REA -- What Did you Get?

[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]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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]

Originally Posted by 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?

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features...507-story.html

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

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by 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??

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]

Originally Posted by hcv123

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]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by griffon512

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]

Originally Posted by griffon512

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

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[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

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

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

[ruth-gehrig]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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

Lol

[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]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

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]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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]

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[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by 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...

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

Larry

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

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]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

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]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

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]

Originally Posted by griffon512

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]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

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]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

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!