REA - How Did You Do?

[paul]

I managed to pick up two cards that were pretty high on my want list -- the 1914 CJ Plank and the 1916 Zeenut Billy Southworth. How did the rest of you do?

[sportscardpete]

I thought some things looked fairly soft - was expecting all the buzz in the hobby to shoot a lot of things to the moon. I picked up the m101-3 Cobb which has been on my want list. A few other Cobb postcards seemed weak, though the Azoras looked so cool.

[RCMcKenzie]

Nice cards. I picked up these 2 and the e103 Bender. I really like the original flexichrome art for the 1975 Topps Cub's team card.

[vthobby]

Paul, I was bidding on the Plank also! Great card! Looks the the PSA 8 Mikan RC set an all time record. Looks like after fees and taxes it will be like $105,000!!! Wowser!

Back in the 1980s, as a college student, I set up at the Ed Keetz show at the Polish Community Center near Albany NY. I sold a Joe Jackson card for $150 (doubled my money) because it had a weird red ink mark on his face.

Got that card back tonite. Paid a smidge more than $150. :) Was willing to go higher! :cool:

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What goes around.......comes around..... lol

Peace, Mike

[Bored5000]

I had my first ever REA win in this auction. I am not much of an autograph guy at all, but I am happy to pick up a signed Amelia Earhart check. I know it is not a big purchase compared to what else will undoubtedly be shown in this thread, but this was a pretty big buy for me.

The price seemed soft IMO compared to other Earhart checks that have sold in recent years. Under $1,000 for a slabbed Earhart check seemed like a great deal compared to what random scraps of paper signed by her sell for.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=74306

[Casey2296]

Nice pick up on that Plank. Those La Azora Cobbs were great, hope a member got them.

Picked up 8 lots, underpaid for some, par value on others, overpaid for one, but checked off a few long time wants on my list. Missed out on a couple steals but had to stay on budget.

PS: Andy, I got your E98 Clarke.

Time for a Whiskey...

[vthobby]

I had my first ever REA win in this auction. I am not much of an autograph guy at all, but I am happy to pick up a signed Amelia Earhart check. I know it is not a big purchase compared to what else will undoubtedly be shown in this thread, but this was a pretty big buy for me.

The price seemed soft IMO compared to other Earhart checks that have sold in recent years. Under $1,000 for a slabbed Earhart check seemed like a great deal compared to what random scraps of paper signed by her sell for.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=74306

Eddie,

All I can say is WOW and tbh, if I had seen that check, it waould not have gone that cheap! Absolutely beautiful piece of history. Most likely hidden by 100K crazy sportscards!

Great pick up!

Peace, Mike

PS A similar PSA 6 check sold for $2k about 2 years ago! Great find! Good job!

[Bored5000]

Eddie,

All I can say is WOW and tbh, if I had seen that check, it waould not have gone that cheap! Absolutely beautiful piece of history. Most likely hidden by 100K crazy sportscards!

Great pick up!

Peace, Mike

PS A similar PSA 6 check sold for $2k about 2 years ago! Great find! Good job!

Thanks so much, Mike. :) I have long been interested in Earhart. The check did not even have an opening bid on it until a couple days ago. I figured the bids would explode on the final day, but was shocked when I looked at the lot a little after midnight and it was closed.

I like that the check is made out to Paul Mantz, an Earhart friend and advisor who said before her final flight that she was not ready for such an attempt.

[hammertime]

Paul, I was bidding on the Plank also! Great card! Looks the the PSA 8 Mikan RC set an all time record. Looks like after fees and taxes it will be like $105,000!!! Wowser!

Back in the 1980s, as a college student, I set up at the Ed Keetz show at the Polish Community Center near Albany NY. I sold a Joe Jackson card for $150 (doubled my money) because it had a weird red ink mark on his face.

Got that card back tonite. Paid a smidge more than $150. :) Was willing to go higher! :cool:

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What goes around.......comes around..... lol

Peace, Mike

That's really cool...thanks for sharing that story.

[JUrsaner]

Picked up this collection of signed lithographs from the 1953 Topps artwork that Marriott had acquired in the 1980s. Don't know much about 'em other than what was in the description, but think they will display beautifully with my complete '53 set.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=73231

https://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=1250&pictureid=29289

[riggs336]

Not pre-war but I got this beauty to finally complete my 1985 Topps Mini test set.

[Stampsfan]

Thanks so much, Mike. :) I have long been interested in Earhart. The check did not even have an opening bid on it until a couple days ago. I figured the bids would explode on the final day, but was shocked when I looked at the lot a little after midnight and it was closed.

I like that the check is made out to Paul Mantz, an Earhart friend and advisor who said before her final flight that she was not ready for such an attempt.

Very cool Eddie. I looked at that for quite awhile. I 100% agree with Mike, it's a terrific piece. Congrats on that pickup.

[Stampsfan]

Hope this is OK, as it's not vintage baseball.

I've not won much from REA over the years, maybe one or two other items. However, thrilled to win this last night in the extra hours.

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[Bored5000]

Very cool Eddie. I looked at that for quite awhile. I 100% agree with Mike, it's a terrific piece. Congrats on that pickup.

