Robert Edward Auctions (REA) hit a home run with its recently concluded February auction, racking up an impressive $1.2 million in sales. The star of the show was a PSA 5 graded M116 Sporting Life Honus Wagner card that fetched a whopping $75,000, shattering records and highlighting the immense demand for rare vintage sports cards.
Not to be outdone, a Ty Cobb Blue Background card from the same M116 Sporting Life series, graded PSA GOOD 2, made waves by setting a new record for its condition with a $15,000 sale. The auction drew in a large crowd of registry builders and collectors, with particular interest in the ten Mint 9 graded cards from the 196 Topps set. One standout was the #2 Roman Mejias PSA MINT 9 card, which commanded an impressive $19,200, marking the highest price for a non-Hall of Famer card from this set in its grade.
Featuring a total of 2,732 items up for grabs, REA’s auction boasted a diverse array of collectibles. Among the top sellers were a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background graded PSA VG-EX 4 that sold for $21,000, a 1934 R320 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig graded PSA EX-MT 6 fetching $18,000, and a 1986-1987 Fleer Basketball graded PSA NM-MT 8 Complete Set going for $12,000, showcasing the breadth of offerings that catered to a wide range of collectors’ interests.
Brian Dwyer, President of REA, expressed delight at the auction’s success and the enthusiastic engagement from the collector community. He also hinted at what’s to come, teasing upcoming attractions for REA’s March and Spring Auctions, setting the stage for a bright future in the hobby.
This stellar auction by REA not only reinforces the enduring appeal and value of vintage sports cards and memorabilia but also lays the foundation for thrilling prospects ahead, promising exciting opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts. With the next Encore event scheduled for March 14-24 and the Spring Catalog Auction kicking off on April 5, REA continues to shine as a premier platform in the sports collectibles market.
