REA - How Did You Do? - Page 3

philo98 · #**101** 12-08-2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by YazFenway08

I swung and missed at a few things in this auction...but frankly had a great time chasing and it certainly lit a fire for me. I have seen a couple responses referencing future vintage auctions coming up. I try to pay attention to the boards and really appreciate the banner ads, but I have missed a couple of auctions. Is there a site that members here use to keep track of all auctions/schedules? Much of what I see online seems to have very dated Info...but I am not the best with technology. Thanks

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wilsonjc08 · #**102** 12-08-2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MuncieNolePAZ

I picked up a baseball signed by Mantle and another by Mays in same lot. Thought I was going to get the ever elusive 1914 Cracker Jack Cobb for a great price (the only one I could afford), but fell asleep right before 12 and someone got it for an additional $250.

Looks like it was me! Although in pretty rough shape I was pleased to get it for that price.

vthobby · #**103** 12-08-2020, 11:59 AM

I almost can't believe I was bidding on this little gem only 2? nights ago?!?!?!?!?

It is now in my hands! I couldnt have gotten it quicker if I had sat outside their building! Plus I would have frozen my butt off! Holy cow!

Dean and the crew at REA are simply incredible! Thanks! I'm speechless!

Peace, Mike

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vthobby · #**104** 12-08-2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonjc08

My 1 and only win:

I feel bad for you Justin! lol Just kiddin! GREAT card that I was bidding on also, albeit early on so it was not me who bid you up!

Peace, Mike

vintagebaseball · #**105** 12-08-2020, 12:44 PM

I know it not a sport card but did win this beautiful painting of Shoeless Joe

MuncieNolePAZ · #**106** 12-08-2020, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonjc08

Looks like it was me! Although in pretty rough shape I was pleased to get it for that price.

It was. Congrats! Really thought I was going to get it, but midnight is just too late for me. I think you got a steal. Enjoy.

brob28 · #**107** 12-08-2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vtgmsc

I almost can't believe I was bidding on this little gem only 2? nights ago?!?!?!?!?

It is now in my hands! I couldnt have gotten it quicker if I had sat outside their building! Plus I would have frozen my butt off! Holy cow!

Dean and the crew at REA are simply incredible! Thanks! I'm speechless!

Peace, Mike

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I gave some serious consideration to going after it, great pickup - Congratulations! I was mostly shut out except for the 3,000 hit club autograph balls which will make a nice display in my man cave.

Casey2296 · #**108** 12-08-2020, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagebaseball

I know it not a sport card but did win this beautiful painting of Shoeless Joe

Great artwork, congrats on the pick-up. Who's the artist?

Jay Wolt · #**109** 12-08-2020, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey2296

Great artwork, congrats on the pick-up. Who's the artist?

Arthur Miller, his signature is under the bat
Great looking painting

Casey2296 · #**110** 12-08-2020, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Arthur Miller, his signature is under the bat
Great looking painting

Ah there it is, thanks Jay.

Prince Hal · #**111** 12-08-2020, 02:37 PM

I've been chasing these for a while and the stamped back on Mel is a nice bonus.

notfast · #**112** 12-08-2020, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vtgmsc

I almost can't believe I was bidding on this little gem only 2? nights ago?!?!?!?!?

It is now in my hands! I couldnt have gotten it quicker if I had sat outside their building! Plus I would have frozen my butt off! Holy cow!

Dean and the crew at REA are simply incredible! Thanks! I'm speechless!

Peace, Mike

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It takes more time for me to transfer the $ than it does to get the item when dealing with REA. Love their fast service!

Kutcher55 · #**113** 12-08-2020, 03:13 PM

Those 3D cards are really cool. Surprised Topps didn't gain more consumer traction with those things.

On another subject, this thread is funny when you hear someone say they almost got this card or that card and then another guy says yeah it was me who outbid you. lol.

vthobby · #**114** 12-08-2020, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by notfast

It takes more time for me to transfer the $ than it does to get the item when dealing with REA. Love their fast service!