Thank you, Bob. :) I have been Facebook friends with the manager of the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, KS for a couple years. I have posted some of my Earhart cards from the 1930s in different discussions on the museum's Facebook page, and the people working at the museum were not aware of what is out there card-wise of Earhart prior to her disappearance.

[Rhotchkiss]

Excellent pick ups. I thought prices were generally strong - holy crap on the 1914 CJ Matty!! And the Altoona Ruth was still going strong when I closed the computer and went to bed. A few other cards I watched out of interest that did very well include the 1907 Dietsche Cobb Batting, the E102 Wagner throwing, and the 1914 CJ Chance. Most everything else I was watching went strong.

I picked up the T206 Elberfeld, Washington Portrait, Blue Old Mill (shock) and a long overdue E103 Cobb (dont see these centered often)

[ngrow9]

I struck out last night, but if anyone here won the lot of Federal League player contracts and is interested in moving one, please let me know.

[x2drich2000]

not what I was originally hoping for, but still satisfied.

[egri]

Another member and I got blown out of the water on the near-complete signed 1953 Topps set. If anyone here won it, between the two of us there are about a dozen we're after.

[ClementeFanOh]

Swing and a miss last night. Sometimes you're the hammer, sometimes you're the nail:) Trent King

[TUM301]

Nice additions guys, Bob REALLY beautiful Orr rookie Sir enjoy that one for a long time !

[notfast]

Tapped out on the e103 Cobb (glad it was won by someone here though) and lost by a single bid on the d304 Wagner. Probably going to be kicking myself for not trying one more bid on that one.

Needed SOMETHING so grabbed the cheapest e90-1 Mathewson with the back damage and old SGC slab. A consolation prize.

[chriskim]

Excellent pick ups. I thought prices were generally strong - holy crap on the 1914 CJ Matty!! And the Altoona Ruth was still going strong when I closed the computer and went to bed. A few other cards I watched out of interest that did very well include the 1907 Dietsche Cobb Batting, the E102 Wagner throwing, and the 1914 CJ Chance. Most everything else I was watching went strong.

I picked up the T206 Elberfeld, Washington Portrait, Blue Old Mill (shock) and a long overdue E103 Cobb (dont see these centered often)


That T206 Elberfeld Blue OM was a steal IMO. Congrats!

[eliotdeutsch]

Anyone get the T210 lot?

[vthobby]

Not pre-war but I got this beauty to finally complete my 1985 Topps Mini test set.

Otis,

That "mini" appears to be on steroids! lol jk :D

Peace, Mike

[Knoxy24]

Great Pickups everyone! What a great auction! If anyone here got the 1910 W-UNC 16 card lot and want to sell a few let me know. I need 10 more to complete my set and need 5 of the cards in the lot.....Thanks!

[t213]

Won Peckinpaugh to get my T217 wantlist down to three

[BuzzD]

Couldn't help myself on Hemphill Rose Co even with all the writing on the reverse. My 3rd but only dreams of a team set

[joejo20]

Congrats on the auction wins everyone. I won this card which is one of my favorites in the set.

https://photos.imageevent.com/joejo20/baseballcards/websize/Capture.JPG

[Oscar_Stanage]

I picked up a few items and I moved the market in the process....

The strategy of checking VCP to find a 'market price' is a fool's errand. it only leads to missing out on items. Where a card sold for on October 15th and June 9th is irrelevant. This is the Wild West, buy the stuff you want.

[obcmac]

Thrilled with this!

https://createauctioncdn.azureedge.net/rea/images_items/item_71853_1_165081.jpg

[Arazi4442]

I chased the E-121 Ruth for awhile but it leapt out of my price range at the end.

Congratulations to everyone who picked something up!

[Ronnie73]

Excellent pick ups. I thought prices were generally strong - holy crap on the 1914 CJ Matty!! And the Altoona Ruth was still going strong when I closed the computer and went to bed. A few other cards I watched out of interest that did very well include the 1907 Dietsche Cobb Batting, the E102 Wagner throwing, and the 1914 CJ Chance. Most everything else I was watching went strong.

I picked up the T206 Elberfeld, Washington Portrait, Blue Old Mill (shock) and a long overdue E103 Cobb (dont see these centered often)

Glad you got the Blue Old Mill. I know you wanted one for your back collection. Also nice to know where it went. With so few of them, it's good to know where they all are. Plus I think it went for a very fair price. Being the Washington variation, I figured it would add a few thousand more on top of a standard price Blue Old Mill. What ever a standard price is lol.

[MattyC]

Lost the pencil Ruth by one damn bid.

Walked away with a consolation prize that I realize now is only gonna remind me of the loss on the other lot. Crappy Monday.

[edjs]

Won Peckinpaugh to get my T217 wantlist down to three

Man, down to three! That’s great, congrats.

[Casey2296]

Nice pick up Mac, congrats.

[gonzo]

Picked up a T205 Duffy.

If anyone here won the T205 short prints lot and plans to break it up, I’d be interested in buying a couple.

[timzcardz]

Picked up this collection of signed lithographs from the 1953 Topps artwork that Marriott had acquired in the 1980s. Don't know much about 'em other than what was in the description, but think they will display beautifully with my complete '53 set.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=73231

https://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=1250&pictureid=29289


Very nice!

