REA: What Did You Win?

kailes2872 · #1 05-01-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Back in 2004 I had the high bid on a T206 Wagner (Authentic) going to the last day. Two more bids came in, and I couldn't go higher.

I told this story to my current girlfriend. We met in 2005. She always says that if she had been there, she would have helped me, and we couldhave gotten a Wagner.

Except for this: I found out that the winner of that card was Keith Olberrman. I could have made multiple bids, and he still would have beat me. So maybe you would have gotten them with one more bid, and maybe not. Could be someone wanted them much more that you did. Lets hope that you get another chance soon.

I appreciate the pep talk. I have been bummed all day. I know that the Gehrig wasn't great, but it did feel like 6 grand after BP was a reasonable price - especially with the provenance - would you agree? Knowing my personality, I would have ended up 10 grand into it committed to winning, late for the race, and irritating everyone else as the reason that the auction had not yet closed. I have been reading all of the Carter letters here on the board. I watched the Mastro video and I love the picture of the newspaper article where he is showing off the Delongs around 1950. Something about that set really spoke to me. Maybe someday it will show up again. I will be more on the ball when that happens...

BeanTown · #2 05-01-2016, 06:07 PM

1889 Chicago Baseball Currency. It's an Ad I've never seen before.

shernan30 · #3 05-01-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanTown

1889 Chicago Baseball Currency. It's an Ad I've never seen before.

I was hoping you were able to win that one.

RCMcKenzie · #4 05-01-2016, 06:12 PM

Reeled in a MINO and also snagged the J Wood Studio Esterbrook. Almost, but backed away from all the T214's and T215's...I thought the Orange Borders box and the Cameo Pepsins were good deals, but did not have those on my bidder card...Rob

shernan30 · #5 05-01-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Reeled in a MINO and also snagged the J Wood Studio Esterbrook. Almost, but backed away from all the T214's and T215's...I thought the Orange Borders box and the Cameo Pepsins were good deals, but did not have those on my bidder card...Rob

I was an under bidder on the Esterbrook.

Kenny Cole · #6 05-01-2016, 06:36 PM

I won the 1914 CJ WaJo PSA 2 for more than I wanted to spend; the Oxford Confectionary WaJo PSA 2 at a decent price; the PSA 3 N172 Sam Thompson Philadelphia card; and the 1952 Xalapa Mexican League team photo with Dihigo and Buck Leonard from Dihigo's collection. I really wanted the Rube Foster photo but just couldn't seem to pull the trigger again.

Jeff1970Red · #7 05-01-2016, 06:44 PM

e94 Cobb

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RCMcKenzie · #8 05-01-2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shernan30

I was an under bidder on the Esterbrook.

Steven, I thought it was a good price. I think the condition kept the price lower, which was good for me.
Bryan, yeah I thought it was in nice shape for a T216. I also had some bids in on the T216 Lajoie. Did you win anything at REA or just waiting for Heritage?

deadballpaul · #9 05-03-2016, 07:23 AM

Thanks Glenn. I just stopped being so lazy, & read the terms. Shipping is free!

Jobu · #10 05-01-2016, 06:50 PM

Nice one, that is sharp for a Mino. I considered Collins as I don't yet have a Mino and that is a HOFer in excellent condition, but I decided to wait to fight another day - I am glad I didn't bid you up!

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Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Reeled in a MINO and also snagged the J Wood Studio Esterbrook. Almost, but backed away from all the T214's and T215's...I thought the Orange Borders box and the Cameo Pepsins were good deals, but did not have those on my bidder card...Rob

brass_rat · #11 05-01-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Reeled in a MINO and also snagged the J Wood Studio Esterbrook.

Rob, that is a really nice Mino!

brass_rat · #12 05-01-2016, 08:02 PM

I am really excited about winning the T215-2 Walter Johnson -- having obtained the P42 earlier this year, I have now completed what I perceive to be the closest I'll get to a back run on the hands-at-chest pose!

(I have never spoken to anyone who has seen or heard of the T215-1, so I'm not sure it exists, despite its inclusion on the checklists.)

I've updated my graphic in celebration.

Cheers,
Steve

atx840 · #13 05-01-2016, 08:27 PM

Congrats Steve! Would love to see a lineup of them.

brass_rat · #14 05-01-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by atx840

Congrats Steve! Would love to see a lineup of them.

Thanks, Chris! I'll scan the lineup later this month when the REA card arrives.

RCMcKenzie · #15 05-01-2016, 09:42 PM

Steve, great back run. I definitely had some bids in on the T215-2 WaJo. Glad you got it.

Huck · #16 05-01-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kailes2872

I appreciate the pep talk. I have been bummed all day. I know that the Gehrig wasn't great, but it did feel like 6 grand after BP was a reasonable price - especially with the provenance - would you agree? Knowing my personality, I would have ended up 10 grand into it committed to winning, late for the race, and irritating everyone else as the reason that the auction had not yet closed. I have been reading all of the Carter letters here on the board. I watched the Mastro video and I love the picture of the newspaper article where he is showing off the Delongs around 1950. Something about that set really spoke to me. Maybe someday it will show up again. I will be more on the ball when that happens...

Boy, 6 years ago a partial set went off the board at $14K! That is quite the price drop.

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/.../2009/529.html

Was the 2009 set superior to the current offering?