Robert Edward Auctions (REA) hit a home run in their recent February auction, raking in an impressive sum exceeding $1.2 million in sales. The star of the show was a PSA 5 graded M116 Sporting Life Honus Wagner card, which fetched a staggering $75,000, setting a new benchmark for its specific version and highlighting the fervent demand for rare vintage sports cards among enthusiasts and collectors.
Not to be outshone, a Ty Cobb Blue Background card from the same M116 Sporting Life series made its mark by breaking a record for its condition, graded PSA GOOD 2 and selling for $15,000. The auction drew in a substantial crowd of registry builders and collectors, particularly enticed by the offering of ten Mint 9 graded cards from the 1960 Topps set. Among these, the #2 Roman Mejias PSA MINT 9 card stole the spotlight by commanding a remarkable $19,200, marking the highest price achieved for a non-Hall of Famer card from this set in its grade.
With an extensive lineup of 2,732 items on the auction block, REA presented a diverse array of collectibles that garnered significant interest. Additional top earners included a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background graded PSA VG-EX 4, which sold for $21,000, a 1934 R320 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig graded PSA EX-MT 6 fetching $18,000, and a complete set of 1986-1987 Fleer Basketball cards in PSA NM-MT 8 condition going for $12,000, showcasing the broad appeal of sports memorabilia across different eras.
Brian Dwyer, President of REA, expressed his delight at the auction’s success and the enthusiastic engagement from the collector community. He also hinted at exciting prospects on the horizon, with teasers for REA’s upcoming March and Spring Auctions, promising a vibrant future for the hobby and enticing opportunities for both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.
The recent triumph of REA’s February auction not only underscores the enduring allure and value of vintage sports cards and memorabilia but also sets the stage for future events that hold the promise of thrilling experiences for collectors and enthusiasts. As the anticipation builds for the next Encore event slated for March 14-24 and the commencement of the Spring Catalog Auction on April 5, REA solidifies its position as a premier platform in the sports collectibles market, offering a gateway to a world of coveted treasures for aficionados to explore and enjoy.