I had bid on that, but went to bed last night with my money in the lead on something else. Woke up to find I didn't get that one either.

It was a very inexpensive night for me!
(Although I more than made up for it with holiday shopping yeserday.)

[tribefan]

Went to bed winning two lots, woke up to two outbid emails :(

[Johnny630]

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=74353

I’m thrilled with this win. Went rather reasonable, I was shocked to have won it.

[Andrew1975]

Happy with these two...


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[Jcosta19]

not what I was originally hoping for, but still satisfied.I was eyeing this Wagner but tapped out just before midnight glad someone here picked it up.

Congrats

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[chriskim]

Whoever won the Cobb back got a steal? or Cobb back already filled all the demand of the collectors who want one and just "flat out" from now on?

[YazFenway08]

And now I know who got my 1912 Red Sox team postcard...:(:(

I played for a very short while on the really nice T207 Sox...but damn...

[edjs]

Excellent pick ups. I thought prices were generally strong - holy crap on the 1914 CJ Matty!! And the Altoona Ruth was still going strong when I closed the computer and went to bed. A few other cards I watched out of interest that did very well include the 1907 Dietsche Cobb Batting, the E102 Wagner throwing, and the 1914 CJ Chance. Most everything else I was watching went strong.

I picked up the T206 Elberfeld, Washington Portrait, Blue Old Mill (shock) and a long overdue E103 Cobb (dont see these centered often)

Man, your collection....such great cards. Awesome.

[Hankphenom]

Excellent pick ups. I thought prices were generally strong - holy crap on the 1914 CJ Matty!! And the Altoona Ruth was still going strong when I closed the computer and went to bed. A few other cards I watched out of interest that did very well include the 1907 Dietsche Cobb Batting, the E102 Wagner throwing, and the 1914 CJ Chance. Most everything else I was watching went strong.

I picked up the T206 Elberfeld, Washington Portrait, Blue Old Mill (shock) and a long overdue E103 Cobb (dont see these centered often)

Why is the Elberfeld a 1?

[bigfanNY]

First time in a while I won any cards. I collect mostly Memorabilia And my big purchase was the Mike Trout Bat. But Very happy with the W601's and a nice OJ Hof'er

[BumBum]

This was my first time bidding in the REA auction. I am very happy that I was able to pick up an Old Judge John Clarkson for my Chicago Cubs HOF collection. It’s not the greatest condition, but it still has great eye appeal and I think it was a great value, especially for a card that has not been easy to locate (and never at this low of a price). I wish had the funds to make a run at that Old Judge King Kelly since the Chicago variation seems very hard to come by, but dang it, it is Christmas and I have two kids at home.

[hcv123]

Hope this is OK, as it's not vintage baseball.

I've not won much from REA over the years, maybe one or two other items. However, thrilled to win this last night in the extra hours.

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I almost never see that card centered anywhere close to that nice! Great pickup.

I had a 1st happen with this auction - I placed my usual group of "placeholder bids" when the auction opened and actually won 1 of them!! Nice T027 broadleaf. Would have likely made a run at a couple of others, but there is so much more stuff coming that I want more!!

[charlietheexterminator]

Nice pick ups by everyone. Ryan, nice job landing the Blue Old. I picked up a few Cobb’s.

[Bkrum]

Only won one small lot but wow that 49 Bowman Robinson PSA 5.5 went through the roof. Nearly 10k with BP. I also dabbled in the 53 Topps signed set but quickly blown out of the water there

[atx840]

:eek: Congrats Chuck!

[irv]

Hope this is OK, as it's not vintage baseball.

I've not won much from REA over the years, maybe one or two other items. However, thrilled to win this last night in the extra hours.

429904

Great pick up!

Congrats.

In case you didn't know, Leon has made us hockey fans a hockey specific section below where it use to be combined with basketball, etc.

[Rhotchkiss]

Some really great pickups, and thanks for the kind words (And Phil, thanks for the PM). Hank, I am not sure why the Blue OM is a 1.... the reality is, who cares about the grade, its the only Elberfeld Washington Portrait Blue Old Mill, and one of only 3 Blue Mills known to date - rarity, not grade!

I am still not convinced it should be considered a "back" - I would like a few more to emerge, that can all be linked to the same sheet, that has a sensible story as to how the black got blue; like with the Brown Old Mill, where SL Hindu switches to SL OM and they forgot to change the ink on the back. Plus, I bet we see more of these suckers start to pop up - not many, but I bet a few more people start looking at their OMs for blue ink.

[midmo]

I haven't picked up much this year, but was happy to get the Joe Jackson notebook. Nice to get a playing days Jackson item that doesn't break the bank.

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/midmo/my-collection/75862/joe-jackson-notebook

[Clydewally]

I picked up the Crawford Novelty Cutlery and the McGraw Felix Mendelsohn.

Tried for the Plank Novelty Cutlery to no avail.

