Robert Edward Auctions!

[MVSNYC]

Catalog just arrived! One of my favorite (collecting) days of the year.

Looks amazing, at quick glance.

[Stonepony]

Hoping for mine this week!

[RGold]

I'll let everybody know when I get mine!!! :D:D:D

[tiger8mush]

postman just delivered mine! Comes with a neat little magnet too. They certainly go above & beyond as far as presentation. Could take a while getting thru this ~650 page behemoth!

Rob
:)

[atx840]

Why you so slow Canada Post :(

[nsaddict]

Incredible stuff, if you collect Ramly's save your dough for the auction, with over 140 card offerings that includes 2 high grade WoJo's ! My magnet is already on the fridge :)

[baseballart]

Why you so slow Canada Post :(

Chris

At least REA catalogs arrive well before the end of the auction. I haven't had a Legendary auction catalog ever arrive before the auction ends

Max

[GoldenAge50s]

As of 12:19 mine has NOT arrived!

[Kawika]

REA website says that catalogs get mailed out on April 1st so some of you guys must be on the inside track. As a resident of the Great White North I won't be holding my breath but at least, like Max said, the REA catalog will arrive in Canada before the auction is over, unlike many of the other AHs. In the meantime, anybody know when the online preview will be up?

[Bicem]

Don't care about the catalog but really looking forward to the online preview.

[Robert_Lifson]

Hi Net54! This was a new one for us: A few people got catalogs yesterday before we got our first sample copy! In the past, we have always gotten our first samples many days before any others are shipped. For this catalog, the printer apparently had his own ideas about when to start sending them out (I guess they were ahead of schedule) which is fine but my understanding is they have shipped only a modest number each of the past couple days (and are far from finished). Therefore arrival times may vary a little more than normal due to their sending over a period of many days. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to people who are looking for their catalog to arrive (because they have heard it has arrived elsewhere) and are wondering where theirs is. They will all be on their way this week and we will have the auction up online as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Robert Lifson

Robert Edward Auctions LLC

www.RobertEdwardAuctions.com

[3-2-count]

Don't care about the catalog but really looking forward to the online preview.

Me 2.......

[wonkaticket]

I got mine yesterday, and each auction description just says this is a stolen item from the Halper collection call Peter Nash or visit Haulsofblame.com. Is this a misprint Rob? :D

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I got mine yesterday, and each auction description just says this is a stolen item from the Halper collection call Peter Nash or visit Haulsofblame.com. Is this a misprint Rob? :D


That one made me laugh.

[Robert_Lifson]

Mr. Wonkaticket, kind sir, I take great exception to your last post. It is absolutely NOT accurate that all items in the auction are stolen items from the Halper collection.

Of course, it is a given that most are, but if you would just take the time to read carefully, you would see that some were not stolen (I think five or six, I don’t have the exact count as I type this), and those few lots, well, they are fake.

I’m glad that I was able to clear this up for you, and I thank you for your extremely impressive early left bid on the “Strong Man” card (For context, see:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/526604/thread/1395090613/last-1395356900/REA+Spring+Auction+Highlights+Posted+and+Catalog+M ailing+Information ).

Sincerely,

Robert Lifson

Robert Edward Auctions, LLC

www.RobertEdwardAuctions.com

P.S. Please note: This entire post is a joke!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

^ glad to see you laugh at yourself. This is an under appreciated skill.

[baseballart]

I got mine yesterday, and each auction description just says this is a stolen item from the Halper collection call Peter Nash or visit Haulsofblame.com. Is this a misprint Rob? :D

John

Just give the catalog a bath in H2O2 and everything will come out fine :)

[4815162342]

^ glad to see you laugh at yourself. This is an under appreciated skill.


+1

[wonkaticket]

Mr. Wonkaticket, kind sir, I take great exception to your last post. It is absolutely NOT accurate that all items in the auction are stolen items from the Halper collection.

Of course, it is a given that most are, but if you would just take the time to read carefully, you would see that some were not stolen (I think five or six, I don’t have the exact count as I type this), and those few lots, well, they are fake.

I’m glad that I was able to clear this up for you, and I thank you for your extremely impressive early left bid on the “Strong Man” card (For context, see:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/526604/thread/1395090613/last-1395356900/REA+Spring+Auction+Highlights+Posted+and+Catalog+M ailing+Information ).

Sincerely,

Robert Lifson

Robert Edward Auctions, LLC

www.RobertEdwardAuctions.com

P.S. Please note: This entire post is a joke!


Classic!!!!! Thanks for the laugh Rob! :D

[big80s]

I swore off phone books a long time ago, but this behemoth is worthy of every branch that was sacrificed in its honor.

[3-2-count]

Just got mine today. Whoa!!!

[AMBST95]

I saw this thread and immediately ran to the mailbox. Now I'm just wet from the rain with and still without the catalog.

[CharleyBrown]

Got mine today :)

[Rickyy]

I got it today too...perfect reading for a rainy day! :-)

[GregMitch34]

Suitable for mounting (in all meanings of word).

[rhettyeakley]

Rob, how about getting the online auction up for those of us unlucky enough to not get ours in the mail. I'm feeling very disenfranchised right now! I wonder if any of the lawyers on the board would like to help me out with a discrimination lawsuit? :D
-Rhett

[Bicem]

Got mine, can't complain. The 19th cent stuff is amazing as usual.

[wonkaticket]

Did you guys get your magnet and iPad mini that came with the catalog very cool!!!!

[Jay Wolt]

I've been walking around depressed on a cold rainy day since I didn't receive mine yet.
Want to check out my consigned lots and look at the museum quality lots that I can't afford.
Plus I wanted to play w/ the REA iPad ;)

[pawpawdiv9]

Umm! i cant wait..
It goes with my other catalogs i got last week or so..(Goodwin and H&S)

[GregMitch34]

How much is that Gem Mint REA magnet going for on eBay tonight?

