Ending Tonight!! (5/31/2014) Open For Bidding - Love of the Game Auctions

[Al C.risafulli]

Hi Everyone:

Just a quick note to let you all know that the Love of the Game Spring, 2014 auction is live and open for bidding. The closing date is Saturday, May 31.

This is the biggest and best LOTG auction yet. There are great cards and memorabilia items scattered throughout the auction, but some of the key items that might interest you:

• The fastest baseballs ever thrown - record-breaking fastballs thrown in 1946 by Bob Feller and in 1974 by Nolan Ryan. In my opinion, even though the LOTG auctions lean heavily prewar, this is the coolest item I've ever offered.

• 1914 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson, SGC VG 40

• 1928 Ticket Stub from Ty Cobb's Final Game

• Super scarce 1924-25 Aguilitas Segundas "Pop" Lloyd - SGC VG 40

• A fantastic group of 44 T206 Hall of Famers, all graded SGC VG 40

• A stunning JKA cabinet of Zach Wheat

• A host of great tickets, season passes and memorabilia

• More T206s than we've ever had before, including high-grade examples, HOFers, tough backs, print anomalies

• Lots of Old Judges, tough postcards, cabinet photos, Ramlys, Colgan's Red Borders, E cards, and more

• A nice run of complete sets and near sets from 1952 through 1962

• Tons of autographs, including plenty of prewar Hall of Famers

I'm really proud of this one, and so I'm hoping everyone will take some time and take a look. If you're not registered to bid, feel free to complete a registration, and as soon as I'm back in the office today, I'll get you approved.

Thanks, and good luck bidding!

Al,
Love of the Game Auctions

[tiger8mush]

Lot #79 currently has the wrong picture (Gilmore instead of Long) and lot #320 is a 1915 CJ, not 1914, of Austin.

I've placed around 30 bids so far, very nice auction!

Rob

[kdixon]

Wow, some great items here. Nice auction.

[Sean1125]

You have some great stuff in there. Look forward to bidding.

[frankbmd]

Al's description of Lot #1 has to be one of the best I have ever seen lending credence to the provenance of the balls and providing the technical education as well, with references. Using the current speed gun and seeing Nolan Ryan hit 108 mph in the 8th inning must have been awesome (except for the batter).

I stopped reading to write this note. Now I am ready to move on to Lot #2.

[t206hound]

very excited to see this today as both a bidder and consignor! Bid early and often everyone!

[3-2-count]

Bidding is off and running. Another fabulous auction Al.

[sycks22]

Always a top notch auction Al, best of luck. I already threw in some bids.

[E93]

Thanks for putting together another great auction!
JimB

[Republicaninmass]

Nice work Al, threw my pittance out there

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Al's description of Lot #1 has to be one of the best I have ever seen lending credence to the provenance of the balls and providing the technical education as well, with references. Using the current speed gun and seeing Nolan Ryan hit 108 mph in the 8th inning must have been awesome (except for the batter).

I stopped reading to write this note. Now I am ready to move on to Lot #2.

I enjoyed this as well, pretty cool stuff there.

[Michael Peich]

Some great, and in some cases obscure stuff. Great auction, Al.

Cheers,
Mike

[atx840]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I enjoyed this as well, pretty cool stuff there.

+1

As always, great write ups Al!

[ethicsprof]

another great one, ole buddy!!!
just put in my first handful of bids and eager to do some more.

congratulations!

best,
barry

[pawpawdiv9]

place a bid, while watching a few others...I swear you guys are getting me to switch to pre-war.

[Bicem]

Great looking auction... I'd bid it.

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

place a bid, while watching a few others...I swear you guys are getting me to switch to pre-war.

Bi-War is the way to go.
(Full disclosure. I got both consigned over there).

[MyGuyTy]

Bids are in, good looking auction Al ;-)

[D.P.Johnson]

Originally Posted by Paul S

Bi-War is the way to go.
(Full disclosure. I got both consigned over there).

I've been trying to keep it a secret, but I'm Bi also...(I hope my wife doesn't find out)...

[ullmandds]

awesome looking auction, Al...lots of diversity...

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by D.P.Johnson

I've been trying to keep it a secret, but I'm Bi also...(I hope my wife doesn't find out)...

Maybe Al will give us a free LOTG T-shirt - Honus on the front and Mick on the back?

[edjs]

Originally Posted by Paul S

Bi-War is the way to go.
(Full disclosure. I got both consigned over there).