[todeen]

Picked up this collection of signed lithographs from the 1953 Topps artwork that Marriott had acquired in the 1980s. Don't know much about 'em other than what was in the description, but think they will display beautifully with my complete '53 set.



https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=73231



https://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=1250&pictureid=29289Beauties. Congrats

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[REDSOX42]

Happy with these two...


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Hey Andrew,

Two of my consignments... Glad they went to a good Net54 home.

Paul

[todeen]

Nice pick ups by everyone. Ryan, nice job landing the Blue Old. I picked up a few Cobb’s.Wow! Nice back run.

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[todeen]

I haven't picked up much this year, but was happy to get the Joe Jackson notebook. Nice to get a playing days Jackson item that doesn't break the bank.



http://www.collectingbrooklyn.com/net54/JoeJacksonNotebook.jpgGreat pick up! I collect Speaker, and I've never seen this. Also a Reds fan, and it's got Roush on the cover. I hope my jealousy inflates your victory.

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[perezfan]

Wow.... Nice condition and great price on that Joe Jax Notebook... Congrats!

[jayshum]

I won a lot of 14 low grade T3s that included the Tenney variation I needed to complete my T3 set. The lot went for more than I was hoping (what a surprise these days), but it was worth it to finish the set. I'll be trying to sell off the rest of the cards in the lot once I get them so anyone interested should look for them in the B/S/T listings hopefully next week.

[Stampsfan]

Thank you, Bob. :) I have been Facebook friends with the manager of the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, KS for a couple years. I have posted some of my Earhart cards from the 1930s in different discussions on the museum's Facebook page, and the people working at the museum were not aware of what is out there card-wise of Earhart prior to her disappearance.
Awesome Eddie. I’m glad now I didn’t bid on it. Sounds like it went to a great home and to an individual that truly appreciates it. Also great information on who the check was made out to. Nice.

Nice additions guys, Bob REALLY beautiful Orr rookie Sir enjoy that one for a long time !
I almost never see that card centered anywhere close to that nice! Great pickup.
Great pick up!
Congrats.
Thanks for your kind words. Yeah the next time this will come to market is likely when my kids are selling it. Hopefully several years from now 😊. I actually had a lot of trouble sleeping last night, finally owning one of these.
As a set builder, I now have a new set to tackle as this is the first card I have from the Test issue. That is both good and bad.

[Scott L.]

Happy to have grabbed this. A card I always wanted to add to my PC.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50691657503_83504b254a_c_d.jpg

[Mike Eisenbath]

Envious of the Zeenut Southworth pickup by the OP. I'm a fan of Billy, and that card is on my 5 most wanted. Fingers crossed for someday! Congratulations!

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[Eggoman]

Never thought I would get a REALLY NICE upgrade for my T205 Cobb, but if you don't try you don't win!

MIGHT have overpaid a little, but, Hey It's Christmas!!

[Jobu]

My lone win is the Paul Thompson Stengel that I couldn't stop looking at.

Anyone here get the studio Gehrig photo (lot 2264 https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=73520)? I love that one too.

[Casey2296]

That Stengel is mesmerizing.

[puckpaul]

Hope this is OK, as it's not vintage baseball.

I've not won much from REA over the years, maybe one or two other items. However, thrilled to win this last night in the extra hours.

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[molenick]

Accidentally posted this in the December pickups thread when I don't actually have it in hand yet...meant to post it here....lot 214.

[todeen]

That Stengel is mesmerizing.+1

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[Andrew1975]

Hey Andrew,

Two of my consignments... Glad they went to a good Net54 home.

Paul

Thanks, Paul. Very happy to have them in my collection, where they will be staying for a long time.

Andrew

[Seven]

Nice pick ups by everyone. Ryan, nice job landing the Blue Old. I picked up a few Cobb’s.

Damn, Chuck! Scored some nice ones! Nice picks ups!

[familytoad]

Excited to see my OBC mates Mac and Andy pick up gems!!!
(15CJ Cobb & T217 Peckinpaugh)

This OBCer got shut out, but I have had a big year in acquisitions, so I don't mind simply watching the treasures flow in this thread.

REA had some incredible items once again. It's mind-boggling to see the quality and the quantity...and the prices realized by this AH. Kudos to that team!!

[doug.goodman]

I lost on the Barney Stein season pass...

But was pretty happy (and amazed) that I won the Giants Colgan's Chips premium with my "bookmark bid" from 2 1/2 weeks ago.

Doug

[Jobu]

Thanks guys! I can't wait to see it in person.

+1

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That Stengel is mesmerizing.

[atx840]

Wow Bryan, he is staring right into my soul :o

[midmo]

I lost on the Barney Stein season pass...

Doug

I'm right there with ya. That was #1 on my wantlist from this auction. I might have gone higher if there weren't so many other auctions right around the corner.

[shagrotn77]

One win:

https://createauctioncdn.azureedge.net/rea/images_items/item_71921_1_166178.jpg

[wondo]

Grabbed an early Mays

[wondo]

One win:

https://createauctioncdn.azureedge.net/rea/images_items/item_71921_1_166178.jpg

That is awesome!!!

[wondo]

Thrilled with this!

https://createauctioncdn.azureedge.net/rea/images_items/item_71853_1_165081.jpg

Congrats, Mac!!

