REA Ty Cobb Tin

[ruth-gehrig]

OMG! Check out the REA auction and the MINT yes MINT Ty Cobb Tin
http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...preview/2.html
Min. bid of $40,000.....guesses on what it will bring??

[Leon]

From what I can remember seeing this is the best Cobb tin ever found. It's hard to say but I wouldn't be surprised at 75k......who knows? 100k for more? Just depends on how bad at least 2 collectors with deep pockets want it.

I should add, after reading the write up, I concur. It is not only better it is a LOT better than the next best.

[ctownboy]

My question is, what is the back story of how it was found and how it stayed in such great condition all of these years. Was it a sample kept in company storage? Was it tucked away in an attic or basement for 80 years?

David

[ruth-gehrig]

Originally Posted by ctownboy

My question is, what is the back story of how it was found and how it stayed in such great condition all of these years. Was it a sample kept in company storage? Was it tucked away in an attic or basement for 80 years?

David

All these great items that come to surface are fascinating and intriguing but what really captivates me is the story behind the object itself. I love reading item write-ups to see if that is ever explained. Much of the time it is which I really enjoy. I would love to know but I would guess this tin didn't move much over its lifetime considering the amazing condition!

[yanks12025]

Am I the only one who thinks this is the ugliest thing, the cobb photo looks bad(I know its 1912 and not 2012 standards). lol

[batsballsbases]

Beautiful item! Talked with Rob today and I believe we will all be in for a treat with this auction! The condition of that Tin is just amazing! I believe it will sell extremely strong! 75-100. We shall soon see.

Not a plug and I dont own it!

[GrayGhost]

UNREAL. wow. I know one t hing. Im getting that catalog to drool and its a collectible in its own.

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Am I the only one who thinks this is the ugliest thing, the cobb photo looks bad(I know its 1912 and not 2012 standards). lol

yeah, it doesnt look like cobb, looks like bobby hill from 'king of the hill'

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by travrosty

yeah, it doesnt look like cobb, looks like bobby hill from 'king of the hill'

Bobby Hill is going to cost someone a whole lot of money!

[CW]

Originally Posted by travrosty

yeah, it doesnt look like cobb, looks like bobby hill from 'king of the hill'

also see: T206 Cy Young portrait.

Joking aside, that is a beautiful Cobb item. While it's not a spitting image of Cobb, it has its appeal. To some, it's charming, for lack of a better word.

[atx840]

I would love to hear the "find" story of this one. t206resource.com did a nice write up on it last week.

http://t206resource.com/Article-T206...-Cobb-Tin.html

There is a second tin out there that is quite clean as well.

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...px?lotid=75380

[perezfan]

Wow... I like that Legendary example even better. I know the Tax Stamp is incredibly rare and desirable on the REA example. But to me it's even nicer without it. Just a cleaner, more streamlined look, IMO. That said, I wouldn't be too disappointed with either one