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5 DAYS LEFT in Mile High’s 2005 Fall Auction (12/3)
Dear Client:
This is just a friendly reminder that there are only 5 DAYS LEFT in
Mile High’s 2005 Fall Auction. The auction ends on Wednesday, Dec.
7th, so you better get those bids in! We will be taking bids at (303)
840-2784 during regular business hours (8am-5pm MST Monday-Friday), as
well as on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. You can also place bids on-line at
www.milehighcardco.com. Please call us at the number above if you need
to verify your registration or to retrieve a lost username or
password. Remember all initial bids MUST be in by 11:00 PM EST on Dec.
7th.
Brian Drent
President
Mile High Card Company
Visit QAM at the Ft. Washington Show Booth 705 and 707 (12/1)
Vist our booth 705 and 707 at our upcoming show December 2-4, 2005 and see
our inventory in person. This is your chance to get 1st pick at some of our
newest items not yet advertised!
Fort Washington, PA - Fort Washington Expo Center - Philly 89
I'll look forward to seeing you there!
Kevin Keating
Quality Autographs and Memorabilia of Virginia
(Office) (703) 519 - 9881
SCP Auctions at Willow Grove December 2 - 4 (12/1)
Join us December 2 - 4 at the Fort Washington, PA. convention and preview of some of the fantastic items in our upcoming sale.
Fort Washington Expo Center, 1100 Virgina Drive, Fort Washintgon, PA. 19034
AUCTION - December 10, 2005
PUBLIC EXHIBITION - December 5 - 9
Location - Sotheby's, 1334 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Current Mastronet Premier Catalog Auction Closes Next Week! (12/1)
This is the last week to bid in the current Mastronet Premier Catalog Auction! Bids can be placed by calling (630) 472-9551 or directly on-line at www.Mastronet.com (simply login with your user name and password to bid ). It couldn’t be easier or more exciting!!
AMERICANA lots 1-929 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Wednesday December 7, 2005
SPORTS lots 930-1888 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Thursday December 8, 2005
SPORTS lots 1889-2827 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Friday December 9, 2005
Remember that you must have at least one INITIAL BID placed by 9 pm Central Time on the day your lot closes to be eligible to bid after that time.
Individual lots will start to "countdown" at 11 PM Central Time. To review the unique "30-minute close" rule, visit http://www.Mastronet.com/index.cfm?Action=DisplayContent&ContentName=Rules
If you have any questions, or wish to contact us – please call or e-mail us at info@Mastronet.com.
Good Luck and Enjoy the Bidding!!!
http://www.Mastronet.com
Mile High Card at Fort Washington (12/1)
Dear Client,
Mile High Card Company will be located at booth #201 for the Fort Washington Show this weekend. We will be previewing many of the lots that are in our current December 7th Auction, so stop by and see the items in person. We will be taking bids during regular business hours (8am-5pm) throughout the week and including Saturday at (303) 840-2784. You can also place bids online at www.milehighcardco.com. Please remember that you initial bids MUST be in by 11pm Eastern Standard Time on Dec. 7th.
Regards,
Brian Drent
President
Mile High Card Company
brian@milehighcardco.com
(303) 840-2784
www.milehighcardco.com
Mile High Card Co. Dec. 7th Auction Update (11/29)
Clients,
We hope that you all had a wonderful and joyous Thanksgiving holiday!
Now after the Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy, and for
some of you the treadmill, its back to work and we just wanted to let
our customers know that we are in the office Monday through Saturday
8-5 MST taking bids and answering questions for our December 7th
auction at (303)840-2784, you may also bid on the internet at
www.milehighcardco.com. We will be set up at the Dec. 2-4 Ft.
Washington show and will have many of the auction highlights available
for preview.
Regards,
Brian Drent
President
Mile High Card Company
brian@milehighcardco.com
(303) 840-2784
www.milehighcardco.com
Mile High Card Co. offices to close for Thanksgiving Holiday/ Catalog Update (11/23)
Clients,
As of 5 PM MST on Wednesday November 23rd Mile High Card Companies office will close for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our website will be open and ready to take any of your bids over this holiday weekend, as well you may attempt to reach us on Friday and Saturday only at (303) 748-1371 if you have questions regarding the auction. In regards to our catalogs, we did have a small glitch in the mailing of the catalogs but rest assured they are on their way and should arrive very shortly! Each MHCC catalog was shipped USPS Priority Mail and should be in your mailbox within days. We here at Mile High Card Company would like to wish everyone a wonderful and joyous Thanksgiving!
Mile High Card Company
www.milehighcardco.com
Brian Drent
President
Mile High Card Company
brian@milehighcardco.com
(303) 840-2784
www.milehighcardco.com
Mastronet Offices Closed Over Thanksgiving...Internet will be open all weekend! (11/22)
Dear Clients,
The auction is off to a record start as opening day bidding yielded over $4.5 million on the strength of over 10,000 bids. As of approximately noon central time
Mastronet will be closing our offices and our phone center for the Thanksgiving holiday. Rest assured the web site will be open and ready to take your bids throughout the weekend. The phone center will re-open at 9:30 AM on Monday November 28th. All of us at Mastronet wish you and your families a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Mastronet
http://www.Mastronet.com
Sotheby's / SCP Auctions - December 10, 2005 (11/19)
All 348 lots in the Sotheby's / SCP Auctions December 10, 2005 sale are now viewable on-line at www.sothebys.com. You must register (it's free and takes just a moment) at Sothebys.com in order to browse the catalogue on-line.
Join us in New York Saturday, December 10th for our incredible live auction event!
Accommodations in New York are filling up fast. In addition to hotels, we have found furnished apartments to be an excellent alternative. Following are a list of recommendations:
Weichert Corporate Housing, TEL 973 630.5332 Contact Kathy Porpiglia
NYC Apartments, TEL 212 808.8109 Contact Hilda Guerrero
NYC Corporate Housing, TEL 212 924.6666 Contact Ray Davids
Korman Communities, TEL 212 786.9136 Contact Noel Hernandez
Please visit
www.scpauctions.com for additional auction information.