[Casey2296]

Grabbed an early Mays


Nice pick up John, I think Berk Ross is undervalued at this point.

[wondo]

Nice pick up John, I think Berk Ross is undervalued at this point.

Thank you. I'm unsure about Berk Ross cards future value, but they are tough to find well-centered and with good registration. Just seemed like a cool buy. Mays has the some of the best looking cards - many are super intense. This photo was used on a number of his regionals.

[ullmandds]

Great pickups everyone...I struck out...nothing I had to have anyway!

[todeen]

One win:



https://createauctioncdn.azureedge.net/rea/images_items/item_71921_1_166178.jpgAnd with the coupon! Congrats

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[hcv123]

Awesome Eddie. I’m glad now I didn’t bid on it. Sounds like it went to a great home and to an individual that truly appreciates it. Also great information on who the check was made out to. Nice.




Thanks for your kind words. Yeah the next time this will come to market is likely when my kids are selling it. Hopefully several years from now 😊. I actually had a lot of trouble sleeping last night, finally owning one of these.
As a set builder, I now have a new set to tackle as this is the first card I have from the Test issue. That is both good and bad.

Just in case I'm still around :D

[ValKehl]

Congrats Andy on getting the T217 Peck - I'm very happy for you! And Ryan, I agree with the others who feel you got the blue OM at a good price. Bryan, surely there isn't a better Casey Stengel photo in existence. Lots of other great pick-ups!

Being that I am working on a master set of Sam Rice's cards, I'm beyond stoked to have won 4 of the 5 1917 Sam Rice rookie cards, including my "Holy Grail" Sam Rice RC, the D350-2 Standard Biscuit, the only one in the combined pop reports. I saw this card in the PSA pop report several years ago and assumed I'd never have an opportunity to acquire it. I also didn't have Sam's 1917 blank-back RC. The other two RCs, the H801-8 Boston Store & D328 Weil Baking, are upgrades.

[Casey2296]

Thank you. I'm unsure about Berk Ross cards future value, but they are tough to find well-centered and with good registration. Just seemed like a cool buy. Mays has the some of the best looking cards - many are super intense. This photo was used on a number of his regionals.

That Berk Ross photo, a lot like the 52T photo are both dugout photos which makes it difficult for card printers because there is a lack of contrast to the image. I think that holds back the value some. My favorite Nays card is the 51B which highlights the intensity you mention. My other two would be his 64T and his 67T as well as 61 Fleer and the recent topps Willie Mays foils.

[wondo]

Excellente', Val!

[Jobu]

+4 :) Maybe we'll have to make a collage of Mr Rice too!

Excellente', Val!

[ValKehl]

+4 :) Maybe we'll have to make a collage of Mr Rice too!

I hear ya Bryan. The same pose of Sam Rice was also used for his cards in the E121 and many related sets of the early 1920's.

[shagrotn77]

Love all the Sam Rice rookies!

[Rhotchkiss]

Wow Val, Christmas came early!! Huge haul for you. Happy holidays

[puckpaul]

Awesome Eddie. I’m glad now I didn’t bid on it. Sounds like it went to a great home and to an individual that truly appreciates it. Also great information on who the check was made out to. Nice.




Thanks for your kind words. Yeah the next time this will come to market is likely when my kids are selling it. Hopefully several years from now 😊. I actually had a lot of trouble sleeping last night, finally owning one of these.
As a set builder, I now have a new set to tackle as this is the first card I have from the Test issue. That is both good and bad.


I think Lelands has a big group of them, if you have any budget left

[h2oya311]

Congrats Andy on getting the T217 Peck - I'm very happy for you! And Ryan, I agree with the others who feel you got the blue OM at a good price. Bryan, surely there isn't a better Casey Stengel photo in existence. Lots of other great pick-ups!

Being that I am working on a master set of Sam Rice's cards, I'm beyond stoked to have won 4 of the 5 1917 Sam Rice rookie cards, including my "Holy Grail" Sam Rice RC, the D350-2 Standard Biscuit, the only one in the combined pop reports. I saw this card in the PSA pop report several years ago and assumed I'd never have an opportunity to acquire it. I also didn't have Sam's 1917 blank-back RC. The other two RCs, the H801-8 Boston Store & D328 Weil Baking, are upgrades.

Val - those listings had your name written all over them! Congrats! I was considering them, but had bigger fish I was trying to fry, including a nice looking Hank O'Day OJ (another with your name written all over it). So glad you were able to grab all those Sam Rice rookies. And they all looked soooo nice!

Andy McG - congrats on the Zeenut Cochrane with Coupon. Another on my "for consideration" list. That'll look great in your collection!

[shagrotn77]

Thanks, Derek!

[mouschi]

I got nothing, HOWEVER, it was the catalyst for me picking up something. I was watching the Old Judge King Kelly Left Batting like a hawk. The background just makes me melt, and is probably my favorite OJ I've ever laid my eyes on.

I didn't get that one in specific, but it did light a fire under me to pick up one that was offered to me about eight months ago. I hemmed, hawed, dreamed about it, and ultimately said no...until the one popped up at REA.

So, my Kelly left batting is coming home, and I am jumping out of my skin excited!