Matt,

I did have a distinct advantage. I am also a consignor, my winning lot was paid for out of my sales so it was instant! Now hoping my items that I consigned are paid for! lol

Peace, Mike

Madi$on18joshua · #**115** 12-08-2020, 03:55 PM

Picked up the last card needed to complete the set! It didn't feel as satisfying as I had envisioned but I'm not holding it in my hand yet either. Sales tax is very painful too. The cards was $6k with the BP and with tax and shipping I paid about $6,700.

Casey2296 · #**116** 12-08-2020, 03:57 PM

Congrats on completing the set, quite an accomplishment.

Kutcher55 · #**117** 12-08-2020, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Madi$on18joshua

Picked up the last card needed to complete the set! It didn't feel as satisfying as I had envisioned but I'm not holding it in my hand yet either. Sales tax is very painful too. The cards was $6k with the BP and with tax and shipping I paid about $6,700.

Very impressive set to complete. I tip my cap to you sir.

Hankphenom · #**118** 12-08-2020, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ValKehl

Being that I am working on a master set of Sam Rice's cards, I'm beyond stoked to have won 4 of the 5 1917 Sam Rice rookie cards, including my "Holy Grail" Sam Rice RC, the D350-2 Standard Biscuit, the only one in the combined pop reports. I saw this card in the PSA pop report several years ago and assumed I'd never have an opportunity to acquire it. I also didn't have Sam's 1917 blank-back RC. The other two RCs, the H801-8 Boston Store & D328 Weil Baking, are upgrades.

What an auction for you, Val. So happy for you--Happy Holidays!

charlietheexterminator · #**119** 12-08-2020, 04:40 PM

Congratulations Micah, I was wondering if you got it. I didn’t want to ask, lol

JeremyW · #**120** 12-08-2020, 04:45 PM

I'm thinking that the states are amazed about the income (sales tax) that they're receiving from all the online sales.

JimC · #**121** 12-08-2020, 05:13 PM

I think I'm the one you outbid on the Standard Biscuit Rice. Incredible card and I collect Standard Biscuits but I got sucked into a war over a different card and had to make a choice. Glad it went to such a devoted collector. Those Rice rookies are just fantastic. Great job!

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Originally Posted by ValKehl

Congrats Andy on getting the T217 Peck - I'm very happy for you! And Ryan, I agree with the others who feel you got the blue OM at a good price. Bryan, surely there isn't a better Casey Stengel photo in existence. Lots of other great pick-ups!

Being that I am working on a master set of Sam Rice's cards, I'm beyond stoked to have won 4 of the 5 1917 Sam Rice rookie cards, including my "Holy Grail" Sam Rice RC, the D350-2 Standard Biscuit, the only one in the combined pop reports. I saw this card in the PSA pop report several years ago and assumed I'd never have an opportunity to acquire it. I also didn't have Sam's 1917 blank-back RC. The other two RCs, the H801-8 Boston Store & D328 Weil Baking, are upgrades.

JimC · #**122** 12-08-2020, 05:58 PM

My latest pickup:

familytoad · #**123** 12-08-2020, 06:59 PM

I love reading this thread.
I'm still amazed at the treasures that this auction had and the devoted collectors that went after their targets.

Jim C, that Herp Cobb is incredible!
Micah, terrific accomplishment on the 15CJ set!
Val...as everyone here agrees, those Rice cards belong with you.
VTGMSC (Mike)...Go Joe Jax! It's great to see a Vermonter in the vintage big leagues! (I lived there until 1998)

And to all the others, fantastic!
Looks as though the Net54 board did right well in this auction!

epike3 · #**124** 12-09-2020, 12:56 AM

I am empty-handed. THough my wallet is not any lighter.
Anyone who picked up one or both of the N332 SF Hess lots, please LMK If you want to sell any of the track & field athletes/pedestrians. Thanks.
Best,
Ed

yanksfan09 · #**125** 12-09-2020, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew1975

Happy with these two...

