Memory Lane Auction

[parkplace33]

Wow, the new memory lane auction… goodness. Caramel signed Ruth, many signed cards, high end Gehrig, mays, Williams.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Wow, the new memory lane auction… goodness. Caramel signed Ruth, many signed cards, high end Gehrig, mays, Williams.

Agreed they have many amazing cards. Looking forward to watching it.

[Johnny630]

They have a 1953 Topps Mays PSA 8 that’s In the auction. One hasn’t sold in the auction since Dec 2019 for 32,400 in REA. The pop is only like 46 eights with only 4 higher. The SP high number Mays is arguably the hardest high number card in the set. Of all the years going back to the early 80’s I never heard of there being a 53 Topps high numbers find. It’s going to be interesting to see how much this goes for!

[Vintageclout]

Indeed, this is one of Memory Lane’s finest auctions & it will
Open Thursday or Friday the latest. Some of the Major highlights include:

- Near-Set break of 356 SIGNED 1952 Topps cards including Jackie Robinson (super rare); Mantle & Mays
- 19 Roberto Clemente SIGNED mainstream Topps cards incl. a ‘63 Fleer & four PSA POP 1’s (only missing 1955 & 1971 Topps).
- PSA 10 Single Signed Ruth ball w/provenance written on ball
- The only known signed ‘32 US Caramel Ruth w/a PSA 9 auto
- The only known signed Ruth “called shot” related memorabilia
- Signed Seaver rookie card with a PSA 9 Mint card grade & PSA 9 auto grade
- 1961 Fleer Basketball Wax Box w/24 unopened packs
- Dead-centered PSA 2.5 Good+ 52 Topps Mantle
- Beautiful PSA 3 T206 Magie error
- Incredible collection of Boston Red Sox programs from 1901-2021 including a 1903 Game#1 “scored” Huntington Grounds program.
- Wide assortment of Babe Ruth cards including a PSA 4 ‘21 Exhibit; PSA 6 ‘24 Willard’s Chocolate; and extremely “scarce for the grade” ‘27 E126 Caramel.
- High-grade 1953 Topps set-break
- Vast assortment of PSA Type 1 Photos including a rookie Burke Ted Williams & 1910’s Thompson Cobb.
- An abundance of high-grade post-1950s HOFs including Mantle; Aaron; Mays; Jackie Robinson; Koufax; Williams, etc. Includes PSA 10 Bench/Carlton rookies and PSA 9 Ryan/Rose Rookies.

[Peter_Spaeth]

There is a seemingly endless amount of elite material in the market. Is a whole generation of collectors getting out?

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There is a seemingly endless amount of elite material in the market. Is a whole generation of collectors getting out?

Some of us are just selling one great item to buy a house. Not getting out.
With hopefully some left over to buy another collection piece.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There is a seemingly endless amount of elite material in the market. Is a whole generation of collectors getting out?

im sure plenty are capitalizing on these sky high prices.

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

im sure plenty are capitalizing on these sky high prices.

💯 agree

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

There is a seemingly endless amount of elite material in the market. Is a whole generation of collectors getting out?

Peter - Simply stated, some of the prices are so staggering, a bunch of collectors cannot resist in cashing out. However, there are an equal, if not more, number of collectors/investors looking to buy high-end cards & memorabilia since it certainly appears that today’s retail is tomorrow’s wholesale with regard to highly coveted items.

[timber63401]

Ahhhhhhhh... to be a millionaire.

[glchen]

I've always really liked Memory Lane. Every year, I receive some sort of complimentary gift from them, better than any other AH. This past year, I got this nice cup from them, which I regularly use.

[Snapolit1]

Things just have to keep going up right?

[MattyC]

Love that Ruth mug-- I use mine daily!

And yes the truly best and most beautiful-- and therefore sought after-- items will always only go up over the long haul.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Things just have to keep going up right?

Think of how many times over the years we've said, things can't go any higher.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Think of how many times over the years we've said, things can't go any higher.

