Robert Edward Auctions (REA) hit a home run with its February auction, breaking records and setting new highs in the world of vintage sports card sales. The star of the show was a PSA 5 graded M116 Sporting Life Honus Wagner card, which fetched an impressive $75,000, marking a new milestone for this sought-after card and underscoring the enduring appeal of vintage sports memorabilia.
Not to be outdone, a Ty Cobb Blue Background card from the same M116 Sporting Life series, graded PSA GOOD 2, made waves by smashing the record for its condition with a $15,000 sale. The auction drew in a crowd of passionate registry builders and collectors, with particular excitement surrounding the offering of ten Mint 9 graded cards from the 196 Topps set. Among these gems, a #2 Roman Mejias PSA MINT 9 card stole the spotlight, commanding a hefty price of $19,200, the highest ever for a non-Hall of Famer card from this set in its grade.
With a whopping 2,732 items up for grabs, REA curated a diverse and tantalizing selection of collectibles that had enthusiasts buzzing. Standout sales included a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background PSA VG-EX 4 card selling for $21,000, a 1934 R320 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig PSA EX-MT 6 card fetching $18,000, and a 1986-1987 Fleer Basketball PSA NM-MT 8 Complete Set going for $12,000, among other impressive transactions.
Brian Dwyer, the President of REA, expressed delight at the auction’s resounding success and the enthusiastic engagement from the collector community. He also gave a sneak peek into what’s to come, teasing upcoming attractions for REA’s March and Spring Auctions and hinting at a bright future for the hobby and the market as a whole.
This latest triumph by REA not only confirms the enduring allure and value of vintage sports cards and memorabilia but also lays the groundwork for thrilling future events, offering a wealth of opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts. With the Encore event slated for March 14-24 and the highly anticipated Spring Catalog Auction kicking off on April 5, REA continues to solidify its position as a premier destination for aficionados of the sports collectibles world.