[Republicaninmass]

You can buy the old CJ one here for cheap with five catalogs

(SPAM)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-5-Robert-Edwards-Auction-baseball-card-catalogs-Cracker-Jack-Magnet-REA-MINT-/251469691719?pt=US_Baseball&hash=item3a8cc2fb47

[the 'stache]

Got mine today! /excited!!!

[kkkkandp]

When I heard the thud on my front porch this morning I thought sure my postman had taken a header, but, no, it was the annual orgazmatron known as the REA catalog.

Some awesome things up for auction - not that anyone should be surprised by that!

BTW - I love the smell of it! :D

[mrvster]

my heart is still pounding:)

[the 'stache]

Wow, this Ramly collection is insane. That SGC 96 Walter Johnson is immaculate. The centering is perfect, and there's not a chip or a speck of white to be seen.

I'm seriously drooling paging through this. I might not sleep tonight.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Rob, how about getting the online auction up for those of us unlucky enough to not get ours in the mail. I'm feeling very disenfranchised right now! I wonder if any of the lawyers on the board would like to help me out with a discrimination lawsuit? :D

-Rhett


No catalog for me either. I am thinking a possible class action.

[sando69]

big news that I received mine today in CALIFORNIA...
what is rain?

[the 'stache]

BTW - I love the smell of it! :D

Me, too. That was the first thing I did after taking it out of the shipping box and insert bag.

[flash300]

Got mine today !!! awesome stuff

[ruth-gehrig]

No catalog for me either. I am thinking a possible class action.

I'm in Oklahoma - I'll join ya! :D

[shernan30]

No catalog for me either. I am thinking a possible class action.


I'm in!!


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[jerrys]

Got mine - the shipping box was rain soaked but the catalog was safely sealed in an insert bag.

Amazing contents and presentation.

[Exhibitman]

John

Just give the catalog a bath in H2O2 and everything will come out fine :)

How about H2SO4 instead.

[rhettyeakley]

How about H2SO4 instead.

Adam, I'll let you try that one out first and let us know your results! ;)

[Iron Horse]

Mine arrived on Saturday here in sunny earthquake country Los Angeles. Great stuff. Catalog is thick enough that i can use it to shield myself if we have another shaker :D
Enjoy

[atx840]

Rob, some amazing items this year, congrats!

Not that it makes much of a difference, I believe the "quadruple" strike T206 is a triple.

[Rich Klein]

I guess Texas is not on the REA most favored states. must be because of the web site owner and people within 10 miles of him which makes us 2nd class citizens :D

[honus94566]

When will the auction be live to view on the website?

[Mikehealer]

I guess Texas is not on the REA most favored states. must be because of the web site owner and people within 10 miles of him which makes us 2nd class citizens :D

Rich, mine showed up yesterday.

[Kenny Cole]

I don't have mine yet. They must be coming to Oklahoma by pony express.

[sycks22]

When will the auction be live to view on the website?

I heard around Weds. Can't wait

[calvindog]

Any thoughts on the actual auction?

[MattyC]

Everybody just take ten steps back from both the Ty Cobb back and the 8.5 CJ Cobb. I'm calling dibs.

Or is it dibbs?

[chernieto]

Any thoughts on the actual auction?

I am amazed by the offerings in the catalog & hope to win a few lots, more if the wife let's me sell the house-not happening.
When I saw the catalog over 3,000, maybe 4,000 T206's being sold...all the T204's etc. etc. .. it did make me wonder:
Is there ever a turn in this hobby where the vast amount of items auctioned brings prices down or the incredible offerings only lead to new collectors and prices going higher. Or it's just the way it is. I guess supply and demand of the hobby intrigue me. I love the supply here & wish the demand was beneficial to my collecting dreams

[gnaz01]

Has not arrived in South Florida :mad:

[baseballart]

What rare books are there (he asks, not being able to wait, and besides of course the one I have consigned :-) )

[Peter_Spaeth]

I am amazed by the offerings in the catalog & hope to win a few lots, more if the wife let's me sell the house-not happening.
When I saw the catalog over 3,000, maybe 4,000 T206's being sold...all the T204's etc. etc. .. it did make me wonder:
Is there ever a turn in this hobby where the vast amount of items auctioned brings prices down or the incredible offerings only lead to new collectors and prices going higher. Or it's just the way it is. I guess supply and demand of the hobby intrigue me. I love the supply here & wish the demand was beneficial to my collecting dreams

True there is much more material available via auction these days but at the same time the websites where dealers listed large inventories of cards for, if not reasonable, at least plausible prices, are mostly gone; and the number of true ebay auctions is down as well; so I think the supply overall is probably about the same.

[mcap100176]

I actually got mine on Thursday. Took me until today to go through everything.

[birdman42]

Got mine -- the catalog was safely sealed in an insert bag.

Didn't know PSA graded catalogs.

[MVSNYC]

Chuck Norris got his catalog before they were printed.

[oldjudge]

LOL, I guess I'm the only one in California to not get one yet

[MattyC]

Didn't know PSA graded catalogs.

Uh oh-- you might've just started the next craze.

[4815162342]

Chuck Norris got his catalog before they were printed.


Chuck Norris just finished reading this year's REA Fall auction catalog.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Chuck Norris doesn't need a catalog; what's in the catalog is just what's left after he takes the cards he wants.

[MyGuyTy]

Chuck Norris doesn't need a catalog; what's in the catalog is just what's left after he takes the cards he wants.

.....and he doesn't even pay for them.

[freakhappy]

Chuck Norris just finished reading this year's REA Fall auction catalog.

Just got done reading it??? Chuck Norris wrote the darned thing!

Edited: And I haven't received mine either :( Very bummed out that I have to wait the weekend to get my REA phone book...

