Robert Edward Auctions (REA) hit a home run in their most recent February auction, raking in over $1.2 million in sales. The star of the show was a PSA 5 graded M116 Sporting Life Honus Wagner card, which commanded an impressive $75,000, setting a new record for its version and showcasing the continued allure of rare vintage sports cards.

Not to be outdone, a Ty Cobb Blue Background card from the same M116 Sporting Life series made waves by breaking the record for its condition and selling for $15,000 with a PSA GOOD 2 grade. The auction drew in a crowd of registry builders and collectors, especially with the offering of ten Mint 9 graded cards from the 196 Topps set. Among them, a #2 Roman Mejias PSA MINT 9 card stole the spotlight, fetching a high auction price of $19,200, the top value for a non-Hall of Famer card in its grade from this set.

With a colossal total of 2,732 items crossing the auction block, REA showcased a diverse array of collectibles. The top sellers included a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background PSA VG-EX 4 card sold for $21,000, a 1934 R320 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig PSA EX-MT 6 card for $18,000, and a complete set of 1986-1987 Fleer Basketball PSA NM-MT 8 cards that fetched $12,000, among other coveted items.

Brian Dwyer, the President of REA, expressed his satisfaction at the auction’s wide appeal and the enthusiastic engagement from the collector community. He also hinted at the exciting lineup for REA’s upcoming March and Spring Auctions, indicating a bright future ahead for sports collectibles enthusiasts.

REA’s February auction not only emphasizes the enduring popularity and value of vintage sports cards and memorabilia but also sets the stage for even more thrilling events on the horizon. With the Encore event scheduled for March 14-24 and the Spring Catalog Auction kicking off on April 5, REA remains at the forefront of the sports collectibles market, offering promising prospects for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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