Grey Flannel Auction Catalog (11/9)
Dear Bidders,
Our auction catalog has been completed and will ship soon. You should expect to receive the catalog by mail the week of
November 18th.
Bidding has opened by phone (631) 288-7800, fax and internet for our historic Grey Flannel - Yankees-Steiner December
8th and 9th auction. We urge you to read the auction rules very carefully and to please call us with any questions. Go to
www.greyflannelauctions.com now to bid.
There will be traditional internet and phone bidding as usual through Thursday, December 8th. Don't forget our 9:00 Rule
- you must have an initial bid on a particular lot prior to 9 PM (EST) in order to bid on said lot after 9:00 PM (EST).
If you are the only bidder on an item after 9:00 PM (EST), you will have won the lot. This rule does not apply for lots
1214-1421. The internet bidding for the live Yankee Stadium auction will end when we close Day 1 (Dec 8th) online bidding
in the wee hours of the day. Friday, December 9th bidding will resume at 3:00 PM (EST) with lots 1214 through 1421, live
at Yankee Stadium or by RESERVED PHONE. You are invited to attend the live event, but if you cannot make it please call
(631) 288-7800 ext 242 to reserve a telephone line in order to bid the day of the live auction. Call and let us know if
you plan to attend or to reserve a phone line now as this service is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
http://www.greyflannel.com
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com
gfcsports@aol.com
631-288-7800
Heritage Launches Autographs.com - Largest Free Archive of Authentic Signatures! (10/24)
Dear Clients,
Heritage Galleries and Auctioneers is proud to introduce the newest website in our array of fine collectible specialties:
www.Autographs.com! You will find the same great features that characterize our other collectibles portals, such as MyBids, MyWantlist, and MyTrackedLots. In addition, you will find the Heritage Autograph Library, — the world's largest on-line database of autograph exemplars — absolutely free!
In addition to the wealth of exemplars in our Autograph Library, all current auctions containing autographs will be posted on this website. So whether your area of collecting interest is sports, entertainment or historical, you can find the autographs you want and bid on them right here.
What do you need to do to have access to this great new website? If you're already a member of Heritage, you're set! Just go to www.Autographs.com, use your existing Heritage username and password, and you're ready to use every feature we have. Check it out today!
Sincerely,
Heritage Autographs
Mastronet Classic Collector Auction Now Open For Bidding (10/12)
The Current Classic Collector auction is open for bidding on-line at
www.Mastronet.com and will continue through next Thursday, October 20th!
If you need additional information about Classic Collector Lots:
Please direct questions to classic@Mastronet.com
To help expedite your inquiry, please put "Question about Lot XXXX" in the Subject field in your email, with X being the number of the lot.
Be specific and remember to include the lot number of the item. Someone will review your questions and they will be handled in a timely manner.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
The Mastronet Staff
Heritage Sports Collectibles Names Survey Contest Winner (9/30)
Dallas, TX -- Heritage Sports Collectibles (HSC) has awarded a $5,000 cash prize in their most recent Survey Contest to
P.C. of Sterling Heights, MI.
"The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was naturally thrilled," said Chris Ivy, Director of HSC.
"These surveys, which ask collectors about their collecting and buying habits, are a great way for Heritage to determine
how best to serve the needs of their clients," said Judy Brown, eCommerce Marketing Specialist for Heritage, "and it's a
great opportunity for collectors to win great prizes!"
One second prize winner will be awarded a Mickey Mantle single signed baseball graded PSA 8, while ten third prize
winners will be able to auction up to $20,000 of their collection for free (no Seller's Commission). All respondents
received a coupon to auction one item valued above $1,000 free of seller's commission - a $100+ value.
To view all current HSC auctions, or to participate in future surveys, please visit www.HeritageSportsCollectibles.com.
HSC specializes in rare and collectible sports cards, as well as uniforms, equipment, and related vintage sports
memorabilia. Consignments for future Signature Sports Auctions are currently being accepted. Prospective consignors or
sellers of quality vintage sports cards and sports memorabilia are encouraged to contact:
Chris Ivy at 800-872-6467 Ext. 319 or email: CIvy@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com
Stephen Carlisle at 800-872-6467 Ext. 292 or email: StephenC@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com
Jonathan Scheier at 800-872-6467 Ext. 314 or email JonathanS@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com
Sam Foose at 800-872-6467 Ext. 227 or email: SamF@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com
To order the next Heritage Sports Collectibles Signature catalog, contact Nicole Jewell at 800-872-6467, ext. 272, or
write c/o Heritage Sports Collectibles, 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX 75219.
Grey Flannel Final Days To Consign (9/1)
We are in the process of closing out consignments for our auction on December 8th and finishing with a live
auction on December 9th at Monument Park in Yankee Stadium. It is a joint effort of Yankee/Steiner Collectibles and Grey
Flannel Auctions. It figures to be an auction of world wide publicity and record-breaking prices. This is your last week
to consign. Do not miss this opportunity. We are seeking premier vintage items only. Please call Auction Director Dan
Feldman at ext 221 or email us at GFCSPORTS@AOL.COM. A preview of some of the items already consigned is available for
viewing at www.greyflannel.com under the "auction preview" tab.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
http://www.greyflannel.com
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com
gfcsports@aol.com
631-288-7800
MHCC at the East Coast National (8/18)
For any collectors heading to the East Coast National at the Westchester County Center this weekend, Mile High Card
Company will be attending. We will be taking Consignments, Buying and Selling so please stop by and say hello. If there
is a specific time you would like to schedule please call our office at (303) 842-2784 and we will arrange a meeting.
Regards,
Brian Drent
President
Mile High Card Company
brian@milehighcardco.com
(303) 840-2784
www.milehighcardco.com
Last Weekend to Bid in Goodwin's August 16th Auction (8/13)
Dear Collectors,
Just a heads up that this is the final weekend before our auction ends
on Tuesday, August 16th. Remember you must bid on an item prior to 10
PM Central Tuesday in order to bid after 10 PM Central on that item.
There are still lots of great buys and some outstanding cards that
aren't offered very often. We feel that there is something for almost
every collector in this auction whether you are a Pre-War, Topps or
Bowman, autograph, unopened wax pack or just a rarities collector.
