REA - what'd ya win or lose on?

[brian29575]

Always wanted this card and finally won one last night!

[Bosox Blair]

Congrats to everyone who landed something - nice stuff shown here!

I was bidding on about 30 pre-war lots - most went for what I considered fair market value, a couple went way higher, and a couple were good bargains. This is my 10th year of bidding with REA and I feel like I could have said the same about most of the REA auctions over that timeframe.

(Cannot comment on post-war as I don't care about that at all, and I am frankly baffled and a bit bemused by what has happened recently with these very common, mass-produced cards.)

In terms of the new closing format, I found it to be fine. I am a West Coaster, so usually was told by East Coast friends that I had a big advantage. This one came out no better or worse for me...about the same I'd say! (Even though I was out for dinner when it closed, and I used my phone to monitor the auction for the very first time. Worked well...even if I felt a bit rude at dinner...lol.)

Cheers,
Blair

[kailes2872]

I had early bids in on about 15 lots. I ended up getting shut out. The bummer was that the next bet with BP put it out of my range. I was really interested in the DeLong set, the Tattoo Orbit set and the Diamond Stars set. While the prices were VERY reasonable - I decided to wait until the spring when I am flush with more cash. The 54 Bowman set went for $1000. The Ted Williams Fleer went for $800 and had a PSA 7 Teds signed. There was a lot of value out there.

Hopefully, the prices stay reasonable for the spring auction and I can get some pre-war complete sets.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by brian29575

Always wanted this card and finally won one last night!

I assume that has to have some back damage...because from the front that sure ain't no SGC 10.

Beauty!

Tom C

[Scott L.]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

I assume that has to have some back damage...because from the front that sure ain't no SGC 10.

Beauty!

Tom C

Agreed. Looks tremendous!

[jp1216]

'52 Mantle - yep, paper loss but WOW that's a nice one to look at. Congrats!

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/...e?itemid=41862

[Thromdog]

I ended up getting the EPDG lot. I think 7 of the 10 could be the highest graded.....should I send them back to PSA for new holders? Not sure how that works.

The Smith card is my white whale. I've never seen one for sale and cannot find any record of one being sold. Absolutely thrilled to have him.

211 uniques!

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by Thromdog

I ended up getting the EPDG lot. I think 7 of the 10 could be the highest graded.....should I send them back to PSA for new holders? Not sure how that works.

Congrats on the beautiful cards!

As you probably know, all of these EPDGs in your lot were graded before PSA had half-points. So, if you feel these are real strong 6s, you could pay to have them re-graded - seeking the half-point bump - and re-holdered in the new and improved holders that are meant to be more secure.

Cheers,
Blair