Signed Pre-War Cards: REA Pickups

[T206Collector]

Thanks to Jason May, there were SO many great signed pre-war cards in REA last night. I was basically shut out on all of them -- except this pair of signed CJs, which are gorgeous IMHO.

I would love to see whether any board members came away with any of the other signed cards, especially the Goudey or T206 cards. I believe the amount paid for the signed Goudey Ruth (Green) -- $110,000 without the BP -- is the most ever paid for an autographed baseball card. Amazing -- and congratulations Jason!

[rommesc]

Bought my first signed T206 card.

[shammus]

Not a signed card but I'm happy with this handcut e92 Wagner I picked up. Love the crazy oversized borders!

Was the underbidder on the Baseball Bats Wagner so congrats to whoever picked that card up!

PS...happy to work with someone needing either of the Planks pictured. I just really wanted the Wagner so both Planks will probably be placed on BST once they arrive.


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[Howe’s Hunter]

Originally Posted by rommesc

Bought my first signed T206 card.

A signed Marquard ... ever seen one before? ;-)

[Powell]

I won the Speaker and Baker signed T 206.

[T206Collector]

Great Powell! They will look spectacular in your collection!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by Powell

I won the Speaker and Baker signed T 206.

Damn, of course you did . I was close for the Baker.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Crazy to see Jason is gone from the hobby. Very strong g priced so kudos to him. Was able to get this beauty so I'm done for a while.

[Madi$on18joshua]

What a card! congrats!

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

Crazy to see Jason is gone from the hobby. Very strong g priced so kudos to him. Was able to get this beauty so I'm done for a while.

[Kawika]

The sheer number of autographed cards was breathtaking. Always liked Charlie Root and was happy my bid survived the crazy evening.

“Ruth most certainly did not call his home run in that game,” said Root years later. “I ought to know. I was there.” Root claimed that he would never have allowed Ruth to show him up without retaliating: “I’d have put one in his ear and knocked him on his ass.” (from SABR bio)

[T206Collector]

So great to see the Cobb, Speaker and Baker staying within our community! Congrats to Brent as well!!

[insidethewrapper]

Who got all these signed auto's in person ? Great collection.

[Madi$on18joshua]

Originally Posted by Kawika

The sheer number of autographed cards was breathtaking. Always liked Charlie Root and was happy my bid survived the crazy evening.

“Ruth most certainly did not call his home run in that game,” said Root years later. “I ought to know. I was there.” Root claimed that he would never have allowed Ruth to show him up without retaliating: “I’d have put one in his ear and knocked him on his ass.” (from SABR bio)

What a great card, David. I somehow overlooked this one. There were so many amazing autographed cards. Love a card that has a cool story to go with it.

[t206kid]

None for me. But I bought your Doyle from ebay the night before.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Kawika

The sheer number of autographed cards was breathtaking. Always liked Charlie Root and was happy my bid survived the crazy evening.

“Ruth most certainly did not call his home run in that game,” said Root years later. “I ought to know. I was there.” Root claimed that he would never have allowed Ruth to show him up without retaliating: “I’d have put one in his ear and knocked him on his ass.” (from SABR bio)

Congrats on the card David.

I just want to add that I have a ball signed by the Cubs third baseman that day. On it he wrote " Babe Ruth did not call his HR in '32 WS. Woody English. I was there."

[sforaker]

Happy to end up with the Babe.

[CuriousGeorge]

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[Republicaninmass]

Yep, that's the card!

[kmac32]

Probably paid more than I should but I got the collection of 31 AB backed Cards. Excited to get them as AB backs are cool. 5 Cubbies including Kroh. Can’t wait to get them.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by CuriousGeorge

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Is that now your card? If so, great first post.

[CuriousGeorge]

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Sean

Is that now your card? If so, great first post.

Totally agree. That may be the best first post ever. Congrats Curious George - amazing card.

Personally, I think the 33 Goudey Ruth auto was a relative steal (but the auto not the card).

I am not an auto guy, but I must admit that I looked at the Speaker more than once. That is amazing too.

Congrats to all

[Irwin Fletcher]

I picked up 7 non-HOFers from Jason May’s signed ‘33 set. I’m sorry to see that set broken up, but also happy to see so many of the key cards were picked up by Net54 folks.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by CuriousGeorge

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Dayummmmmm. Welcome to the board!

[phikappapsi]

holy moly, first post ever = $130K splash on a Ruth

[Lordstan]

Congrats to all the winners and to Jason for a banner day. I am very happy he did not have any 34 goudeys I needed as I am pretty sure my wife would have divorced me for bidding.

[hcv123]

I won the 33 Gus Suhr and Tony Piet. Going into the pirates collection I'm building with my kids. Fought really hard for the T207 Max Carey, but ended up bowing out - really wanted that one. Anyone here win it?

[CuriousGeorge]

Arrived

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[Jasonxmay]

Congratulations! That was obviously the best card from my collection. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Originally Posted by CuriousGeorge

Arrived

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[Zan]

Originally Posted by CuriousGeorge

Arrived

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That was fast.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Can't forget these guys