REA -- What Did you Get?

[Rhotchkiss]

In my opinion, it was an amazing auction. I like the old and the rare, and there was plenty of that. I thought prices were very healthy, especially in T206-world, and with Cobbs and Wagners. Here is my haul. How did you do?

[sportscardpete]

WOW. What a haul - congratulations. I was the underbidder on the nadja and I think you got a wonderful card.

Here is mine:

315018

[darwinbulldog]

First one of these I've owned

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Very surprised to get the lot of 10 OJ's

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/images_items/item_48939_1.jpg
https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/images_items/item_48939_2.jpg

[cracker_jack]

Ended up with this one

[x2drich2000]

My only pickup, #45 toward the set.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

That is a pretty 1.5, congrats!

[the-illini]

More than I wanted to pay for an A, but its very clean appearance-wise and I needed to cross this one off my list and Ruth isn't getting any cheaper. Happy to make this #50 in my M101-6 set...

[Bicem]

Huge card, congrats Chris

[h2oya311]

Congrats Chris! Beautiful Ruth and quite the accomplishment to get to #50!

I’ve been slowly building up my pre-war stamps collection. I made a huge dent with the large lot of 1914 Piedmont Stamps! I paid exactly what I had budgeted for them, so I’m thrilled.

I wish my negro league consignments had done better. Some people got some great deals...or perhaps the market is really just that soft for negro league material. I doubt the same guys who were spending big on negro league items have now shifted to T206! Although it feels that way after seeing the closing prices.

[btcarfagno]

My first foray into the world of cards (for my personal collection) in a very long time.

These are two of my favorite images ever produced on a card, and two of my favorite pre-war players. Really nice eye appeal on them, though the creases on the Cobb it could be a bit of a technical overgrade.

Scarcity-wise, tough to argue with an iconic Cobb card that is likely one of 10-15 that exist...maybe far less than that even. These no-offer backs are just so tough.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/cobb%20T3_zpsqcv3bmmz.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/Waddell%20T3_zps3fgcpqw8.jpg

[shammus]

Added a tougher Wagner....

315028

[BLongley]

My first Cobb Green (wish I had started buying these years ago). And Iron Man to go with my T206 HOFs collection.

[rainier2004]

Wow, that's great Chris. That is such a great card...

Congrats to all, I was skunked.

[RedsFan1941]

My first foray into the world of cards (for my personal collection) in a very long time.

These are two of my favorite images ever produced on a card, and two of my favorite pre-war players. Really nice eye appeal on them, though the creases on the Cobb it could be a bit of a technical overgrade.

Scarcity-wise, tough to argue with an iconic Cobb card that is likely one of 10-15 that exist...maybe far less than that even. These no-offer backs are just so tough.



i was watching the cobb all weekend and think it is one of the best buys of the auction. having seen other T3s from that find on display at REA's table, the colors are amazing. i think you will be stunned (and happy). what a great price for that card, given the crazy hard back.

[shammus]

Did anyone happen to win lot #2642, a small group of seven e104s? I could use one or two of the cards if the winner was in a sharing mood :)

Thanks!

[becollie]

I am usually not one to post on these sort of threads but super excited to pick up the Betz Cabinet card ... as a die hard Orioles fan this is certainly a fun one to add to the collection.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/images_items/item_49042_1.jpg

[aljurgela]

Congrats Chris! Beautiful Ruth and quite the accomplishment to get to #50!

I’ve been slowly building up my pre-war stamps collection. I made a huge dent with the large lot of 1914 Piedmont Stamps! I paid exactly what I had budgeted for them, so I’m thrilled.

I wish my negro league consignments had done better. Some people got some great deals...or perhaps the market is really just that soft for negro league material. I doubt the same guys who were spending big on negro league items have now shifted to T206! Although it feels that way after seeing the closing prices.

Yes, Derek... the prices were a bit soft. I picked up a few items of yours and a few other but let some pieces go that were exceptional bargains as I just do not have unlimited funds! The ones that "hurt" are not placing an initial bid on the Detroit Stars photo and not making one more bid on the DiHigo Matanzas photo.

Did get the Irvin El Indio, Wreckers photo, Poinciana Cabinet, Torriente photo and the small Charleston photo (which I do not think was yours).

The Newark Eagles Team Photo with Irvin / Suttles / Day / Wells went for 3X what I recall it going for in the past (Hake's?). I thought that the Santurce Cangrejeros went cheap, I thought as did the Rube Foster program.

[btcarfagno]

i was watching the cobb all weekend and think it is one of the best buys of the auction. having seen other T3s from that find on display at REA's table, the colors are amazing. i think you will be stunned (and happy). what a great price for that card, given the crazy hard back.

Thank you for that. I am thinking that maybe the "snow" on the card may have kept the price down a bit, but beggars cannot be choosers for a card as rare as this one. I am just amazed by the corners. T3's almost invariably have worn corners and this one (and the Waddell as well) has such great corners. And there is no possible way I could have gone after the prior Cobb from this find that went for almost four times what this one went for (graded SGC 60 and has the same "snow" as the one I won).

[Cooper1927]

Two more E103’s

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180507/c07e30272b018cbfa9c45d12ceab614c.jpg


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[mybuddyinc]

Was just watching it ............


............ BL Collins ............... :eek::eek::eek:

[canjond]

I was going hard for the D350-1 Ruth... always a card I wanted for my collection, but alas, I lost it with 2 minutes to go so ended up the bridesmaid. I was able to pick this up, however.

