BST Auctions (and players who came out of no where)

[ksabet]

The upcoming BST Auction is really loaded. I was surprised because they seemed to come out of nowhere. But some of the items are really incredible.

So my ignorance is kind of funny, because when I kept hearing about the BST Auctions I thought it was an extension of NET54 and the BST section.

Question 1: Who are they? I am assuming based on their upcoming auction that they seem trusted to get strong prices.

Question 2: This got me thinking of players who came completely out of nowhere and just exploded onto the scene. (I know some were steroids but lets turn a blind eye for this thread)

I quickly recalled Kevin Mitchell in 1989.
Mike Piazza based on his draft position.
Lastly, Mark Fydrich was insane for a year but I can't remember if we was highly thought of prior to his breakout season.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by ksabet

The upcoming BST Auction is really loaded. I was surprised because they seemed to come out of nowhere. But some of the items are really incredible.

So my ignorance is kind of funny, because when I kept hearing about the BST Auctions I thought it was an extension of NET54 and the BST section.

Question 1: Who are they? I am assuming based on their upcoming auction that they seem trusted to get strong prices.

Question 2: This got me thinking of players who came completely out of nowhere and just exploded onto the scene. (I know some were steroids but lets turn a blind eye for this thread)

I quickly recalled Kevin Mitchell in 1989.
Mike Piazza based on his draft position.
Lastly, Mark Fydrich was insane for a year but I can't remember if we was highly thought of prior to his breakout season.

Brady Anderson hitting 50+ homers from the leadoff position was a surprise

[bn2cardz]

BST Auctions did a lot of advertising for nearly a year prior to its first Auction. It is ran by board members.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=190709

[ksabet]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

BST Auctions did a lot of advertising for nearly a year prior to its first Auction. It is ran by board members.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=190709

Shows how much I pay attention to the advertising lol

[Republicaninmass]

they were also at the national two years back. Nice guys, using word of mouth to advertise. Tell ya nothing works better!

[Neal]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

BST Auctions did a lot of advertising for nearly a year prior to its first Auction. It is ran by board members.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=190709

and solid, honest guys .... I have known them for a number of years now, like many of us.

Great catalog fellas!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

Brady Anderson hitting 50+ homers from the leadoff position was a surprise

Not to his supplier.

[tuckr1]

Great guys to deal with!!

[dstudeba]

The BST in the name originates from the three founders names, and is not associated with the BST section of Net54. Their first auction was last year and had 600-700 lots if I recall correctly. As mentioned before they have a strong presence at the National and have a broad network of contacts from their many years of collecting.

Of particular note, they arguably have the strongest football knowledge, following, and offering of any auction house.

[sycks22]

Lots of great items and the catalog is one of the best.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by ksabet

So my ignorance is kind of funny, because when I kept hearing about the BST Auctions I thought it was an extension of NET54 and the BST section.

I actually thought the same thing when I first heard about them. It does look like they have some great stuff coming up in the next auction.