REA -- What Did you Get?

btcarfagno · #1 05-07-2018, 08:18 AM

My first foray into the world of cards (for my personal collection) in a very long time.

These are two of my favorite images ever produced on a card, and two of my favorite pre-war players. Really nice eye appeal on them, though the creases on the Cobb it could be a bit of a technical overgrade.

Scarcity-wise, tough to argue with an iconic Cobb card that is likely one of 10-15 that exist...maybe far less than that even. These no-offer backs are just so tough.

RedsFan1941 · #2 05-07-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by btcarfagno

My first foray into the world of cards (for my personal collection) in a very long time.

These are two of my favorite images ever produced on a card, and two of my favorite pre-war players. Really nice eye appeal on them, though the creases on the Cobb it could be a bit of a technical overgrade.

Scarcity-wise, tough to argue with an iconic Cobb card that is likely one of 10-15 that exist...maybe far less than that even. These no-offer backs are just so tough.

i was watching the cobb all weekend and think it is one of the best buys of the auction. having seen other T3s from that find on display at REA's table, the colors are amazing. i think you will be stunned (and happy). what a great price for that card, given the crazy hard back.

shammus · #3 05-07-2018, 08:38 AM

Did anyone happen to win lot #2642, a small group of seven e104s? I could use one or two of the cards if the winner was in a sharing mood

Thanks!

btcarfagno · #4 05-07-2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

i was watching the cobb all weekend and think it is one of the best buys of the auction. having seen other T3s from that find on display at REA's table, the colors are amazing. i think you will be stunned (and happy). what a great price for that card, given the crazy hard back.

Thank you for that. I am thinking that maybe the "snow" on the card may have kept the price down a bit, but beggars cannot be choosers for a card as rare as this one. I am just amazed by the corners. T3's almost invariably have worn corners and this one (and the Waddell as well) has such great corners. And there is no possible way I could have gone after the prior Cobb from this find that went for almost four times what this one went for (graded SGC 60 and has the same "snow" as the one I won).

brian1961 · #5 05-07-2018, 11:05 AM

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mechanicalman · #6 05-07-2018, 11:09 AM

Great stuff guys.

Tom - that T3 is awesome. Those colors just pop.

Jon - that poster is super cool. That would be on my wall in the most prominent position in my house if I had one.

vansaad · #7 05-07-2018, 12:25 PM

I was very pleased to pick this one up. Wish I could have grabbed another BB or two, but the prices have accelerated. Good for me as an owner of a high grade portrait, but kinda deflating for my chances of putting together a set of these.

wolf441 · #8 05-07-2018, 12:33 PM

Happy to add this modest piece to my collection.

Michael Peich · #9 05-07-2018, 12:39 PM

Murnane has been an elusive card for me and leaves 21 more cards for me to complete the T204 set. Ditto with McCreery who now makes it 59/75 for T211s.

Chris--I knew you'd chase Ruth hard. Congratulations on a great pick-up! You're going to have to sell lots-o'-cards in Cleveland. Ha-ha-ha!

Cheers,
Mike

Exhibitman · #10 05-07-2018, 01:56 PM

Very nice haul, folks. I watched prices on everything that interested me soar out of reach, except for this:

Couldn't resist this printing freak.

ajjohnsonsoxfan · #11 05-07-2018, 01:57 PM

You guys did tremendous! Love the Cobb T3! And Jon the goudey poster is sweeeeet! The E92 Wagner looks way better than a 1.5. And Chris that Ruth is big baller!

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

mechanicalman · #12 05-07-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

You guys did tremendous! Love the Cobb T3! And Jon the goudey poster is sweeeeet! The E92 Wagner looks way better than a 1.5. And Chris that Ruth is big baller!

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

Sweet panorama. And boy, weren't those the best words in the English language last night, "This lot is now closed."

scooter729 · #13 05-07-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

Congrats on getting that panorama - I wasn't battling you as I have one myself already, but wanted to say that you'll be thrilled. It presents super nice on the wall - you won't be disappointed!

vintagebaseballcardguy · #14 05-07-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Peich

Murnane has been an elusive card for me and leaves 21 more cards for me to complete the T204 set. Ditto with McCreery who now makes it 59/75 for T211s.

Chris--I knew you'd chase Ruth hard. Congratulations on a great pick-up! You're going to have to sell lots-o'-cards in Cleveland. Ha-ha-ha!

Cheers,
Mike

Love that Red Sun! Studying them, getting to know them, and beginning to appreciate how tough that card is!

ullmandds · #15 05-07-2018, 05:55 PM

great pick ups everyone...I got nuttin!

CharleyBrown · #16 05-07-2018, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vansaad

I was very pleased to pick this one up. Wish I could have grabbed another BB or two, but the prices have accelerated. Good for me as an owner of a high grade portrait, but kinda deflating for my chances of putting together a set of these.

Nice card! The portrait 7.5 went for over $10k - a high for that card.

The glove in air, throwing, and leaping no scoreboard cards were steals imo.

bcbgcbrcb · #17 05-22-2018, 03:28 PM

A lot of the Negro League prices closed higher than I expected in today’s market. Going into closing day, most all of the NL pieces were extremely low, I would have been thrilled with the final numbers if I was a consignor, given where they were just 24 hours before.

Topnotchsy · #18 05-22-2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

A lot of the Negro League prices closed higher than I expected in today’s market. Going into closing day, most all of the NL pieces were extremely low, I would have been thrilled with the final numbers if I was a consignor, given where they were just 24 hours before.

I had a Martin Dihigo picture that sold really well but my Willard Brown contract sold for $1000 which was really surprising.