[Sean]

LOL, I guess I'm the only one in California to not get one yet

Not the only one. :(

[BengoughingForAwhile]

REA Catalog was just dropped on my front porch in suburban Chicago! Unfortunately, the weight of the catalog collapsed the porch and now I need to call a concrete contractor. :(
Then again maybe I'll wait until after the auction ends to make that call. I can always use the back door for awhile! :)

[ullmandds]

This thread is like deja vu all over again...and again...and again!:p

[Peter_Spaeth]

This thread is like deja vu all over again...and again...and again!:p

Men will be boys....

[Runscott]

Chuck Norris just finished reading this year's REA Fall auction catalog.

Chuck Norris told my catalog to appear Saturday - thanks again Chuck.

[4815162342]

Men will be boys....

Peter, are you trying to convince auction houses to accept bitcoin? If so, I've got a bunch in my Mt. Gox account that are just sitting there ... oh wait.

[Kawika]

Chuck Norris was going to deliver my catalog to Victoria but he got bitch slapped by Canada Customs.

[brianp-beme]

Who is this Mr. Norris fellow with abnormal abilities that you speak of? Is he employed by REA?

Or perhaps this mysterious man is just a superhero doing what is best for mankind, and specifically, the vintage sports collecting community? Please inform those not privy to this apparently omnipotent being.

Brian

[ullmandds]

mr norris is the guy who adds the weight and the smell to each and every REA catalog...that everyone loves to bring up again...and again...and again!!!!:p:p

[Kawika]

If Chuck Norris were employed by REA I wouldn't want to be Peter Nash.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Chuck Norris was going to deliver my catalog to Victoria but he got bitch slapped by Canada Customs.

Canadians and mean just don't go together. If they slapped him I am sure that it was by accident.

[Kawika]

Canadians and mean just don't go together. If they slapped him I am sure that it was by accident.
I wish that stereotype was correct. Spend a Friday night on Granville Street in Vancouver or Pandora Ave in Victoria or a thousand other burgs across the Great White North at closing time, Alex, and you might revise your estimate. It is true though that after a Canadian breaks a guy's head open he will apologize.

[auggiedoggy]

I wish that stereotype was correct. Spend a Friday night on Granville Street in Vancouver or Pandora Ave in Victoria or a thousand other burgs across the Great White North at closing time, Alex, and you might revise your estimate. It is true though that after a Canadian breaks a guy's head open he will apologize.

Things have been known to get a little crazy out there in Vancouver, i.e. Canucks playoff loss to the Bruins a few years ago and lets not forget the Canucks playoff loss to the Rangers in 1994. :eek:

I think they need to smoke a little more MJ to mellow out a little.:cool:

[auggiedoggy]

Chuck Norris was going to deliver my catalog to Victoria but he got bitch slapped by Canada Customs.

LOL. No one at our border crossing could bitch slap Chuck. :D

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

i wish that stereotype was correct. Spend a friday night on granville street in vancouver or pandora ave in victoria or a thousand other burgs across the great white north at closing time, alex, and you might revise your estimate. It is true though that after a canadian breaks a guy's head open he will apologize.

lol

[glchen]

Picked up my catalog here in California when I came into the office!

[pawpawdiv9]

Umm! i cant wait..
It goes with my other catalogs i got last week or so..(Goodwin and H&S)

Todays trumps ALL days
:D
Got these in today:
REA, MileHigh & Goldin
Talking about a bunch of reading material. As a post-war guy, I love the large quad pics on the cover of MileHigh. (Mantle, Jackie, Eddie, and i think Capanella)

[gnaz01]

Came today in South Florida

[Republicaninmass]

Here in Mass, along with Mile High

[nolemmings]

Picked mine up an hour ago--arrived in the office weekend mail. Chock full of goodies as usual. Some neat Negro League items, pinbacks, Diamond Stars display box, Roy Campanella signed items-- I literally just open to a page at random and it takes no time at all to find some great stuff, although that's hardly breaking news.

[tribefan]

Got mine today, so much for cleaning the yard after work!

[uffda51]

Got mine yesterday. Nice stuff!

[LKeeler]

Catalog arrived in Wyoming!

[oldjudge]

Mine finally showed up. Great stuff, but surprisingly little Old Judge material, except for the McGreachery.

[baseballart]

Imagine my excitement today when I opened the mailbox. A catalog! In Canada, and Vancouver, on the far west coast. What service fromREA, I thought . Trembling with anticipation, and, then, hey, you know what happened next... My Legendary auction catalogs were in the wrapping :rolleyes:, long after the auction ended.

[Bosox Blair]

Imagine my excitement today when I opened the mailbox. A catalog! In Canada, and Vancouver, on the far west coast. What service fromREA, I thought . Trembling with anticipation, and, then, hey, you know what happened next... My Legendary auction catalogs were in the wrapping :rolleyes:, long after the auction ended.

LOL - I got the Legendary stuff one month + a day after the auction ended. Legendarily Late.

Cheers,
Blair

[Stonepony]

Arrived in STL

[Jewish-collector]

This auction separates the men from the boys. :D

[Joe_G.]

Mine finally showed up. Great stuff, but surprisingly little Old Judge material, except for the McGreachery.

Agreed, if I counted right, 3 N172s, 2 N173s, & 2 N175s, but a lot of high quality items. Should be a great auction.

[whiteymet]

I'm in NJ about 1 1/2 hrs from Rob and NO catalog!! How do you guys rate??

[shammus]

Soooo, any ideas when the auction starts? I kind of figured I'd wake up and see it off and running this morning. And I've never really seen a "start time" listed anywhere....

[SmokyBurgess]

Still waiting in central NC....but gives me more time to sharpen up my sense of smell.

[e107collector]

REA is open for bidding!

[gnaz01]

REA is open for bidding!

