REA Pickups

[3-2-count]

Nice additions everyone! Congrats to all winners!

My lone win -

[arcadekrazy]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

So happy to own my 1st ever 1952 Topps Mantle! Ive seen 3s look worse! So happy!
Peace, Mike
PS Might have set a record but its always fun to be a part of history!

Attachment 414345

Wow, that's a sharp looking "1". If I had seen that, you would have had some additional competition!

Congrats on the pickup!

[riggs336]

I've been looking for a decent Houtteman for a while and figured it was time to act.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Derek, I do not know if Clarke is in the pic - I will defer to Jeff and hope that the pimp in the upper row is him. Also, I dont think Waddell is in the picture. Here is what REA says:

"including Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Jack Chesbro, along with stars Deacon Phillippe, Tommy Leach, Jess Tannehill, and Sam Leever. "

Sorry, meant Chesbro. Not Waddell. Great pick-up!

[jcc6252]

Great pickups everyone! I was happy to get this dirty, rotten, scoundrel...

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Michael Peich

I lost out on a few items but was extremely pleased to add this to my modest Cuban collection, and the first Dihigo card I've owned. El Maestro!

Stay well,
Mike

Mike, I was watching that Dihigo as well. Great pick up, I really like that card a lot.

Originally Posted by riggs336

I've been looking for a decent Houtteman for a while and figured it was time to act.

Wow, nice pick up on the Houtteman. How long have you been looking for a good one? They don't come up that often do they?

[Yoda]

Managed to win the Williards Chocolate Cobb. Only victory.

[Jcosta19]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

So happy to own my 1st ever 1952 Topps Mantle! Ive seen 3s look worse! So happy!
Peace, Mike
PS Might have set a record but its always fun to be a part of history!

Attachment 414345

Congrats! I love this card.
I was an under bidder but quit awhile before the end to focus on losing other things.

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[riggs336]

Wow, nice pick up on the Houtteman. How long have you been looking for a good one? They don't come up that often do they?[/QUOTE]

To find one that wasn't a total beater AND was in my price range AND when my wife wasn't looking took about fifteen years.😁

[honus94566]

Been looking for one of these for a while

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

Congrats! I love this card.
I was an under bidder but quit awhile before the end to focus on losing other things.

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Justin, that was funny! Thanks for not "running me up" I paid enough!



Peace, Mike

[Jeff_cvc]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

Nice additions everyone! Congrats to all winners!

My lone win -

If you’re going to have a lone win, it might as well be this gorgeous piece of cardboard!

[Scott L.]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

That’s a great looking 3, Scott.

Thanks Ryan!!!

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

My one win. REA assumed it was from 1950 which I think is correct based on the players and date (the date and day of the week match up, and Campy had his own tours later on).

It's not much to look at, but Jackie barnstorming tour items are really tough, and I'm a sucker for anything connected to them. Plus having Jackie, Doby, Campanella, Newcombe and King Tut on it is pretty awesome.

And since it's REA, (which is not too far from me, they take Zelle and they are awesome) I got tracking saying it should arrive tomorrow :-)

Got my item in the mail today. Doesn't get much faster than that.

[yanksfan09]

I won the d381 16 card lot , anyone here win the d381 Cobb? Great card!

[CW]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

So happy to own my 1st ever 1952 Topps Mantle! Ive seen 3s look worse! So happy!
Peace, Mike
PS Might have set a record but its always fun to be a part of history!

Attachment 414345

Very nice and I agree it could've easily graded a 2 or 2.5 on any given day. Obviously other collectors, like you, were bidding on the card and not the number on the flip. That's a keeper!

[Seven]

Originally Posted by warrior1978

I am not into autographs and I am very skeptical of forgeries. With that said, I'm happy with this pickup. I questioned them on what I thought was an obscene shipping charge on the invoice and waiting to hear back.

Beat me on this one! I could only imagine what they're trying to charge you for shipping. Had I won this, I was going to call them to see if I could pick it up in person considering the drive to Chester, NJ is not too far away for me.

[warrior1978]

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[Kidnapped18]

I was able to pickup my first T206!