[YazFenway08]

I swung and missed at a few things in this auction...but frankly had a great time chasing and it certainly lit a fire for me. I have seen a couple responses referencing future vintage auctions coming up. I try to pay attention to the boards and really appreciate the banner ads, but I have missed a couple of auctions. Is there a site that members here use to keep track of all auctions/schedules? Much of what I see online seems to have very dated Info...but I am not the best with technology. Thanks

[MuncieNolePAZ]

I picked up a baseball signed by Mantle and another by Mays in same lot. Thought I was going to get the ever elusive 1914 Cracker Jack Cobb for a great price (the only one I could afford), but fell asleep right before 12 and someone got it for an additional $250.

[wilsonjc08]

My 1 and only win:

[philo98]

I swung and missed at a few things in this auction...but frankly had a great time chasing and it certainly lit a fire for me. I have seen a couple responses referencing future vintage auctions coming up. I try to pay attention to the boards and really appreciate the banner ads, but I have missed a couple of auctions. Is there a site that members here use to keep track of all auctions/schedules? Much of what I see online seems to have very dated Info...but I am not the best with technology. Thanks

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[wilsonjc08]

I picked up a baseball signed by Mantle and another by Mays in same lot. Thought I was going to get the ever elusive 1914 Cracker Jack Cobb for a great price (the only one I could afford), but fell asleep right before 12 and someone got it for an additional $250.

Looks like it was me! Although in pretty rough shape I was pleased to get it for that price.

[vthobby]

I almost can't believe I was bidding on this little gem only 2? nights ago?!?!?!?!?

It is now in my hands! I couldnt have gotten it quicker if I had sat outside their building! Plus I would have frozen my butt off! Holy cow!

Dean and the crew at REA are simply incredible! Thanks! I'm speechless!

Peace, Mike

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[vthobby]

My 1 and only win:

I feel bad for you Justin! lol Just kiddin! GREAT card that I was bidding on also, albeit early on so it was not me who bid you up! :cool:

Peace, Mike

[vintagebaseball]

I know it not a sport card but did win this beautiful painting of Shoeless Joe

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Looks like it was me! Although in pretty rough shape I was pleased to get it for that price.

It was. Congrats! Really thought I was going to get it, but midnight is just too late for me. I think you got a steal. Enjoy.

[brob28]

I almost can't believe I was bidding on this little gem only 2? nights ago?!?!?!?!?

It is now in my hands! I couldnt have gotten it quicker if I had sat outside their building! Plus I would have frozen my butt off! Holy cow!

Dean and the crew at REA are simply incredible! Thanks! I'm speechless!

Peace, Mike

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I gave some serious consideration to going after it, great pickup - Congratulations! I was mostly shut out except for the 3,000 hit club autograph balls which will make a nice display in my man cave.

[Casey2296]

I know it not a sport card but did win this beautiful painting of Shoeless Joe

Great artwork, congrats on the pick-up. Who's the artist?

[Jay Wolt]

Great artwork, congrats on the pick-up. Who's the artist?
Arthur Miller, his signature is under the bat
Great looking painting

[Casey2296]

Arthur Miller, his signature is under the bat
Great looking painting

Ah there it is, thanks Jay.

[Prince Hal]

I've been chasing these for a while and the stamped back on Mel is a nice bonus.

[notfast]

I almost can't believe I was bidding on this little gem only 2? nights ago?!?!?!?!?

It is now in my hands! I couldnt have gotten it quicker if I had sat outside their building! Plus I would have frozen my butt off! Holy cow!

Dean and the crew at REA are simply incredible! Thanks! I'm speechless!

Peace, Mike

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It takes more time for me to transfer the $ than it does to get the item when dealing with REA. Love their fast service!

[Kutcher55]

Those 3D cards are really cool. Surprised Topps didn't gain more consumer traction with those things.

On another subject, this thread is funny when you hear someone say they almost got this card or that card and then another guy says yeah it was me who outbid you. lol.

[vthobby]

It takes more time for me to transfer the $ than it does to get the item when dealing with REA. Love their fast service!

Matt,

I did have a distinct advantage. I am also a consignor, my winning lot was paid for out of my sales so it was instant! Now hoping my items that I consigned are paid for! lol

Peace, Mike

[Madi$on18joshua]

Picked up the last card needed to complete the set! It didn't feel as satisfying as I had envisioned but I'm not holding it in my hand yet either. Sales tax is very painful too. The cards was $6k with the BP and with tax and shipping I paid about $6,700.

[Casey2296]

Congrats on completing the set, quite an accomplishment.

[Kutcher55]

Picked up the last card needed to complete the set! It didn't feel as satisfying as I had envisioned but I'm not holding it in my hand yet either. Sales tax is very painful too. The cards was $6k with the BP and with tax and shipping I paid about $6,700.

Very impressive set to complete. I tip my cap to you sir.

[Hankphenom]

Being that I am working on a master set of Sam Rice's cards, I'm beyond stoked to have won 4 of the 5 1917 Sam Rice rookie cards, including my "Holy Grail" Sam Rice RC, the D350-2 Standard Biscuit, the only one in the combined pop reports. I saw this card in the PSA pop report several years ago and assumed I'd never have an opportunity to acquire it. I also didn't have Sam's 1917 blank-back RC. The other two RCs, the H801-8 Boston Store & D328 Weil Baking, are upgrades.