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Great cards Andrew! I was watching that Champions but decided to settle for my grade 1 copy. Really great Exhibits card!

Awesome pickups everywhere!

ValKehl · #**126** 12-09-2020, 09:10 PM

Thanks to John W., Jobu/Bryan, Andrew, Ryan, Derek, John C. & Brian L. for your kind comments re the Sam Rice rookie cards I picked up.

Jim C., I'm grateful that you decided to focus on another card, which I assume is the amazing 1916 Herps of Cobb you won, instead of the Standard Biscuit of Rice. FYI, I was prepared to bid whatever it took to win this card, and I was most worried about competing against a Standard Biscuit collector, such as you.

Andrew1975 · #**127** 12-10-2020, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Great cards Andrew! I was watching that Champions but decided to settle for my grade 1 copy. Really great Exhibits card!

Awesome pickups everywhere!

Thanks, Erick... Glad we weren't bidding against each other!

scooter729 · #**128** 12-10-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JimC

My latest pickup:

Congrats on that Cobb! I have about 40 Herpolsheimers and was bidding for a while (not that I'll ever complete the set, but hey, why not). I had to drop out at the end, but really like that card - enjoy!

Malibu39 · #**129** 12-10-2020, 01:00 PM

First time I have bid in REA auction, actually any auction than a couple on eBay and might be my last. Someone how I was out bid for an item four hours after the auction ended, or sorta ended. I just don't have 7 hours to spend refreshing a screen every 10 minutes to see if two people bidding on an item no one else care about are done so the rest of the items close.
Is this how all Sports card auctions are run or?
I'll get off my soapbox now

Casey2296 · #**130** 12-10-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Malibu39

First time I have bid in REA auction, actually any auction than a couple on eBay and might be my last. Someone how I was out bid for an item four hours after the auction ended, or sorta ended. I just don't have 7 hours to spend refreshing a screen every 10 minutes to see if two people bidding on an item no one else care about are done so the rest of the items close.
Is this how all Sports card auctions are run or?
I'll get off my soapbox now

Extended bidding starts at 6pm which locks out anybody who doesn't have a placeholder bid on that lot. Every lot remains open to bidding between 6pm and midnight. At midnight a 10 minute clock starts on a lot-by-lot basis. If there are no higher bids in that 10 minute period you win the lot. Some auction houses forego the 6 hour time period between extended bidding and the lot by lot clock starts right away which is preferable to bidders. In the case of REA the true bidding action doesn't start until midnight.

BumBum · #**131** 12-10-2020, 02:35 PM

I also saw that there was an option to sign up for text and/or email alerts in case you were outbid. I signed up but thankfully I didn't receive any notifications, so I was not able to test how effective the system was. If it weren't for that, I agree, it might be a bit onerous to have to keep checking.

Casey2296 · #**132** 12-10-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BumBum

I also saw that there was an option to sign up for text and/or email alerts in case you were outbid. I signed up but thankfully I didn't receive any notifications, so I was not able to test how effective the system was. If it weren't for that, I agree, it might be a bit onerous to have to keep checking.

The outbid text alert was invaluable during the clock while bidding on several lots.

1880nonsports · #**133** 12-10-2020, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by epike3

I am empty-handed. THough my wallet is not any lighter.
Anyone who picked up one or both of the N332 SF Hess lots, please LMK If you want to sell any of the track & field athletes/pedestrians. Thanks.
Best,
Ed

Ed I was going to up my bid but figured you were bidding and deserved them more. Oh well :-)

tiger8mush · #**134** 12-10-2020, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Malibu39

I just don't have 7 hours to spend refreshing a screen every 10 minutes to see if two people bidding on an item no one else care about are done so the rest of the items close.

Put in your max bid(s) and go to bed

mouschi · #**135** 12-10-2020, 04:17 PM

who on earth could go to bed not knowing if they won or not?!?!?