[spacktrack]

Originally Posted by warrior1978

The invoice says $290 for shipping/insurance for a framed 45" x 25" poster. They have not responded to my Monday email yet so tomorrow it is a phone call.

You're welcome to call tomorrow, but please check your email first because you received a response within one hour and fourteen minutes of your original email.

Brian

[warrior1978]

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[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by spacktrack

You're welcome to call tomorrow, but please check your email first because you received a response within one hour and fourteen minutes of your original email.

Brian

Brian, there is no excuse for the extra 14 minutes- one hour is max for a reply the day after a massive auction ends

REA, hands down, has the best customer service in the biz, and Brian and the whole crew at REA are class acts. I am sure it will all work out. Great auction Brian.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Brian, there is no excuse for the extra 14 minutes- one hour is max for a reply the day after a massive auction ends

REA, hands down, has the best customer service is the biz, and Brian and the whole crew at REA are class acts. I am sure it will all work out. Great auction Brian.

Hands down......as a regular consignor and longtime buyer, I agree REA is top notch. Dean and Brian have always treated me with nothing but absolute respect and honesty.

Yes there are other good auction houses but REA is one of the BEST.

Peace, Mike

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

Hands down......as a regular consignor and longtime buyer, I agree REA is top notch. Dean and Brian have always treated me with nothing but absolute respect and honesty.

Yes there are other good auction houses but REA is one of the BEST.

Peace, Mike

+1.

Shipping and insurance on my GU jersey was just $10.00. And their customer service (and museum quality catalogs) are wonderful. Very good people to deal with.

[edhans]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

REA, hands down, has the best customer service in the biz, and Brian and the whole crew at REA are class acts. I am sure it will all work out. Great auction Brian.

+1. Brian's the kind of guy you hope your daughter marries.

[68Hawk]

I can't top the Brian love posts though he's as swell a guy as you'd want to deal with in the industry, but I can refer to shipping costs on framed items.
I had to send a framed item through the mail UPS and it cost me $270 a few months back including the insurance....so your estimate was not far from the mark.
REA don't do sly, so when they tell you something about their service you can take it to the bank!

[CW]

Originally Posted by Kidnapped18

I was able to pickup my first T206!

Nice! Watch out, though -- I've heard once you get your first one there's no turning back.

[rlevy]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

My one win. REA assumed it was from 1950 which I think is correct based on the players and date (the date and day of the week match up, and Campy had his own tours later on).

It's not much to look at, but Jackie barnstorming tour items are really tough, and I'm a sucker for anything connected to them. Plus having Jackie, Doby, Campanella, Newcombe and King Tut on it is pretty awesome.

And since it's REA, (which is not too far from me, they take Zelle and they are awesome) I got tracking saying it should arrive tomorrow :-)

Jeff, very cool piece, even if it is a simple design. Reflects the times and event, and I thought you might go after it.
I won a couple of items and paid right away but haven't received any notice about shipping. It's been a while since I bought anything from REA. Do they usually send a notice when they ship?

Rick

[insidethewrapper]

I've always loved the Glendales. I think the Ginsberg is just as tough as the Houtteman. But I've always read that the Houtteman is the key card.

[Leon]

Pinkerton

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Leon

Pinkerton

Beautiful pickup, Leon.

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by riggs336

I've been looking for a decent Houtteman for a while and figured it was time to act.

Wow congrats. That's a nice win. Plus Ginsberg another toughie!

Ricky Y

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by Leon

Pinkerton

wow Leon that's a sweet looking Pinkerton!

Ricky Y

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by Scott L.

A nice off back addition to my Chance portrait collection.

Gorgeous card. Chance portrait is my favorite from the T206's.

Ricky Y

[mainemule]

Don't like to post until the item is in hand- very happy with this pick-up. Researched that this is the only slabbed PSA/DNA Ted of this issue.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Rickyy

Gorgeous card. Chance portrait is my favorite from the T206's.

Ricky Y

Late to the party but look at that wonderful top border! Nice card.

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[darwinbulldog]

My sole pickup

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

My sole pickup

Nice pickup. Love that set, tough to find that one in nice condition.