Remember that we now accept MasterCard and Visa for this auction. If
you haven't received a catalog, please let me know and we will rush
one to you. I hope you are enjoying the auction.
To View the Current Auction and to Bid go to:
http://www.goodwinandco.com
To Log-in Directly and Bid:
http://209.120.239.133/login.php
If you forgot your bidder or password go to:
http://209.120.239.133/lostpassword.php
Have fun with the auction and let me know if I can help you with
anything.
Regards,
Bill
Current Mastronet Premier Catalog Auction Closes Next Week! (8/12)
This is the last week to bid in the current Mastronet Premier Catalog Auction! Bids can be placed by calling (630) 472-9551 or directly on-line at
http://www.Mastronet.com (simply login with your user name and password to bid ). It couldn’t be easier or more exciting!!
Americana lots 1-649 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Wednesday August 17, 2005
Sports lots 650-1225 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Thursday August 18, 2005
Sports lots 1226-1817 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Friday August 19, 2005
Remember that you must have at least one INITIAL BID placed by 9 pm Central Time on the day your lot closes to be eligible to bid after that time.
Individual lots will start to "countdown" at 11 PM Central Time. To review the unique "30-minute close" rule, visit
http://www.Mastronet.com/index.cfm?Action=DisplayContent&ContentName=Rules
If you have any questions, or wish to contact us – please call or e-mail us at info@Mastronet.com.
Good Luck and Enjoy the Bidding!!!
http://www.Mastronet.com
July Fredo Auction is still live!!! (8/9)
There are only two days left to bid. Initial Bidding for Fredo Auction ends on August 10th at 10PM, EST, followed by the 5 minute rule. If you encounter technical difficulties while placing bids, please call our office at (516)-409-9700. Operators will be available to assist you.
Click here to start browsing
Mastronet Auction Now Open For Bidding On Our Web Site (8/5)
The August 2005 Premier Catalog auction is now on-line at
http://www.Mastronet.com .
It is important to review the rules for the auction as they have changed, especially the NEW "30-Minute Close" and the cut-off time for initial bids.
Click here to review the new rules
http://www.Mastronet.com/index.cfm?Action=DisplayContent&ContentName=Rules
Any questions, please e-mail us at info@Mastronet.com
We have lots of FANTASTIC items for every collector so you are sure to find something in this auction! Have fun and bid early!
Mastronet
Goodwin and Co. Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons VI (8/4)
August 4, 2005
Dear Clients,
“Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons VI”
Just a heads up that you must have a bid in on any lot prior to 10
P.M. Central Tuesday, August 16th to continue bidding on that specific
lot after 10 P.M. Hope you are enjoying the auction. Feel free to
E-mail or phone (314-849-9798) if you need any back scans or further
information on any lots. It was nice seeing some old faces and meeting
some new ones at The National in Chicago. Good luck with your bids.
Pleas note that we have also raised our buyer's premium to 17.5%.
To Retrieve your lost username or password go to:
http://209.120.239.133/lostpassword.php
To View the Current Auction go to:
http://www.goodwinandco.com
To Log Into the Auction go to:
http://209.120.239.133/login.php
To View our Web Site go to:
http://www.goodwinandco.com
Best of luck and we hope that you enjoy the auction.
Sincerely,
Bill Goodwin
Vintage Horror From Leland's (8/3)
Important Vintage Horror Still Collection Now For Sale on Ebay
Lelands.com has aquired an exceptional collection of vintage and original movie stills. The Majority are Universal Horror but also film noir, and classic Hollywood from the golden age. All 100+ lots are to be listed on Ebay under the user name Lelands.com. This will be a hot August and September with more montors than ever assembled.
Bidding has already started with the first group of stills ending August 10th and the next starting this Thursday night August 4.
All are quality lots purchased from the most well known and reputable auction houses and dealers over a period of many years. The lots are to be sold without reserves and low opening bids.
Click Here to See Lelands Auctions on Ebay
Mile High Card Company Wantlist Services (7/13)
Dear Clients,
With the National right around the corner we wanted to send out a reminder to get your wantlist to us so that we can help you find those tough cards on your list. This is a free service offered by Mile High Card to help our customers achieve there collecting goals. Please include with your list the condition or grade and a telephone number so that we can reach you if we find some of your items. Email us at mhcc@milehighcardco.com or call us at (303) 840-2784 and we will get you on your way.
Regards,
Rob Sandberg
VP Operations
Mile High Card Company
(303) 840-2784
rob@milehighcardco.com
www.milehighcardco.com
Lelands.com Auction (6/22)
With just 2 days left in the Americana Auction (closes 6-23) and 3 days left in the Sports Auction, (closes 6-24) here are a few highlights in the June 2005 Lelands.com Auction. As you know, the next few days is when the real bidding begins.
SPORTS
Josh Gibson SGC 88 Toleteros Card -- $48,000+
Bobby Thomson HR Baseball?? - $7,500+
1953 Pee Wee Reese NL Championship Ring -- $19,000+
1903 Buck Freeman World Series Medal -- $30,000
FDR (Roosevelt) Signed Baseball -- $10,000+
1960's Clemente Glove - $5,500+
1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box -- $10,000+
1980-81 Topps Basketball Wax Case - $20,000+
1931 Hornsby Game Used Bat -- $6500+
1962 Houston Colt 45's Black Face Bobble Head - $6,900+
1917 White Sox World Series Pin $13,000+
Babe Ruth Signed Bat - $10,000+
Joe Frazier Thrilla in Manilla Gloves - $9,700+
Emil Griffith vs Bennie Paret Gloves $4,700+
Sugar Ray Robinson Championship Belt -- $35,000
1975 Eddie Giacomin Rangers Jersey - $13,000+
1920's Harry Oliver Bruins Sweater -- $12,000+
AMERICANA
Elvis Presley Motorcycle Jacket (Ginger Alden Collection) -- $34,000+
Elvis Presley Fire & Opel Diamond Ring - $8,800+
Dealey Plaza White Picket Fence -- $5,500
Scott Peterson Business Card -- $665
Grey Flannel Auctions Late Breaking Lots (6/17)
We have just added more items to our "Late Breaking" section on the auction website. These are lots #1242-1314 and you
will only find these lots online at
www.greyflannelauctions.com. Just another friendly reminder the auction ends June
22nd and initial bids must be in by 9PM EST.
