REA - I won!!!

wondo · #1 03-24-2019, 04:25 PM

I was the only bid on a lot, so I think that means I’m the winner - very excited! In the 25+ years of bidding with REA that has never happened to me. This either makes me terribly astute or ignorant of the market.

Rhotchkiss · #2 03-24-2019, 04:30 PM

Congrats. What did you win?

And I love how we use the term “win”. In your case, as the solo bidder, you probably are a winner. But I feel “winner” is a back-handed compliment after I have paid beyond top dollar to get that title.

Jason · #3 03-24-2019, 04:38 PM

That is always nice as you can call it an early night if that was the only card you had interest in. I really like REA's closing method. Very to the point with no late night or should I say early morning disappointment

Snapolit1 · #4 03-24-2019, 04:52 PM

We all talk about winning auctions. Winning just means you were the guy willing to pay the most.

wondo · #5 03-24-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Congrats. What did you win?

And I love how we use the term “win”. In your case, as the solo bidder, you probably are a winner. But I feel “winner” is a back-handed compliment after I have paid beyond top dollar to get that title.

It is lot #634 Foxx Batter Up #144. I always enjoy Foxx cards, a top tier HoF.

And you are correct. I should have titled it, “I won the right to purchase the card for a higher price than thousands of seasoned, well-informed collectors decided to.” It’s amazing how this cardboard stuff turns grown men (in my case old man) into giddy children.

Hope I didn’t screw this up.

Snapolit1 · #6 03-24-2019, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wondo

It is lot #634 Foxx Batter Up #144. I always enjoy Foxx cards, a top tier HoF.

And you are correct. I should of titled it, “I won the right to purchase the card for a higher price than thousands of seasoned, well-informed collectors decided to.” It’s amazing how this cardboard stuff turns grown men (in my case old man) into giddy children.

Hope I didn’t screw this up.

We all get giddy when we grab something we really want. Enjoy.

Leon · #7 03-24-2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

We all get giddy when we grab something we really want. Enjoy.

+1. Enjoy the victory

. Those things we really want rarely go uncontested.

asphaltman · #8 03-24-2019, 05:13 PM

Just after 7pm and I’m biting my nails because I’m still ahead on more lots then I anticipated at this point. Would be happy winning three of the ten....of course I’ve been through enough of these I may still lose all ten.

Gradedcardman · #9 03-26-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wondo

It is lot #634 Foxx Batter Up #144. I always enjoy Foxx cards, a top tier HoF.

And you are correct. I should have titled it, “I won the right to purchase the card for a higher price than thousands of seasoned, well-informed collectors decided to.” It’s amazing how this cardboard stuff turns grown men (in my case old man) into giddy children.

Hope I didn’t screw this up.

You screwed nothing up. Simply put, you won the auction. Are you paying too much...doesn't really matter does it ?

MVSNYC · #10 03-26-2019, 04:45 PM

Thanks Chuck! You get anything?

Bridwell · #11 03-26-2019, 05:42 PM

Broad Leaf 460's are super rare! I think I owned that Konetchy card at one point. Congrats!

I was able to snag 2 Carolina Brights, 2 of the Brown Hindus, 1 American Beauty and one of the D359 Rochester Baking. The prices on the T206 seemed quite strong I thought.

AGuinness · #12 03-24-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wondo

I was the only bid on a lot, so I think that means I’m the winner - very excited! In the 25+ years of bidding with REA that has never happened to me. This either makes me terribly astute or ignorant of the market.

When I placed my bid on an item in this auction, I briefly dreamed of this happening with it. Then about 19 seconds later I was out bid.
Congrats! I hope you thoroughly enjoy it!

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hcv123 · #13 03-24-2019, 09:09 PM

Lost count on the follow ups and I'm out! Sitting as under bidder on half a dozen lots! Good luck to all.

bounce · #14 03-24-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hcv123

Lost count on the follow ups and I'm out! Sitting as under bidder on half a dozen lots! Good luck to all.

Then get to bidding! Hurry up, the rest of us are ready for this thing to be over.

hcv123 · #15 03-24-2019, 09:46 PM

Some solace - knowing that I pushed someone to pay (over pay?) just a bit more than I or anyone else was willing to.

Some regret thinking just to be willing to pay a bit more and.........nah - I reached my limit.

Under bidder on about a half dozen lots and I'm done! Congrats to the ultimate winners (auction still open) - price aside, you got some GREAT cards!

paul · #16 03-24-2019, 10:05 PM

Hooray! I won something too. The T227 lot of Baker and Bender. This completes my "set" of four baseball players.

I really wanted the Diaz Ruffing. I'm jealous of whoever won that.

And what was the deal with the E107 Phillipi? $14K, far more than many HOFers.

Goudey77 · #17 03-25-2019, 11:12 AM

Did anyone track the N162 King Kelly PSA 2? Visually might be the nicest in existence.
Thoughts on price? It more than doubled what I was thinking it would go for.

Kawika · #18 03-25-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hcv123

Some solace - knowing that I pushed someone to pay (over pay?) just a bit more than I or anyone else was willing to.

Used to think the same way but eventually realized that many of the "anonymous" bidders I was costing money were good friends. It affords me neither pleasure nor solace but not much we can do about it. These auctions are a bit like a brawl with blindfolds on.