A run of Mickey Mantle cards and other vintage classics are among the lots in Robert Edward Auctions’ September Encore event. The online catalog includes cards from the19th century through the present day, including dozens of Mantle cards, from a fresh-to-the-hobby example of his 1952 Topps issue graded SGC 2.5, to a 1951 Bowman rookie, an autographed 1952 Bowman with a … [Read more...] about REA Opens September Encore Sale With Big Vintage Variety
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Robert Edward Auctions Acquires Huggins & Scott
One long time sports memorabilia auction house is buying another. Robert Edward Auctions announced Monday afternoon that it had acquired Maryland-based Huggins & Scott. The two companies will continue to operate independently, with Huggins & Scott as a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Edward Auctions (REA). "We're extremely excited to add Huggins & Scott to … [Read more...] about Robert Edward Auctions Acquires Huggins & Scott
Records for T206 Rarities, Mantle Rookie in REA Encore Auction
A 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card graded PSA 3 sold for $23,400 Sunday, a record price for the grade, as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its June Encore Auction. Over 3,700 items were offered, bringing in more than $1.25 million, the third consecutive smaller REA sale that crossed the seven-figure mark. Over 70,500 bids were entered in the auction, which began … [Read more...] about Records for T206 Rarities, Mantle Rookie in REA Encore Auction
800+ T206s, Goudeys, Vintage Boxing Among REA Encore Headliners
It’s been an active year for Robert Edward Auctions. The company has sold nearly 17,000 items across its first five auctions of the year with total sales exceeding $19.4 million. Their newest auction should push sales well past $20 million. More than 3,700 items ranging from an 1888 Allen & Ginter boxing card collection that includes Jack Dempsey and … [Read more...] about 800+ T206s, Goudeys, Vintage Boxing Among REA Encore Headliners
REA’s May Encore Opens with 4,000+ Lots
From King Kelly to Topps Chrome, Robert Edward Auctions’ May Encore catalog pretty much runs the sports collecting gamut. The auction, which opened Thursday, has more than 4,000 items ranging from 1887 to 2019. Among the listings: 760 cards from the legendary T206 “Monster” set, including commons, rare backs and Hall of Famers. That list includes a Brown Lenox back … [Read more...] about REA’s May Encore Opens with 4,000+ Lots
REA’s Brian Dwyer Talks $6+ Million Wagner, Fondness for 1992 Topps Baseball, Career Trajectory
Robert Edward Auctions President Brian Dwyer has been passionate about sports cards and collectibles since he could walk and talk.Initially drawn to 1990s Topps Baseball cards and specifically set building, his involvement in the hobby has evolved over the years yet he has has always stuck to his roots.From running a consignment business on eBay in the early 2000s to working at … [Read more...] about REA’s Brian Dwyer Talks $6+ Million Wagner, Fondness for 1992 Topps Baseball, Career Trajectory
High-Grade Vintage Cards, Historic Photos Kick Off REA Spring Auction
Over 3,900 items, including a PSA 9 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente rookie card, are scheduled to go on the block Thursday as Robert Edward Auctions rolls out its Spring Auction. The last PSA 9 Clemente Rookie sold for $1.05 million last fall. The auction also features several other notable classic cards cards in high grades, including Jackie Robinson’s 1949 Bowman (PSA MINT … [Read more...] about High-Grade Vintage Cards, Historic Photos Kick Off REA Spring Auction
Desert Shield Baseball Box Tops REA Encore Sale
An unopened box of 1991 Topps Desert Shield Baseball cards sold for $37,200 to pace Robert Edward Auctions’ third Encore sale of 2023. Desert Shield boxes are among the rarest modern era baseball products thanks to their distribution to only military communities, primarily overseas. The cards are essentially the same as the regular ’91 Topps Baseball issue, except for a gold … [Read more...] about Desert Shield Baseball Box Tops REA Encore Sale
Over 59,000 Bids Made in REA’s Encore Auction
Robert Edward Auctions completed its January 2023 Encore Auction Sunday night with more than 3,000 items tallying over $1.1 million. The company says 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 … [Read more...] about Over 59,000 Bids Made in REA’s Encore Auction
37 Years and Dozens of Binders Later, Hockey Card Collector Parts with His Treasures
Like millions of youngsters who are now of a certain age, Leonard Witman stayed up well after bedtime listening to games, a transistor radio concealed under his blanket. Unlike most who recall those days tuned into baseball games, more often than not, the dial on his radio was tuned to NHL broadcasts. “I grew up in New York City as an avid hockey fan,” says the 72-year-old … [Read more...] about 37 Years and Dozens of Binders Later, Hockey Card Collector Parts with His Treasures