We have extended our office hours through the weekend and will be available to answer your phone calls Saturday and
Sunday from 11AM-7PM EST.
Have a happy and healthy Father's day weekend.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
http://www.greyflannel.com
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com
gfcsports@aol.com
631-288-7800
Mastronet Classic Auction Now Available on our Web Site (6/13)
The Current Classic Collector auction is open for bidding on-line at www.Mastronet.com.
If you need additional information about Classic Collector Lots:
Please direct questions to classic@Mastronet.com
Be sure to put "Question about Lot XXXX" in the Subject field in your email, with X being the number of the lot.
Be specific and remember to include the lot number of the item. Someone will review your questions and they will be handled in a timely manner.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
The Mastronet Staff
Grey Flannel Auctions Update (6/13)
Grey Flannel Auctions 2005 Summer Games bidding is underway and catalogs have been mailed. If you did not receive your
auction catalog, please call Jane immediately at extension 223.
The auction will close for initial bidders at 9PM EST on June 22, 2005. If you have not placed a bid on an open lot
prior to 9pm EST you will be ineligible to bid on said lot after 9pm. However, any unopened lot can be bid on after 9pm.
If you are the only bidder on a lot after 9pm, you will instantly become the winning bidder.
On Thursday, June 9th the 1932 Babe Ruth World Series jersey in the auction attributed to the "Called Shot" was part of
a symposium on baseball and American culture, held at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Our
own Keith Vari, Peter Spelios, Howard Rosenkrantz and Richard Russek represented Grey Flannel at the symposium. The
presentation was well received and we would like to thank all who attended. For further information on the Ruth jersey
please visit www.1932BabeRuth.com
We've listed a large selection of game-used inventory on our direct sales site at www.greyflannel.com. Please take a
moment to view these newly listed items.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
Mastronet Classic Auction Now Available on our Web Site (6/8)
The Moment You Have Been Waiting For….
Has finally arrived!! The Classic Collector auction is on-line at www.Mastronet.com for preview. GET READY as bidding will begin on Monday, June 13th and will continue through Thursday, June 23rd!
As a registered bidder you are all set to go. To get your user name and password, if you don't already have one, simply click
http://www.Mastronet.com/auction_password.cfm
It is important to review the rules for the auction as, in response to requests from our customers, we have changed the initial bid deadline from 8 to 9 PM Central Time on Thursday the 23rd. The "Countdown" will now start at 11 PM Central Time. To review the unique "30-minute close" rule, visit
http://www.Mastronet.com/index.cfm?Action=DisplayContent&ContentName=Rules
Any questions, please e-mail us at classic@Mastronet.com
We have lots of FANTASTIC items for every collector so you are sure to find a home run in this auction!!! Have fun and bid often!
Mastronet
May 25th Mile High Auction 2 Days Left (5/23)
I wanted to take a brief minute to let all of our valued customers know that there is only 2 Days Left in our spring auction that closes May 25th! All of the initial bids must be placed by 11:00 PM EST on May 25th to be able to bid during our extended time using the 15 minute rule. We are available during the next two days to answer any questions you may have regarding any of the lots in the auction, please feel free to call or email with any of the questions that you may have before the final day as we will not have the time to adequately give detailed descriptions during the final day. All bids can be placed at www.milehighcardco.com and we hope that all of our customers enjoy the auction and wish you good luck in your pursuit of any of the items you are interested in.
Regards,
Brian Drent
President
Mile High Card Company
(303)840-2784
May 25th Mile High Card Auction (5/20)
The final weekend of our May 25th Auction is drawing near so make sure to get your strategic bids in. If you have questions or need additional information on any of the lots please contact us as early as possible, and remember the final day “Wednesday” is for bidding only. We will have additional phone coverage on Saturday from 9am-1pm Mountain Standard Time. Please contact us at mhcc@milehighcardco.com or call us at (303) 840-2784 if you have questions. Bids can be made directly at www.milehighcardco.com .
Thank you,
The Mile High Card Team
Denver Naxcom-MHCC May 25th Auction Preview (5/18)
Mile High Card Company will be previewing many lots for the May 25th Auction at this weekends Denver Naxcom show. If you are going to be in attendance please contact us and let us know what lots you are interested in viewing so that we make sure we have them with us. If you have any items that you are interested in selling or consigning for future auctions, we will be located in front of the main entrance so come on by and see us. Also don’t forget to get those initial bids in by the 25TH 11pm EST!!! Go to www.milehighcardco.com or call us at (303) 840-2784 if you have any questions.
Mile High Card May 25th Auction (5/13)
Just another friendly reminder that the Mile High Card Company May 25th Auction is LIVE, so get those initial bids in!!! Go to www.milehighcardco.com to make sure you are in the game. Don’t forget about the “AUTOBID” feature and the advantage it can give you in the early stages setting your strategic bid. Please call us at (303) 840-2784 or email us at mhcc@milehighcardco.com if you have questions.
The Mile High Card Team
Hunt Auctions,Inc. May 13, 2005 Internet/Phone Division Auction (5/13)
Hunt Auctions,Inc. May 13, 2005 Internet/Phone Division auction will close to initial bidding tonight at 11pm EST. To view the online catalogue and place bids go to the "Internet/Phone Auction" section of our website at http://www.huntauctions.com
Mile High Card Company May 25th Auction Reminder (5/9)
We just wanted to send a friendly reminder that the May 25th auction bidding has started, and is moving along at record pace. So get those initial bids in early at www.milehighcardco.com to make sure you are in the game. Catalogs shipped out late last week, so if you have not already received the catalog it should be there any day. Please call us at (303) 840-2784 or email us at mhcc@milehighcardco.com if you have questions on any of the lots.