Beat me to it, Tony :D

[atx840]

Well, there goes my productive morning. :D

[DixieBaseball]

REA Cat arrived in Tennessee yesterday (Monday) Let the bidding begin!

[Exhibitman]

Got mine yesterday. Oh, and:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/dropins/mclean_1.jpg

[h2oya311]

Sick stuff! Got mine yesterday in MA! I was very unproductive at work this morning!!! Doesn't help since I'll need to make more money to afford all the goodies I want from this upcoming auction! Ridiculous!

Let the BST frenzy (as people scrounge for loose change) begin!!!

[ethicsprof]

got mine yesterday and have done very little except look at it for hours!
always a great auction with rea.
all the best,
barry

[atx840]

The "brown" Lenox Wiltse doesnt show very well as brown, here is a better scan for you to decide :confused:.

It was previously sold as a regular black back in an SGC holder and does appear to have crossed over as a brown variant.

http://i.imgur.com/8BMTIxC.jpg

[Robert_Lifson]

All catalogs are on the way! The final shipment was sent today. We apologize that delivery times will vary a little more than usual because many catalogs were sent early. All catalogs were actually supposed to be sent today (April 1st). Thousands of catalogs are on their way and have not yet been received, so if you haven’t received yours yet, don’t worry. You’re in good company--even Chuck Norris’ catalog did not go out until today!

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag168/reaauctions/norris1_zps48a74265.jpg

[bn2cardz]

Excited to see the auction up! :D

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/

[MyGuyTy]

All catalogs are on the way! The final shipment was sent today. We apologize that delivery times will vary a little more than usual because many catalogs were sent early. All catalogs were actually supposed to be sent today (April 1st). Thousands of catalogs are on their way and have not yet been received, so if you haven’t received yours yet, don’t worry. You’re in good company--even Chuck Norris’ catalog did not go out until today!

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag168/reaauctions/norris1_zps48a74265.jpg

Ohhhhh boy......somebody is in deep $hit. Chuck is gonna be none too happy.

[brianp-beme]

Got mine yesterday at Whereverilive, USA.

Brian

[Runscott]

LOL. No one at our border crossing could bitch slap Chuck. :D

Chuck Norris put the border there for a reason.

[The Nasty Nati]

God I wish I win the lottery in 25 days or less. This auction looks incredible!

[4815162342]

All catalogs are on the way! The final shipment was sent today. We apologize that delivery times will vary a little more than usual because many catalogs were sent early. All catalogs were actually supposed to be sent today (April 1st). Thousands of catalogs are on their way and have not yet been received, so if you haven’t received yours yet, don’t worry. You’re in good company--even Chuck Norris’ catalog did not go out until today!

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag168/reaauctions/norris1_zps48a74265.jpg

Rob, you are correct, Chuck Norris' catalog did go out today, but it wasn't an REA catalog.

http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/68/6881/DSZJ100Z/posters/chuck-norris-2014-calendar.jpg

[sycks22]

Seeing 9 and 10 Ramly's are amazing. Got the bids in, my fingers now hurt from clicking so much. No magazine yet.

[MyGuyTy]

Rob, you are correct, Chuck Norris' catalog did go out today, but it wasn't an REA catalog.

http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/68/6881/DSZJ100Z/posters/chuck-norris-2014-calendar.jpg

He looks like a beast in that pic......that's the "I didnt get my catalog in time" look.

[MyGuyTy]

Seeing 9 and 10 Ramly's are amazing. Got the bids in, my fingers now hurt from clicking so much. No magazine yet.

Put those digits on ice, quickly!

[MyGuyTy]

Just put in my initial bids on the 3 lots I have my eye on. Hopefully at least one of them is a win :)

[Peter_Spaeth]

Seeing 9 and 10 Ramly's are amazing. Got the bids in, my fingers now hurt from clicking so much. No magazine yet.

Does the fact that they are in old SGC holders mean SGC would not assign them the same grade?

[x2drich2000]

Don't feel so bad. I'm only 15 min away and I haven't got one yet either. Maybe I should just swing by and pick one up. :rolleyes:

I'm in NJ about 1 1/2 hrs from Rob and NO catalog!! How do you guys rate??

[MyGuyTy]

Does the fact that they are in old SGC holders mean SGC would not assign them the same grade?

The question must be posed. Unless there's a small premium for the old style holders :confused:

[RGold]

Does the fact that they are in old SGC holders mean SGC would not assign them the same grade?

"This card, which is an early SGC-graded example, is one of only thirteen T204 Ramlys (of any subject) ever to be graded MINT by SGC according to its Population Report. As noted in the introduction to the Ramly section of this auction (which features the balance of our consignor's Ramly collection; this card merited a lot of its own in the front of the catalog in the Featured section), we believe that some of the early SGC-graded T204 Ramlys were sheet-cut decades ago by legendary hobby pioneer Frank Nagy, who in the 1970s had a pristine T204 Ramly sheet (the only one in existence), and this fact is almost certainly related to the unparalleled perfection of this card".

:D:D:D

[Peter_Spaeth]

Ah I see now. I was so excited from getting the catalog and so tired from carrying it and so intoxicated from smelling it that I had not read the description yet. Sheet cut or not they obviously are beautiful cards and I am glad to see the disclosure by REA.

[RGold]

All fetishes aside, you're a fine fellow. :D:D:D

[ullmandds]

Well...in reality these cut from sheet Ramly's are no different from the cut down wagner. And I'm guessing even with disclosure these Ramlys will sell for full on retail...so the future of the infamous nm-mt Wags is likely secure!

[MattyC]

Some cards are going nuts on Day One!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Kudos for mentioning that they were sheet cut. Such a shame that someone ruined the only unknown sheet.

[RGold]

Kudos for mentioning that they were sheet cut. Such a shame that someone ruined the only unknown sheet.

