REA winners and losers

[t206hound]

Well, once again, I was a loser. The one lot I THOUGHT I would have a chance at went a little too high for me (although if the winner of #189 wants to move the Cobb, I'm a buyer).

I was really surprised at the (relatively low) prices of the Cy Young miscut (slabbed at SGC20 went for only $500 more than the beater Doolin from a year ago) and the Mattern run with a proof that was $3750 before the hammer. I really wish I would have thrown another bid at that one.

Any one else want to share the wins or misses?

[btcarfagno]

Was beat out overnight on lot 308 with the Snodgrass signed T202. I was at my max though so I am fine seeing it go.

Tom C

[ullmandds]

Not too many surprises here at a first quick glance.

Strong Prices:

Ruth postcard
Certain T206 front back combos a certain someone or two want/need
E102 Cobb
T216 Bender pair
T215 Ball pair

Weak

1928 r315 ruth...actually normal...that absurd sale for like 8-9K was freakish


More common T206 even some w/tougher backs have returned to more "normal" prices. Lot 1402 seems to have gone cheap. Boy has the "rare" t100 anonymous bb player fallen since it's introduction to the hobby.

[darwinbulldog]

I lost the T211 group after the fair warning email went out. Didn't win anything, but I'm happy with the price my Musial rookie went for.

[atx840]

Had been searching for that exact Chase CB for a while, only one I've seen. Was top bidder until 3:30am, couldn't justify one more.

The hunt continues

[Peter_Spaeth]

I was hoping to win the DiMaggio Orcajo postcard but came up short. So a loser, once again.

[Griffins]

Loser on the E91A and E91B sets. If the winner wants to sell any I"m interested.

[oldcardboard]

Won #722(Ty Cobb signed check) Gonna reframe with a T3,t206s,e95 etc...

Lost- too many to list.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by atx840

Had been searching for that exact Chase CB for a while, only one I've seen. Was top bidder until 3:30am, couldn't justify one more.

The hunt continues

That was some price for that card.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Speaking of strong prices, 2750 plus vig for an SGC 82 53 Bowman Mantle with stains??

[lug-nut]

I'm a winner!

was it just me or did several cards go for less than usual?

I won two cards I expected to lose, i'm happy my bids held

[e107collector]

Thoughts on the Ruth rookie - Lot #1?

I felt the card would've gone close to $100K, based on prior sales of similar graded Ruth rookies recently.

I know the card had a blank back, print line, and was off center, but do board members think that the recent Ruth craze the last 2 years might be cooling off? Thoughts?

Tony

[DixieBaseball]

Originally Posted by lug-nut

I'm a winner!

was it just me or did several cards go for less than usual?

I won two cards I expected to lose, i'm happy my bids held

In my opinion several cards went way lower than expected. I have auctioned 2 cards (1 in each fall REA Auction) in the REA Fall Auctions, and have done poorly as a consignor. (Lost several hundred per card) Conversely, I am sure if you are a buyer, you are very happy. For me, I believe REA Spring Auction is a Seller's auction (Great prices realized) and the Fall Auction is a Buyer's Auction. At least for the first 2 Fall auctions... I am sure certain items did exceptionally well as there is always ancillary items that sell for top dollar, but I just didn't do well as a seller in this auction. A bit surprised.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by atx840

Had been searching for that exact Chase CB for a while, only one I've seen. Was top bidder until 3:30am, couldn't justify one more.

The hunt continues

Sorry to hear that Chris. But at least you gave it your best shot.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by t206hound

I was really surprised at the (relatively low) prices of the Cy Young miscut (slabbed at SGC20 went for only $500 more than the beater Doolin from a year ago) and the Mattern run with a proof that was $3750 before the hammer. I really wish I would have thrown another bid at that one.

Any one else want to share the wins or misses?

Erick, those are the two cards that I went after and didn't get. I really liked the Mattern proof.
But I did get the T214 Victory Frank Smith, so I can't complain.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Sean

Erick, those are the two cards that I went after and didn't get. I really liked the Mattern proof.
But I did get the T214 Victory Frank Smith, so I can't complain.