[btcarfagno]

Any idea why the 1962 Topps set went for $45,000?? Seems fairly high grade but more than half of it isn't. Not sure I understand that one.

[h2oya311]

Yes, Derek... the prices were a bit soft. I picked up a few items of yours and a few other but let some pieces go that were exceptional bargains as I just do not have unlimited funds! The ones that "hurt" are not placing an initial bid on the Detroit Stars photo and not making one more bid on the DiHigo Matanzas photo.

Did get the Irvin El Indio, Wreckers photo, Poinciana Cabinet, Torriente photo and the small Charleston photo (which I do not think was yours).

The Newark Eagles Team Photo with Irvin / Suttles / Day / Wells went for 3X what I recall it going for in the past (Hake's?). I thought that the Santurce Cangrejeros went cheap, I thought as did the Rube Foster program.

Thanks Al! Glad to see that many of these awesome items stayed "in the Net54 family". And I'm glad to see that my Betz Studio Cabinet stuck around as well....lots more selling this time around than buying (for me). Might be lots more to come as I trim down my collection a bit.

BTW, I think the Torriente team photo is the coolest item I've ever owned. You'll be floored at how clear the image is when you get it in hand!

[savedfrommyspokes]

Any idea why the 1962 Topps set went for $45,000?? Seems fairly high grade but more than half of it isn't. Not sure I understand that one.

I was shocked when I saw that price also....most of the "key" cards are midgrade at best. However, about half the set is described as being in NM-MT to MINT shape....if half the cards NM-MT to MINT slab as PSA 9s and average $300 each, the buyer will have at least broken even. Based on the description, seems like the "estimate" may have been a tad low.

[btcarfagno]

I was shocked when I saw that price also....most of the "key" cards are midgrade at best. However, about half the set is described as being in NM-MT to MINT shape....if half the cards NM-MT to MINT slab as PSA 9s and average $300 each, the buyer will have at least broken even. Based on the description, seems like the "estimate" may have been a tad low.

Of the 50 "keys" that they gave the eyeball grading test, only four are said to be "mint". Maybe one of them is low pop? Looks like at least two people saw something though...

[Rhotchkiss]

Was just watching it ............


............ BL Collins ............... :eek::eek::eek:

I wanted this, but not as bad as the high bidder. Sick card, sicker hammer price.

[brian1961]

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[aljurgela]

Thanks Al! Glad to see that many of these awesome items stayed "in the Net54 family". And I'm glad to see that my Betz Studio Cabinet stuck around as well....lots more selling this time around than buying (for me). Might be lots more to come as I trim down my collection a bit.

BTW, I think the Torriente team photo is the coolest item I've ever owned. You'll be floored at how clear the image is when you get it in hand!

That Torriente photo is going to look great in my collection! The image looks amazing! Just as excited about some of the other stuff as I have not had anything of Taylor or Donaldson....

[mechanicalman]

Great stuff guys.

Tom - that T3 is awesome. Those colors just pop.

Jon - that poster is super cool. That would be on my wall in the most prominent position in my house if I had one.

[vansaad]

I was very pleased to pick this one up. Wish I could have grabbed another BB or two, but the prices have accelerated. Good for me as an owner of a high grade portrait, but kinda deflating for my chances of putting together a set of these.

https://i.imgur.com/rAHNoUQ.jpg

[wolf441]

Happy to add this modest piece to my collection.

[Michael Peich]

Murnane has been an elusive card for me and leaves 21 more cards for me to complete the T204 set. Ditto with McCreery who now makes it 59/75 for T211s.

Chris--I knew you'd chase Ruth hard. Congratulations on a great pick-up! You're going to have to sell lots-o'-cards in Cleveland. Ha-ha-ha!

Cheers,
Mike

[Exhibitman]

Very nice haul, folks. I watched prices on everything that interested me soar out of reach, except for this:

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1968%20Topps%20Maris%20Blackless.png

Couldn't resist this printing freak.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

You guys did tremendous! Love the Cobb T3! And Jon the goudey poster is sweeeeet! The E92 Wagner looks way better than a 1.5. And Chris that Ruth is big baller!

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

[mechanicalman]

You guys did tremendous! Love the Cobb T3! And Jon the goudey poster is sweeeeet! The E92 Wagner looks way better than a 1.5. And Chris that Ruth is big baller!

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

Sweet panorama. And boy, weren't those the best words in the English language last night, "This lot is now closed."

[scooter729]

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

Congrats on getting that panorama - I wasn't battling you as I have one myself already, but wanted to say that you'll be thrilled. It presents super nice on the wall - you won't be disappointed!

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Scott did you buy the one at REA in 2006?

[ullmandds]

Im a little shocked how high the bar photo of ruth sold for.

[ejharrington]

Im a little shocked how high the bar photo of ruth sold for.
I'm not, another copy went for $38k in Heritage last year.

Unfortunately, much too rich for my budget. I love that photo.

[RedsFan1941]

Im a little shocked how high the bar photo of ruth sold for.

especially since the Ralph Nader of the hobby said there’s one of those in every auction these days.

[Jason]

Only thing I got was outbid at 11:50 something pm. All the auctions lately have been missing Red Borders. Where have they all gone?