What an auction for you, Val. So happy for you--Happy Holidays!

[charlietheexterminator]

Congratulations Micah, I was wondering if you got it. I didn’t want to ask, lol

[JeremyW]

I'm thinking that the states are amazed about the income (sales tax) that they're receiving from all the online sales.

[JimC]

I think I'm the one you outbid on the Standard Biscuit Rice. Incredible card and I collect Standard Biscuits but I got sucked into a war over a different card and had to make a choice. Glad it went to such a devoted collector. Those Rice rookies are just fantastic. Great job!

Congrats Andy on getting the T217 Peck - I'm very happy for you! And Ryan, I agree with the others who feel you got the blue OM at a good price. Bryan, surely there isn't a better Casey Stengel photo in existence. Lots of other great pick-ups!

Being that I am working on a master set of Sam Rice's cards, I'm beyond stoked to have won 4 of the 5 1917 Sam Rice rookie cards, including my "Holy Grail" Sam Rice RC, the D350-2 Standard Biscuit, the only one in the combined pop reports. I saw this card in the PSA pop report several years ago and assumed I'd never have an opportunity to acquire it. I also didn't have Sam's 1917 blank-back RC. The other two RCs, the H801-8 Boston Store & D328 Weil Baking, are upgrades.

[JimC]

My latest pickup:

[familytoad]

I love reading this thread.
I'm still amazed at the treasures that this auction had and the devoted collectors that went after their targets.

Jim C, that Herp Cobb is incredible!
Micah, terrific accomplishment on the 15CJ set!
Val...as everyone here agrees, those Rice cards belong with you.
VTGMSC (Mike)...Go Joe Jax! It's great to see a Vermonter in the vintage big leagues! (I lived there until 1998)

And to all the others, fantastic!
Looks as though the Net54 board did right well in this auction!:eek:

[epike3]

I am empty-handed. THough my wallet is not any lighter.
Anyone who picked up one or both of the N332 SF Hess lots, please LMK If you want to sell any of the track & field athletes/pedestrians. Thanks.
Best,
Ed

[yanksfan09]

Happy with these two...


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Great cards Andrew! I was watching that Champions but decided to settle for my grade 1 copy. Really great Exhibits card!

Awesome pickups everywhere!

[ValKehl]

Thanks to John W., Jobu/Bryan, Andrew, Ryan, Derek, John C. & Brian L. for your kind comments re the Sam Rice rookie cards I picked up.

Jim C., I'm grateful that you decided to focus on another card, which I assume is the amazing 1916 Herps of Cobb you won, instead of the Standard Biscuit of Rice. FYI, I was prepared to bid whatever it took to win this card, and I was most worried about competing against a Standard Biscuit collector, such as you.

[Andrew1975]

Great cards Andrew! I was watching that Champions but decided to settle for my grade 1 copy. Really great Exhibits card!

Awesome pickups everywhere!

Thanks, Erick... Glad we weren't bidding against each other!

[scooter729]

My latest pickup:

Congrats on that Cobb! I have about 40 Herpolsheimers and was bidding for a while (not that I'll ever complete the set, but hey, why not). I had to drop out at the end, but really like that card - enjoy!

[Malibu39]

First time I have bid in REA auction, actually any auction than a couple on eBay and might be my last. Someone how I was out bid for an item four hours after the auction ended, or sorta ended. I just don't have 7 hours to spend refreshing a screen every 10 minutes to see if two people bidding on an item no one else care about are done so the rest of the items close.
Is this how all Sports card auctions are run or?
I'll get off my soapbox now :)

[Casey2296]

First time I have bid in REA auction, actually any auction than a couple on eBay and might be my last. Someone how I was out bid for an item four hours after the auction ended, or sorta ended. I just don't have 7 hours to spend refreshing a screen every 10 minutes to see if two people bidding on an item no one else care about are done so the rest of the items close.
Is this how all Sports card auctions are run or?
I'll get off my soapbox now :)

Extended bidding starts at 6pm which locks out anybody who doesn't have a placeholder bid on that lot. Every lot remains open to bidding between 6pm and midnight. At midnight a 10 minute clock starts on a lot-by-lot basis. If there are no higher bids in that 10 minute period you win the lot. Some auction houses forego the 6 hour time period between extended bidding and the lot by lot clock starts right away which is preferable to bidders. In the case of REA the true bidding action doesn't start until midnight.

[BumBum]

I also saw that there was an option to sign up for text and/or email alerts in case you were outbid. I signed up but thankfully I didn't receive any notifications, so I was not able to test how effective the system was. If it weren't for that, I agree, it might be a bit onerous to have to keep checking.

[Casey2296]

I also saw that there was an option to sign up for text and/or email alerts in case you were outbid. I signed up but thankfully I didn't receive any notifications, so I was not able to test how effective the system was. If it weren't for that, I agree, it might be a bit onerous to have to keep checking.

The outbid text alert was invaluable during the clock while bidding on several lots.

