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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
May 01 - 5 mins read
Goudeys and Rare Unopened Boxes Headline a Banner March Auction for Robert Edward Auctions
Robert Edward Auctions (“REA”), the premier auction house specializing in sports memorabilia and trading cards in the US, closed its March Encore Auction on Sunday headlined by the sales of several 1933 Babe Ruth Goudeys, Lew Alcindor’s 1969 Topps rookie in a PSA NM+ 7.5 and multiple baseball and football unopened wax and cello boxes. The auction, which ran from March 9-19, surpassed $1.2 million and had more than 58,000 bids across nearly 3,400 items.
Apr 06 - 2 mins read
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Dec 14 - 6 mins read
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
May 16 - 4 mins read
Robert Edward Auctions May Event Sets Multiple Records from 1941 Play Ball DiMaggio to 1967 Topps Bobby Orr
REA's May Auction brought in more than $1.52 million in sales and was highlighted by a 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio SGC NM/MT 8 that set a new SGC record for the grade at $90,000.
May 22 - 3 mins read
Robert Edward Auctions Kicks off 2023 with Strong January Auction Headlined by Jordan Rookie and Signed Mays
Robert Edward Auctions (“REA”), the premier auction house specializing in rare sports memorabilia and trading cards, completed its January 2023 Encore Auction Sunday night with more than 3,000 items tallying over $1.1 million. A staggering 59,510 bids were placed by a record number of different bidders for an Encore Auction. The auction, REA’s first of the year, was headlined by the sale of a 1986 Fleer Basketball #57 Michael Jordan Rookie graded PSA MINT 9 for $17,400 along with a signed 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays graded a Fair 1.5 by PSA with a NM 7 signature at $16,800.
Apr 06 - 2 mins read
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Jul 24 - 3 mins read
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Mar 14 - 5 mins read
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Jan 19 - 4 mins read
REA Closes Another Record-Setting Auction with Completion of June Event Surpassing $1 Million Mark
REA wrapped up its June Encore Auction on June 18 which brought in more than $1.25 million in sales, the third consecutive Encore Auction that exceeded that figure.
Jun 20 - 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
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Dec 09 - 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
REA Q&A with Michael Osacky (Baseball in the Attic)
Michael Osacky is a lifelong collector who has been able to turn his passion into a career. He is the lead appraiser for PSA and is a member of the International Society of Appraisers. He recently took the time to speak with REA about his passion and experience in the hobby.
Apr 06 - 3 mins read
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Jul 19 - 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
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Jun 14 - 5 mins read
Q&A with REA: The Sports Card Dad
Dustin Cooley launched The Sports Card Dad channel in 2020, and has become a trusted voice across the hobby ever since. He recently sat down with us to discuss his collecting journey, how to get younger collectors involved and future plans for his channels in this Q&A with REA.
Jun 07 - 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
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Apr 06 - 3 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
Q&A with Brian Dwyer, President of Robert Edward Auctions
Brian took the leadership reins of REA in 2016 and has grown the Company substantially during that time, expanding from just a couple of auctions per year to almost one a month. In this deep-dive, he talks about his lifelong passion for the hobby, how he sees the trading card and sports memorabilia markets evolving, and some of the most valuable and unique items he’s ever handled.
Apr 26 - 6 mins read
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.
PJ Kinsella in Consignor Stories
Jan 19 - 5 mins read
Robert Edward Auctions Completes Fall 2022 Auction with Multiple Items Exceeding $100K
Robert Edward Auctions (“REA”), the premier auction house specializing in rare baseball cards and sports memorabilia in the US, completed its Fall 2022 Auction with total bidding exceeding $13 million, including ten items surpassing the $100K bidding mark
Apr 06 - 2 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
Q&A with Gordy Bonker, Host of Bonkers Cards
In this Q&A, Gordy Bonker talks about his passion for the hobby, his favorite vintage cards, and what it’s been like working with REA.
Sep 21 - 7 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
Robert Edward Auctions’ February Auction Led by Sales of Ruth, Mahomes and a Record-Breaking Gehrig Goudey
Robert Edward Auctions (“REA”), the premier auction house specializing in sports memorabilia and trading cards in the US, finished its February 2023 Encore Auction on Sunday evening, with its top seller being a 1933 R319 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth graded a VG 3 by PSA at $15,600, followed by Wilt Chamberlain’s 1961 Fleer Basketball Rookie card in a PSA NM 7 that sold for $12,000. A Lou Gehrig 1934 R320 Goudey #37 in an SGC VG/EX 4 sold for $11,700 (a record price for an SGC 4), while a Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Origins Football Jumbo Patch Autograph Rookie card and a 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle in an SGC EX/NM 6 rounded out the top five, both selling for $10,800.
Apr 06 - 3 mins read
Q&A with Dick Perez: The Original Diamond King
Dick Perez is the focus of the upcoming documentary The Diamond King that will explore the history of baseball through his works. In this Q&A with REA, Dick opens up about his journey as an artist and this film that will combine two of his greatest passions - baseball and art.
May 22 - 4 mins read
