-18-2014, 11:01 AM
Rocky guesses 823....
Thanks...
JoeyF1981
02-18-2014, 11:03 AM
1614
GasHouseGang
02-18-2014, 11:50 AM
533.
milkit1
02-18-2014, 12:01 PM
1313
thecatspajamas
02-18-2014, 12:21 PM
1270
Thanks for the reminder that I need to get my initial bids in as well. Good luck with the auction!
mannybb24
02-18-2014, 12:25 PM
589
Beatles Guy
02-18-2014, 12:27 PM
1015
Joe Hunter
02-18-2014, 12:33 PM
1322
insccollectibles
02-18-2014, 12:53 PM
462
Section103
02-18-2014, 12:55 PM
788!
and thanks for an awesome contest.
ethicsprof
02-18-2014, 01:10 PM
890
all the best,
barry
larrie804
02-18-2014, 01:20 PM
759
JollyRoger
02-18-2014, 01:37 PM
378
kmac32
02-18-2014, 01:47 PM
596
yanks12025
02-18-2014, 02:25 PM
1,004
soxinseven
02-18-2014, 02:30 PM
1126
TUM301
02-18-2014, 03:23 PM
I`ll guess 477, thanx and have enjoyed the RMY auctions greatly .
ceedee
02-18-2014, 03:40 PM
1218
Thanks!
vcuono
02-18-2014, 03:45 PM
3,224
yanksfan1976
02-18-2014, 03:53 PM
1428
Thanks!
JollyElm
02-18-2014, 04:25 PM
689, thank you.
What a dick!!
cockrellcollection
02-18-2014, 04:36 PM
What a dick!!
I think that was a bit inappropriate. When I first saw this I thought perhaps that I had taken your number by mistake and was going to offer another number but when I looked back I realized I missed your number by 1. Let me assure you that was unintentional as I just picked a number I thought was best.
baseball tourist
02-18-2014, 05:17 PM
765
johnmh71
02-18-2014, 05:34 PM
496
The Nasty Nati
02-18-2014, 07:02 PM
2,205
vintagebaseball
02-18-2014, 08:49 PM
1247
slidekellyslide
02-18-2014, 09:04 PM
312
MyGuyTy
02-18-2014, 09:11 PM
What a dick!!
I think that was a bit inappropriate. When I first saw this I thought perhaps that I had taken your number by mistake and was going to offer another number but when I looked back I realized I missed your number by 1. Let me assure you that was unintentional as I just picked a number I thought was best.
Guys this thread is going on 15 pages already, and likely to hit well over 20-25 pages by the time the contest finally ends. The chances of somebody picking a number very close to yours is pretty damn good. It's happened to a lot people and will continue to happen to many people. Just the way it goes when you're getting tons and tons and tons of guesses being thrown into one contest thread.
perezfan
02-18-2014, 10:33 PM
694
horzverti
02-18-2014, 10:38 PM
1972
paulcarek
02-19-2014, 12:53 AM
I guess 717.
jerrys
02-19-2014, 06:16 AM
471
mantleman
02-19-2014, 06:27 AM
888
Nashvol
02-19-2014, 06:32 AM
1099, thanks!
pawpawdiv9
02-19-2014, 09:56 AM
541, something that looks cool.
Vintageclout
02-19-2014, 10:48 AM
525
Prof_Plum
02-19-2014, 11:21 AM
734
Julz24
02-19-2014, 11:37 AM
490!
Thanks
tedzan
02-20-2014, 06:21 AM
611
T-Rex TED
Batter67up
02-20-2014, 06:28 AM
567
t206trader
02-20-2014, 06:36 AM
1136
DeadBallEraCubs
02-20-2014, 06:53 AM
643
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asoriano
02-20-2014, 10:08 AM
1,500
jhs5120
02-20-2014, 10:17 AM
603!
scooter729
02-20-2014, 01:43 PM
355 - thanks!
darwinbulldog
02-21-2014, 08:08 AM
1046
JohnBrownsElbow
02-21-2014, 08:58 AM
597
BranchRickey56
02-21-2014, 10:29 AM
576
bigtrain
02-21-2014, 11:14 AM
835
margoaepi
02-21-2014, 11:16 AM
2200
JBird
02-21-2014, 12:28 PM
743 & 7/8 (i bet one has a corner ripped :cool: )
brookdodger55
02-21-2014, 12:34 PM
830
Mike
ernestreyes
02-21-2014, 05:30 PM
1,752
Thanks for the contest
CrazyDiamond
02-21-2014, 06:30 PM
499
Thanks!
