My top 10 picks for the REA auction

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Mark---I looked at this A's piece weeks ago and told my friend Chris Smith---I just couldnt put a value on it---but it is ironic you picked this piece, because I loved it too----what do u think it will go thanks, Don

Don:
Great observation... I think the potential price variance on this particular piece is as great as any lot in the entire auction.

Technically it is an "altered" piece, and that could drive some "purists" away. But few would argue that the alteration represents a tremendous and beautiful enhancement to the original composite. It is far more attractive than the B&W version, and is as much a work of art as it is memorabilia.

So I think the price could land just about anywhere. Early Athletics collectors are passionate, and always tend to open their wallets. It currently sits at $1,900 (as I am writing this) but I am estimating it will end up in the high $3,000s (perhaps around $4K with the juice). That's just a guess though... if just two people really want it, you never know where it will land!

How about that 1916 Red Sox Pennant? The seller did well to take it off ebay, and squeeze it into REA. The tip is a bit ragged, but it's otherwise quite nice. Anyone rendering a guess as to the final price?

[murphusa]

Don't overlook the Mantle Rawlings display which should hit $10,000

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Don:
Great observation... I think the potential price variance on this particular piece is as great as any lot in the entire auction.

Technically it is an "altered" piece, and that could drive some "purists" away. But few would argue that the alteration represents a tremendous and beautiful enhancement to the original composite. It is far more attractive than the B&W version, and is as much a work of art as it is memorabilia.

So I think the price could land just about anywhere. Early Athletics collectors are passionate, and always tend to open their wallets. It currently sits at $1,900 (as I am writing this) but I am estimating it will end up in the high $3,000s (perhaps around $4K with the juice). That's just a guess though... if just two people really want it, you never know where it will land!

How about that 1916 Red Sox Pennant? The seller did well to take it off ebay, and squeeze it into REA. The tip is a bit ragged, but it's otherwise quite nice. Anyone rendering a guess as to the final price?

Mark---I am going to guess $7000 before the juice on the 1916 Pennant---I sold the 1915 Scarce Red Sox Pennant to David Hunt---it went $8000 in his auction---I would say this 1916 is more scarce, but the tip scares me ---time will tell---Don

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Mark---I am going to guess $7000 before the juice on the 1916 Pennant---I sold the 1915 Scarce Red Sox Pennant to David Hunt---it went $8000 in his auction---I would say this 1916 is more scarce, but the tip scares me ---time will tell---Don

Yes... a real dilemma for the winning bidder. Do they trim the tip, to neaten it up a bit? I am typically anti-restoration in any form, but it would be a tiny touch-up. Plus, technically, the missing portion already means it's "altered" (even if by unintentional means).

I have a feeling the winning bidder won't touch it with a 10 foot pole, and will leave it as-is. Either way, REA should have shown a super close-up photo of the tip, as it could make over $1K worth of difference in terms of value.

[Donscards]

Mark--the A's piece was at $2250---I hit it to 2500---and was outbid now $2750-----it would be 3 to me---with the juice and shipping I would have $3700 into it----so I am letting it go now---just no room but wow what a great piece--and the other thing which I like is the painting but alot of collectors would complain (and they shouldnt)--so lets see what happens---thanks for the info Don

[CarltonHendricks]

http://www.sportsantiques.com/rea2012.htm
I posted the closing bids of my top 10. The Home Run Cigarettes poster was the big surprise for me...$1,300.00 ??...somebody got a bargain!! And that Dempsey vs. Tunney Beechnut trifold went very cheap..also $1,300.00...I paid almost three times that for mine fifteen years ago...

Unless it's something I'd crawl thru broken glass for the bright lights and all those big prices tend to scare me off from high profile auctions...I'll step up now and then but I tend to be a bargain hunter.