REA Pickups

[Leon]

Great pick up Ryan....
another Ruth card I couldn't resist...

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Great PC Leon -- I was watching that one. I really like it. Congrats

By 10pm, I could not keep my eyes open (not a knock on REA, I was just exhausted). There were several other items I wanted and would have bid on if I could have stayed awake, but since there was only one item I had to have: I placed a very high, top-all bid on this and went to bed. Super psyched to have such an early image of Wagner - 3+ years before his W600 Type 1 and E107 pieces.

[n5gwu]

I bid what I thought were competitive amounts on 4 baseball lots and got trounced soundly.

I bid heavily and above retail on several non-sports lots. I was leading up to 2 days ago. When I checked last night my bids looked laughable after seeing what the lots went for.

The catalog was great to have and I enjoyed paging through it many times. I found some lots there that I missed initially in my first 5 or 6 looks at the auction.

I am pretty sure, when I get ready to sell my collection or have my wife sell it after I'm gone that I'll be using these folks.

[packs]

I didn't win the REA lot, but was very happy to see the sale price on the DiMaggio streak photo. I have one as well.

[Billyscards]

I thought I got a fairly good deal on 5 different Babe Ruth Photos

PSA Type III Babe Bows Out - never going to have a Type 1 so this c1948 will suffice

4 separate Type 1's from War benefit against Johnson and also got a ticket stub included - if anyone is interested in that let me know!

all for $1000. I'll be moving some of the "they are cool but don't need to keep" and hopefully recoup some of the costs

[the-illini]

Happy to have won these four...

[NiceDocter]

I struck out kinda like Casey at the bat....I was watching the action on that Patterson Cobb you must have hung in there late to get that one! I was out at $1550....also whiffed on the T207 Johnson cause I fell asleep at the wheel and got my bid in at 12:12 which was 2 minutes late grrrrrr that is one sharp card! Also loved the Johnson PC pictured above UNDER Graded I think for how well it presents. Congrats to all the winners!!!

[Bicem]

Nice Ryan, was bidding on that cabinet as well.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Leon

another Ruth card I couldn't resist...

Leon, I thought that was one of the most interesting items in the auction. I chased it some but bowed out before OT. Congrats.

Whoever picked up the Koufax Tropicana PC...I hate you.

[Bicem]

That Ruth PC was former Campf collection, he loved it.

Anyone here win the Cobb studio photos? Was battling someone on those.

[111gecko]

Got some eggs..

[ngrow9]

Originally Posted by Bicem

That Ruth PC was former Campf collection, he loved it.

Anyone here win the Cobb studio photos? Was battling someone on those.

Didn't bid myself, but they were gorgeous. Kudos to whoever landed them.

[paul]

Congrats Chris on the V89 Cobb. I was the underbidder and wanted it badly, but I guess you wanted it more. Heritage has an Ex-Mt example coming up in their next auction. If you want to upgrade, I'd be happy to take the REA one off your hands.

[Topnotchsy]

My one win. REA assumed it was from 1950 which I think is correct based on the players and date (the date and day of the week match up, and Campy had his own tours later on).

It's not much to look at, but Jackie barnstorming tour items are really tough, and I'm a sucker for anything connected to them. Plus having Jackie, Doby, Campanella, Newcombe and King Tut on it is pretty awesome.

And since it's REA, (which is not too far from me, they take Zelle and they are awesome) I got tracking saying it should arrive tomorrow :-)

[notfast]

Nothing fancy here but love 48/49 Leaf/Bowman

Also love the REA customer service...shot them an email about Zelle a few mins ago and got a response back almost immediately.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

My one win. REA assumed it was from 1950 which I think is correct based on the players and date (the date and day of the week match up, and Campy had his own tours later on).

It's not much to look at, but Jackie barnstorming tour items are really tough, and I'm a sucker for anything connected to them. Plus having Jackie, Doby, Campanella, Newcombe and King Tut on it is pretty awesome.

And since it's REA, (which is not too far from me, they take Zelle and they are awesome) I got tracking saying it should arrive tomorrow :-)

Got my item in the mail today. Doesn't get much faster than that.

[rlevy]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

My one win. REA assumed it was from 1950 which I think is correct based on the players and date (the date and day of the week match up, and Campy had his own tours later on).

