REA Results Last Night

[Leon]

Like many here, I was bidding on several items. I didn't see anything go cheaply. I saw some cards go, wildly, for sums I thought were crazy. Some E cards (E94 and others), commons in 4 holders, going for 1k-2k++.

Why don't my cards do that well when I auction them?

I had a few pickups and might show them later.... The market for pre-war remains very strong with an upward trend. I think there are a lot more investors than even a year or two ago.
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[parkplace33]

Agree, prewar continue to go up.

This one had my head scratching:

https://bid.collectrea.com/lots/152287

Whoa!

[NYYFan63]

I was bidding on the E94 Wagner Red PSA 1 but fell asleep before the auction ended…


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[imdaman1964]

Very healthy bidding indeed as the last day run up in prices were impressive. Had a full page of no wins as many new highs reached on individual cards

[timber63401]

Bid on a few pre-war cards and got killed. Made what I thought were too high of bids on a few of the shoebox collections and got killed. I'll never understand the more common things that go 30 percent higher than you can get on Ebay every day of the week. Only thing I won was the lot with the 76, 77, and 79 Topps sets and felt like I overpaid for that.

[mybuddyinc]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Agree, prewar continue to go up.

This one had my head scratching:

https://bid.collectrea.com/lots/152287

Whoa!

Yes, high, but understandable ...............

Cross' only non-Pied./SC back is the Tolstoi.

My "mid-tier" set sits at 519/520, missing only this combo.

There are probably others in or near this situation.

A very "unique" card.

I think I'll wait for mine .........................

Fun, fun, Scott

[V117collector]

I was bidding on the obak Ten Million thinking I could get a fair price, to my
surprise it went way over what I was willing to pay considering condition.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Seeing things I used to own and sold for fractions of the ridiculous, way-over logical prices that they fetched last night. At least the prices made no sense to me and my 40 years of doing this.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Seeing things I used to own and sold for fractions of the ridiculous, way-over logical prices that they fetched last night. At least the prices made no sense to me and my 40 years of doing this.

I assume you're talking about autographs. I only know the T206 player autograph market, but I actually thought there were some deals to be had -- e.g., Mathewsons for $15k or less. I was VERY happy to have snagged the Miller Huggins for under $3,000. I haven't seen a Huggins for under $4,000 in the last 5 years of looking.

I guess I might consider Joe Kelley for $40k to be frustrating, so maybe you're referring to that one. But even an Eddie Plank signed check for $20,000 isn't totally crazy based on my expectations for signed Plank sales.

[rand1com]

Shutout as usual.

There are few bargains in the major auctions except when I consign something to any of them!

[BioCRN]

Originally Posted by NYYFan63

I was bidding on the E94 Wagner Red PSA 1 but fell asleep before the auction ended…

I lost out on all 4 items I was bidding on, 2 of them as the next-highest bid.

As an East Coast person with a job that starts at 630am, I cannot do these kind of auctions before a work day. I bid my highest I was willing to go, but I would have thrown a bit more at one or the other (maybe both) that I lost out on if I was actually awake at the time extended bidding was kicking into the final rounds.

When I go to bed I don't know if I'm in line to win all 4 or part of what I'm bidding on. I can't bid the absolute highest on everything assuming I won't win 2 or 3 of them...resource allocation (money) and all that...

It is what it is, but I'm not trying to stay up most of the night in order to maybe overspend on something. This happens too often, but I figure the people running things set it up like this for a reason.

[gonefishin]

Reading through the thread made me want to show the price for 3 poor Topps cards that sold at Julien's on the 12th. The selling price was $500, the total price with commission was $640. I wouldn't pay $25 for all 3 of them. Maybe it's just me, but is that price crazy or what? They belonged to Larry King - maybe that's the reason.

[Donscards]

I won the 1914 Cracker Jack Walter Johnson--went to bed at 1030 so lost a few more Cracker Jacks--I would have hit them 1 more time, but had to get some sleep--Bid on other cards, but lost on them.

[mordecaibrown1]

I don't think you will see a group of e94's like that anytime soon!

[kmac32]

My winnings

[NYYFan63]

Originally Posted by mordecaibrown1

I don't think you will see a group of e94's like that anytime soon!

So true!


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[brunswickreeves]

That was one impressive auction, vintage continues to thrive. Congrats to the winning bidders!

[gst6]

Closed the laptop pretty early in the night over here.

[4815162342]

After 13 years, I finally won one of these:

[jtq81]

Everything I bid on or was on my watchlist went for significantly higher than I expected.

[Belfast1933]

Very happy to add this Keefe back to my PC!

[Yoda]

With about 20 active bids, I crashed about midnight. This morning discovered had won 1 item, the 1/1 McGraw - glove Japanese Tour postcard. Price wasn't a crippler and fits in well with my McGraw glove collection. My other bids were crushed.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by mordecaibrown1

I don't think you will see a group of e94's like that anytime soon!

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I'm not sure people outside of the rabid E94 circles realized this was the most significant E94 sale since the John Esch Heritage auction in 2021.

It took the member that originally put this set together many, many years to compile the group. As far as I know the highest graded E94 set unless there is one buried in an old-time collection, which there may be.

I was fortunate enough to be able to upgrade 4 of my cards but this is the kind of auction that makes you want to sell a kidney or two.

Congratulations to the auction winners and consignors.
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[MJRaider]

Picked up my first Jackie auto from the Marketplace while browsing the auction over the weekend. Interesting piece with a story and lots of personal connections to it.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

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I'm not sure people outside of the rabid E94 circles realized this was the most significant E94 sale since the John Esch Heritage auction in 2021.

