Hake's Pick-Ups

[bcbgcbrcb]

Sorry to bid up the price on you, Ken. It wasn't really a fit for my collection but I understand the value of a Josh Gibson career contemporary postcard and knew that it was a steal at the $3,300 level that it sat it for most of the auction.

Congrats on the pick-up, glad you got it!

[bcbgcbrcb]

As Al mentioned, for what it's worth, the Punch Pete Hill is not a Rookie Card as the Cabanas pre-dates it by one year. That being said, there is no doubt that it is a phenomenal card and I would have loved to win it.

[Runscott]

My son was watching me bid last night and asked if card collectors are only multi-millionaires.

Funny. Not me. But I do feel sort of honored that you guys will rub elbows with middle-class America

[triwak]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

Sorry to bid up the price on you, Ken. It wasn't really a fit for my collection but I understand the value of a Josh Gibson career contemporary postcard and knew that it was a steal at the $3,300 level that it sat it for most of the auction.

Congrats on the pick-up, glad you got it!

Thanks, Phil! Yeah, I'm pretty excited to nab Gibson, especially something during his playing years. And for MUCH less than his Toleteros. Actually, I'm fairly pleased with the price, though this sets a new personal high for me. But what the hell... it's Josh Gibson!!!

[bcbgcbrcb]

Ken:

At the current going rates for Negro League material, I would say that the price was more than fair, you should do well with that one if/when the time comes to sell.

[ElCabron]

There were actually some deals to be had in this auction. Not by me, of course. But some things went for less than I was expecting. The Billiken Mendez went for about half of what I thought it would.

There are 3 examples of the Punch Hill, by the way.

Congrats to everyone who won.

-Ryan

[Hake's Auctions]

Hake's would like to thank all that were involved. We have another great batch of items ready for our next major auction, currently set for March. We may also have a mini-Merkin online-only auction in Dec. Details to follow.

[Bicem]

I am continually amazed by the collection that Merkin put together.

[Exhibitman]

I just love the Hake's catalog. Most of the items are things I'd never even dream of collecting, which is what makes it so interesting. I picked up a couple of items, but nothing approaching the NL stuff. I am envious, fellas, of those Cuban NL cards. At least they're in the "family". Enjoy!