REA successes & failures

[Brent G.]

How'd everyone come out in the REA auction that ended Sunday night?

I loved the 1950 Type I photo of Satchel Paige and Spec Bebop of the Indianapolis Clowns (LINK: https://bid.collectrea.com/lots/164770) ... but I didn't love it for $1,600+ all-in and bowed out.

[timzcardz]

I failed to remember it was closing and went to bed.

I would have placed additional bids on two items above their closing price.

Oh well.

[parkplace33]

Strong prices on desirable/high grade materials.

I did see a few deals, but you had to look hard.

[raulus]

Finally picked up 1 of the last 2 pieces that I need to complete my Mays master set. Another bidder (maybe someone here) and I went back and forth a bit over the last few days, but eventually he bowed out. Since the pictures still aren't showing up very well, here's the link:

https://bid.collectrea.com/lots/170584

[JJ McGraw]

Focused on two items: the 1949 Leaf Wax wrapper and the 1935 picture of Ruth and Maranville. Wasn’t willing to go higher in the second round as with all the fees it was inching to $800, and that’s without postage, tax etc.
I did win the Leaf wrapper which will look great with my eventual Leaf card display. Prices were insane, even cheap wasn’t cheap!

[ALBB]

Originally Posted by raulus

Finally picked up 1 of the last 2 pieces that I need to complete my Mays master set. Another bidder (maybe someone here) and I went back and forth a bit over the last few days, but eventually he bowed out. Since the pictures still aren't showing up very well, here's the link:

https://bid.collectrea.com/lots/170584

Nice !
Ive seen many panels..but never full piece like that

[TornadoJake]

Originally Posted by raulus

Finally picked up 1 of the last 2 pieces that I need to complete my Mays master set. Another bidder (maybe someone here) and I went back and forth a bit over the last few days, but eventually he bowed out. Since the pictures still aren't showing up very well, here's the link:

https://bid.collectrea.com/lots/170584

That numbered Mays is tough to find in any form. I was an early bidder on it when the price seemed way too low.

One of the bests selections of 1959 Bazooka cards I have seen in a while. I was considering 6 cards in extended bidding, but only realistically had the budget for 1 and came away with the lowest priced one: Ken Boyer.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by TornadoJake

That numbered Mays is tough to find in any form. I was an early bidder on it when the price seemed way too low.

Yeah...for a long time, the price was under $500, which everyone knew wasn't going to last.

[Mike Eisenbath]

Won this lot, a partial set. I was an under-bidder on the lot that featured the full set, including several graded. Whoever won it ... I'm still interested.

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[Casey2296]

Thanks Jim, agree with you on the pose, was somewhat surprised how rarely I see the card available.

Nice pick ups AJ, impressive run thus far.

[aelefson]

Brendan, great Cobb photo! The postcard is cool but it is not from 1915 unfortunately. There are examples out there with postmarks from before Ruth played so there is no way he is in the picture. I could not tell if you were joking but this has come up before and I prefer more folks understand what it is (an awesome early Red Sox postcard but no chance of Ruth).

Javan, amazing Wright tintype! Do you know any history behind it? What year it was made, the studio that made it or any other details?

Alan

[piecesofthegame]

Thanks Alan, I don’t have any additional info. I’ve just never seen a Wright tintype before. My guess is the case is not original but who knows?

[Bpm0014]

Brendan, great Cobb photo! The postcard is cool but it is not from 1915 unfortunately. There are examples out there with postmarks from before Ruth played so there is no way he is in the picture. I could not tell if you were joking but this has come up before and I prefer more folks understand what it is (an awesome early Red Sox postcard but no chance of Ruth).

I wish you would have told me that before I bought it

But great info. Thank you!

[4815162342]

If someone here won the T209 Contentnea lot, I would be interested in one card. Please send me a PM. Thanks!