[DeanH3]

In my opinion, it was an amazing auction. I like the old and the rare, and there was plenty of that. I thought prices were very healthy, especially in T206-world, and with Cobbs and Wagners. Here is my haul. How did you do?

Nice haul Ryan. I was in on the CB Matty but decided to hold off. Great pick ups. Congrats!

[Snapolit1]

especially since the Ralph Nader of the hobby said there’s one of those in every auction these days.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider-blog/bs-fe-babe-ruth-photo-sale-20180507-story.html

[Brian Van Horn]

I held off of the auction and today picked up something Pittsburghers can relate to (OT):

[Snapolit1]

especially since the Ralph Nader of the hobby said there’s one of those in every auction these days.

Yeah, I see your point. My apologies.


https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=51010

https://goldinauctions.com/Finest_Known_Extremely_Rare_1915_Babe_Ruth_and_Fat-LOT37048.aspx

[Shankweather]

Nothing! Because I completely forgot to bid. Really wanted that Mayo's Cut Plug Pfeffer...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Nothing for the 7th straight year. The cards I want inevitably seem to go for significantly more than I want to pay, even when (I think anyhow) I'm willing to pay strong.

[calvindog]

Nothing for the 7th straight year. The cards I want inevitably seem to go for significantly more than I want to pay, even when (I think anyhow) I'm willing to pay strong.

LOL you'd fit right in on the BST.

[Peter_Spaeth]

LOL you'd fit right in on the BST.

LOL but au contraire, I have bought quite a few cards from Board members, and none were discounted by any means. In REA though the cards seem to go into orbit.

[t206kid]

just a couple 1s ;)

[hcv123]

Awesome pickups everyone!

I was after a bunch of postwar stuff as that is what I have collected.

To involve my kids in the hobby, we started collecting Pirates team sets from 1952-1973. Been at that for a few years - it's been awesome and fun (Stupid - 1952 Tony Bartirome! - probably never get that one)- my 11 year old has been really into it. He loves going to shows and perusing auction catalogs. He mentioned to me recently that he would like to start collecting some of the "older" cards - like the T206, etc. Then I read the post about the T3's REA was offering. Then I looked at them. Then I got attached! Then I won 3 of them. Looking forward to surprising my son with them. Not being familiar with the nuances of the issue - Is what REA posted about the "no offer back" thing accurate?

I also got a couple of postwar goodies - 59 Bazooka box (Mantle) - thought I got a great deal on that one - crease not withstanding, 59 salesman sample panel (Mantle) - someone else was fighting hard for that one, and the Exhibit advertising posters.


Any thoughts on the Heritage PSA 9 Mantle going for a record almost 3 million a week ago and then the REA 8 "only" selling for 300k, an 84K drop from what Heritage sold the same flip for last August??

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

LOL but au contraire, I have bought quite a few cards from Board members, and none were discounted by any means. In REA though the cards seem to go into orbit.

Of course it depends on what you want, but as someone who just bargain hunts for resale I loved the two lots I won.

[bobfreedman]

Of things

[Peter_Spaeth]

Great Bazooka Mantle. I have seen only one other one that had the tab although I am sure there are others. Speaking of the tab, I wonder why it says the complete set is 9 players when it's something like 23?

[hcv123]

Great Bazooka Mantle. I have seen only one other one that had the tab although I am sure there are others. Speaking of the tab, I wonder why it says the complete set is 9 players when it's something like 23?

I have had my eye on these for a long time. I have been an under bidder in the past. I am aware of 3 other 1959 complete boxes with Mantle - could there be another 1 or 2 or 3 - maybe. Regarding the "9 players". Bazooka first issued the set with just 9 Superstar players. Not sure why (presumably because it sold well) they later added 14 more - These are the super tough short prints.

[robertsmithnocure]

I was going hard for the D350-1 Ruth... always a card I wanted for my collection, but alas, I lost it with 2 minutes to go so ended up the bridesmaid. I was able to pick this up, however.

That is tough losing a card like the D350-1 Standard Biscuit Ruth at the last minute, but at least you still got a nice consolation prize. I honestly was expecting the Ruth to sell for another bid or two as it was a very nice looking card and so, so rare with that back. I always thought that this specific back (along with D329 Weils, D352 Morehouses and H801-9 Globes) was cool since Burdick saw fit to give it is own ACC designation, while most of the rest are all lumped into the M101-5/4 number.

That Goudey advertising sheet is beautiful. I am surprised that REA did not offer more information regarding the restoration that they mentioned in their write up. It sounds like they are the ones who help facilitate the restoration. It would have been nice to have seen before and after pictures along with the "treatment report" that should have been supplied by the restorer.

[ullmandds]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/baltimore-insider-blog/bs-fe-babe-ruth-photo-sale-20180507-story.html

that's funny! to each their own I guess!

[Bestdj777]

Awesome pickups everyone!

I was after a bunch of postwar stuff as that is what I have collected.

To involve my kids in the hobby, we started collecting Pirates team sets from 1952-1973. Been at that for a few years - it's been awesome and fun (Stupid - 1952 Tony Bartirome! - probably never get that one)- my 11 year old has been really into it. He loves going to shows and perusing auction catalogs. He mentioned to me recently that he would like to start collecting some of the "older" cards - like the T206, etc. Then I read the post about the T3's REA was offering. Then I looked at them. Then I got attached! Then I won 3 of them. Looking forward to surprising my son with them. Not being familiar with the nuances of the issue - Is what REA posted about the "no offer back" thing accurate?

