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Vintage Classics and GOAT Rookies Lead REA November Encore Auction
REA's November Encore Auction was headlined by two of the hobby’s most iconic cards. A 1933 R319 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth SGC EX 5 sold for $37,200 and a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA POOR 1 sold for $32,400.
REA’s January Auction Headlined by 1952 Topps Mantle & Wide Selection of Hall of Famer Autographs
REA's January Auction was headlined by a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle SGC FAIR 1.5 that sold for $42,000, the second-highest price realized for the card in this SGC grade, along with 250+ signed pieces of memorabilia.
Strong Results in REA February Auction Led by Hall of Fame Classics and Set Builder Commons
REA's February Auction set several new records with the top seller being a 1910-1911 M116 Sporting Life Honus Wagner Blue Background PSA EX 5 that sold for $75,000, a new record for the blue-background version of the card.
The Quest to Complete the Legendary 1935 National Chicle Football Set Lands with REA
Steve Asch assembled one of the most robust 1935 National Chicle Football sets. After years of collecting, the set will be a prominent part of REA's Spring 2023 Catalog Auction.
REA’s Record-Breaking Fall Auction Led by Historic Sale of 1916 Morehouse Baking Babe Ruth Rookie
REA’s Fall Auction included numerous record-breaking sales, led by the first ever sale of the exceedingly rare and newly discovered 1916 M101-4/5 Morehouse Baking #151 Babe Ruth Rookie PSA VG+ 3.5 for $812,724. This was the first instance that an example of Ruth has been documented with this advertisement and presented for sale.
Collectibles and Investing: Q&A with Thomas Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP® - Founder & CEO of Destiny Family Office
Thomas Ruggie has been collecting sports cards and memorabilia for more than three decades. He’s also an accomplished investment advisor and the Founder & CEO of Destiny Family Office where he’s coupled his love for the hobby with his extensive knowledge of the investing landscape. In this fascinating Q&A, Tom takes us through his collecting journey and offers some sound insight into both the collectibles sector as well as how many of these pieces can become powerful investment assets.
The Thrill of the Chase: A Criminal Defense Attorney’s Set Collecting Adventures
David Glickfield's does not assemble just any sets. These are some of the best complete sets the hobby has ever seen. His numerous collections are featured in our Spring Auction and his journey is the focus of our latest consignor story.
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.
New All-Time High for a Willie Mays Rookie and High-Grade Sets Highlight Record-Setting Summer Auction at REA
REA’s Summer Catalog Auction generated numerous records, led by a 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 that sold for $390,935.
High-End Complete Sets and Vintage Staples Lead the Way in REA’s June Auction
High-grade set building was an overarching theme in REA’s June Encore Auction, with six complete graded sets finishing among the top ten items. The event generated just over $1.7 million in sales.
Vintage Set Breaks and High-Grade Complete Sets Top REA May Auction
Set building was a central theme among the top sellers in REA’s May Auction, as a trio of complete and near-complete classic baseball sets from the 1950s led the way. The highest-selling lot was a 1958 Topps near-complete set that sold for $126,000.
REA’s September Auction Highlighted by Record-Setting Vintage and Strong Modern Results
REA's September Encore Auction saw several new records set, and was led by a 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson SGC NM/MT 8 that sold for $75,000.
REA’s October Auction Led by Sales of Star Company Jordan Rookie and 1952 Topps Mantle
REA’s October Auction was led by two of the hobby’s iconic cards and players - a 1984-1985 Star Company Basketball #101 Michael Jordan Rookie PSA NM+ 7.5 and a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA VG+ 3.5 each sold for $93,000, with the sale of the Star Company Jordan rookie setting a new record for the card in that grade.
REA Spring Auction Blends Strong Results Across a Variety of Vintage & Modern
REA’s Spring Catalog Auction generated more than $15 million in sales with the top seller being a 1954 Topps #128 Hank Aaron Rookie PSA 9 that sold for $420,000. It was followed by a beautiful 1969-1970 Topps Basketball high-grade complete set ranked #4 on the PSA Set Registry with an 8.77 GPA that sold for an impressive $336,000.