Let's see your Henry Yee Winnings...

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

BTW... GREAT pick-ups there David. That's a terrific swinging image of Lou and the pedigree from the Baseball Magazine Archives is always nice to have.

Also, that Gehrig w/baby photo used to be in my collection. I'm very happy that it ended up in the hands of a true passionate Yankee collector!

Thanks, Jimmy. I'm happy to have them. Good luck with the rest of your bids!

[prewarsports]

I had my eye on the George Gipp football photo that ends today. I was hoping to steal it for less than $500 but I have never seen a type 1 photo sell for so much on ebay, $3400 is QUITE hefty! Henry is a nice guy and his auctions always do well but that is crazy money.

[GrayGhost]

Henry is VERY fortunate. His prices are UNreal, even on small items. He had a Mantle/Maris magazine a couple days ago, that went for like 56.00. I have had two of those in near the same shape for 10-15 over the years. Plus, the photos are NUTS.

But, its GREAT stuff and there are plenty of collectors willing to pay. Plus, he sold an item of mine once for a REALLY NICE price, so thats a good thing too.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

Henry is VERY fortunate. His prices are UNreal, even on small items. He had a Mantle/Maris magazine a couple days ago, that went for like 56.00. I have had two of those in near the same shape for 10-15 over the years. Plus, the photos are NUTS.

Some of the prices he is realizing (AGAIN) are crazy. There is some material (especially publications) that are somewhat common and he is getting 100 to 300% over what they normally sell for.

This is not an indictment of Henry, just a statement of fact (well my opinion, but I have sold some of the same items in his auctions myself).

Jeff

[GrayGhost]

I just don't get the fascination to ridiculous levels w some of these photos, but moreso, like Jeff said, somewhat "run of the mill" items by comparison. Henry has the Midas touch, and the bidders are paying Platinum level prices.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I think that although Henry uses the e-bay forum to host his auctions, his are actually much more like Legendary, Lelands, etc. (minus the catalogues) with comparable followings and thus many more bidders than the typical e-bay auction which equates to much higher realized prices than normal private/e-bay transactions.

[perezfan]

Despite the inflated prices, I was able to pick up 4 nice pieces...

1. MINT Joe DiMaggio Glass Dish (he had it listed as an ashtray, but I think it's more likely a Bowl for Candies or Mints from Joe D's Restaurant

2. Yankees World Champs Pen & Pencil Set

3. Killer photo of Perez, about to tag the runner at 3rd

4. Crystal clear and razor sharp Type 1 of The Big Train

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I think that although Henry uses the e-bay forum to host his auctions, his are actually much more like Legendary, Lelands, etc. (minus the catalogues) with comparable followings and thus many more bidders than the typical e-bay auction which equates to much higher realized prices than normal private/e-bay transactions.

Absolutely spot on Phil. His ebay email blast is closing in on ten thousand!

And regarding the talk that Henry gets very high prices on his photos, I wish it was true! Being a long time regular consignor with Henry, I can tell you that several of my mid to high grade photos of Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Mays, Aaron, Koufax, Campy and more, fell far short of a fair price, FAR SHORT indeed.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I think that although Henry uses the e-bay forum to host his auctions, his are actually much more like Legendary, Lelands, etc. (minus the catalogues) with comparable followings and thus many more bidders than the typical e-bay auction which equates to much higher realized prices than normal private/e-bay transactions.

+1 I agree 100%.