I also got a couple of postwar goodies - 59 Bazooka box (Mantle) - thought I got a great deal on that one - crease not withstanding, 59 salesman sample panel (Mantle) - someone else was fighting hard for that one, and the Exhibit advertising posters.


Any thoughts on the Heritage PSA 9 Mantle going for a record almost 3 million a week ago and then the REA 8 "only" selling for 300k, an 84K drop from what Heritage sold the same flip for last August??

Gorgeous box Howard. It's such a stunning card that I can only imagine what it looks like in person in full box form.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I have had my eye on these for a long time. I have been an under bidder in the past. I am aware of 3 other 1959 complete boxes with Mantle - could there be another 1 or 2 or 3 - maybe. Regarding the "9 players". Bazooka first issued the set with just 9 Superstar players. Not sure why (presumably because it sold well) they later added 14 more - These are the super tough short prints.

Ah, I get it, thanks. One of my favorite cards in the world, and in the scheme of things they cost very little.

[griffon512]

LOL but au contraire, I have bought quite a few cards from Board members, and none were discounted by any means. In REA though the cards seem to go into orbit.

I can confirm that Peter is a very reasonable buyer on the BST board and will pay strong if the card warrants it. However, using a Spaceballs analogy, he will not go up to "ludicrous speed!" I can not say the same for whoever spent $50k more on a Mantle Dice Game card than a decent Ruth rookie, but maybe I just don't get it.

[CharleyBrown]

I was very pleased to pick this one up. Wish I could have grabbed another BB or two, but the prices have accelerated. Good for me as an owner of a high grade portrait, but kinda deflating for my chances of putting together a set of these.

https://i.imgur.com/rAHNoUQ.jpg

Nice card! The portrait 7.5 went for over $10k - a high for that card.

The glove in air, throwing, and leaping no scoreboard cards were steals imo.

[ruth_rookie]

my wife wishes to thank to everyone who outbid me...

[RedsFan1941]

great stuff guys

[Vintageclout]

I can confirm that Peter is a very reasonable buyer on the BST board and will pay strong if the card warrants it. However, using a Spaceballs analogy, he will not go up to "ludicrous speed!" I can not say the same for whoever spent $50k more on a Mantle Dice Game card than a decent Ruth rookie, but maybe I just don't get it.

+1 Jimbo!

[Peter_Spaeth]

I can confirm that Peter is a very reasonable buyer on the BST board and will pay strong if the card warrants it. However, using a Spaceballs analogy, he will not go up to "ludicrous speed!" I can not say the same for whoever spent $50k more on a Mantle Dice Game card than a decent Ruth rookie, but maybe I just don't get it.

Thanks James -- who btw is a real pleasure to deal with and has great taste in cards.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Some very nice items on the board here guys! Wow. I really liked several cards like the blank back Wagners that started the thread and the Mantle Bazooka complete box. Was that a Magie error I saw too? Nice.

[robertsmithnocure]

Awesome pickups everyone!

I was after a bunch of postwar stuff as that is what I have collected.

To involve my kids in the hobby, we started collecting Pirates team sets from 1952-1973. Been at that for a few years - it's been awesome and fun (Stupid - 1952 Tony Bartirome! - probably never get that one)- my 11 year old has been really into it. He loves going to shows and perusing auction catalogs. He mentioned to me recently that he would like to start collecting some of the "older" cards - like the T206, etc. Then I read the post about the T3's REA was offering. Then I looked at them. Then I got attached! Then I won 3 of them. Looking forward to surprising my son with them. Not being familiar with the nuances of the issue - Is what REA posted about the "no offer back" thing accurate?

I also got a couple of postwar goodies - 59 Bazooka box (Mantle) - thought I got a great deal on that one - crease not withstanding, 59 salesman sample panel (Mantle) - someone else was fighting hard for that one, and the Exhibit advertising posters.

Such a cool box. I have always wondered the story behind someone saving the entire box all of these years.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Murnane has been an elusive card for me and leaves 21 more cards for me to complete the T204 set. Ditto with McCreery who now makes it 59/75 for T211s.

Chris--I knew you'd chase Ruth hard. Congratulations on a great pick-up! You're going to have to sell lots-o'-cards in Cleveland. Ha-ha-ha!

Cheers,
Mike

Love that Red Sun! Studying them, getting to know them, and beginning to appreciate how tough that card is!

[ullmandds]

great pick ups everyone...I got nuttin!

[joshuanip]

Check already in the mail. Can wait to see these babies.

My first Kotton!

[sgbernard]

Won two lots, this one is my new favorite:

[therajah]

315107

[clydepepper]

Could someone explain to me how to 'grab' a pic of the card I won?


Thanks

[swarmee]

Right click on the picture on the website and click "Copy link address". Then come to Net54, start a post and click the Picture button (mountain with a yellow background icon), then right-click and paste the address into the box. That will create the image.

[clydepepper]

Right click on the picture on the website and click "Copy link address". Then come to Net54, start a post and click the Picture button (mountain with a yellow background icon), then right-click and paste the address into the box. That will create the image.



Thank John...I just knew a Tech Man would know.

[clydepepper]

I'm in trouble if the card is the same size as the image below.

