Big Loser as Consignor
 

The values I received as a consignor for my items ranged from mediocre to awful.

I consigned a 1951 Bowman Red Menace complete set (Lot 1722) that I bought for $1300 in the 2010 REA auction, then spent about $300 in grading fees, only to see it go for $700, which means only $630 back to me after REA fees, so I lost almost $670 on this set. :(:(:(

I lost money on all of the other items I was consigning too, all purchased from past REA auctions, after accounting for the 10% consignment fees (a T205 Tris Speaker SGC 70, a 1954 Topps Ted Williams, a 1941 Goudy Sky Birds complete set).

Because my consignment auctions were going so poorly, I hardly bid on anything, as I was not feeling like I had any coin to spare.

I was in the running for the Cincinnati Peck & Snyder, but it got a little too steep for me.

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I'm also a fan of Zasu Pitts!

Thanks for bowing out.

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I was a big winner this year, because I just got my catalog today (4-28-2014). I saved a ton of money. :)

I really love the card I won... Lot 78! I had a lot of fun watching the incredible run in the final 8 hours. I cant imagine NOT drinking during that. :D

I sold this card in a similar grade a few months ago and regretted it (of course my wife reminded me she told me not to sell it). I was happy to see in REA and thrilled that the team "card" was included.

Boston Store Lot
 

I got outbid on the Boston Store lot of common sat like 4am...

If anyone won them or knows where they went PLMK as I need about 10 of the cards for my set. Thanks

James G

Nice Dan, really liked that piece.

Only one
 

I won the Carl Furillo satin jersey which I thought was a great buy.

I was outbid on the Barnum and Bailey elephants playing baseball and the Tuxedo John McGraw (which I wanted very badly to go along with my Mathewson).

The 19th century photos went for strong prices IMO.

Nice pick ups all.

Cool piece, Bob.

Well that sucks, Bob. However, if want to get rid of the Matty now..... :rolleyes:

Nice pickup on the jersey!

Greg

Was the internet down in your town this month? :confused:

Losings..
 

I was the underbidder on this puppy... Bummed about it as I found it to be a really neat - unique item. Never heard of this Negro league team and to have a pic on a period cigar box is stellar. (I was kicking myself for not bidding more) :(

That is an amazing item!!!!!!! Very, very cool!

John - I think the winner got a great deal, but such a nice display piece. (The pic of the team is also on the side of the cigar box...)

WOW !

There was a lot of activity on the elephants in the last hour, I was betting they would close out the night.

Beautiful poster

REA Winnings
 

I was pretty excited to wake up to the "You Won" e-mail for the two HOF pre-rookie cabinets I really wanted from this auction - - the 1893 Buffalo BBC w/ Jimmy Collins and the 1901 Terre Haute Cabinet w/ Mordecai Brown. I got blown out of the water on the other 4 items I was actively pursuing. Here's the 1901 Cabinet - can't wait to get it in hand!!

Derek, sensational 3 Finger Brown cabinet. It was one of my top 5 favorite items in the auction. Bravo!!

The others that I were pursuing, were left behind with the thought of the
E90-1's that I am working oN!

Although...
"I'm Extremely Happy with my NeW MaTTy..."

Mine too. Thought it was a great deal.

REALLY nice Denny!
 

as under bidder I loved it but just couldn't justify continuing the chase as it's not old enough for me. It's an awesome display but with little room it would be relegated to the closet. Not a good place to be unless one is in a reality show :-). A piece like that has to be seen and appreciated.

One of many items that I should have kept a few years back :( The board member that had it before me, probably wishes the same thing.

I have seen one other in far lesser condition. Congrats on the new ownership!

Got outbid on the 1910 Baseball Fan with great grandpa Sullivan and others http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/...x?itemid=31272. It's okay, though. I'd actually rather have one with ads on the back, or one that was "game-used." So I'll keep looking.

Love the Terre Haute cabinet, as well as many other early cabinets and cdvs in this auction. Great stuff, but I had all of my eggs in two baskets, so my hands were tied waiting for one of you to outbid me so I could go after other stuff.

So let's hear it - will anyone admit that they placed a bid after 5:00 a.m.? Nothing wrong with doing so, but would love to hear the thought process involved.

I was asleep at 5:00 AM. Woke up at 5:45 to see I had won these:

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and these:


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...and that my max bid was not hit.

It was a good morning!

Tom C

That was me. I am likely to sell or trade the commons and dupes of Cobb and Johnson. There are players I a wanted on the strip, but I am not wed to it. Happy to discuss.

Greg, I can relate to this a bit. I think there were tons of great deals to be had in this auction and I feel I picked up a few nice things myself. But on the flip side of this, if there are great deals to be had, that means that there are consigners disappointed in how things turned out. The 09 Obak set I consigned went for only 4k, which is a number I feel is almost unrealistically low. Winning some nice things at good prices definitely helps take the sting off but it did feel like I was restricted in my bidding too.

One question...you mentioned a 10% consignment fee? I thought REA offered a 0% across the board. Am I mistaken?

Brian - sorry I failed to put in a marker on your OBAKs. I marked poorly for the most part as almost all were at retail or higher at extendef bidding time. I also did very poorly on my one REA consignment - I paid over 6K and the hammer was just over 3K
But I think that was a weird anamoly.

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Addendum - my consignment was last Fall.

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Tattoo Orbit signs are really colorful...

I split lot 295 with another board member. Sent my check on Monday and received the cards today. Now that's service!!!

Received my consignment check today - very quick! First time dealing with REA and it was a good experience.

I consigned some items and my contract states 10% fee.

Joe

REA winnings arrived Wednesday, May 8.
 

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Thanks, Rob!