It's not much to look at, but Jackie barnstorming tour items are really tough, and I'm a sucker for anything connected to them. Plus having Jackie, Doby, Campanella, Newcombe and King Tut on it is pretty awesome.

And since it's REA, (which is not too far from me, they take Zelle and they are awesome) I got tracking saying it should arrive tomorrow :-)

Jeff, very cool piece, even if it is a simple design. Reflects the times and event, and I thought you might go after it.
I won a couple of items and paid right away but haven't received any notice about shipping. It's been a while since I bought anything from REA. Do they usually send a notice when they ship?

Rick

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Bicem

That Ruth PC was former Campf collection, he loved it.

Anyone here win the Cobb studio photos? Was battling someone on those.

I was "in" on the ones that finished with a flurry of bidding. Of course the fourth one finished with far less activity, and I was not "in" on that one. So I came away with none.

Congrats to anyone who landed one (or more). All 4 were spectacular.

[vintagewhitesox]

Picked this up. I enjoy the Bread for Health cards and their uniqueness.

[Mark17]

There were a lot of great cards available last night, but to me, an all original GU flannel is something that is truly scarce and a great buy for the money. This year I've gotten a 1968 home Giants Nate Oliver (Huggins & Scott), a 1957 home Pirates Ron Kline (Hunt), a 1965 road Twins Zoilo Versalles (Heritage), a 1968 road Pirates Maury Wills (Lelands) and now this one. Would love the 1967 Tigers Mickey Stanley at Heritage but it's already north of $2k.

[h2oya311]

shut out last night. oh well.

Ryan / Jeff - regarding the c1900 Pittsburg Imperial Cabinet w/ Wagner and Waddell, REA didn't mention Fred Clarke being in the image. Is he? If he's not, why not? Seems odd, don't you think?

[68Hawk]

Originally Posted by vintagewhitesox

Picked this up. I enjoy the Bread for Health cards and their uniqueness.

I was the consignor on this card and I think you got a hell of a deal.
Paid more for it 10 years ago than you just did, and back then it seemed like prices would only rise.
Not sure what's happened in the intervening years of if Mikan is just too far back for todays basketball collectors to want to collect.
Enjoy it for me, it was one of the tough ones for me to let go.

[LOUCARDFAN]

Originally Posted by Bicem

That Ruth PC was former Campf collection, he loved it.

Anyone here win the Cobb studio photos? Was battling someone on those.

I was gunning for two of the Cobb studios but stopped a bid short on each. They are awesome but figured I would save it for something down the road.


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[vthobby]

So happy to own my 1st ever 1952 Topps Mantle! Ive seen 3s look worse! So happy!
Peace, Mike
PS Might have set a record but its always fun to be a part of history!

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[arcadekrazy]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

So happy to own my 1st ever 1952 Topps Mantle! Ive seen 3s look worse! So happy!
Peace, Mike
PS Might have set a record but its always fun to be a part of history!

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Wow, that's a sharp looking "1". If I had seen that, you would have had some additional competition!

Congrats on the pickup!

[riggs336]

I've been looking for a decent Houtteman for a while and figured it was time to act.

[Jcosta19]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

So happy to own my 1st ever 1952 Topps Mantle! Ive seen 3s look worse! So happy!
Peace, Mike
PS Might have set a record but its always fun to be a part of history!

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Congrats! I love this card.
I was an under bidder but quit awhile before the end to focus on losing other things.

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[vthobby]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

Congrats! I love this card.
I was an under bidder but quit awhile before the end to focus on losing other things.

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Justin, that was funny! Thanks for not "running me up" I paid enough!



Peace, Mike

[CW]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

So happy to own my 1st ever 1952 Topps Mantle! Ive seen 3s look worse! So happy!
Peace, Mike
PS Might have set a record but its always fun to be a part of history!

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Very nice and I agree it could've easily graded a 2 or 2.5 on any given day. Obviously other collectors, like you, were bidding on the card and not the number on the flip. That's a keeper!

[mantlefan]

Love that Mikan, Josh!

Happy to get this one:

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by mantlefan

Love that Mikan, Josh!

Happy to get this one:

Really nice Matty!

My eyes are very misty

As I pen these lines to Christy;

O, my heart is full of heaviness

May the flowers ne'er wither, Matty

On your grave at Cincinnati,

Which you’ve chosen for your final fadeaway

Ring Lardner