The Mile High Card Team
Goodwin and Co. Auction - Ends Thursday May 5, 2005 (5/4)
Only one day left before the Thursday 10 P.M. Central (11 P.M. Eastern) deadline. Remember you must have a bid in on
your lots of interest before 10 P.M. to continue bidding on those lots after the deadline. There are still lots of
bargains and some fantastic one of a kind items in the auction such as fabulous Old Judge cards, a Babe Ruth Rookie,
high grade mint 9's, T-206 Lajoie, '38 Goudey Foxx, '54 Topps Williams, a great looking T206 Magie error, Bell Brand
Koufax, Red Man Tobacco,'55 Bowmans and Topps test issues. Have fun! Bill
Goodwin and Co. Auction
Almost Time To Bid... (5/4)
We have been very busy finalizing our upcoming auction and will be set to go live online in about 2 weeks. If you wish
to still be a part of this amazing auction, which includes the 1932 Babe Ruth game-used jersey attributed to the World
Series "Called Shot", we can add your items to our auction website at a reduced consignment fee. Contact us immediately
as this offer will end May 7th. The auction catalog will be mailed out to registered bidders June 1st.
Please visit our sales inventory site at www.greyflannel.com as we have just added dozens of great new items.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
http://www.greyflannel.com
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com
gfcsports@aol.com
631-288-7800
Masterpieces & Uncommon Commons V Ends Thurs. May 5 (5/2)
Just a reminder that Masterpieces V ends this Thursday, May 5th at 10 P.M. Central, 9 P.M Eastern. As in the past the
15 minute rule will apply and you must have a bid in on any lot that you are interested in before 10 P.M. Central to
continue bidding on that lot after the deadline. Thanks for your interest in the auction and good luck with your
bidding. -- Bill Goodwin
Click Here to Bid in Goodwin & Co. Auction
Robert Edward Auctions Post-Auction Notice (5/2)
Robert Edward Auctions’ April 30, 2005 sale was the most successful auction in our 35-year history and we owe it all
to the great support of our consignors and bidders. Thank you!
Click Here for the Auction Results
Goodwin & Co. Will Have Auction Lots on Display (4/28)
Goodwin & Co. will have all the lots from Masterpieces V Auction on display at the Fort Washington, PA. Show this
weekend. This will be a good opportunity for you to view the lots you are interested in up close. Only one week left
to go with the auction ending on Thursday, May 5th. Good luck with your bids. Bill
Robert Edward Auctions Update (4/27)
Just a quick reminder that the current auction closes this upcoming Saturday April 30, 2005. Please remember that IF
YOU HAVE NOT BID ON AN ITEM BEFORE 4:00 PM EST, YOU CANNOT BID ON IT AFTER 4:00 PM. EST. This is two hours earlier than
in the past, so we want to be sure that we have communicated this clearly. We don’t want anyone to be shut out of the
bidding on any given lot of interest simply because they did not understand this rule, or were remembering the later
time used in previous auctions. This is one of several changes we have made to allow the auction to close at an earlier
hour. If you have any questions please let us know and good luck in the auction!
Sincerely,
Robert Edward Auctions
www.RobertEdwardAuctions.com
Catalogs for Masterpieces & Uncommon Commons V (4/22)
Hi Everyone, You should have received our 64 page catalog for Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons V by now. If you
haven't received one, please drop me an Email and we will get one out to you right away. Remember our auction closes
Thursday, May 5th. We sincerely feel that this is the finest auction that Goodwin and Co. has presented to date. We
hope you're enjoying the auction. Regards, Bill Goodwin
R&R Enterprises, rrauction.com, is pleased to announce the results of our April auction (4/22)
For Immediate Release
R&R Enterprises, rrauction.com, is pleased to announce the results of our April auction.
American presidents once again dominate the “top ten,” with two George Washington signed items and five Abraham Lincoln signed pieces represented.
Won at our April auction were an incredible one-of-a-kind patent for electrical distribution signed as “Thomas Alva Edison” at $30,305; an interesting pair of typed signed letters from Orville and Wilbur Wright’s which convey the yielding of financial rewards of their historic invention at $18,243; nine days before his death, Lincoln writes to Secretary of War Stanton regarding the imprisonment of Confederate General Rufus Barringer, who met with Lincoln at City Point on the very same day which was won for $12,419; Chief of Hitler’s Chancellery Philipp Bouhler’s guest book, signed by a who’s who of the Third Reich, including three Adolf Hitler signatures, as well as Goring, Goebbels, Hess, Ley, Todt, Jannings and Schmeling at $9,945; a document signed “G. Washington,” in which he approves payment to a blacksmith for $7,787; an address panel addressed in Washington’s hand to his stepson, John Parke Custis, a relative of Robert E. Lee and signed in the lower left “G. Washington” at $7,710; a document signed “Abraham Lincoln” in which the President appoints a Chaplain to the United States Hospital at Philadelphia at $7,594; a document signed “Abraham Lincoln” in which the President appoints a Surgeon at $7,020; a signed document in which Abraham Lincoln appoints Benjamin F. Trumbull, “to be receiver of Public Moneys for the district of lands subject to sale as Omaha, Nebraska territory” was won for $6,371; and, a handsome Abraham Lincoln military appointment at $6,230. (Sale price reflects the winning bid plus the buyer's premium).
A small sampling of the thousands of terrific pieces in our approaching May auction (online May 2, ending May 18 at 10:00 E.S.T.) includes:
Signed by Marilyn Monroe…an original program from President Kennedy’s 1962 birthday salute at Madison Square Garden! Monroe’s sexy, breathy delivery of “Happy Birthday, Mister President” has achieved legendary status and sadly, proved to be her last public appearance; an inspiring photo of Pope John Paul II; a postcard from the Help! ski lodge signed by each of the Fab Four; an extraordinary album page signed by Hitler and Third Reich icons Goebbels, Speer and others; wonderful handwritten letters from renowned composers Richard Wagner, Georges Bizet, Hector Berlioz, Giuseppe Verdi and Johannes Brahms; a document signed by one of the most difficult to find signers of the Declaration of Independence, Joseph Hewes; a Disneyland brochure signed on the park’s opening day by Walt Disney himself; a remarkable section of an unpublished Einstein article related to the Unified Field Theory and Hamilton’s Principle which contains two mathematical equations; an uncommon Josef Guillotin document; a Ship’s pass signed by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison (with an at-sea notation on the reverse regarding an encounter with the British Navy); a exceptionally scarce Walt Disney signed color photo; a Christmas card from Pope John Paul; an Abraham Lincoln war-dated endorsement concerning Brigadier General Charles Harker, who distinguished himself at Chickamauga and Chattanooga and was killed at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain; a James Longstreet ALS in which he resolutely praises Meade’s participation at Gettysburg; an original sketch of Gertie the Dinosaur by Windsor McCay; a rare Herman Melville ALS; a highly uncommon Standard Oil stock certificate for 100 shares, signed by Rockefeller and Flagler, issued to a key member of the Standard Oil management team; a mesmerizing Tolstoy signed cabinet portrait; an uncommon Jules Verne signed photo; and, a rare Wilbur Wright signed photo from his October 7, 1908 flight in France…
And with literally thousands more, there’s something for everyone!