Huh? I think you meant known, Yogi. :D:D:D

[mrvster]

wow! btw chris, great pic of the brown lenox:eek:....

in lot #381 .... the EWING twin oak scrap is SICK!! a key missing link/card to the twin oaks correlation....Ted(muddymule)....please figure oak/find the oakes trade card/ad to tie these scraps in together ....

and I love SGC, but c'mon...THAT Solly is a BLANK BACK if I ever saw one:eek:...I don't even have to hold that one in my hand:rolleyes:

and Chris and Erick already figured out who is the ghost on front, i'll let them post;)

I have placed my bids.....:D

lot #1788 if someone wins, I d like the Livingston, so if anyone bidding on that lmk...:D

lot #381, if anyone wins, i'll take a tweener scrap:D

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Huh? I think you meant known, Yogi. :D:D:D


Well it is known now. ;)

[bn2cardz]

I am tired of seeing these on ebay... I can't believe they made their way into an REA auction now:

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bidplace.aspx?itemid=31972

[ibuysportsephemera]

BTW - I love the smell of it! :D

+1

Jeff

[bwbc917]

Great auction. Placed my bids and may be able to afford one of the cards I'm after. I'm drooling over the Just So Childs, but with B/P it's already over $5000 and outta my league.

[Rich Klein]

Chuck Norris used to have an office at the old Beckett building :)

[Kawika]

I am tired of seeing these on ebay... I can't believe they made their way into an REA auction now:

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bidplace.aspx?itemid=31972
Same here. Not exactly REA caliber as I have understood it to be. Can the category polluting ersatz Zeenuts be far behind?

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/mischidden/miscellany2/websize/__57.JPG

[sycks22]

Got the catalog today, best day of the year.

[alanu]

Mine came today

[Batter67up]

Made it to Southern California today

[ullmandds]

last but not least...I just got my catalog...but I haven't smelt it yet.

[MyGuyTy]

last but not least...I just got my catalog...but I haven't smelt it yet.

Should have been the first thing you did Pete......I'm disappointed.

[Bosox Blair]

last but not least...I just got my catalog...but I haven't smelt it yet.

You beat me, Pete...still don't have mine...but I'm in the far reaches of the world :D.

Truthfully, I do keep the catalogs and I do look back at past ones, BUT when the new auction starts I really only use what is on the internet. And when I really want to search for something from a past REA auction I use the website search rather than old catalogs.

Cheers,
Blair

[edriskill]

Still waiting in Virginia. Every time I hear a truck , I run to the front door and look.

[goudey1933]

I was teased today...the Fedex truck stopped in front of my house...and delivered across the street.:(

[wondo]

I love the RECENT BIDS feature. I watch it incessantly!:cool:

[slidekellyslide]

I just received a second REA catalog in the mail. :confused:

[shernan30]

I just received a second REA catalog in the mail. :confused:


Maybe it's mine since my first has still not arrived.


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[LKeeler]

I just received a second REA catalog in the mail. :confused:

I did too. First one arrived the Monday before the auction started, and then another yesterday. Double the magnet enjoyment!

[sebie43]

Mine came today. (only 1 so far)

[nolemmings]

I did too. First one arrived the Monday before the auction started, and then another yesterday. Double the magnet enjoyment!

I dunno. I could be attracted to one magnet, but having two in the house could be polarizing ;)

[kailes2872]

I got a catalogue yesterday (wow, very, nice and pricey!) I have been tracking the stuff I am looking for online and refershing the recent bids.

I have not been able to get registered. I sent in a request for the bid number information but have not been able to get approved since this is the first auction that I am looking to bid at. Am I doing something incorrectly? I have purchased a bunch in the last 18 months (much to my wife's chagrin) - however, it has been exclusively on Ebay, shows, and private sellers (and an N54 transaction). If someone has had a similar experience and could let me know how to become a registered bidder, I would appreciate it.

Also, since I am new to these type of auctions, can someone inform on the 18.5% buyer premium? It seems pretty substantial - especially on a big dollar purchase. It seems like it is standard practice in an auction of this nature and I am guessing that it goes to cover the costs of a super expensive catalogue, but I had just not seen something like that before - as these costs are captured on the seller side on a site like Ebay.

Thanks,
Kevin

[insccollectibles]

I was sent two :)

[slidekellyslide]

Two catalogs, ONE magnet. I WUZ ROBBED!!!1 :D

[Stonepony]

My 2nd and 3rd came yesterday.. Total 3 and counting !

[insccollectibles]

Two catalogs, ONE magnet. I WUZ ROBBED!!!1 :D

I didn't even think about that but the same thing happened to me :D

[bn2cardz]

Also, since I am new to these type of auctions, can someone inform on the 18.5% buyer premium? It seems pretty substantial - especially on a big dollar purchase. It seems like it is standard practice in an auction of this nature and I am guessing that it goes to cover the costs of a super expensive catalogue, but I had just not seen something like that before - as these costs are captured on the seller side on a site like Ebay.

Thanks,
Kevin

Buyer premiums do come with the territory of non-ebay auction sites (with only one exception I know of). You just have to account for it in your bidding. If you bid 100 on a card remember that you are actually bidding 118.50 and do so accordingly. I think this allows the cosigner to be told they get 100% of the bids, when in reality there is an amount the cosigner isn't getting and it is going straight to the auction house.

[sebie43]

I didnt even get a magnet :confused:

[t206hound]

in lot #381 ....

and I love SGC, but c'mon...THAT Solly is a BLANK BACK if I ever saw one:eek:...I don't even have to hold that one in my hand:rolleyes:

and Chris and Erick already figured out who is the ghost on front, i'll let them post;)



For those wondering... Billy Purtell.

