What's NOT in REA ...and WHERE is IT?!

M's_Fan · #1 04-15-2010, 10:28 AM

Is it just me, or are the REA auctions heavily tilted towards SGC graded cards this year? Seems like last year there were many more PSA graded lots. I don't mind, as I prefer SGC. But I wouldn't be so happy if I were a PSA collector!

Exhibitman · #2 04-15-2010, 12:10 PM

I'm still working my way through the phone book. While it is postwar, the items that have captivated me the most are the 1953 Topps original art pieces from Sy Berger. I'd love to pick up a few of those.

slidekellyslide · #3 04-15-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I'm still working my way through the phone book. While it is postwar, the items that have captivated me the most are the 1953 Topps original art pieces from Sy Berger. I'd love to pick up a few of those.

I'm still working my way through it too, and I now think that the auction got an unfair review on the memorabilia side...there is an incredible array of memorabilia in this auction...it just doesn't look like it at first glance because the auction is top heavy with cards this year.

Those D&M ad pieces are incredible....I wouldn't mind having that Fro Joy Ruth standee too!

Leon · #4 04-15-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M's_Fan

Is it just me, or are the REA auctions heavily tilted towards SGC graded cards this year? Seems like last year there were many more PSA graded lots. I don't mind, as I prefer SGC. But I wouldn't be so happy if I were a PSA collector!

Most on this board are "card" collectors......Quite honestly, most times, the higher the grade the less I care.....but that is just me and ALL collecting is fine by me. Just stating what many of us probably thought when we read this post.

Peter_Spaeth · #5 04-15-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M's_Fan

Is it just me, or are the REA auctions heavily tilted towards SGC graded cards this year? Seems like last year there were many more PSA graded lots. I don't mind, as I prefer SGC. But I wouldn't be so happy if I were a PSA collector!

I noticed that as well, and indeed was surprised to read (on one card I am following) that REA had submitted it to SGC because it seems relatively clear that for the particular issue, a comparable grade PSA card would sell for more.