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Al C.risafulli 05-13-2014 04:00 AM

Ending Tonight!! (5/31/2014) Open For Bidding - Love of the Game Auctions
 
Hi Everyone:

Just a quick note to let you all know that the Love of the Game Spring, 2014 auction is live and open for bidding. The closing date is Saturday, May 31.

This is the biggest and best LOTG auction yet. There are great cards and memorabilia items scattered throughout the auction, but some of the key items that might interest you:

The fastest baseballs ever thrown - record-breaking fastballs thrown in 1946 by Bob Feller and in 1974 by Nolan Ryan. In my opinion, even though the LOTG auctions lean heavily prewar, this is the coolest item I've ever offered.

1914 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson, SGC VG 40

1928 Ticket Stub from Ty Cobb's Final Game

Super scarce 1924-25 Aguilitas Segundas "Pop" Lloyd - SGC VG 40

A fantastic group of 44 T206 Hall of Famers, all graded SGC VG 40

A stunning JKA cabinet of Zach Wheat

• A host of great tickets, season passes and memorabilia

• More T206s than we've ever had before, including high-grade examples, HOFers, tough backs, print anomalies

• Lots of Old Judges, tough postcards, cabinet photos, Ramlys, Colgan's Red Borders, E cards, and more

• A nice run of complete sets and near sets from 1952 through 1962

• Tons of autographs, including plenty of prewar Hall of Famers

I'm really proud of this one, and so I'm hoping everyone will take some time and take a look. If you're not registered to bid, feel free to complete a registration, and as soon as I'm back in the office today, I'll get you approved.

Thanks, and good luck bidding!

Al,
Love of the Game Auctions

tiger8mush 05-13-2014 05:36 AM

Lot #79 currently has the wrong picture (Gilmore instead of Long) and lot #320 is a 1915 CJ, not 1914, of Austin.

I've placed around 30 bids so far, very nice auction!

Rob
:)

kdixon 05-13-2014 05:53 AM

Wow, some great items here. Nice auction.

Sean1125 05-13-2014 06:30 AM

You have some great stuff in there. Look forward to bidding.

frankbmd 05-13-2014 06:44 AM

Al's description of Lot #1 has to be one of the best I have ever seen lending credence to the provenance of the balls and providing the technical education as well, with references. Using the current speed gun and seeing Nolan Ryan hit 108 mph in the 8th inning must have been awesome (except for the batter).

I stopped reading to write this note. Now I am ready to move on to Lot #2.

t206hound 05-13-2014 06:51 AM

woo-hoo
 
very excited to see this today as both a bidder and consignor! Bid early and often everyone!

3-2-count 05-13-2014 07:12 AM

Bidding is off and running. Another fabulous auction Al.

sycks22 05-13-2014 07:45 AM

Always a top notch auction Al, best of luck. I already threw in some bids.

E93 05-13-2014 08:17 AM

Thanks for putting together another great auction!
JimB

Republicaninmass 05-13-2014 08:39 AM

Nice work Al, threw my pittance out there

calvindog 05-13-2014 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbmd (Post 1275575)
Al's description of Lot #1 has to be one of the best I have ever seen lending credence to the provenance of the balls and providing the technical education as well, with references. Using the current speed gun and seeing Nolan Ryan hit 108 mph in the 8th inning must have been awesome (except for the batter).

I stopped reading to write this note. Now I am ready to move on to Lot #2.

I enjoyed this as well, pretty cool stuff there.

Michael Peich 05-13-2014 10:07 AM

Some great, and in some cases obscure stuff. Great auction, Al.

Cheers,
Mike

atx840 05-13-2014 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calvindog (Post 1275610)
I enjoyed this as well, pretty cool stuff there.


+1

As always, great write ups Al!

ethicsprof 05-13-2014 10:40 AM

Lotg
 
another great one, ole buddy!!!
just put in my first handful of bids and eager to do some more.

congratulations!

best,
barry

pawpawdiv9 05-13-2014 11:17 AM

place a bid, while watching a few others...I swear you guys are getting me to switch to pre-war.

Bicem 05-13-2014 11:41 AM

Great looking auction... I'd bid it.

Paul S 05-13-2014 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9 (Post 1275658)
place a bid, while watching a few others...I swear you guys are getting me to switch to pre-war.

Bi-War is the way to go.
(Full disclosure. I got both consigned over there).

MyGuyTy 05-13-2014 02:30 PM

Bids are in, good looking auction Al ;-)

D.P.Johnson 05-13-2014 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul S (Post 1275686)
Bi-War is the way to go.
(Full disclosure. I got both consigned over there).

I've been trying to keep it a secret, but I'm Bi also...(I hope my wife doesn't find out)...

ullmandds 05-13-2014 02:47 PM

awesome looking auction, Al...lots of diversity...

Paul S 05-13-2014 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.P.Johnson (Post 1275719)
I've been trying to keep it a secret, but I'm Bi also...(I hope my wife doesn't find out)...

Maybe Al will give us a free LOTG T-shirt - Honus on the front and Mick on the back?

edjs 05-13-2014 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul S (Post 1275686)
Bi-War is the way to go.
(Full disclosure. I got both consigned over there).

What does "Bi-war" mean? Seriously, I just started seriously collecting in Jan. and have not heard this term.

e107collector 05-13-2014 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edjs (Post 1275748)
What does "Bi-war" mean? Seriously, I just started seriously collecting in Jan. and have not heard this term.