What does "Bi-war" mean? Seriously, I just started seriously collecting in Jan. and have not heard this term.

[e107collector]

Originally Posted by edjs

What does "Bi-war" mean? Seriously, I just started seriously collecting in Jan. and have not heard this term.

I'm pretty sure it's collecting both pre and post war cards.

Tony

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by e107collector

I'm pretty sure it's collecting both pre and post war cards.

Tony

LOL, that would be correct. The term just came to me as I was typing. Do I get a T-shirt for it?

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

awesome looking auction, Al...lots of diversity...

Al loves diversity.

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Great looking auction... I'd bid it.

Some extra air came out of my nose.

Have like 30 lots in this auction. Looking forward to see what happens.

[Jason]

Good looking auction Al.Good luck.

[1880nonsports]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

awesome looking auction, Al...lots of diversity...

In an attempt to put you out of your misery - and make up for my gaff - I placed the opening shot across the bow. I was firm at 75.00 but it's been a good month and I can't see you having to take it back home.......

[drcy]

The correct term is total war. Bidding on more than 20 lots is carpet bombing, and placing a top all bids on more than ten lots is fire bombing.

Yes, I just made up all these terms. But now that they're written down you have to use them.

(c) 2014. All rights reserved.

[autograf]

Bi-war, trans-war and questioning-war........education is the key!

Henry......love your avatar photo....that's when you worked at Fridays with all your flair.....right?

Als descriptions are great. Hard to write something that's good that skirts the hounds of the puffery that we get so much of now......

[ullmandds]

Henry...you are the man! Thanks for throwing me a BONE! I can't wait to see it at your table at future nationals for multiples of the price!!!!!

[jefferyepayne]

Wow, another great auction, Al! Looking forward to bidding.

jeff

[1880nonsports]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Henry...you are the man! Thanks for throwing me a BONE! I can't wait to see it at your table at future nationals for multiples of the price!!!!!

and at this point don't imagine I'll be going to the national for at least a few years as I just don't find anything there - only pressing the flesh and that's not enough - but I forget after a while. As for the piece - I imagine I'll try and sell it for SEVENTY-FIVE dollars if I can ever find a replacement in better condition - I'll just figure in the loss as an expense to get a better copy. IMHO I figure someone should want it at 50.00. I collect Ginter - rare I would sell something like that without another copy - the damage not withstanding..... BION I'm hoping to be outbid as I usually prefer to get something I don't need to upgrade :-)

[1880nonsports]

and I will send you 5 lower grade mixed non-sport cards and an 1860's CDV or two..........
I've never been to Friday's but I have seen the festooned workers at the Hardrock sporting some.

[Stonepony]

Fantastic auction!

[Leon]

Auction ends this evening.
Good luck to everyone going for anything this evening. It's a great looking auction with something for just about everyone!!

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[HasselhoffsCheeseburger]

You suck, Al.

[Al C.risafulli]

Is it safe?

-Al

[JakeStahl'sGloveSHows]

Almost into extended bidding. In on several items. Always find the next hour or two fun to participate in and watch the action. Don't have staying power to watch into the wee hours of the morning anymore (EDT)......

[Seiklis]

Jump in chat if you're waiting around for awhile

[edjs]

I hope this one closes before too late this time!

[JakeStahl'sGloveSHows]

Still going.....reached the point of passing on a couple of items, but am still in on several......not likely getting any bargains but potentially acquiring some interesting items.

[shammus]

A few of us are in the Chatroom watching this one countdown tonight. Anyone interested in talking cards is welcome to join us

[steve_a]

Let's just all put in max bids & get some sleep...

[GregMitch34]

CJ 14 prices getting crazier by the day. Slim Sallee SGC 4.5 for $1700 plus juice? Joe Wood SGC 40 for $1200 plus? Also t206 HOFers at 5 or better likewise continuing hot...

[Steve D]

Man, this thing's like the Energizer Bunny!


Steve

[Stonepony]

let it roll!!!

[Bosox Blair]

I take it the auction has ended, as the website kicked me off and appears to have crashed for the last 10 minutes or so...

Cheers,
Blair

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

I take it the auction has ended, as the website kicked me off and appears to have crashed for the last 10 minutes or so...

Cheers,
Blair

No, it's still going (currently 2:30 or so left at the moment)f

Steve

[Steve D]

And, it's over!

Steve