Rea! Rea!! Rea!!!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

My catalog goes straight into the recycling bin.... I have been outbid on all 40+ lots I bid on (totally expected). I have not placed a max bid, only placeholders, and the next 20 will be spent on deciding what 1-5 cards I really want to pursue. Because I blew my wad on a t206 plank last month, I won’t be a contender on any real big boy cards, but, IMO, the biggest superstar (and there are many) is the CJ Matty - I have seen and held it and it is awesome.

The May pickups thread should be fun...

Oh, and as an aside, now that REA is out, do we even care that Heritage is ending in 5 days...??!!

I don't know why REA auctions inspire these lengthy threads and Heritage -- IMO the clear industry leader now -- never does.

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I don't know why REA auctions inspire these lengthy threads and Heritage -- IMO the clear industry leader now -- never does.

IMO, because REA only runs twice a year.

[Rhotchkiss]

I think they are both amazing. Between the two, however, I think REA has the edge on content and Heritage is superior on auction format (interface/auction website, per-lot extended bidding, allowing bids between increments, etc).

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I don't know why REA auctions inspire these lengthy threads and Heritage -- IMO the clear industry leader now -- never does.

REA is REA...but Heritage's current auction has a tremendous marquis in the mantle and is a much more interesting auction for me.

The Nadjas, the E98's, lots of caramels, sporting life cobb, plowboys, oj's, m101-6 ruth, nice cj's...nm7 ruth rookie...amazing stuff.

That sf hess Welch is sick!

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

The Nadjas, the E98's, lots of caramels, sporting life cobb, plowboys, oj's, m101-6 ruth, nice cj's...nm7 ruth rookie...amazing stuff.

Peter, you need to learn when to close your mouth you know I'm just playing around and I 100% agree with you. Actually, I find the current REA auction a bit blah, especially by REA standards.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Peter, you need to learn when to close your mouth you know I'm just playing around and I 100% agree with you. Actually, I find the current REA auction a bit blah, especially by REA standards.

The post war selection in Heritage is incredible too.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The post war selection in Heritage is incredible too.

Ya...I hadn't got there yet when I posted!!! Those mantles...a psa 9 51 bowman to go with the topps.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The post war selection in Heritage is incredible too.

Heritage has much bigger cards, for sure, but I think there’s a purity about REA that many collectors appreciate.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Heritage has much bigger cards, for sure, but I think there’s a purity about REA that many collectors appreciate.

A “purity???”

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

A “purity???”

Pete, you’re on the board enough. I don’t believe I need to explain the comment to you. But the headline is I think a lot of collectors appreciate the way Brian and team do business. They set the standard.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Peter, you need to learn when to close your mouth you know I'm just playing around and I 100% agree with you. Actually, I find the current REA auction a bit blah, especially by REA standards.

ya...i thought of you when I saw those...it's like xmas/hanukkah/Kwanzaa for you i bet!

[ullmandds]

Epic blizzard here in st paul...may go til monday! Nothing to do but drool over cards!

Fred that's funny!

[tennisguy]

REA always has a great vintage spread! I might sit this one out though.

[Fred]

I wonder how many catalogs were shipped.... wow, they go through great expense to lay it out, print it and ship it. Now for an update:

It was Professor Plum in the Conservatory with the REA Catalog....