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From Courtside to Auction: Ball Boy's Incredible Game-Worn NBA Sneaker Collection Anchored by Jordan Rookie Air Ships
As a ball boy for the Detroit Pistons in the 1980s, Jason Edelmann compiled an incredible game-worn NBA sneaker collection headlined by a pair of Nike Air Ships worn by Michael Jordan during his 1984 rookie season, along with 21 other pairs in our Spring Auction. It's all part of our latest consignor story.
Stephen Wong and the "Baseball: America’s Home Run” Exhibition at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Baseball: America's Home Run is a unique exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum that examines the rich history of baseball. One of the contributors to this exhibit is long-time collector Stephen Wong, who has created a great content series examining the magnitude of all of these historic items.
Examining Memorabilia From the K.C. Jones Estate Through the Career of an NBA Legend
Hall of Famer K.C. Jones has one of the most impressive resumes in all of sports, with twelve championships spanning his career as a player and coach. REA’s Summer Auction features several items from his illustrious career, headlined by a 1981 Boston Celtics NBA Championship ring presented to him as an assistant coach.
Turning a Sports Memorabilia Passion into a Profession
Sports memorabilia and card collecting is one of America's most beloved pastimes. Tim Gallagher took his lifelong love of the hobby and turned it into a career.
Rescued From an Attic, Massive 19th Century Card Album Heads to Auction
A Delaware woman was cleaning out her mother’s house and found a well-worn leather album filled with 1,300 trading cards from the late 1800s. After considering going to a local shop and consulting with a professional appraiser, she decided to consign with REA.
Father’s Sports Card Collection Protected for Decades in Ammo Cans Heads to REA
After Sander Halet's stepfather passed away, he and his wife found ammo cans containing a treasure trove of sports cards and memorabilia that had been stored away for decades. Little did they know how valuable some of the items really were.
One in a Hundred: Attendee of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game Brings Ticket and Signed Program to REA
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in March 1962 was a historic day for the basketball world. It was also a historic day for a young couple on one of their first dates. The family has now put the signed program and ticket from that legendary game in REA's Summer Auction.
Boyhood Rediscovered: The Remarkable Hirsch Card Collection
The remarkable Hirsch collection includes numerous vintage cards, including dozens of signed examples. The collecting journey of Glenn and Mike Hirsch is the focus of our latest consignor story.
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.
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.
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.
Hockey Collector Teams up with Robert Edward Auctions to Sell Card Collection Spanning Nine Decades
Leonard Witman spent 37 years building his hockey card collection which spans nine decades from the 1910s to the 1990s. After nearly four decades, he's working with REA to auction most of his immense collection.
Ode to Unsealed Wax: Exploring Vintage Sports Card Collections
Unopened trading card boxes are the staple of many collections. For consignor Josh, it was the sole focus of his collecting for years. He's the focus of REA's latest consignor story.
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.
REA to Auction Signed 1928 Bobby Jones Golf Ticket Found in Grandpa’s Drawer
Mark Kelly was rummaging through an old desk drawer and found a holy relic no-one in his family, including his mother, had ever seen before. It was a beautiful ticket from a 1928 “special exhibition match” signed by four of the greatest golfers of all-time: Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, and Johnny Farrell.
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.
The Force At Auction: Premier 1977 Topps Star Wars Set Comes to REA
Robert Mruczek has accumulated one of the world's top 1977 Topps Star Wars sets, with each card graded a PSA 9 or 10. Now, he's put it up for auction in REA's blockbuster Summer Catalog event.
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.
Passion for Boxing Cards Uncovers Unbelievable Family Connection to Multiple Fighting Legends
In his 20s, Adam Warshaw was introduced to boxing cards. It uncovered a new passion as well as an incredible family lineage that he was completely unaware of up to that point.
From Ali to Jordan to Nadal: The Extraordinary Collections of Ronnie Paloger
Ronnie Paloger has assembled some of the finest collections in the hobby, from Muhammad Ali to Rafael Nadal to Michael Jordan. Our latest Consignor Story explores his fascinating journey and what historic collections he's working on now.
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.
T206 Collection Preserved in an Old Barn for Decades Comes to REA
Our latest consignor story takes a look at a T206 collection that was hidden away in a barn only to be discovered decades later hidden in a small cigar box.
A Lifelong Love of Boxing and the Assembly of a Diverse Collection
One collector's love of collecting started with stamps and stickers. But watching boxing matches in the late 60s and 70's got him hooked on the sport and into the hobby where he has amassed a fantastic collection of boxing cards and memorabilia ranging from the late 1800s to the mid-1950s.
The Last Baseball Scout: A Journey Through the Game's History
Game-used items can be incredible collectors items but also cherished memories of a long career in baseball. Such is the case for one consignor whose father was not only a baseball lifer but a true lover of the game. They're the focus of our latest consignor story.
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.
Shelly Goorfin’s Incredible Autograph Odyssey Lands at REA
Shelly Goorfin spent his life accumulating one of the most massive autograph collections in the hobby which included some of baseball’s most legendary players. His fascinating journey is the focus of our latest consignor story.
Binder of Dreams: One Man's Quest to Tame the T206 Monster
The T206 is the most famous sports card set in history. For collectors, completing the set is a lifelong mission but every path to get there is different, including Jason's.
Iowa Farmer Selling Massive Unopened Collection He Has Harvested
Kurt Christensen is a sixth-generation farmer in the Spencer, Iowa. To feed his 2,000+ cattle he grows a lot of corn. But on the side, he has accumulated one of the country’s biggest sports and non-sports card collections.
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.
From “Oh No” to Ohtani History: The One of One Shohei Rookie Card Journey
Following Shohei Ohtani's historic MVP season, the sky is the limit for this 1/1 PSA GEM MINT 10 rookie card that was returned to our consignor after a disgruntled buyer thought it was damaged. It wasn't. And by the time PSA finished grading it, it was slabbed a perfect GEM MINT 10.
The Coach's Son: A Journey Through Alabama Football's Golden Era
Ken Donahue spent nearly four decades coaching college football, most notably as an assistant coach under Paul "Bear" Bryant. His son has consigned his championship rings and other items from his illustrious career as part of REA's Spring Auction. They are the focus of our latest consignor story.
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.
Half a Century of Baseball Card Collecting Culminates at REA
For Ken Neill, collecting cards was not just a passion but a way of creating cherished memories with his entire family. He's the focus of REA's latest consignor story.
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.
A Cracker Jack Card Collection for the Ages Comes to REA
Cracker Jack cards, with their iconic red background and delicate paper stock, are ingrained in the fabric of baseball history. But as iconic as they are, it’s rare to find a collection of 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jacks like the one our consignor inherited. The collection is the focus of our latest consignor story.
Stolen Treasures: The Miraculous Return of a Lost Vintage Card Collection
A consignor who thought her godfather's vintage card collection had been lost forever had it miraculously returned to her. It's now been consigned to REA. This is the fascinating story of the treasure that was stolen then found its way home.
Morehouse to Auction House: Exceptionally Rare Babe Ruth Rookie Heading to REA
The 1916 M101-4/5 Morehouse Baking Babe Ruth rookie card is exceptionally rare. In fact, REA's Fall Catalog Auction will be the first time an example of Ruth has been documented with this advertisement and presented for sale! Even more exciting is that this auction contains a collection of more than 100 newly discovered Morehouse Baking cards, including numerous Hall of Famers. Our latest consignor story details the fascinating discovery of this collection and how a family that lived mere miles from the Morehouse factory held it for years without knowing its value.