R&R conducts a monthly auction offering close to THREE THOUSAND items of historical and celebrity memorabilia, autographs, and ephemera. In business for over 20 years, R&R is based in New Hampshire and services a global bidding clientele of over 30,000 collectors. The company’s web site provides a full description and illustration of every item auctioned and can be found at www.rrauction.com. To register to bid, collectors must contact the R&R office, or apply on-line, to gain their R&R bidder number.
Grey Flannel's 1932 Babe Ruth World Series Jersey Attributed to Called Shot (4/19)
The 1932 NY Yankees Babe
Ruth jersey attributed to the 'Called Shot'. As you know, this will be
the highlight of our upcoming auction scheduled to end June 22nd.
It's too late now to get your items into the auction catalog; however we
are accepting consignments at a lesser consignment fee that will be
placed on our auction website at www.greyflannelauctions.com. Please
contact Dan at extension 221 or Keith at extension 237 immediately. This
has worked well in the past and we recommend doing so to be a part of
this exciting auction.
Please visit our sales inventory site www.greyflannel.com as we have
listed many new items for direct sale. We also encourage you to come
visit us at our new location in Westhampton Beach, NY with many items on
display in our galleries, including the 1932 Babe Ruth. We will be
attending the EPSCC show in Philadelphia April 29th-May 1st with the Ruth
jersey on display.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
http://www.greyflannel.com
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com
gfcsports@aol.com
631-288-7800
Mastronet Accepting Consignments For August Auction (4/18)
Well, it's that time again!
After a phenomenally successful April auction that generated over $11 million in sales, we are actively searching for quality consignments for our next Premier Catalog auction, in August. Our first step is to contact some of our high-profile consignors and bidders to see if they have any items that they would like to contribute to the sale. August will be another of Mastronet's $10 million-plus blockbuster events, and there couldn’t be a better time to sell...each auction seems to take prices to even higher, record-setting levels! The deadline for the August sale is June 10th so time is quickly becoming a factor. If you think that you have any high-end Sports or Americana single items, groups or collections that you would like to put into the August auction, please contact me by phone at (215) 947-6575, on my cell at (215) 880-5416 or via email at roser@Mastronet.com (or just reply to this email).
Thanks again for your time and consideration.
Ron Oser
http://www.Mastronet.com
Masterpieces & Uncommon Commons V is Open for Bidding (4/13)
Goodwin & Co. is proud to announce that Masterpieces V is open for bidding. This is
our finest auction to date with 420 lots of quality sportscards. Just a few of the
highlights are a Babe Ruth Rookie, 33 high quality Old Judge cards, an E-93 uncut
sheet, '38 Goudey Foxx PSA 9, 1914 Cracker Jack Mathewson and Cobb, unopened Red Man
Tobacco pouch, '58 Bell Brand Koufax and many more spectacular cards. Also, for the
first time, collectors will be able to bid on 1973 Topps Comics and Pin Ups stars and
commons individually. I hope you enjoy the auction. Bill Goodwin
Mastronet Premier Catalog Auction Ends This Week (4/11)
We are entering the last week to bid in the current Mastronet Premier Catalog auction! Bids can be
placed by calling (630) 472-9551 or directly on-line at www.Mastronet.com.
Americana lots 1-497 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Wednesday, April 13th
Sports lots 498-1165 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Thursday, April 14th
Sports lots 1166-1938 will close for INITIAL BIDS on Friday, April 15th (Don't forget your taxes!)
Remember that you must have at least one INITIAL BID placed by 10 PM Central Daylight Time on the day your lot closes to be eligible to bid during the extended bidding period!
If you have any questions, or wish to contact us – please call or e-mail us at info@Mastronet.com.
Good Luck and Enjoy the Bidding!!!
http://www.Mastronet.com
Robert Edward Auctions is Live! (4/11)
Just a quick note to let you know that we have put the current auction up online.
Catalogs are being shipped tomorrow. Please read the auction rules. The link to the
terms and condition is: www.robertedwardauctions.com/site/terms.asp
Please note that the “witching hour” has been moved to 4:00 PM EST on the closing
date (April 30, 2005) to encourage a more reasonable closing time. If you have not
bid on a given lot by 4:00 PM EST on April 30, 2005, you cannot bid on that lot after
4:00 PM EST. (In the past, this time was 6:00 PM EST).
Your bidder numbers will be sent with your catalog. If you wish to place bids before
receiving the catalog and have forgotten your bidder number, go to the login page,
click “Forgot Bidder Number?” and follow instructions. If you have forgotten your
password, go to the login page and click “Forgot Password?” and follow the
instructions. If you need any help, give us a call.
We hope you enjoy the auction!
Sincerely,
Robert Edward Auctions
www.RobertEdwardAuctions.com
Pete Mahovlich Goal Scoring Puck to be Offered by Heritage in May! (4/7)
Historic 1972 Summit Series Pete Mahovlich Goal Scoring Puck to be Offered by
Heritage!
DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage Sports Collectibles (HSC) will offer the puck that won Game
Two of the historic 1972 Summit Series in their upcoming Signature auction, to be
held May 14 in their Dallas, Texas headquarters
Pete Mahovlich Goal Scoring Puck
"The 1972 Summit Series is considered perhaps Canada's greatest moment on the
international hockey stage, and is still remembered in that country in much the same
way that we think of the 1980 U.S. Olympics 'Miracle on Ice' here in the U.S."
explained Chris Ivy, Director of HSC. "This puck, netted by Pete Mahovlich in Game
Two of the Series, represents the finest artifact from that Series ever to be offered
for public auction."
