Three 1960s-era game jerseys from former sports icons combined to sell for $240,000 in Robert Edward Auctions' Summer catalog sale Sunday night. It was REA's first Summer Auction after the company announced a move from two to three major catalog sales per year. A 1969 Ernie Banks pinstriped Chicago Cubs home jersey rated 9.5 by MEARS led the way at $99,000. … [Read more...] about Vintage Game Jerseys Among Top Sellers at REA
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REA Talks Memorabilia Market on Wall Street
The value of Iconic sports cards and game-worn gear from some of the world’s top athletes has outperformed the stock market over time so it’s probably appropriate at the hobby got a little Wall Street exposure on Friday. Brian Dwyer, President of Robert Edward Auctions, was a guest on Cheddar, a network that broadcasts from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. He … [Read more...] about REA Talks Memorabilia Market on Wall Street
Unitas Jersey Brings Six Figures at Super Bowl Auction
A 1960s Johnny Unitas Colts game jersey sold for $103,500 at Saturday's Super Bowl XLIX Live Auction in Phoenix, surpassing a $50-$100,000 pre-sale estimate. A late addition to the auction after being consigned by the original owners, the jersey topped hundreds of items in the annual event, held just ahead of the Super Bowl. It drew strong interest from bidders on the floor … [Read more...] about Unitas Jersey Brings Six Figures at Super Bowl Auction
Super Bowl Auction Items Get Some Wall Street Journal TV Time
From a 1960s Jim Brown jersey to a football signed by Beyonce’, the 2015 Super Bowl Auction encompasses a little of everything that keeps the nation’s interest focused on football. There’s even a signed Tom Brady jersey that was not deflated in any way, shape or form. The live auction will take place Saturday January 31 in Phoenix and includes nearly 550 lots of rare and … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Auction Items Get Some Wall Street Journal TV Time