Mastro Pick-Ups

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Posted By: Phil Garry

How did everyone do in the first installment of Mastro's Auction last night? I went hard after only one item, Cameo pepsin - Jesse Burkett but ended up the underbidder as I do many times on these types of pieces.

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Posted By: DMcD

Oh-for-five, including 32nd runner-up on the T210 Jackson. Intend to hit a bit harder tonight.

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Posted By: Tony N

I lost out on the 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson SGC 50. Whoever won that card, still got a great deal. Maybe next time.

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Posted By: Matt

Prices seemed strong to me on the lots I was following - outbid on all.

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Posted By: Anonymous

We were tracking a number of lots, and were surprised that the prices
realized on the ultra high Kalamazoo Bat and Lone Jack were so low.

Very early in the day, we spoke with a leading 19th century collector who
indicated that he was quite certain that the K Bat would reach 20K
and the Lone Jack 15K-

We suspect the consignor(s) are quite disappointed.


Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List

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Posted By: leon

The Lone Jack had somewhat of a light photo as is common for the series. The plastic grade doesn't matter to many/most 19th Century collectors. The Kbats 84 was really nice but was still a common. The lower grade Kbats looked just as nice, to me. I didn't go hard after anything. I thought the prices were about right but maybe a tad low. That being said there were quite a few strong prices too. I watched the T210 Jackson for several of the extended bids and then went to sleep. Those 2 bidders were just not nice to each other.....I mean incremental bids every 27 minutes got me sleepy....Good luck to all tonight except if you are going after things I am .....best regards

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Posted By: dstudeba

In my opinion 19th collectors do not worry as much about the numerical grade as 20th century collectors and worry more about the image and rarity. I believe the KBats that were offered were not as rare as others and that is why we didn't see them go higher. What a perfect opportunity for astute collectors to grab high grade cards before the 19th century collectors realize just how important they are? I assume that the Dorkind group took advantage of this opportunity, congrats.

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Posted By: quan

tony i was underbidder on the card at 7.5k. what was your last bid? were you willing to go 8k?

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Posted By: Tony N

Quan,

I put my initial bid around $3,000 or $3,500. I was waiting to put a bid at $7,500, but by the time I got home, it was already at $8,000. I wasn't able to go to $8,500. Maybe next time.

Tony

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Posted By: Josh Adams

We were 0 for 4 on items. Whilst we missed out on several nice lots, prices seemed across the board, tough to classify all items as "strong" or "week."
We look forward to the next online auction.


Josh Adams
The Adams Group

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Posted By: Zinn

Good one Josh(s.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

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Posted By: Jim VB

Jeff,


Rob D. is holding on line 2.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Jim, I blame him for last night's purchase. Totally his fault.

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Very nice Jeff...outside of the Jackson you got the jewel of the auction IMO.

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Posted By: Rob D.

Seriously, is there any better feeling than buying a card, and then about a month later watching a higher-graded card (and the highest graded, for what that's worth) sell for 27 percent less?

I don't think so. It's freaking great.

Exhibit A:

http://oldjudge.com/auction/postcards/206/

Exhibit B:

http://tinyurl.com/3z3aef

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

OUCH...bet the consignor is not happy with that price.

Double nice score Jeff.

Sorry Rob.

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Posted By: Jim VB

Rob,

Look at it this way, $400+ is worth it to be able to say Lichtman is "following" your collecting habits.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Rob, totally bizarre, I agree. For what it's worth, your card is no 3.

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Posted By: Rob D.

To be fair, there is a crease on mine, so I have no complaints on the grade. Really, I have no complaints all around, because I was/am very happy to have picked one up.

It just stinks that now Jeff has one, too.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Yes, and now I'm cloning it -- and hoarding the results.

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Posted By: Joe D.

Jeff....

Outstanding pick up.


I am ready to talk trade.

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Posted By: Rob D.

Dang it, Joe, had I know that, I'd have bought it.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Come to Daddy....


PS: Had I mentioned that it is my new favorite card?

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Posted By: leon

What about that Cobby we spoke about last night? You aren't being faithful anymore? You're just a one night stand kind of guy!!

edited gramma'

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Posted By: Jim VB

"PS: Had I mentioned that it is my new favorite card? "

Jeff,

Like the new avatar. By the way, you know that some people don't classify this as a "card", right? I mean, it is a postcard.

(Added the guy who has spent years chasing 1932 NY Giants Schedule Postcards.)

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Posted By: Joe D.

I could understand if it is your new favorite.

just don't say I didn't give you first dibs on one of your old favorites.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Pssstt...Leon...I'm trying to drive Joe up a bit...shhhh...



And Jim, I hadn't noticed that I had changed my avatar. I usually just have my favorite image in there. Oh, look what it is...wow.

PS Joe: you will always have first dibs on my favorite card (in any trade for my new favorite card)

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Posted By: Jim VB

Jeff,



Just curious... how did you get back in Mastro's good graces, and vice versa.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

I think I began seeing the light when they implemented that super-secure log in mechanism to prevent fraud. That's what did it for me.

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Posted By: Jim VB

Cards are like heroin to you, aren't they? You'd buy from Broadway Rick AND GIZMO on a regular basis if they had the "stuff" you needed. (Pssst! Hey mister. Watcha holding?)

By the way, did I mention that is a great looking card, seriously?

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Jim, yes, you are correct. If I could mainline the cards I would.

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Posted By: fessgreg

Hey Guys, I thought the above card in the Mastro auction went for a light price. It is not a major set but is a Ruth and is 1 of 1. Does anyone else have any thoughts about this lot. signed fessgreg

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Posted By: Bruce Dorskind

We thought that the Mastro Auction that closed this evening had a wonderful collection
of ultra high grade type cards- and some very eye-catching memorabilia.

We had some computer problems as we were frozen out (both evenings)
during the last minute and half of bidding.

We only won one lot


We would love to know who won (if they care to share)
Love to know who won:

1) K Bat SGC 84
2) Lone Jack SGC 84
3) Clements Bread PSA 5
4) Bishop E 99 SGC 60
5) Negro League Hilldale ticket
6) Brooklyn Dodger pennant

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List

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Posted By: Andrew

If the winner of lot 1343 (Zeenuts with coupon) is interested in breaking up the lot please email me at callmefugazi@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Andrew

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Posted By: leon

T216 lot with Virginia Extra
D381 Ferguson...thanks to whoever ran me up.....I had a long way to go...
Goudey Patent card of Bottomley.....

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Posted By: Matt Goebel

I ended up with the OJ Rusie! After bidding on several of them the past year I am very happy to have this one - it's not the best of the bunch, but it's not the worst either.

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Posted By: Doug

Congrats on the Rusie! I made a run at it but got outbid after my bedtime like always.