REA Winnings..... And losings.

[barrysloate]

After being out of the hobby as a collector for many years, I won my first lot in a long time last night. But it wasn't cards- it was a collection of vintage books (what else). And it was a great deal, I was shocked I got it. Maybe one of the very few bargains in the entire auction.

[shammus]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

After being out of the hobby as a collector for many years, I won my first lot in a long time last night. But it wasn't cards- it was a collection of vintage books (what else). And it was a great deal, I was shocked I got it. Maybe one of the very few bargains in the entire auction.

That's awesome Barry, congrats on your lot, I remember you always had an interest in the books. I actually stumbled into a small lot of books in the auction and thought of you. Glad to see you still involved

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by shammus

That's awesome Barry, congrats on your lot, I remember you always had an interest in the books. I actually stumbled into a small lot of books in the auction and thought of you. Glad to see you still involved

Thanks Brian. Happy to see you did well too. Thought the book lot would be a good project for me, to dip my toes back into the hobby.

[ngrow9]

I was outbid on the Federal League document collection after 4am...I was actually still awake, but decided to let it go in light of other recent purchases. I thought the winner got a good deal, though. If the winner is on the board, and is planning on breaking up the collection, let me know as I would be interested in one or two of the pieces.

I also bailed out early on the Federal League Hal Chase Day/Tinker Day program package. I've been wanting the Hal Chase program (I discuss that game and the resulting legal proceedings in a book I wrote), but anticipated the set would go for more than I was comfortable paying. Congrats to the winner, and keep me in mind if you ever decide to move that piece.

[rhettyeakley]

I ended up with the 1918 Zeenut lot of 18 (of which I think I need 8) and then also won the T207/T206 lot of 16 w/ the T207 Cycle Donlin and the T207 blank back (I have never seen a short print T207 w a blank back so I'm excited about those two cards from the lot-- pretty well hidden little lot)

[bcornell]

Bounced back from last year's REA shutout. The free shipping makes everything seem like a bargain

The Fleischmann cards came from Bruce Dorskind's collection. This is the 4th McKechnie I've acquired from that scarce set, due to some cosmic weirdness (there are many others I've yet to see).

[Wildfireschulte]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

After being out of the hobby as a collector for many years, I won my first lot in a long time last night. But it wasn't cards- it was a collection of vintage books (what else). And it was a great deal, I was shocked I got it. Maybe one of the very few bargains in the entire auction.

Barry - I agree, the vintage books were a steal. The Church and Cinncinati books by themselves are worth more than the hammer price. great buy - let me know if you are selling either Cobb book.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

After being out of the hobby as a collector for many years, I won my first lot in a long time last night. But it wasn't cards- it was a collection of vintage books (what else). And it was a great deal, I was shocked I got it. Maybe one of the very few bargains in the entire auction.

I was the underbidder Barry and saw I got outbid at around 2:30 in the afternoon, and I guess it stuck. Congrats. If you want to part with the Church book, please let me know.

I was outbid on the only other lot I REALLY wanted at 2:36AM (I couldn't stay up ) was the 1939 Burdick books. My high bid of $4500 was topped by one bid

Oh well, win some, lose some.

Greg

[E93]

Brian,
Awesome J=K Wagner pickup!

I won a few lots, but this is the one I am most excited about.
JimB

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by E93

Brian,
Awesome J=K Wagner pickup!

I won a few lots, but this is the one I am most excited about.
JimB

That was one I thought was stellar. Major congrats on that one.

[barrysloate]

K. Farrell- after I get the lot I will decide what I want to keep and what I want to sell. Will let you know.

Greg- I actually put my bid in around 9:00, then decided to walk away assuming it would go much higher. But that bid held up the whole night. I'm glad the T206 crowd pays no attention to the books.

And I'll let you know if I decide to part with the Church.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by E93

Brian,
Awesome J=K Wagner pickup!

I won a few lots, but this is the one I am most excited about.
JimB

Jim, I was admiring that one just before the auction closed. That's a striking card. The color is phenomenal. One of my favorite cards in the whole auction.

Congratulations on your win!

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by E93

Brian,
Awesome J=K Wagner pickup!

I won a few lots, but this is the one I am most excited about.
JimB

What's going on...all week Jim was telling me the card was trimmed and I should stay away.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

what's going on...all week jim was telling me the card was trimmed and i should stay away.

lol

[sforaker]

Picked up hobby classic I have always wanted.Cobb T205.jpg

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sforaker

Picked up hobby classic I have always wanted.Attachment 142614

One of my faves, congrats. Looks like our board members came away with quite a few items. Great looking antiquities.

Jim- Love the Croft's Cobb.

[RGold]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

What's going on...all week Jim was telling me the card was trimmed and I should stay away.

I wouldn't be concerned unless Jim starts a new thread,

Croft's Candy cards, shouldn't they sell for much more?

[1880nonsports]

feeling your pain as I was an underbidder on that lot as well although I dropped a couple bids earlier. The 1939 has been on my list a long time. I once passed at 300. or so (1995) before I was putting a "run" together and a few months ago I was offered a copy with a replaced cover for around 1000. but the replacement bothered me and I keep convincing myself I'll find a nice one at the money I want to pay or I'll do without sad as that may be to me. Needless to say I've already had to revise my buy price a few times based on market experience. Apparently the bar has been raised again after the 4000.+ showing last time out in REA and this hammer. My biggest problem in the Edwards lot was determining the value of the other half of the lot. That being said - coming up empty last few years even at 1000. - I've upped my buy price to 1500 - probably just more mental masturbation.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

feeling your pain as I was an underbidder on that lot as well although I dropped a couple bids earlier. The 1939 has been on my list a long time. I once passed at 300. or so (1995) before I was putting a "run" together and a few months ago I was offered a copy with a replaced cover for around 1000. but the replacement bothered me and I keep convincing myself I'll find a nice one at the money I want to pay or I'll do without sad as that may be to me. Needless to say I've already had to revise my buy price a few times based on market experience. Apparently the bar has been raised again after the 4000.+ showing last time out in REA and this hammer. My biggest problem in the Edwards lot was determining the value of the other half of the lot. That being said - coming up empty last few years even at 1000. - I've upped my buy price to 1500 - probably just more mental masturbation.

I spoke with another hobby publication collector last night during the auction concerning that lot. We figured about a 75% - 25% valuation on the 1939 Catalog and the 1930s Card Collectors Bulletins respectively. If that was the case then the Catalog was around 4200, with 2 additional Yearly Supplements in it. REA has gotten the top prices I have seen for these early guides. They are really scarce. We need to remember there were only 500 printed, 75 years ago. I still need a 1956 reprint of the 1953 edition if anyone has one laying around .