REA - dammit I'm out already

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

I'm in a similar position, put in 5 strong bids (I thought), I'm out on 3 already have 2 left with a little room but think I'm only have a true chance at one of them and it's not the one I really want.

......and exactly what happened...

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

......and exactly what happened...

pretty much anything Ruth or Jackson but main items were

1916 Sporting News Joe Jackson
1908 Rose Postcard Christy Mathewson
1926 Exhibit Ruth
1927 Exhibit Ruth
1922 e120 Caramel Ruth
1915 Ruth Photo
1923 Maple Crisp Ruth
1920 Societe Anonyme Ruth
1916 BF2 Felt Pennant Jackson
1913 Tom Barker Jackson

[bobbyw8469]

Strong prices. The 20% buyers premium played into my bids though.

[LincolnVT]

The early stuff was so cool to see. Jackson and Ruth prices continue to be out of this world.

[ullmandds]

Well...I read about the "downage" this morning...I no longer stay up late for auctions...no card is more important than my sleep!

I was relieved to have been outbid on 1 card...I DID win one. Happy to add this ruth to my stable.

[Rhotchkiss]

Congrats Pete.

Jeff, I was wondering whether I would battle you on this Ruth.

Thrilled to have picked these two up, and I think I got them both at very reasonable prices.

Regarding the auction: (i) OK REA, I love you, but enough with the extended bidding glitches already. Figure that out once and for all, as its becoming a major detraction from what is otherwise one of the best auction events of the year. (ii) I thought prices in general were very strong. There were some bargains, but last night's results generally indicate that pre-war vintage remains strong

[mrreality68]

yep Ryan

That was the primary Ruth I wanted. Lucky for you and sad for me that my recent splurge on 6 Ruth Cards kept me grounded.

Great pick up and Congrats.

There is always a next auction and a next auction and so on

[Rad_Hazard]

I'm a low-roller so this was my win. I was a bit shocked by how cheap it went for. I can finally add my favorite 19th century player to my collection!

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Congrats Pete.

Jeff, I was wondering whether I would battle you on this Ruth.

Thrilled to have picked these two up, and I think I got them both at very reasonable prices.

Regarding the auction: (i) OK REA, I love you, but enough with the extended bidding glitches already. Figure that out once and for all, as its becoming a major detraction from what is otherwise one of the best auction events of the year. (ii) I thought prices in general were very strong. There were some bargains, but last night's results generally indicate that pre-war vintage remains strong

Great adds Ryan I was happy to snag the E120. Took my to about where I thought it would top, on to LOTG. Jeff I should’ve contacted you and I sure never want to bid up fellow members.

[BRoberts]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Strong prices. The 20% buyers premium played into my bids though.

Yes. A buyer's premium of any amount plays into everyone's bids.

[Schlesinj]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

pretty much anything Ruth or Jackson but main items were

1916 Sporting News Joe Jackson
1908 Rose Postcard Christy Mathewson
1926 Exhibit Ruth
1927 Exhibit Ruth
1922 e120 Caramel Ruth
1915 Ruth Photo
1923 Maple Crisp Ruth
1920 Societe Anonyme Ruth
1916 BF2 Felt Pennant Jackson
1913 Tom Barker Jackson

I was bidding on that Ruth type 2, but I lost steam. I did find the same photo (same stamp) on eBay for $20k obo. I think they list it as a 1916 photo. Not sure what year it was printed as this one from the 1930s.

[edhans]

Was hoping to win one or both of the E90-1 Wagners. Needless to say, I got neither. Underbidder on the batting and blown out of the water on the throwing. I'll probably just break up my set now.

[TigerMike]

Battled to the bitter end on the Wagners...ultimately just some others to chase for now. Ed let me know if you break your set up!