IMO, I overpaid, but I can't seem to resist them...its not like I going to collect the entire set especially since one of our members is not willing to part will his Frank Seele. Oh, well, this is number eight...let the 'set builders' come to me!

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/images_items/item_49062_1.jpg

[Peter_Spaeth]

Thank John...I just knew a Tech Man would know.

Or not, look at the size of that damn image.

[ruth-gehrig]

Or not, look at the size of that damn image.

Lol:D

[RedsFan1941]

huge card

[bobbvc]

If anyone here won the lot of 6 Pirate E125's I'd be interested in at least one of them.

[clydepepper]

huge card



and a price to match.

It seems my translation of John's directions had a flaw...

[nolemmings]

Is that a placemat?;)

[mawitzi]

I won a M116 Plank. I was outbid on the M116 Wagner and a Sports Kings Ruth. I really wanted the Ruth, maybe next time.

[Rhotchkiss]

Congrats all. BTW, I wired $$ this morning and already got shipping confirmation, to be delivered tmrw. Now that is service!

[swarmee]

Or not, look at the size of that damn image.
Next time he should copy the image link from the thumbnail. ;-)

[Touch'EmAll]

Have you ever sold a card and later wish you hadn't. Well, finally got it back now years later as my only win - and of course at a much higher price. It was the 1939 PB Joe Dimaggio PSA 5. Not a rare card I know, but looks nice - and now back in my collection.

[Stonepony]

error

[ls7plus]

More than I wanted to pay for an A, but its very clean appearance-wise and I needed to cross this one off my list and Ruth isn't getting any cheaper. Happy to make this #50 in my M101-6 set...

IMHO, a very, very good purchase, Chris. That is one very tough card in ANY condition. Twenty K well-spent! Congrats,

Larry

[mechanicalman]

Congrats all. BTW, I wired $$ this morning and already got shipping confirmation, to be delivered tmrw. Now that is service!

These guys are incredible. I literally emailed Brian to ask for wire instructions and I got a tracking number 30 minutes later.

[MVSNYC]

Great pick ups, everyone.

I won this proof, very happy.

[ls7plus]

LOL but au contraire, I have bought quite a few cards from Board members, and none were discounted by any means. In REA though the cards seem to go into orbit.

+1 there, Pete. I was the under-bidder on the '54-56 PSA 9 Spic & Span Aaron, at $8400 (it went for $9k with the BP) and was amazed. One of the 3 9's went for $3600 with BP at a Heritage auction less than one week earlier (probably the worst of the 3, though, with the ink too dark) and one changed hands on ebay for quite likely in the $6K range just a day or so before REA ended (opening bid: $7,000; auction didn't go forward because card "no longer available," so I'm guessing $6K and change).

May we fare better in the future and highest regards,

Larry

[Onlineracing]

I was able to get a T205 lot.

[RedsFan1941]

These guys are incredible. I literally emailed Brian to ask for wire instructions and I got a tracking number 30 minutes later.

sure, but I bet you were really really tired today.

[ls7plus]

I can confirm that Peter is a very reasonable buyer on the BST board and will pay strong if the card warrants it. However, using a Spaceballs analogy, he will not go up to "ludicrous speed!" I can not say the same for whoever spent $50k more on a Mantle Dice Game card than a decent Ruth rookie, but maybe I just don't get it.

Hundreds of Ruth rookies (with different backs, of course), and ONE Topps Dice Game Mantle graded. And Mantle has been keeping close company with Ruth, a phenomena which those of us who also study sabermetric analysis (primarily under Professor Bill James, though not excluding other authors) will not disagree with.

Highest regards,

Larry

[joshuanip]

Hundreds of Ruth rookies (with different backs, of course), and ONE Topps Dice Game Mantle graded. And Mantle has been keeping close company with Ruth, a phenomena which those of us who also study sabermetric analysis (primarily under Professor Bill James, though not excluding other authors) will not disagree with.

Highest regards,

Larry

I don’t think there are hundreds of Ruth’s rookies. 71 graded by PSA and 41 graded by SGC. There are probably as much if not more resubmission than there are raw. Not exactly hundreds. There are 1235 52 Topps mantles graded by PSA alone, which is 10x the amount of total graded Ruth rookies (all backs).

[CW]

Wow, super nice proof, Michael. I didn't even see that one in the auction.

[oldjudge]

Hundreds of Ruth rookies (with different backs, of course), and ONE Topps Dice Game Mantle graded. And Mantle has been keeping close company with Ruth, a phenomena which those of us who also study sabermetric analysis (primarily under Professor Bill James, though not excluding other authors) will not disagree with.

Highest regards,

Larry

Larry-Time to recount. If you ignore Sporting News ad backs(they are not broken out from blank backs), there have been 35 Ruth rookies graded, across all ad backs.

[tlwise12]

I won the 1923-24 Thomas Gutierrez album and could not be happier! These usually got for quite a bit more. Condition is not the best, but who really cares when you have something this awesome.

[oldjudge]

Great pick up Travis. Congratulations!

[timkb]

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I like their focus and commitment to our past-time. Just wondering how others feel about the format and impact to prices.

Our history is surely valuable, I just want to make sure the right people are defining that value.

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[Rickyy]

Great pick ups, everyone.

I won this proof, very happy.

Wow great card! Congrats.

Ricky Y

[Pat R]

Great pick ups, everyone.

I won this proof, very happy.


Nice pickup Michael, I would like to get one of
the proofs some day.