If the item you are buying meets this perfect “trifecta” - iconic player; world-class eye appeal; scarcity - you can never go wrong.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

If the item you are buying meets this perfect “trifecta” - iconic player; world-class eye appeal; scarcity - you can never go wrong.

Agreed. You'd have a hard time losing a dime on a rare Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Jackie, Clemente, Mays item.

Is the folks who spend six figures on a non-iconic name because its supposedly a rare card . . . .that's the stuff that makes me scratch my head.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

If the item you are buying meets this perfect “trifecta” - iconic player; world-class eye appeal; scarcity - you can never go wrong.

Joe, you mean like this one-of-a-kind beauty?!

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Joe, you mean like this one-of-a-kind beauty?!

LOL! A “hair” short on eye appeal Ryan, but it’s unique Ty Cobb type card status certainly picks up the slack for the poor aesthetics.

[Donscards]

Wow Can't wait to get my catalog--Auction is loaded--Love the auto cards--and my favorite, the 52 topps 2.5 Mantle--I need another one---nice exhibits and high end 1950's---Good luck to all net54 members.

[oldjudge]

Great auction! Memory Lane has become one of the elite auction destinations in no small part because of the good work of Joe T.

[robertsmithnocure]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Wow Can't wait to get my catalog--Auction is loaded--Love the auto cards--and my favorite, the 52 topps 2.5 Mantle--I need another one---nice exhibits and high end 1950's---Good luck to all net54 members.

That PSA 2.5 1952 Topps Mantle is my favorite of the auction too. It’s centering is exceptional. If I ever get one, that is how I would itto look. I would take it over most of the 4s and 5s that I see out there.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Great auction! Memory Lane has become one of the elite auction destinations in no small part because of the good work of Joe T.

Thx for the very kind words Jay! However, it is the hard work of our entire dedicated team that has truly paid immense dividends. Hopefully, there is something in this grand offering for everyone.

[Johnny630]

Memory Lane sent me a card along with some candy for my Birthday, it was great :-)

[bigfish]

Very knowledgeable people advising at shows and doing the card write ups. Always a fast on consignment payment too!

The card on your birthday and chocolates on Valentine’s Day are a nice personal touch that you don’t see anywhere else!

Two thumbs up

[jsfriedm]

I'm also a big fan of the wooden box they give you for high end cards...but I have to admit, the card that currently resides in mine was won from a different AH.

[babraham]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Love that Ruth mug-- I use mine daily!

My son uses mine at school everyday as his water cup.

[Baseball Rarities]

Looks like another great auction. Joe T. and the entire crew do a great job of marketing and always have a great selection of items in their auctions.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

Looks like another great auction. Joe T. and the entire crew do a great job of marketing and always have a great selection of items in their auctions.

+1000 Top notch outfit

[Vintageclout]

FYI, Memory Lane is now open for bidding. Good luck to all!

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

FYI, Memory Lane is now open for bidding. Good luck to all!

This is a incredible auction with my quick scan. Blown away with depth and selection. I may need to sell my soul lol.

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by robertsmithnocure

That PSA 2.5 1952 Topps Mantle is my favorite of the auction too. It’s centering is exceptional. If I ever get one, that is how I would itto look. I would take it over most of the 4s and 5s that I see out there.

I actually just looked at this card-- its at 75K w/ 2 weeks left OMG!
FOR a PSA 2.5!!!!!! Thats a stunning beauty!!
Can we say a record price???

As quoted in decscription:
Even VG specimens have achieved record-setting prices in 2021, with several eye pleasing examples fetching $85K and $90K, and an absolutely stunning PSA 3 realizing a "record for the grade" $162K figure in March 2021.

[carlsonjok]

I guess, to reference a different thread running concurrently, that signed 1963 Fleer Clemente is my white whale. It is the only card I lack for my signed '63 Fleer set. But, it is way out of my budget. I told someone that I should have bid on it right after it opened. Not because I expected to win, but just so I can say that I did.

Thankfully, Scott over at The Collector's Connection has 4 different signed 1960 and 1961 Fleer cards that I need in his current auction..