[1880nonsports]

I am empty-handed. THough my wallet is not any lighter.
Anyone who picked up one or both of the N332 SF Hess lots, please LMK If you want to sell any of the track & field athletes/pedestrians. Thanks.
Best,
Ed

Ed I was going to up my bid but figured you were bidding and deserved them more. Oh well :-)

[tiger8mush]

I just don't have 7 hours to spend refreshing a screen every 10 minutes to see if two people bidding on an item no one else care about are done so the rest of the items close.

Put in your max bid(s) and go to bed

[mouschi]

who on earth could go to bed not knowing if they won or not?!?!? :p

[Malibu39]

Thanks everyone for the input, it made me look at the auction differently now. The REAL bidding start at Midnight is good and put in high bid and go to bed is good too.
I appreciate it.

[JeremyW]

who on earth could go to bed not knowing if they won or not?!?!? :p

Funny. I think I've been forced to do it, never by choice.

[yanksfan09]

Got my REA M101-6 haul today. Really loving this issue. Thanks to REA for lightning fast shipping! Got my Christmas presents for myself!

[VintageBen]

Erick I love those new pickups. Wowwwww!!!

[Casey2296]

Nice run Erick, I'd assume after that haul the rest is cursory.

[cracker_jack]

Always wanted to collect the Brownies and an upgrade on my Maddox. The lower grade Nicholl and a lower grade Maddox will be on the BST soon.

[yanksfan09]

Nice run Erick, I'd assume after that haul the rest is cursory.

Thank you, and Ben also!

It was really great picking up a couple of the biggest ones from this very tough set. As far as I know, I don't think a full set has been completed. Checklist may not be complete or accurate. Joe Jackson has had one public sale that I know of and some wonder if a Wagner exists and some commons are ultra-rare as well. It was a nice start but won't ever finish the set. but it will be fun to track down more over time!

[Seven]

All of these pick ups are top notch, I get very jealous whenever I see these threads after major auctions. Congratulations to everyone who won something!

As a side note, I might need to rob a bank before the next Auction comes around :D

[chadeast]

Great cards! charlietheexterminator, I absolutely love the Cobbs, congrats, I'm jealous. I was watching all three that you picked up. I very recently jumped back in after 8 years being busy with other things, and this auction really helped to do that. The catalog is beautiful in and of itself.

I made the plunge into '33 Goudey, picking up an SGC low-to-mid grade partial set in the auction, a lot that I slowly but surely became completely enamored with. I was really happy to pick it up, it's an amazing jump start to building the set.

Congrats to everyone :)

[kevtermeg]

I got two items that i wanted and a bonus.

The Home Run Baker signed check for $840 inc buyers premium seemed soft to me.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=73002

The other two items were John McGraw and Eddie Collins signed checks. I did not expect to be able to get them both but i did. The McGraw is check is extremely rare and the Eddie Collins check is a close second. Most McGrew checks had the signature cut out of the check but this one somehow escaped. Great addition to my collection.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=73029

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=73080

The Gehrig check was beautiful and a relative bargain at $20k with buyers premium. IT appears the Gehrig family is letting more checks out into the market.

[Kaneen]

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

[x2drich2000]

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

At least in my case, they shipped UPS and did provide a tracking number.

[Andrew1975]

Got my REA M101-6 haul today. Really loving this issue. Thanks to REA for lightning fast shipping! Got my Christmas presents for myself!

Erick, fantastic additions! I think they look amazing in the SGC slabs.

Val, congrats on the Sam Rice pickups!

[BRoberts]

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

REA can tell you. Have you asked them?

[brob28]

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

UPS with tracking. My items were shipped within a day or two of my payment being sent.

[jayshum]

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

My item was shipped USPS Priority Mail.

[ValKehl]

At least in my case, they shipped UPS and did provide a tracking number.

Same here. UPS has informed me that my pick-ups will arrive tomorrow.

Andrew, thanks for your kind words re my Sam Rice pick-ups.

[Exhibitman]

Great, great stuff, guys. I see a few lots I was going after a bit...nice to see people of such good taste here.

I really thought I went "all in" on a Wilt Chamberlain RC. Apparently not. I ended up with this N174:

https://createauctioncdn.azureedge.net/rea/images_items/item_74244_1_160902.jpg

I am not a fan of OJs unless they are clear and have good contrast, which this one of HOFer McAuliffe does. You can even see the details on the championship belt. Paid by Zelle and the card is already in hand; lightning shipping by REA.

[Yoda]

Managed to snag:

1. N172, OJ McClennan, SGC 80.
2. E90-1, Ed Walsh, PSA 2.
3. '48-49 Leaf, Joe D. PSA 3.5 VG+
4. 1953 Topps, Mays, SGC 4.5 VG/EX+

Happy boy.

[marzoumanian]

I just received my e-mailed check for two items I consigned. Can't help but be impressed.
Peace and stay healthy.

[detroitbaseball]

1952 Topps #146 Frank House Canadian Gray Back

[1880nonsports]

and the signed 500 home run club litho. Don't know how they'll look - as I haven't gotten my winnings yet! Surprised but eventually they'll get here I imagine.