[Snapolit1]

REA gets amazing profits for their consignors. And that’s to their credit. Can’t lay at their doorstop the fact that the same card that sells for 4K somewhere else sells for 10k when they sell it. A tribute to their sterling reputation and the fact that lots of people will seemingly overpay to play in their sandbox and post on Net 54 that they are a playa with the big dogs.



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I like their focus and commitment to our past-time. Just wondering how others feel about the format and impact to prices.

Our history is surely valuable, I just want to make sure the right people are defining that value.

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[ccre]

Pales in comparison to most on this thread, however, couldn't resist picking up a NR MT T209. Never see those.

[Tyler]

Happy to grab these two legends...


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[Snapolit1]

Ruth Premium is an awesome piece. Never been able to understand why these premiums don't seem to get the love they deserve. A great photo.

Happy to grab these two legends...


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[clydepepper]

Next time he should copy the image link from the thumbnail. ;-)



I believe the issue was with my server as I did not have the exact options available, though it did come from the thumbnail.

Anyway, lots of great wins, guys. Congratulations!

[clydepepper]

Save picture as

&

Save target as


respectively...let's see if I can remember that...


http://www.net54baseball.com/album.php?albumid=1081

[Sophiedog]

Great pick ups, everyone.

I won this proof, very happy.

Amazing Proof card...Very nice!

[T205 GB]

Anyone here get the low grade Brunner's Bread Cobb? That is another killer card!

[benchod]

More than I wanted to pay for an A, but its very clean appearance-wise and I needed to cross this one off my list and Ruth isn't getting any cheaper. Happy to make this #50 in my M101-6 set...

Congrats Chris!
Your perseverance in chasing down this difficult set is admirable

[kmac32]

Was bidding on the T207 Ward Miller Red Cross but came up empty

[robertsmithnocure]

Larry-Time to recount. If you ignore Sporting News ad backs(they are not broken out from blank backs), there have been 35 Ruth rookies graded, across all ad backs.

oldjudge - Can you explain a little more? I know that the Sporting Life backs only come in the latter M101-4 series, but do you only consider the blank back Ruths rookie cards, or are there other backs?

The peculiarities of the different backs is very confusing to me.

[Vintageclout]

oldjudge - Can you explain a little more? I know that the Sporting Life backs only come in the latter M101-4 series, but do you only consider the blank back Ruths rookie cards, or are there other backs?

The peculiarities of the different backs is very confusing to me.

FYI, while the timing of their release during the 1916 Calendar Year varies and remains somewhat ambiguous, all 1916 Ruth cards (blank or ad back) are considered his rookie card. Also, many collectors believe the M101-5 related issues (e.g., Famous & Barr/M101-5 blank backs) to be among the earliest released issues. A moot point because a “Rookie card” designation is typically ANY cardboard issue released during the entire calendar year (not predicated on which month during the year the card was issued).

[Rhotchkiss]

Michael, seems the Board is happy with your decision to ignore my advice to pick up that Magie error SGC 30, instead of the proof. So if you cant beat'em, join'em. Great proof!! I guess I gotta get me a proof one of these days.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I understand Larry's point about relative scarcity, but to me even if it's 100 or more a Ruth rookie card is still a much bigger deal than a 1/1 60s Mantle issue. Mantle -- great player, all the more so because of the perfect storm that made him an icon. But Ruth is on another level, and it's prewar. It's all a subjective judgment though.

[GregMitch34]

Happy that members here got my Ruth Premium and my beloved Allegeny.

[MVSNYC]

Thanks guys.

Ryan- ha, was easy to choose the proof over the Magie, since it was less than half the price!

(Jay/T206Kid)- nice pick up on the SGC 10 Magie, that was in my crosshairs too. Glad you got it.

[aljurgela]

I won the 1923-24 Thomas Gutierrez album and could not be happier! These usually got for quite a bit more. Condition is not the best, but who really cares when you have something this awesome.

Well done Travis! Well Done! I think that you will love that when it is in hand!

[CobbSpikedMe]

I also really like the proof T206. I always seem to stare at them when I see them and realize a while later that I've been in a blank stare for some time and don't remember the last few minutes. :D

[Jason]

Pales in comparison to most on this thread, however, couldn't resist picking up a NR MT T209. Never see those.

Thats a very nice T209 pickup David. Only one other graded that high according to the pop reports, in the whole set.

[conor912]

If whoever won the Diamond Stars set would like to sell any Hi #s, please let me know.

[Nonsensename1]

I have no confidence the pictures will work - but I also didn't think I'd win either of these so who knows....

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/images_items/thumbs/thumb_item_49278_1.jpg

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/images_items/thumbs/thumb_item_49605_1.jpg

[Nonsensename1]

Congrats on these - I had hoped for the Cobb but you beat me out!

Happy to grab these two legends...


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[Stonepony]

Wow Ben! Great pickups

[robertsmithnocure]

FYI, while the timing of their release during the 1916 Calendar Year varies and remains somewhat ambiguous, all 1916 Ruth cards (blank or ad back) are considered his rookie card. Also, many collectors believe the M101-5 related issues (e.g., Famous & Barr/M101-5 blank backs) to be among the earliest released issues. A moot point because a “Rookie card” designation is typically ANY cardboard issue released during the entire calendar year (not predicated on which month during the year the card was issued).