I think I was the 2nd ? under bidder on that one. Nice card for rarity and grade. I have a couple t214s and probably would have bought it to resell, then kept it, so it's good I didn't go higher ..

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Leon

I think I was the 2nd ? under bidder on that one. Nice card for rarity and grade. I have a couple t214s and probably would have bought it to resell, then kept it, so it's good I didn't go higher ..

Hey Leon, I've only bought two cards in REA auctions, and you were the underbidder on both of them.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Sean

Hey Leon, I've only bought two cards in REA auctions, and you were the underbidder on both of them.

Just to clarify, I wasn't the under bidder but probably 3rd in line in the auction (or 2nd under bidder)... .... It's a really nice card...congrats!!

[sycks22]

consignment got hammered, picked up a couple goodies though.

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Sean

Erick, those are the two cards that I went after and didn't get. I really liked the Mattern proof.
But I did get the T214 Victory Frank Smith, so I can't complain.

Nice pick up Sean. I had a bid in but was out of the running more than a week ago. Oh well.

[mrvster]

the downey yellow brown T206 printer's scrap went fairly cheap.....under 2 k was a super bargain...it was very clean front...those yellow browns are so undervalued right now, until collectors realize that downey is not possible with that back combo, because these sc 's didn't receive the overstrike....

I thought the young miscut front T206 would go at least 10k-12k +...

BUT OMG! the mattern went for a song! I almost crapped my pants when I woke up....was super super cheap!! went for the price of a T206 Blank Back basically.........the only thing I can think about that was the "tight" trim on the borders .........I heard from a couple of collectors they wanted more on the card, but ....that lot should have been double at least!

Chris,

sorry about the Chase....you will find that whale I'm sure my friend

[glynparson]

Won the S81 and the Pinkerton PC Mathewson .

[philliesphan]

A few surprises, price-wise:

I thought the T206 Magie error SGC 40 went rather low.

Was surprised by the very strong prices on the following:
*Doolan Batting Lenox Back (went for Brown Lenox price point!)
*Phillies Rose PC postcards -- team set went for $9,600, or $800/per.

Some of the modern insert cards went for crazy prices; and I think REA didn't market many of them well ($300 opening bids for lots that went over $10k, sometimes over $20k). But quite a few people were watching them and bid in full force in the last day.

A fun auction for sure -- the first REA in a long time where I haven't won a thing :/

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by philliesphan

A fun auction for sure -- the first REA in a long time where I haven't won a thing :/

+1

[GregMitch34]

You can never know for sure but I'd guess some consignors really hurt by the super-dark and muddy scans in the catalog. I know it's said "everyone also goes online" but some higher-grade cards may suffer when the first and maybe lasting impression is that they are pretty weak for the grade (tan, not white, borders etc.)....Not a "second guess" since I pointed this out as soon as the catalogs arrived, and I know some other consignors feel the same way....certainly makes me think twice about consigning again.

[Joe_G.]

Congrats to all. I'm happy to add a Jimmy Manning Tomlinson pose I needed.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by philliesphan

A few surprises, price-wise:

Some of the modern insert cards went for crazy prices; and I think REA didn't market many of them well ($300 opening bids for lots that went over $10k, sometimes over $20k). But quite a few people were watching them and bid in full force in the last day.

A fun auction for sure -- the first REA in a long time where I haven't won a thing :/

Actually I believe that is great marketing, more people get sucked in and think they have a chance to steal, er win an item. The lower you can start items and feel comfortable the better off you are

[4815162342]

I won the Topsy Hartsel lot (#140) with the E105, after losing out on (almost) the same exact lot earlier this year. If anyone is in need of the E101 or E104-1s, let me know.

[Runscott]

I was interested in the photo lot from Ross Youngs' estate that had two Babe Ruth pics, but wasn't willing to go that high. I think the price was fair though.

Ended up with this:

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I was interested in the photo lot from Ross Youngs' estate that had two Babe Ruth pics, but wasn't willing to go that high. I think the price was fair though.

Ended up with this:

Nice consolation prize Scott!

Tom C

[Runscott]

Thanks Tom, I was surprised to wake up to the winning bidder notice.

Derek - that Cartwright cabinet is fabulous - one of my favorite lots in the auction.