The puck comes to Heritage via a fan in attendance at the second game of this Series
between Canada and the Soviet Union, who had a seat near the glass on the Soviet half
of the ice when Mahovlich scored a goal to put the Canadians ahead three to one.
"With Team Canada a man down and in penalty-killing mode, Mahovlich delivered what
is generally considered to be the finest individual performance of the Summit
Series," noted Ivy. "Freezing a defender with a fake shot, Mahovlich created a
one-on-one opportunity against the Hall of Fame Soviet goalie Vladislav Tretiak and
slipped it into the net for a score. Most hockey historians consider this the
turning point in both the game and the Series at large, which Canada went on to win
in dramatic fashion."
After the goal was netted, it was immediately put back into play again, and was
moved to the Soviet half of the ice, where a face-off was called. As the puck was
dropped, it instantly became airborne again and tumbled into the seats, where the
consignor caught it and quickly stuffed it into his pocket. The puck shows
tremendous use from that historic game, with heavy gouges from collisions with sticks
and skate blades. The flags of the two competing nations appear on one side, with the
words "Canada 1972 Russia." The verso has the consignor's vintage notation, in gold,
reading "Peter Mahovlich 6:47 Second Per. - Short Handed - Canada 3, USSR 1 - Final
Score Can. 4, USSR 1."
"Serious hockey collectors already know that pucks from this storied series are all
but non-existent," said Ivy, "and would clamor for any opportunity to own one, much
less one with the history-making relevance of this puck. With half the games played
in the Soviet Union, and those 'away games' using pucks printed in the Russian
language, only a very small supply of pucks such as this one ever existed, and almost
all have been lost to the ages in the three decades since. But a chance to own the
specific puck that turned the tide for the Canadian team in the 1972 Summit Series is
certainly, without question, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
A notarized letter of provenance from the consignor is included in the lot, which
carries a pre-auction estimate of $15,000 - $25,000.
R & R Auction April 11 Consignment Deadline for May Auction (4/7)
R&R DOES A DOUBLE DEADLINE EXTENSION!
Due to the many tasks associated with our recent move, we are extending
until Monday, April 11, the consignment deadline for our May auction. Ah,
the difference a couple of days can make!*
So if you want to have your lots featured in our May auction collection,
take advantage of these extra few days and send your items to our new
offices in Amherst, New Hampshire:
R&R Enterprises, Inc.
5 Rt 101 A Ste 5
Amherst, NH 03031
ATTN: Elizebeth Otto
I look forward to adding your name to the May consignor payroll.
Sincerely,
Elizebeth
Phone: 603 732-4280
FAX: 603 732-4288
* Materials can be scheduled for a Tuesday, April 12th delivery on a
per-item basis.
R&R's April Auction Is Now Online! (4/7)
Fabulous items this month!
As always, we seek only the highest quality items for every catalog. This
month, frankly, I believe we've outdone ourselves!
A sampling of the treasures you'll find this month include several Abraham
Lincoln signed pieces, including an historically significant letter wherein
Lincoln calls an 1862 cabinet meeting to silence Secretary of War Simon
Cameron's annual report proposing that slaves freed by Union troops be
immediately emancipated and used in the war effort.
Other fine examples this month include a John Wilkes Booth signed book
entitled Rifles and Rifle Practice, an eerie foreshadowing of his
assassination of Lincoln - an extremely rare letter searching for an Alamo
revolutionary - a scarce signed photo of the Big Bopper - an original Mark
Twain handwritten manuscript page from an unfinished story entitled "Huck
Finn & Tom Sawyer Among The Indians" (with a letter of provenance from
Twain's daughter!) - The Art of Animation, signed by Walt Disney and all of
his Nine Old Men - a letter from Lewis Carroll coaxing a visit from a ten
year old - an incredible one-of-a-kind patent for electrical distribution
signed "Thomas Alva Edison" - an Ian Fleming letter good-humoredly
disapproving of a James Bond likeness - a letter from Gandhi bluntly
defending The New Testament - a superb Geronimo signature - a telegram from
General Halleck regarding an accusation of General Grant's drunkenness - a
dazzling Jean Harlow signed photo - original drawings by Michael Jackson,
providing an unexpected look into his private life and insecurities - a
four-language ship's pass signed by Jefferson and Madison - a JFK
assassination archive hinting at another theory regarding his death - a
cordial invitation to tea from notorious German spy Mata Hari - an Annie
Oakley signed photo - an amazing oversized Charlie Brown sketch - a rare
Tchaikovsky ALS - Chief of Hitler's Chancellery Philip Bouhler's guest book,
signed by a who's-who of the Third Reich, including three Hitler signatures,
as well as Goring, Goebbels, Hess, Ley, Todt, Jannings and Schmeling - a
Honus Wagner check - a George Washington signed address panel to his
stepson, John Parke Custis, a relative of Robert E. Lee - and a pair of
Orville and Wilbur Wright letters demonstrating the financial rewards of
their historic invention.
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We've Moved!
After 8 years in Bedford, NH, we've moved to a larger, more modern facility
just a few miles down the road in Amherst. We now have more space for an
ever-expanding inventory and growing staff. We look forward to continuing to
provide you with the best in autographs and memorabilia for many years to
come.