drmondobueno
02-21-2014, 06:34 PM
687
boysblue
02-21-2014, 06:34 PM
512.
thanks for the contest.
greenmonster66
02-21-2014, 08:26 PM
705
billyb
02-21-2014, 08:56 PM
655
Keep up the good work.
yanksfan09
02-21-2014, 09:26 PM
thanks,
729
bostonmarathonman
02-22-2014, 12:13 AM
1272
Thanks rhys!!
botport
02-22-2014, 01:34 AM
991
Scott Garner
02-22-2014, 05:11 AM
838
Thanks Rhys!
variousvintagevalues
02-22-2014, 05:54 AM
I will guess 250
jb217676
02-22-2014, 06:39 AM
575
t206hof
02-22-2014, 09:36 AM
826
Jantz
02-22-2014, 10:00 AM
1212
That's my guess
Thank you for the contest!
Jantz
kdixon
02-22-2014, 11:21 AM
I will guess 1140. Had to write down all the numbers to find one not taken. Thanks for the contest and good luck with your auction.
chris
02-22-2014, 02:13 PM
683
Michael Peich
02-22-2014, 03:07 PM
980
Thanks, Rhys!
Mozzie22
02-22-2014, 03:53 PM
611. thanks
jiw98
02-22-2014, 03:54 PM
I'll guess 786
irishdenny
02-22-2014, 04:18 PM
1024
x2drich2000
02-22-2014, 05:22 PM
998
Thanks
DJ
MikeKam
02-22-2014, 05:42 PM
556
ibuysportsephemera
02-22-2014, 06:10 PM
I know I am a few minutes late...but 1,575.
Thanks,
Jeff
prewarsports
02-22-2014, 06:29 PM
CONTEST IS CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I will count the photos and announce the winner tomorrow evening.
Thanks for all the many guesses and support!
Rhys Yeakley
esiason14
02-22-2014, 06:32 PM
1414
Edit....doh too late
prewarsports
02-23-2014, 07:37 PM
Thanks to all those who participated in the auction and made it a success. I have been on this forum for almost 15 years now and truly count the members here as my friends and I value each and every person in this community. You guys are great!
Now that that is over, the correct number was....
1778 photographs in the box.
Winner is Ernest Reyes with a guess of 1752, only 26 photos off!
Thanks again and look for our next three Monthly "Collectors Auctions" (March-April-May) and our biggest and best Auction ever in June with 1200 lots including the Most Iconic of ALL Pre-War Baseball Photos being Auctioned!
Rhys Yeakley
RMY Auctions
ernestreyes
02-23-2014, 07:59 PM
Holy Moly! Thank you, Rhys.
After I posted the number, I thought I was going to be way too high. I just sent you an email. Thanks again.
Ernest
MyGuyTy
02-23-2014, 08:06 PM
Thanks to all those who participated in the auction and made it a success. I have been on this forum for almost 15 years now and truly count the members here as my friends and I value each and every person in this community. You guys are great!
Now that that is over, the correct number was....
1778 photographs in the box.
Winner is Ernest Reyes with a guess of 1752, only 26 photos off!
Thanks again and look for our next three Monthly "Collectors Auctions" (March-April-May) and our biggest and best Auction ever in June with 1200 lots including the Most Iconic of ALL Pre-War Baseball Photos being Auctioned!
Rhys Yeakley
RMY Auctions
Damn, only 700 off.....:p
thecatspajamas
02-23-2014, 08:22 PM
All I can say is, that box must have been packed tight!
Congrats on a successful auction, Rhys, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that I can't wait to see what else you have coming down the pike.
ibuysportsephemera
02-23-2014, 08:34 PM
I actually took 100 plus of my photos to see how many were in an inch. I guess it was packed very tight, I got about 110+/- per inch pushed down a little.
Thanks for the contest Rhys!
Jeff
thecatspajamas
02-24-2014, 12:24 PM
Similarly, I grabbed up a 2-inch stack of photos and counted them, then extrapolated. Guess I shoulda squeezed 'em tighter :p