Goldin

[botn]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

This is merely a thought provoking conversation as the answer will be known soon enough and we, potentially ,will have a new precedent for what an historical document could sell for.

“We look forward to an electric night of bidding on November 16th, but if the right buyer comes forward before the auction and can ensure these documents will be shared with the public, we’ll certainly consider a private sale.” At which point we might never get the answer.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by botn

“We look forward to an electric night of bidding on November 16th, but if the right buyer comes forward before the auction and can ensure these documents will be shared with the public, we’ll certainly consider a private sale.” At which point we might never get the answer.

I have never heard of an auction like that, are there precedents?

To answer my own question, it looks like the same thing happened with Piazza's 9/11 jersey last year.
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/m...cly-displayed/

[botn]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I have never heard of an auction like that, are there precedents?

Glad I am not the only one to find the quote somewhat puzzling.

[alexanderautographs]

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[Jenx34]

Whatever happened to this? Is it up for auction now or being auctioned later this month? I didn't see it in Goldin's current auction.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Jenx34

Whatever happened to this? Is it up for auction now or being auctioned later this month? I didn't see it in Goldin's current auction.

It's a live event on the the 16th, I believe.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Jenx34

Whatever happened to this? Is it up for auction now or being auctioned later this month? I didn't see it in Goldin's current auction.

It's listed as the final item in this auction. but no bids are being taken. It will be sold in a live auction on Dec. 6.

[conor912]

I find it odd that there was so much initial press and announcement emails, but nothing went out about the date changing, at least that I saw. That, and the fact that the contracts are nowhere to be found on their home page. I literally had to search "Robinson Contract" to find it in the bowels of the website, listed as lot #1913, right after a horrendous oil painting of Aaron Judge.

[Peter_Spaeth]

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It is always interesting when Peter Nash weighs in. I guess we'll see how this all plays out. As I read it, the essence of Nash's claim is that the contract was stolen from the Dodgers and was not Robinson's copy.

http://haulsofshame.com/blog/?p=41032#more-41032
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[ullmandds]

the hauls LIVES!!!!!!

[mantlefan]

Originally Posted by conor912

I find it odd that there was so much initial press and announcement emails, but nothing went out about the date changing, at least that I saw. That, and the fact that the contracts are nowhere to be found on their home page. I literally had to search "Robinson Contract" to find it in the bowels of the website, listed as lot #1913, right after a horrendous oil painting of Aaron Judge.

Well, the most significant item in the history of the world made a brief appearance in an auction in New York City last night.
The contracts garnered a single bid of $15 million but apparently drew a pass, presumably due to a hidden reserve: