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Posted By: <b>Phil Garry</b><p>How did everyone do in the first installment of Mastro's Auction last night? I went hard after only one item, Cameo pepsin - Jesse Burkett but ended up the underbidder as I do many times on these types of pieces.

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Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p>Oh-for-five, including 32nd runner-up on the T210 Jackson. Intend to hit a bit harder tonight.

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Posted By: <b>Tony N</b><p>I lost out on the 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson SGC 50. Whoever won that card, still got a great deal. Maybe next time.

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>Prices seemed strong to me on the lots I was following - outbid on all.

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p><br><br>We were tracking a number of lots, and were surprised that the prices<br>realized on the ultra high Kalamazoo Bat and Lone Jack were so low.<br><br>Very early in the day, we spoke with a leading 19th century collector who<br>indicated that he was quite certain that the K Bat would reach 20K<br>and the Lone Jack 15K-<br><br>We suspect the consignor(s) are quite disappointed.<br><br><br>Bruce Dorskind<br>America's Toughest Want List

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>The Lone Jack had somewhat of a light photo as is common for the series. The plastic grade doesn't matter to many/most 19th Century collectors. The Kbats 84 was really nice but was still a common. The lower grade Kbats looked just as nice, to me. I didn't go hard after anything. I thought the prices were about right but maybe a tad low. That being said there were quite a few strong prices too. I watched the T210 Jackson for several of the extended bids and then went to sleep. Those 2 bidders were just not nice to each other.....I mean incremental bids every 27 minutes got me sleepy....Good luck to all tonight except if you are going after things I am .....best regards

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Posted By: <b>dstudeba</b><p>In my opinion 19th collectors do not worry as much about the numerical grade as 20th century collectors and worry more about the image and rarity. I believe the KBats that were offered were not as rare as others and that is why we didn't see them go higher. What a perfect opportunity for astute collectors to grab high grade cards before the 19th century collectors realize just how important they are? I assume that the Dorkind group took advantage of this opportunity, congrats.

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Posted By: <b>quan</b><p>tony i was underbidder on the card at 7.5k. what was your last bid? were you willing to go 8k?

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Posted By: <b>Tony N</b><p>Quan,<br><br>I put my initial bid around $3,000 or $3,500. I was waiting to put a bid at $7,500, but by the time I got home, it was already at $8,000. I wasn't able to go to $8,500. Maybe next time.<br><br>Tony

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Posted By: <b>Josh Adams</b><p>We were 0 for 4 on items. Whilst we missed out on several nice lots, prices seemed across the board, tough to classify all items as &quot;strong&quot; or &quot;week.&quot; <br>We look forward to the next online auction.<br><br><br>Josh Adams<br>The Adams Group

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Posted By: <b>Zinn</b><p>Good one Josh(s. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/calvindog/3119345146/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3119345146_251317347f_o.jpg" width="249" height="450" alt="1905 Louis Van Oeyen Real Photo Postcard"></a>

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>Jeff, <br><br><br>Rob D. is holding on line 2.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Jim, I blame him for last night's purchase. Totally his fault.

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Very nice Jeff...outside of the Jackson you got the jewel of the auction IMO.

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Posted By: <b>Rob D.</b><p>Seriously, is there any better feeling than buying a card, and then about a month later watching a higher-graded card (and the highest graded, for what that's worth) sell for 27 percent less?<br><br>I don't think so. It's freaking great.<br><br>Exhibit A:<br><br><a href="http://oldjudge.com/auction/postcards/206" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://oldjudge.com/auction/postcards/206</a>/<br><br>Exhibit B:<br><br><a href="http://tinyurl.com/3z3aef" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/3z3aef</a><br>

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>OUCH...bet the consignor is not happy with that price.<br><br>Double nice score Jeff.<br><br>Sorry Rob. <img src="/images/sad.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="sad.gif">

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>Rob, <br><br>Look at it this way, $400+ is worth it to be able to say Lichtman is &quot;following&quot; your collecting habits.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Rob, totally bizarre, I agree. For what it's worth, your card is no 3.