It took the member that originally put this set together many, many years to compile the group. As far as I know the highest graded E94 set unless there is one buried in an old-time collection, which there may be.

I was fortunate enough to be able to upgrade 4 of my cards but this is the kind of auction that makes you want to sell a kidney or two.
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Gorgeous card, Phil.

[brianclat11]

Originally Posted by Donscards

I won the 1914 Cracker Jack Walter Johnson--went to bed at 1030 so lost a few more Cracker Jacks--I would have hit them 1 more time, but had to get some sleep--Bid on other cards, but lost on them.

Congrats! I ended up getting the authentic Wagner 1915 Cracker Jack(the cheaper one LOL). Always feel like the bidding gets crazy in extended(Its just me right??) Supply and demand for rare items always drives up prices. I have to pick my spots and pay up for rarities if I really want them. Seems like the nature of the game these days, but has been like this for a while now.

[mordecaibrown1]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

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I'm not sure people outside of the rabid E94 circles realized this was the most significant E94 sale since the John Esch Heritage auction in 2021.

It took the member that originally put this set together many, many years to compile the group. As far as I know the highest graded E94 set unless there is one buried in an old-time collection, which there may be.

I was fortunate enough to be able to upgrade 4 of my cards but this is the kind of auction that makes you want to sell a kidney or two.
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I agree Phill. I was also fortunate to get the one e94 I was most after

[DeanH3]

I was after a few lots but really focused on one piece. Decided to bow out and wait for another shot

[Casey2296]

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Congrats on the Crawford Sam, fantastic card.

And congrats on the BSF pick up Daryl, love the E98's.
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[cliffyb]

This is my first pre-war Ruth. I’ve been looking for a more affordable Ruth.

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[Leon]

Originally Posted by cliffyb

This is my first pre-war Ruth. I’ve been looking for a more affordable Ruth.

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I had a bid in on that. That is a really nice one, congrats!
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[mordecaibrown1]

Thanks Phil, That Kleinow is an absolute beauty!

Sam

[Kevlo17]

I was able to grab a couple of Hornsby's - The m101-6 and the Block Brothers postcard. Went higher then I wanted to on both, but told myself I wasn't going to miss out on another m101-6 and the PC was only the second one I've seen after Leon's here so couldn't stop hitting the bid button.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by MJRaider

Picked up my first Jackie auto from the Marketplace while browsing the auction over the weekend. Interesting piece with a story and lots of personal connections to it.

Congrats! I know that belonged to a Net54 member.

[cliffyb]

Originally Posted by Leon

I had a bid in on that. That is a really nice one, congrats!
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Thanks Leon!! I’m super excited.

[timber63401]

Question for the signed checks experts. Was the lot of (5) McCovey checks about right? I know nothing about the signed check market and never owned one but almost placed a bid on them just because I thought they were cool. Seemed if not cheap then fairly priced to the untrained eye.

[B O'Brien]

I did a round of my reupped max bids at 12:05, honestly thought everything would hold up. Went to bed trying to decide what all to sell to cover a huge bill for some really cool cards and significant upgrades, but after my morning caffeine, I realized that I had won 0 of the 5 cards I thought I surely won.

On the bright side, I pulled together a pretty decent stack of things to sell before I went to bed to start covering my tab. I guess I’ll start selling that stuff, since I already told myself they had to go to raise funds!

Congratulations to both the sellers and buyers, great stuff to be had and strong prices that hopefully bring some free cash flow back to the BST!

Enjoy,
Bob

[MJRaider]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

Congrats! I know that belonged to a Net54 member.

Thanks!

[bandrus1]

I thought the Speaker cabinet was a very very special item but it more than doubled what I thought the top end it would reach. Pretty awesome results across the board for sellers

[Rich Falvo]

I managed to get the Lena Blackburne Carolina Brights on what would have been my last bid.

[wondo]

I won neither the nice Foxx RPPC auto nor the Horner Waddell cabinet. The Foxx auto was incorrectly described which stopped me a bit early. My wallet is lacking sufficient funds for the Waddell, but oh so gorgeous. Congrats to the lucky new owner!

On the flip side, my Schmidt sticker sold for much higher than expectations!

[Exhibitman]

Wow, that image pops. Amazing.

I got shut out. Underbidder on 1 item i wanted but it just went too high for me.

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by bandrus1

I thought the Speaker cabinet was a very very special item but it more than doubled what I thought the top end it would reach. Pretty awesome results across the board for sellers

I thought so too, though the price was even stronger than i imagined.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Was happy to win this Chance Cracker Jack. Tough one to acquire as it's always getting bid up by collectors outside the CJ set.

[dfletch00]

incredible batch of E94s .. seems like they rarely sell now but to see so many was interesting ... I saw those at the national and registration was very nice ... congrats to all who got them... Lost out on all 3 of my bids .. and thought I bid high .

[Johnny T]

My first Mayo Cut Plug card and the most I have ever spent on a card...thrilled to have it though! Cut into my Philly Show budget!!! lol

[darwinbulldog]

If anybody won the E126 lot and is open to breaking up the group, I'm interested in some of them.

[calvindog]

I loved REA's auction. I won 18/20 of the Topping PCs, including my third Crawford. I now have the entire set. Also the E94 Jennings and two Cap Anson cabinets.

[JollyElm]

Don't collect any of the old stuff shown here, but cruising through this thread to gaze at all of these treasures is time well spent!!!
Awesome!!!

[Leon]

I've always said, you can never have too many Topping Postcard Sam Crawfords.

[QUOTE=calvindog;2533927]I loved REA's auction. I won 18/20 of the Topping PCs, including my third Crawford. I now have the entire set. Also the E94 Jennings and two Cap Anson cabinets."


And a Sophomore Perfect Clothes card.