Vintageclout - Thanks for that info. All things being equal though, I would prefer to have the M101-5 version of Ruth over the M101-4 just for the simple fact that it was produced earlier in the year. I understand that they may both be considered his "Rookie card," but I would still prefer to have the earlier one, especially because they seem to be more scarce.

So, besides the blank back, Famous & Barr and Standard Biscuit versions, are there any other Ruths that are generally considered to be from the earlier "M101-5" series?

[pgconboy]

I just got my cards from the last REA auction and unfortunately got shorted like I feared.

I won this auction: https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/sets/1909-e95-philadelphia-caramel-partial-set-14-30-/a/50003-80092.s?ic2=mybidspage-lotlinks-12202013&tab=MyBids-101116

It said 14 cards, and listed 14 cards in the description. However the photo only showed 13. On the paperwork with the check I mailed I wrote and circled/underlined for them to verify that they are sending 14 cards.

Sure enough, 13 showed up in the mail today. Missing the Lord, PSA 6.

[oldjudge]

That was a Heritage auction, not REA

[pgconboy]

That was a Heritage auction, not REA

Oops, good eye. I had recently a bunch of REA emails from the auction mixed in with my tracking emails that my mind blended the two together.

[Rhotchkiss]

Ben, awesome Matty! I was watching that one myself, but picked up the Dark Cap CB instead. Can’t go wrong owning a Matty dark cap 7.5. Congratulations

[Tyler]

Thanks, Ben. Looks like you grabbed a couple of beauties.
Tyler

[t206kid]

Thanks guys.

Ryan- ha, was easy to choose the proof over the Magie, since it was less than half the price!

(Jay/T206Kid)- nice pick up on the SGC 10 Magie, that was in my crosshairs too. Glad you got it.

Thanks! I'm really excited. Stuck in that bid thinking I had very little chance to win, and many refreshes later it held. Sweet proof!

[Vintageclout]

Vintageclout - Thanks for that info. All things being equal though, I would prefer to have the M101-5 version of Ruth over the M101-4 just for the simple fact that it was produced earlier in the year. I understand that they may both be considered his "Rookie card," but I would still prefer to have the earlier one, especially because they seem to be more scarce.

So, besides the blank back, Famous & Barr and Standard Biscuit versions, are there any other Ruths that are generally considered to be from the earlier "M101-5" series?

Hobby research has revealed that the extremely scarce “Holmes to Homes” and “Morehouse Baking” issues can also be M101-5. Unfortunately, to the best of my knowledge, no 1916 Ruth rookies are currently known with these ad backs.

[ZiggerZagger]

Anyone here get the low grade Brunner's Bread Cobb? That is another killer card!

Guilty... I felt that I could overlook the left upper corner for an otherwise really pleasing '3' to my eye.

Needless to say, this ends a several years'-long search.

315228

[mechanicalman]

Guilty... I felt that I could overlook the left upper corner for an otherwise really pleasing '3' to my eye.

Needless to say, this ends a several years'-long search.

315228

Nice dude! Congrats.

[nolemmings]

Hobby research has revealed that the extremely scarce “Holmes to Homes” and “Morehouse Baking” issues can also be M101-5. Unfortunately, to the best of my knowledge, no 1916 Ruth rookies are currently known with these ad backs.

Successful Farming is also m101-5, although no Ruths have been confirmed. Be careful with either Standard Biscuit and Morehouse if you insist on trying to land an m101-5, as those advertisers also issued cards parallel to m101-4.

[Rhotchkiss]

Amazing card Jason - one of my favorite in the whole auction. Congrats

[T205 GB]

Guilty... I felt that I could overlook the left upper corner for an otherwise really pleasing '3' to my eye.

Needless to say, this ends a several years'-long search.

315228

I never even dropped a bid on this one. I figured I would get blown out anyway:D Stellar Card!

[tennisguy]

I won lot 41. A pair of N172 OJ portraits. One of John Morrill (Boston) and the other of Al Myers (Washington). I particularly always liked the Morrill portrait with him in his Boston uniform. Just a super cool card in my opinion!

[Baseball Rarities]

Be careful with either Standard Biscuit and Morehouse if you insist on trying to land an m101-5, as those advertisers also issued cards parallel to m101-4.

Hi Todd,

In regards to the Standard Biscuit and Morehouse cards (Ruth in particular), how can you differentiate between the M101-5 and M101-4? Is it just by the tone of the stock? For example, I assume that the PSA 2 is an M101-5 and the PSA 4 is an M101-4. It also seems that M101-4 cards are taller and thinner than M101-5s. Is this true?

[BeanTown]

Was happy to upgrade with this baseball currency note. These are hard to find in decent condition. Jerry Spillman did an article on these notes in the April 2018 issue of the Vintage Collector by Beckett. Some corrections need to be done with the article, as he was off on some of the advertisers and their locations including this pickup. The Jeweler is actually located in Cadiz, Oh and not Chicago, IL as published.

[nolemmings]

Hi Kevin,

I have never seen a Morehouse Ruth, so can offer no opinion there. As for Standard Biscuit, I have only seen three, and only that number have been graded by PSA and SGC- the two you show and an SGC 40. You are correct in identifying the two (the SGC 40 is from the earlier m101-5 also).

There are stock and a couple of production identifiers that help differentiate the two. With Standard Biscuit the creamier or more golden-looking stock, particularly noticeable on the back, is very seldom found on m101-4 cards. Standard Biscuit was likely the first advertiser to receive m101-5 or D350-1 cards, and the stock is easily seen as non-white, although it can vary in degree.