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Posted By: <b>Rob D.</b><p>To be fair, there is a crease on mine, so I have no complaints on the grade. Really, I have no complaints all around, because I was/am very happy to have picked one up.<br><br>It just stinks that now Jeff has one, too.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Yes, and now I'm cloning it -- and hoarding the results.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>Jeff....<br><br>Outstanding pick up.<br><br><br>I am ready to talk trade.<br><br><br>

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Posted By: <b>Rob D.</b><p>Dang it, Joe, had I know that, <i>I'd</i> have bought it.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Come to Daddy.... <br><br><br>PS: Had I mentioned that it is my new favorite card?<br>

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>What about that Cobby we spoke about last night? You aren't being faithful anymore? You're just a one night stand kind of guy!!<br><br>edited gramma'

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>&quot;PS: Had I mentioned that it is my new favorite card? &quot;<br><br>Jeff, <br><br>Like the new avatar. By the way, you know that some people don't classify this as a &quot;card&quot;, right? I mean, it is a postcard. <br><br>(Added the guy who has spent years chasing 1932 NY Giants Schedule Postcards.)<br>

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>I could understand if it is your new favorite.<br><br>just don't say I didn't give you first dibs on one of your old favorites.<br><br><br>

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Pssstt...Leon...I'm trying to drive Joe up a bit...shhhh...<br><br><br><br>And Jim, I hadn't noticed that I had changed my avatar. I usually just have my favorite image in there. Oh, look what it is...wow.<br><br>PS Joe: you will always have first dibs on my favorite card (in any trade for my new favorite card) <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>Jeff, <br><br><br><br>Just curious... how did you get back in Mastro's good graces, and vice versa. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>I think I began seeing the light when they implemented that super-secure log in mechanism to prevent fraud. That's what did it for me.

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>Cards are like heroin to you, aren't they? You'd buy from Broadway Rick AND GIZMO on a regular basis if they had the &quot;stuff&quot; you needed. (Pssst! Hey mister. Watcha holding?)<br><br>By the way, did I mention that is a great looking card, seriously?

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Jim, yes, you are correct. If I could mainline the cards I would. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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Posted By: <b>fessgreg</b><p>Hey Guys, I thought the above card in the Mastro auction went for a light price. It is not a major set but is a Ruth and is 1 of 1. Does anyone else have any thoughts about this lot. signed fessgreg

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Posted By: <b>Bruce Dorskind</b><p>We thought that the Mastro Auction that closed this evening had a wonderful collection<br>of ultra high grade type cards- and some very eye-catching memorabilia.<br><br>We had some computer problems as we were frozen out (both evenings)<br>during the last minute and half of bidding.<br><br>We only won one lot<br><br><br>We would love to know who won (if they care to share)<br>Love to know who won:<br><br>1) K Bat SGC 84<br>2) Lone Jack SGC 84<br>3) Clements Bread PSA 5<br>4) Bishop E 99 SGC 60<br>5) Negro League Hilldale ticket<br>6) Brooklyn Dodger pennant<br><br>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year<br><br>Bruce Dorskind<br>America's Toughest Want List<br><br><br>

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Posted By: <b>Andrew</b><p>If the winner of lot 1343 (Zeenuts with coupon) is interested in breaking up the lot please email me at callmefugazi@yahoo.com<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Andre w

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>T216 lot with Virginia Extra<br>D381 Ferguson...thanks to whoever ran me up.....I had a long way to go...<br>Goudey Patent card of Bottomley.....

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Posted By: <b>Matt Goebel</b><p>I ended up with the OJ Rusie! After bidding on several of them the past year I am very happy to have this one - it's not the best of the bunch, but it's not the worst either.

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Posted By: <b>Doug</b><p>Congrats on the Rusie! I made a run at it but got outbid after my bedtime like always. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">