[mrvster]

and Chris...super T206 sluething;)

[4815162342]

REA's auction ad on this site is the best looking banner ad I've seen.

http://net54baseball.com/forum/images/forumimages/premium66_REA.gif

[Howe’s Hunter]

when I got home over lunch. Sheer weight of the catalog was too much for it.

Wonder if the mail carrier had more than one of these catalogs on his route, as I also saw he had four flats on his little jeep about a block away.

[ErikV]

Catalog finally arrived today (next door to Pasadena, CA),
a full ten days after the first person received their catalog
and started this thread!

ErikV

[GoldenAge50s]

My catalog arrived Sat @ precisely 3:04:17 PM on my side door stoop. Sorry I am so tardy in reporting!:rolleyes:

[Kawika]

One very heavy catalog arrived today in Victoria, British Columbia.
Nine bids down on the first day, still ahead on seven. There will be blood.

[shernan30]

Catalog arrived today. I will have something to do at work the rest of the week!!


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[rp12367]

Got mine today! :D

[MyGuyTy]

Still nothing :(

I guess that's what happens when you live on the opposite coast of New Jersey ;)

[Koufax32fan]

I still have not received mine either - in St. Louis. Even the pony express was faster.....

[auggiedoggy]

Got my catalogue today. That is one heavy sucker! Quality catalogue. REA obviously can't be hurting ... :rolleyes:

[atx840]

Delivered to the igloo on Monday.

[freakhappy]

I didnt even get a magnet :confused:

Got mine yesterday with no magnet as well...boooo!!! :(

[Rich Klein]

Catalog showed up yesterday, magnet did not :)

[ZachS]

Somehow I ended up getting 2 catalogs yesterday. :confused:

[jcmtiger]

I consigned some items, but no catallog arrived.:confused:

Joe

[markf31]

I haven't received mine either. While I'm not a consignor, I did have a couple successful bids last year. Thought maybe this year I would receive it early, as opposed to later than more like the previous years.

[CamaroCPA]

I got one earlier in the week.

I have had flashbacks to reading the Sears catalog as a kid and circling all the toys I wanted.

I'm afraid most of the items in the REA catalog are as far (or farther) out of my reach today as those toys were when I was 7!

Still fun to dream and drool and, yes, smell.

[SmokyBurgess]

CNN is reporting my REA catalog is being held hostage by the Russians in eastern Ukraine.

[MyGuyTy]

CNN is reporting my REA catalog is being held hostage by the Russians in eastern Ukraine.

I knew it......Putin has a little extra jing in his pocket lately so I'm thinking he'll be big time player in some of these auctions ;)

[auggiedoggy]

Catalog showed up yesterday, magnet did not :)

We're supposed to get a magnet? :(

[atx840]

Since we don't use fridges in Canada, I will offer up my magnet to whomever wants it.

[auggiedoggy]

Since we don't use fridges in Canada, I will offer up my magnet to whomever wants it.

This is true. We just keep our perishables in the snow bank outside the kitchen window. :D

[kdixon]

Still no catalog in Missouri. I live near St Joseph so maybe its coming on the Pony Express...

[the 'stache]

I feel bad. Kenny hasn't gotten his catalog yet, but I just got a second one in the mail today.

[BengoughingForAwhile]

I feel bad. Kenny hasn't gotten his catalog yet, but I just got a second one in the mail today.

Maybe you could send Kenny your extra catalog? Or maybe he could come stay with you until the auction ends?

[MyGuyTy]

Maybe you could send Kenny your extra catalog? Or maybe he could come stay with you until the auction ends?

Or better yet, just place the bids and buy whatever Kenny wants ;)




........is that ok with you Kenny? :)

[kdixon]

That works for me. Thanks.

[Robert_Lifson]

If anyone on Net54 did not receive a magnet and would like one, please write us (at info@robertedwardauctions.com) with your address and we’ll be happy to send you one.

Sincerely,

Robert Lifson

Robert Edward Auctions LLC

www.robertedwardauctions.com

[MyGuyTy]

Great gesture, thanks Rob :)

[wonkaticket]

I find it so funny that all of you guys are upset about missing magnets and not one person has mentioned the groundbreaking way Rob and REA sent out catalogs this year. I mean really what other auction house has sent out catalogs like this? Satin finished gold iPads preloaded with the catalog and $1000 off "any" sale coupon. All presented in a beautiful black lacquer presentation keepsake box.

After all this and you guys still have the nerve to bust his chops about a freaking magnet….unreal you all should be ashamed.

http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/websize/ipad-mini-wifi-4g_1_1%20copy%20copy.jpg

[Leon]

Presentation box? Where's mine?

[MVSNYC]

John- I think there are various boxes depending on your typical spending level. Maybe someday you'll get the catalog in one of these, like I did. ;)

[Leon]

John- I think there are various boxes depending on your typical spending level. Maybe someday you'll get the catalog in one of these, like I did. ;)

Obviously I am not spending enough. :confused:

[MyGuyTy]

Hey I'm not complaining at all, just got clarification from Rob as to why my catalog is late this year, turns out I'm one of the select few who is having Chuck Norris personally deliver the catalog to my doorstep.....this ensures safe delivery and without the possibility of it being stolen from my front porch ;)

.......yes you heard right, Chuck will stay with the package until I arrive home and take delivery. What I'm thinking is this a trial run for this year with the possibility of it being the standard delivery method going forward if deemed successful.....

[freakhappy]

Complaining? Hell, I love the REA catalog. I was just bummed out that I didn't get the magnet...was kinda looking forward to it when a few guys mentioned we were getting one this year. I don't see anything wrong with guys saying they got one or not...some guys got two! :eek:

[wonkaticket]

Complaining? Hell, I love the REA catalog. I was just bummed out that I didn't get the magnet...was kinda looking forward to it when a few guys mentioned we were getting one this year. I don't see anything wrong with guys saying they got one or not...some guys got two! :eek:

No reason to be ashamed either as no one seems to be damning REA over this ordeal.