Malibu39 · #**136** 12-10-2020, 04:21 PM

Thanks everyone for the input, it made me look at the auction differently now. The REAL bidding start at Midnight is good and put in high bid and go to bed is good too.
I appreciate it.

JeremyW · #**137** 12-10-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mouschi

who on earth could go to bed not knowing if they won or not?!?!?

Funny. I think I've been forced to do it, never by choice.

yanksfan09 · #**138** 12-10-2020, 07:47 PM

Got my REA M101-6 haul today. Really loving this issue. Thanks to REA for lightning fast shipping! Got my Christmas presents for myself!

VintageBen · #**139** 12-10-2020, 08:29 PM

Erick I love those new pickups. Wowwwww!!!

Casey2296 · #**140** 12-10-2020, 08:35 PM

Nice run Erick, I'd assume after that haul the rest is cursory.

cracker_jack · #**141** 12-11-2020, 08:54 AM

Always wanted to collect the Brownies and an upgrade on my Maddox. The lower grade Nicholl and a lower grade Maddox will be on the BST soon.

yanksfan09 · #**142** 12-11-2020, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey2296

Nice run Erick, I'd assume after that haul the rest is cursory.

Thank you, and Ben also!

It was really great picking up a couple of the biggest ones from this very tough set. As far as I know, I don't think a full set has been completed. Checklist may not be complete or accurate. Joe Jackson has had one public sale that I know of and some wonder if a Wagner exists and some commons are ultra-rare as well. It was a nice start but won't ever finish the set. but it will be fun to track down more over time!

Seven · #**143** 12-11-2020, 01:54 PM

All of these pick ups are top notch, I get very jealous whenever I see these threads after major auctions. Congratulations to everyone who won something!

As a side note, I might need to rob a bank before the next Auction comes around

chadeast · #**144** 12-11-2020, 05:06 PM

Great cards! charlietheexterminator, I absolutely love the Cobbs, congrats, I'm jealous. I was watching all three that you picked up. I very recently jumped back in after 8 years being busy with other things, and this auction really helped to do that. The catalog is beautiful in and of itself.

I made the plunge into '33 Goudey, picking up an SGC low-to-mid grade partial set in the auction, a lot that I slowly but surely became completely enamored with. I was really happy to pick it up, it's an amazing jump start to building the set.

Congrats to everyone

kevtermeg · #**145** 12-14-2020, 08:27 PM

I got two items that i wanted and a bonus.

The Home Run Baker signed check for $840 inc buyers premium seemed soft to me.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=73002

The other two items were John McGraw and Eddie Collins signed checks. I did not expect to be able to get them both but i did. The McGraw is check is extremely rare and the Eddie Collins check is a close second. Most McGrew checks had the signature cut out of the check but this one somehow escaped. Great addition to my collection.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=73029

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=73080

The Gehrig check was beautiful and a relative bargain at $20k with buyers premium. IT appears the Gehrig family is letting more checks out into the market.

Kaneen · #**146** 12-15-2020, 02:17 AM

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

x2drich2000 · #**147** 12-15-2020, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneen

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

At least in my case, they shipped UPS and did provide a tracking number.

Andrew1975 · #**148** 12-15-2020, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by yanksfan09

Got my REA M101-6 haul today. Really loving this issue. Thanks to REA for lightning fast shipping! Got my Christmas presents for myself!

Erick, fantastic additions! I think they look amazing in the SGC slabs.

Val, congrats on the Sam Rice pickups!

BRoberts · #**149** 12-15-2020, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneen

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

REA can tell you. Have you asked them?

brob28 · #**150** 12-15-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneen

Can anyone tell me what shipping service REA is using, and do they provide you with a tracking number once your items are shipped? With the current nightmare shipping delays, due to holiday shipping and COVID, this seems like a terrible time of year to be moving all these pricey (and priceless) pieces.

UPS with tracking. My items were shipped within a day or two of my payment being sent.