Ruth cards from m101-5 usually have that print flaw most have observed-- a line from the right border that extends toward anywhere from about his left elbow in some cards to around the sleeve of his undershirt in others. It too varies in degree, and is hard to see in your scan but is there. M101-4s will not show that line.

Many m101-4s with department store advertising (and some blanks) have print pressure lines running horizontally about 40% from the top and/or vertically 15% from the right edge, starting at the bottom. Your PSA 4 Ruth scan shows the vertical line-- it runs from the bottom of the card up through his lifted ankle. Here is a blank-backed Ruth that shows a more pronounced line:
https://photos.imageevent.com/imoverhere/mym101s/dupesothers/large/babe.jpg
This is another sign that it lines up with m101-4, and although this "flaw" is not found in all cards from that latter set, it is not seen in m101-5. Along with the whiter stock, it is pretty safe to say the PSA 4 Standard Biscuit is from the m101-4 set.

As for the size/dimensions of the different Standard Biscuits, I do not believe we have enough of a sample size to say that one is taller or wider than the other. In general this is not apparent for m101-5 vs m101-4 or Standard Biscuit cards overall.

[calvindog]

Was happy to upgrade with this baseball currency note. These are hard to find in decent condition. Jerry Spillman did an article on these notes in the April 2018 issue of the Vintage Collector by Beckett. Some corrections need to be done with the article, as he was off on some of the advertisers and their locations including this pickup. The Jeweler is actually located in Cadiz, Oh and not Chicago, IL as published.

Awesome baseball currency, JC.

[Rhotchkiss]

Guilty... I felt that I could overlook the left upper corner for an otherwise really pleasing '3' to my eye.

Needless to say, this ends a several years'-long search.

315228

Based on where the PSA one is in PWCC's action ending tonight, you got a total steal; currently $14,500 (both cards are Butter Krust).

[Sean]

Ryan and Ben, nice Mathewsons. I was an early bidder on those but soon dropped out. I'm glad that they went to board members.

[aad0906]

I picked up an E98 Cobb SGC20 and the E90-1 lot with 6 HOF-ers. Got outbid everywhere else, I really wanted that E98 Matthewson (blue).

[Edwolf1963]

Guilty... I felt that I could overlook the left upper corner for an otherwise really pleasing '3' to my eye.

Needless to say, this ends a several years'-long search.

315228

Wow, that D304 Cobb must have set you back $50, $60 bucks or so :D

Beautiful card, congratulations!

[brass_rat]

I love Red Cross cards, so I was delighted to pick up the T207.

I'll bump an old thread on the topic in a minute with some new info from the consignor (Brian was so quick to get the info for me after I won the lot!)

[Stonepony]

Great card Steve! Did anyone win the Red Cross Cobb?

[orly57]

Happy to get this card. I Love the back with the 1907 postmark and the message where the sender writes that he saw the Cubs beat the Tigers (Game 4 of the World Series).

[yanksfan09]

Nice card Orlando

[brass_rat]

Gray card Steve! Did anyone win the Red Cross Cobb?

Thanks, Dave!

[Clydewally]

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[Clydewally]

Seems I remain terrible at uploading pictures.

I picked up the Lajoie PC796, Rogers Peet Rogers Hornsby and the Mathewson Pinkerton Postcard.

[clydepepper]

Good Stuff! Congrats!

315406

315407

315408

[KMayUSA6060]

Was happy to upgrade with this baseball currency note. These are hard to find in decent condition. Jerry Spillman did an article on these notes in the April 2018 issue of the Vintage Collector by Beckett. Some corrections need to be done with the article, as he was off on some of the advertisers and their locations including this pickup. The Jeweler is actually located in Cadiz, Oh and not Chicago, IL as published.

Fascinating. My buddy owns nearly 100 acres right near Cadiz. VERY rural area - I love it.

[ValKehl]

My first Joe Jackson item from his playing days. Not only was it affordable, but I think player notebooks are neat.

[bcbgcbrcb]

A lot of the Negro League prices closed higher than I expected in today’s market. Going into closing day, most all of the NL pieces were extremely low, I would have been thrilled with the final numbers if I was a consignor, given where they were just 24 hours before.

[Topnotchsy]

A lot of the Negro League prices closed higher than I expected in today’s market. Going into closing day, most all of the NL pieces were extremely low, I would have been thrilled with the final numbers if I was a consignor, given where they were just 24 hours before.

I had a Martin Dihigo picture that sold really well but my Willard Brown contract sold for $1000 which was really surprising.

[Baseball Rarities]

Hi Kevin,

I have never seen a Morehouse Ruth, so can offer no opinion there. As for Standard Biscuit, I have only seen three, and only that number have been graded by PSA and SGC- the two you show and an SGC 40. You are correct in identifying the two (the SGC 40 is from the earlier m101-5 also).

There are stock and a couple of production identifiers that help differentiate the two. With Standard Biscuit the creamier or more golden-looking stock, particularly noticeable on the back, is very seldom found on m101-4 cards. Standard Biscuit was likely the first advertiser to receive m101-5 or D350-1 cards, and the stock is easily seen as non-white, although it can vary in degree

Todd - I somehow missed your post. Thanks for the detailed response. I really appreciate it.