Mike, do you understand sarcasm or humor by chance? Just wondering? :)

[Rich Klein]

rob emailed me, magnet on way --- I appreciate that -- but the wish book is always the real prize.

[SmokyBurgess]

Complaining? Hell, I love the REA catalog. I was just bummed out that I didn't get the magnet...was kinda looking forward to it when a few guys mentioned we were getting one this year. I don't see anything wrong with guys saying they got one or not...some guys got two! :eek:

No reason to be ashamed either as no one seems to be damning REA over this ordeal.

Not a scientific poll, but magnets may only be going out to those who secretly buy Miley Cyrus C.D.'s.

[BlueSky]

I finally got my satin finished gold iPad, I love the new REA app. It ties my bids directly to my bank account and even automatically increases my line of credit with my bank to ensure a win every time. What a great app. Click it and Forget it. I do not have to lose sleep over whether I put a high bid in or not. I hope they have this idea patented.

I hear that they are working with Amazon on some type of drone delivery service of catalogs directly to your door for their next auction.

What next a holodeck virtual presence system where I can check out items before I bid?

;););)

Still waiting to smell the catalog.

I find it so funny that all of you guys are upset about missing magnets and not one person has mentioned the groundbreaking way Rob and REA sent out catalogs this year. I mean really what other auction house has sent out catalogs like this? Satin finished gold iPads preloaded with the catalog and $1000 off "any" sale coupon. All presented in a beautiful black lacquer presentation keepsake box.

After all this and you guys still have the nerve to bust his chops about a freaking magnet….unreal you all should be ashamed.

http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/websize/ipad-mini-wifi-4g_1_1%20copy%20copy.jpg

[bn2cardz]

Not a scientific poll, but magnets may only be going out to those who secretly buy Miley Cyrus C.D.'s.

I got a magnet, but I didn't buy the Miley Cyrus CD secretly. Why would I keep it a secret? I always am first in line when those sweet sounds of angelic tunes are released to us poor saps just longing for a reason to be happy that we have the gift of hearing after a long day of coworker complaints and sounds of traffic.

[freakhappy]

Mike, do you understand sarcasm or humor by chance? Just wondering? :)


Oops!! Sorry John...didn't notice you were messing around...my bad. Maybe I should lay off the pretzels and beer late at night ;)




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[atx840]

http://i.imgur.com/3tMdpET.jpg

[wonkaticket]

Mike all good.

Chris did REA make a smaller paperback book for Chuck or does everything just look small in his hands?

Marty I agree love the REA app! It even tells you which items are stolen at a glance which of course is most all of the items in the catalog etc. :)

[atx840]

John, it is in fact an optical illusion...Chuck has a habit of bending light when he's bored.

[edriskill]

I am STILL waiting in Virginia. I was told delivery could take up to 10 days. Oh my. Heard a horse outside my door this morning, thought it was here. But no

[t206blogcom]

I got mine 2-3 days ago and I'm only half way through it. :eek:

[edriskill]

I know others in Va. that have also received the catalog. And I do not live in the woods without a mailbox.

[LKeeler]

Still no catalog in Missouri. I live near St Joseph so maybe its coming on the Pony Express...

That's funny Kenny. I live about 100 yards off of the Oregon Trail/Pony Express route in Wyoming (I can see the old wagon ruts at my mail box). Maybe one of my two copies was yours! :D

[whiteymet]

I'm in NJ about 1 1/2 hrs from Rob and NO catalog!! How do you guys rate??

STILL no catalog to NJ!!!! Guess I'll have to look online. Not the same in my book.

Fred

[baseballart]

Delivered to the igloo on Monday.

Delivered to the rain forest on Monday as well.

[MyGuyTy]

Finally received mine yesterday......2 of them ;)

However no magnet :(

This book is a beast.....

[jcmtiger]

I consigned some items, but no catallog arrived.:confused:

Joe

Catalog received Thursday

Joe

[sago]

I heard Chuck will roundhouse kick deliver any catalogs that have not yet been received.

[Cardboard Junkie]

No catalog in Hawai'i yet.:(

[BlueSky]

I have made a couple of requests for a catalog. Still a no show in Maryland. :(:(:(

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Still no catalog despite contacting REA.

[edriskill]

Still waiting in Virginia. Looks like I am not the only one.

[kdixon]

Still waiting in Missouri...Pony Express needs to update horses.

[Rich Klein]

I forgot to add, Rob sent me 2 magnets so if someone local in DFW wants one, just let me know

[Koufax32fan]

I did get mine in St. Louis on Monday. No magnet, but it feels like my eyeballs are constantly being pulled towards the pages. It is so much nicer to see the catalog than to review it online.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Received my REA catalog directly from the company yesterday. The copy from the printer is still MIA.

[kdixon]

Got my catalog today....hope people who want to bid on my ball have received one...lol

[edriskill]

Still waiting and hoping.

[Vol]

Still waiting and hoping.

+1

[BruceinGa]

After seeing this thread I ordered one, probably a week ago. It arrived yesterday. Fantastic!!

[SmokyBurgess]

Have lost all hope here in central N.C.

Got last years catalog out and went through it to ease the pain.

This is as bad as getting dumped by Kate Upton!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I would suggest contacting REA directly. I sent them a message a couple weeks after other people received theirs and they shipped me one directly. They said I would probably receive another one from the printer but it has yet to arrive.

[wolf441]

Have lost all hope here in central N.C.

Got last years catalog out and went through it to ease the pain.

This is as bad as getting dumped by Kate Upton!