I'm pretty sure it's collecting both pre and post war cards.

Tony

Paul S 05-13-2014 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e107collector (Post 1275771)
I'm pretty sure it's collecting both pre and post war cards.

Tony

LOL, that would be correct. The term just came to me as I was typing. Do I get a T-shirt for it?:D

calvindog 05-13-2014 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ullmandds (Post 1275722)
awesome looking auction, Al...lots of diversity...

Al loves diversity.

Sean1125 05-13-2014 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bicem (Post 1275666)
Great looking auction... I'd bid it.

Some extra air came out of my nose.

Have like 30 lots in this auction. Looking forward to see what happens.

Jason 05-13-2014 08:07 PM

Good looking auction Al.Good luck.

1880nonsports 05-13-2014 09:37 PM

Pete
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ullmandds (Post 1275722)
awesome looking auction, Al...lots of diversity...

In an attempt to put you out of your misery - and make up for my gaff - I placed the opening shot across the bow. I was firm at 75.00 but it's been a good month and I can't see you having to take it back home.......

drcy 05-14-2014 02:03 AM

The correct term is total war. Bidding on more than 20 lots is carpet bombing, and placing a top all bids on more than ten lots is fire bombing.

Yes, I just made up all these terms. But now that they're written down you have to use them.

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autograf 05-14-2014 04:37 AM

Bi-war, trans-war and questioning-war........education is the key!

Henry......love your avatar photo....that's when you worked at Fridays with all your flair.....right?

Als descriptions are great. Hard to write something that's good that skirts the hounds of the puffery that we get so much of now......

ullmandds 05-14-2014 05:21 AM

Henry...you are the man! Thanks for throwing me a BONE! I can't wait to see it at your table at future nationals for multiples of the price!!!!!

jefferyepayne 05-14-2014 05:27 AM

Wow, another great auction, Al! Looking forward to bidding.

jeff

1880nonsports 05-14-2014 08:42 AM

I rarely set up at the national
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ullmandds (Post 1275882)
Henry...you are the man! Thanks for throwing me a BONE! I can't wait to see it at your table at future nationals for multiples of the price!!!!!

and at this point don't imagine I'll be going to the national for at least a few years as I just don't find anything there - only pressing the flesh and that's not enough - but I forget after a while. As for the piece - I imagine I'll try and sell it for SEVENTY-FIVE dollars if I can ever find a replacement in better condition - I'll just figure in the loss as an expense to get a better copy. IMHO I figure someone should want it at 50.00. I collect Ginter - rare I would sell something like that without another copy - the damage not withstanding..... BION I'm hoping to be outbid as I usually prefer to get something I don't need to upgrade :-)

1880nonsports 05-14-2014 08:50 AM

ID my avitar - win prizes
 
and I will send you 5 lower grade mixed non-sport cards and an 1860's CDV or two..........
I've never been to Friday's but I have seen the festooned workers at the Hardrock sporting some.

Stonepony 05-14-2014 07:10 PM

Fantastic auction!

Leon 05-31-2014 07:59 AM

ending tonight
 
Auction ends this evening.
Good luck to everyone going for anything this evening. It's a great looking auction with something for just about everyone!!

http://loveofthegameauctions.com/catalog.aspx



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HasselhoffsCheeseburger 05-31-2014 03:56 PM

You suck, Al.

Al C.risafulli 05-31-2014 05:51 PM

Is it safe?

-Al

JakeStahl'sGloveSHows 05-31-2014 06:35 PM

Almost into extended bidding. In on several items. Always find the next hour or two fun to participate in and watch the action. Don't have staying power to watch into the wee hours of the morning anymore (EDT)......

Seiklis 05-31-2014 07:34 PM

Jump in chat if you're waiting around for awhile

edjs 05-31-2014 08:07 PM

I hope this one closes before too late this time!

JakeStahl'sGloveSHows 05-31-2014 08:28 PM

Still going.....reached the point of passing on a couple of items, but am still in on several......not likely getting any bargains but potentially acquiring some interesting items.

shammus 05-31-2014 09:05 PM

A few of us are in the Chatroom watching this one countdown tonight. Anyone interested in talking cards is welcome to join us

steve_a 05-31-2014 09:28 PM

Let's just all put in max bids & get some sleep...

GregMitch34 06-01-2014 01:00 AM

CJ 14 prices getting crazier by the day. Slim Sallee SGC 4.5 for $1700 plus juice? Joe Wood SGC 40 for $1200 plus? Also t206 HOFers at 5 or better likewise continuing hot...

Steve D 06-01-2014 01:05 AM

Man, this thing's like the Energizer Bunny!


Steve

Stonepony 06-01-2014 02:09 AM

let it roll!!!

Bosox Blair 06-01-2014 02:43 AM

I take it the auction has ended, as the website kicked me off and appears to have crashed for the last 10 minutes or so...:confused:

Cheers,
Blair

Steve D 06-01-2014 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair (Post 1282704)
I take it the auction has ended, as the website kicked me off and appears to have crashed for the last 10 minutes or so...:confused:

Cheers,
Blair


No, it's still going (currently 2:30 or so left at the moment)f

Steve

Steve D 06-01-2014 02:48 AM

And, it's over!

Steve


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