Memorabilia in Auctions WEAK

[Snapolit1]

In the last 5 years I have gotten some incredible pieces of memorabilia from Hunts. Frequently for better prices than I thought. Let others complain about the website and refuse to look at their auctions. Wish there were more of those folks.

[ooo-ribay]

Look at Goldins latest auction and sort by highest price first. Card guys are ridiculous.

[perezfan]

Even REA is incredibly light on memorabilia in their current auction. It's nothing like it was even 5 - 10 years ago. I believe people are holding on to the rare/unique memorabilia for the long-term, whereas there are many more "flipper/investors" in the card world.

[Snapolit1]

In light of how light most AHs are on memorabilia these days, I've particularly amazed about all the amazing stuff Hakes gets. Their Negro League memorabilia alone has been off the charts great this year. So great I haven't been able to afford any of it. But amazing.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

In light of how light most AHs are on memorabilia these days, I've particularly amazed about all the amazing stuff Hakes gets. Their Negro League memorabilia alone has been off the charts great this year. So great I haven't been able to afford any of it. But amazing.

+1 agreed

every auction they get great Negro League Memorabilia and other nice and unique items also that I do not usually see at other Auction Houses

[Schlesinj]

Since I live close I visited their office the last two auctions to preview the items. Although I only won one item it was incredible to see and hold many of their items. I hope we will see more in the future.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

+1 agreed. every auction they get great Negro League Memorabilia and other nice and unique items also that I do not usually see at other Auction Houses

For the last several years, they've been parceling out items from perhaps the best negro league collection ever (Richard Merkin) and the best pin collection ever (Paul Muchinsky.) As the prices reflect, much of the material coming out of those collections are the only examples ever seen or at least rare as hell.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

For the last several years, they've been parceling out items from perhaps the best negro league collection ever (Richard Merkin) and the best pin collection ever (Paul Muchinsky.) As the prices reflect, much of the material coming out of those collections are the only examples ever seen or at least rare as hell.

Agreed great stuff. Did not realize it was coming from just a few collectors.
Wish I would have jumped on it years ago when I saw it but never really paid attention to it and now looking at it there are great items and amazing history behind them

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Even REA is incredibly light on memorabilia in their current auction. It's nothing like it was even 5 - 10 years ago. I believe people are holding on to the rare/unique memorabilia for the long-term, whereas there are many more "flipper/investors" in the card world.

No kidding. REA has exactly one GU flannel - a 1966 Orioles coaches shirt. They used to have several quality flannels, usually including some high-end ones.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Mark17

No kidding. REA has exactly one GU flannel - a 1966 Orioles coaches shirt. They used to have several quality flannels, usually including some high-end ones.

Right! They used to have at least a couple dozen Game-used pieces per auction. I am convinced that collectors are holding on to this stuff with tight fists.

[ooo-ribay]

While LOTG has some decent memorabilia in their upcoming auction, their catalog just reinforces to me that, if you want almost any card, it's just a matter of having the money. Quality memorabilia is hard to find, even when money is no object.

[Frankish]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

While LOTG has some decent memorabilia in their upcoming auction, their catalog just reinforces to me that, if you want almost any card, it's just a matter of having the money. Quality memorabilia is hard to find, even when money is no object.

A little off topic, but is the auction catalog out yet? I can't find anything online, just the old summer auction. Thanks!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Right! They used to have at least a couple dozen Game-used pieces per auction. I am convinced that collectors are holding on to this stuff with tight fists.

Mark,
I totally agree with this!