I'll same day express mail you my catalog if you have Kate Upton to trade!! :D

[spacktrack]

Hi Everyone,

To this point, all catalogs have been mailed, except for those requested in the past day. By now, all catalogs should have arrived to anyone on our permanent mailing list, anyone who requested catalogs during the early part of the auction, and anyone who let us know their catalog did not arrive during the initial mailing. We have sent many catalogs directly from our office to ensure they are mailed and received in a timely fashion. When you send out as many catalogs as we do, there are bound to be some that go missing or do not arrive. We have found that there is usually a good explanation (incorrect address, unable to forward, etc.).

If you have not received a catalog yet and would like one, please e-mail us at info@robertedwardauctions.com with your name and mailing address. We will send you one immediately. We appreciate everyone's interest in the catalog and it is our pleasure to send them out!

As a reminder, the auction ends tomorrow, Saturday April 26. All initial bids must be in by 9 PM EST. If you'd like to register to bid, you can sign up on our website (https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/users/useradd.asp).

If you have any questions, we are working around the clock and can be reached by e-mail or phone (908-226-9900).

Good luck to all buying and selling in the auction, and thank you again for all your interest!

Brian

[MVSNYC]

100 Bids an hour now, not a bad pace.

(Hi Brian!)

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Brian,

Thanks for mailing me a catalog. You handled the situation very promptly and professionally.

Alex

[shammus]

Can someone remind me when the auction ended last year?

[atx840]

4:00 PM EDT, May 18, 2013
3:06AM EDT, May 19th I received a fair warning auction would be closing soon.

This year it lists 9:00pm as closing.

[shammus]

4:00 PM EDT, May 18, 2013
3:06AM EDT, May 19th I received a fair warning auction would be closing soon.

This year it lists 9:00pm as closing.

Thanks chris, that helps....I guess if the fair warning went out at 3:06, then the auction was probably done by 3:30 EDT.

I don't think this years auction will close at 9pm....heh. That's probably the deadline for initial bids :)

[scooter729]

Last year actually ended around 4:45 AM. I remember waking up early, seeing it was still open, trying to place a bid and missed my chance by a few seconds.

[shammus]

Thanks Scott, was that eastern time?

[spacktrack]

Just to clarify the ending process for those wondering:

9 PM EST is the deadline for initial bids to be placed. You must have an initial bid placed on any item you wish to pursue during extended bidding.

At 9 PM EST, extended bidding begins and the ENTIRE auction will stay open until no bids have been received on any item for a period of 15 minutes.

We encourage everyone to use the Recent Bids feature tonight to get an idea of the action as the night progresses.

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/recentbids.aspx

As many can attest, it's a great way to see what's getting bid on and to gauge the activity level. If bids are coming in at 100 per 5 minutes, then the auction is clearly still in full swing. If they start slowing down to 5 minutes between bids, then the auction is clearly slowing down and could close soon.

After 12 AM EST (midnight), we may close the auction any time without reference to the 15 minute rule. Historically, the auction has stayed open until after 3 AM EST (including past 4 AM EST last year), but there is uncertainty after 12 AM EST (midnight).

We encourage everyone to consider using the Honest Auto Bid system to leave bids as it gets later in the evening.

For more information on the auction closing and raising or lowering autobids, please go to our website:

http://blog.robertedwardauctions.com/?p=691&preview=true

We're in the office all day and night if anyone has questions.

Good luck to all!

Brian

[atx840]

Here we go. :D

[t206hound]

Here we go. :D

good luck all

[auggiedoggy]

Last year actually ended around 4:45 AM. I remember waking up early, seeing it was still open, trying to place a bid and missed my chance by a few seconds.

Yikes!!! I'll hang in there until 2:00am but that's it.

Good luck to all except those thinking of bidding on MY lot. :D

[bobbyw8469]

They can have my lot.....no value there anymore.

[the 'stache]

Welp, I'm out on lot 400. If it had managed to stay below $1,000 before closing night, I'd have made one last bid. But $1,305 including the juice is just too much for those 4 cards, as much as I like them.

I'll just have to console myself with my new Johnson portrait. I'm just looking to find one I like. :D

[the 'stache]

Yikes!!! I'll hang in there until 2:00am but that's it.

Good luck to all except those thinking of bidding on MY lot. :D

You too, Rob. I hope you get what you're bidding on. :)

[auggiedoggy]

You too, Rob. I hope you get what you're bidding on. :)

So far, so good. Check out the T206 Cobb with the Ty Cobb back!!!

[MattyC]

My biggest (and happiest) surprise is the PSA 4 e90-2 Wags busting out to 9600 right now with the juice. I adore this card and am bummed to be out of the bidding, but also happy for the card itself. I always thought it should break out one day and gain even more stature than it has. I had hopes of getting a few at one point, but as Austin Powers would say, "That train has sailed." Will be happy now with my one and only example.

[MyGuyTy]

Already gave up on the only two I was going after. Thought it was gonna finally be a realistic closing night as I went WAY beyond what they would sell anywhere else......then the "REAness" reared it's head yet again :rolleyes:

[MattyC]

REAness. I love that. I read it like the REALNESS, LOL. Good stuff.

[the 'stache]

So far, so good. Check out the T206 Cobb with the Ty Cobb back!!!

Rob, it's up to $130k now. Nice!

[Joe_G.]

McGreachery Old Judge now at $110k, just over $130k after buyers premium. This is the highest auction price I've seen for an OJ although an Anson in Uniform would easily eclipse it.

[spacktrack]

Fair warning...We do not anticipate the auction to continue beyond 5 AM EST (15 minutes from now). This is the absolute LAST CALL for bidding! The auction will close without notice! We don’t want anyone who is planning to bid to be shut out! We recommend bidders leave maximum left bids utilizing Robert Edward Auctions’ “Honest Auto-Bid” system to avoid disappointment.

Thank you for your participation!

[sb1]

Did it just close or did it crash, the site is not responding?

[Runscott]

I think Rob pulled the plug on the server. He really should let Brian turn off the software.