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Stunning Uncut Eight-Card 1941 Play Ball Panels Found at Pittsburgh Estate Sale Offered in REA Auction
The first part of a major discovery of hundreds rare uncut eight-card panels of 1941 Play Balls is coming up for sale in Robert Edward Auctions starting on November 18. Previously, only four-card strips were believed to exist.
Brian Dwyer in Consignor Stories
Dec 14 - 3 mins read
The Unconventional Journey of the Rare 1924 Aguilitas Cigars Set From Cuba to Spain to REA
Every collector has a journey. For Victor Martinez, his journey led him to a full set of rare 1924-1925 Aguilitas Cigar cards that have traveled halfway around the world with him.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Apr 12 - 3 mins read
Early Babe Ruth Mementos with Incredible Provenance in REA Spring Auction
Friendships are among the most emotionally valuable things one can possess, and for one New England family, a friendship forged more than a century ago is now adding value monetarily as its early Babe Ruth mementos landed with REA for its Spring 2023 Auction.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Apr 14 - 4 mins read
Grandson of Topps Co-Founder Consigns Original 1953 Topps Artwork with REA
One of the most unique pieces in REA's Summer Auction is 25 pieces of original artwork from the 1953 Topps set. Even better is that it's been consigned by the grandson of the co-founder of Topps and it's the focus of our latest consignor story.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Aug 04 - 5 mins read
Clemente Rookie Sells for Nearly $1 Million on 50th Anniversary while Ruth and Koufax Cards Set New Records in REA Spring Sale
REA closed its Spring 2023 Catalog Auction with multiple six-figure sales, most notably a 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente rookie graded PSA 9 that sold for $960,000 during the year in which the 50th anniversary of his Baseball Hall of Fame induction as the first Latin American player is celebrated. A Sandy Koufax rookie from the same set, also graded PSA 9, sold for $384,000, only one bid shy of becoming the highest-selling Topps Koufax rookie of all-time.
Apr 24 - 4 mins read
Professional Partnerships: How REA and High-End Dealers Work Together To Maximize Value
Just Collect and REA are teaming up again to bring collectors a first-hand look at some of the hobby's most valuable items.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Mar 28 - 6 mins read
Q&A with Matt Strahm: A Conversation with Phillies Pitcher and Host of The Card Life
We recently spoke with Phillies pitcher, hobby enthusiast and host of The Card Life TV, Matt Strahm, who took us into some of the early days of his collecting, how becoming a Major Leaguer has impacted his love of the hobby, and some things we can look forward to from The Card Life TV in the near future.
Aug 09 - 4 mins read
High-Grade 1948-1949 Leaf Baseball Near-Complete Set Collected for 35 Years Lands with Robert Edward Auctions
Mike Ryan was the bravest of the brave throughout his long career as a Los Angeles fireman. He also showed determination when it came to completing not one but three 1948 Leaf Baseball sets over a 35-year span.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Apr 20 - 6 mins read
Roberto Clemente: A Hero in Life and in The Hobby
Heroes come in all forms. For Carmelo, Roberto Clemente was a hero both in life and in the hobby. Now, two of his most treasured high-grade Clemente cards are up for auction with REA.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Aug 02 - 5 mins read
1930s Goudey Collection Passed Down from Father to Daughter Finds Its Way to REA
Nancy Anderson's father told her that he had a substantial collection of 1930s Goudey cards that he'd be passing on to her. The collection not only included numerous Hall of Famers but several Ruth and Gehrig cards that carried some serious value.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Sep 05 - 4 mins read
The Catch: Willie Mays Game-Used Glove Stored Away for Half a Century Comes to REA
Imagine having a catch with Willie Mays while using his glove and then getting to keep it as a memento. For Ray Hardy, that fantasy became reality in 1967 and now his treasured Mays glove is up for auction with REA.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Jul 12 - 5 mins read
Babe Ruth Game-Used Bat and Rare Joe Doyle Error Card Sell for $1.3 Million Each to Lead the Way in REA’s Record-Setting Summer Auction
REA's Summer Catalog Auction was headlined by two rare items that sold for $1.323 million each: a newly discovered 1909-1911 T206 White Border Joe Doyle error card graded SGC VG+ 3.5 and a Babe Ruth game-used bat graded PSA/DNA GU 10 photomatched to a game in 1923.
Aug 14 - 4 mins read