New address and local numbers:
5 Rt 101A, Suite 5
Amherst NH 03031
Phone: 603-732-4280
Fax: 603-732-4288
Toll-free numbers are the same:
Phone: 800-937-3880
Fax: 888-790-BIDS
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For more a detailed description of any item please call, fax or email before
the last night of the auction. We are happy to help with specific questions
but cannot guarantee that we will be able to get back to you in time if the
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the auction and you will not get outbid in the last few minutes. As long as
you have bid on an item before 10 pm you will be able to bid after 10 pm -
you cannot be sniped at the last minute because each bid starts the auction
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Hunt Auctions, Inc. April 8, 2005 Internet/Phone Division auction (4/4)
Hunt Auctions,Inc. April 8, 2005 Internet/Phone Division auction is online and open for bidding up until this Friday at 11pm EST. The auction consists of vintage baseball photography from several estate collections with dozens of HOF'er images of quality including Ruth, DiMaggio, Greenberg, and Cobb. There will be NO printed catalogue for this auction it will be online ONLY. To view the online catalogue and place bids go to the "Internet/Phone Auction" section of our website at http://www.huntauctions.com
Mr Mint/EAC Gallery Unopened Pack Auction Event (4/4)
EAC Gallery is proud to join with Alan "Mr. Mint" Rosen in presenting The Michigan Million Dollar Vintage Unopened Pack Auction - a two evening eBay Live auction event.
Wednesday April 6th 6PM Unopened non-sports packs consisting of over 200 individual non-sport packs from the 1930's to the 1970's. Many one-of-a-kind packs will be offered in this, the largest selection of unopened vintage product in hobby history. Highlights include: The Lone Ranger, Hop-A-Long Cassidy, Batman, Superman, Indian Gum, Pirates, Three Stooges, Jets, Rockets and Spaceman and Look N'See
Thursday April 7th 6PM This session includes the largest offering of vintage unopened sports packs in hobby history, many of which are one-of-a-kind - unopened product from company's such as Bowman, Topps, Fleer, Leaf and Philadelphia Gum from 1950 through 1976. Offered here are individual packs of such rarity as: 1952 Topps Baseball 5 Cent, 1953 Bowman Baseball Color Cello, 1954 Topps Baseball Cello, 1952 Bowman Football Large 5 Cent, 1955 Topps Football All American Cello & Wax, 1965 Topps Football Tall Boy, and a great selection of early Parkhurst and Topps Hockey as well.
We invite you to participate in this two evening live auction event.
To view the lots click on the eBay Live link on the EAC Gallery homepage www.eacgallery.com - then scroll down to our April 6th and 7th AUCTIONS (auctions are listed in date order). YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO BID! Lots will be offered one at a time in live auction fashion. You may place your bids in advance of the start of the auction (absentee), or make a telephone reservation to bid real time as the auction is conducted, by calling 516-484-6280 no later than TUESDAY APRIL 5TH.
If you wish to bid online, either in advance of the start of the auction (absentee) or real time as the auction is conducted, you must register with www.ebayliveauctions.com IN ADVANCE of the start of the auction.
We look forward with great pleasure to your participation in this outstanding auction event!
The EAC Gallery Staff
R&R Consignment Deadline Extension / NEW ADDRESS (3/25)
GOOD NEWS AND BETTER NEWS!
R&R is moving to a new location! As of Tuesday, March 29, we will be
up-and-running from our new home in Amherst, New Hampshire. Please note our
new address and contact information:
R&R Enterprises, Inc.
5 Rt 101 A Ste 5
Amherst, NH 03031
Phone: 603 732-4280
FAX: 603 732-4288
All R&R employee email addresses will remain the same.
Now for the BETTER news. Because of the time we are taking to implement our
move, our MAY CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED by a full week. You now
have until FRIDAY, APRIL 8, to get your items to R&R and still be included
in the April auction. REMEMBER to send your packages to the new address!
For those of you with packages en route to us, don't worry. We will continue
to receive deliveries at both addresses for the next several days.
We look forward to conducting our April auction from our new address. And,
as always, we value your quality consignments and auction participation.
Lelands.com Fredo Auction -- March 2005 - (3/21)
Lelands.com second monthly online auction, nicknamed the “Fredo Auction” features 24 lots. The auction closes on March 27. Here are some highlights:
A matched pair of Babe Ruth single signed baseballs (circa 1941). The two balls, obtained from the original owner in New England grade 6/10 and 7/10 respectively.
A kitschy bit of Babe Ruth memorabilia -- a 57" high wood-carved folk art portraying Ruth in his brief 1935 stint with the Boston Braves, clad in a red pinstriped uniform and red cap with a "B" on it, following through on a swing, a real bat in his hands.
Shooting for 61 in 61 … Oversized celluloid pin owns images of Ruth, Mantle, and Maris surrounded by black text that reads, "The Greatest Home Run Hitters" and "New York Yankees". VG-EX
A single-signed Official MLB Baseball autographed by Senator John McCain. Today a Senator…tomorrow … who knows.
Americana Items include:
Katherine Hepburn autographed program
Frank Sinatra Autographed 8"x10"
Over four hundred 3.5"x5.5" exhibit cards produced in the early Sixties during the golden age of space travel. Included are four complete thirty-two card Astronaut sets.
The ultimate Elvis trading card lot has three full 36ct. boxes of unopened and unearthed collector series wax packs with an additional fourth box of thirty packs. Distributed by Boxcar Enterprises Inc. in 1978. Packs grade as EX+-EXMT and boxes are overall
(For more info visit www.Lelands.com)
Michael Jordan Game Worn Uniform to be Offered by Heritage! - (3/17)
Dallas, Texas: Heritage Sports Collectibles (HSC) will offer a Chicago Bulls uniform, game worn by legendary basketball star Michael Jordanduring his breakthrough 1987-88 season, in their upcoming Signature auction to be held May 14 at their Dallas, Texas headquarters.
"I don't think anybody needs to make a case for Jordan's relevance to the game of basketball," joked Chris Ivy, Director of HSC. "Clearly the three or four people on earth who don't understand this already will not be among those in the hunt for this piece when the bidding starts. It does bear noting, however, that the jersey dates from a particularly significant era, a defining one, in Jordan's career. The 1987-88 season was really the one that caused the basketball world to realize that Jordan wasn't just a pretty good player. It became clear that he very well could be a legend in the making."
"The facts bear this out pretty convincingly," agreed Jonathan Scheier, HSC Consignment Director. "First team All-NBA for a second consecutive year, League Most Valuable Player, and Defensive Player of the Year. And he got the Bulls out of the Round One of the playoffs for the first time since his arrival in Chicago. He even won the Slam Dunk Competition that year, and it's worth mentioning that Mike was wearing his red jersey when he won that contest with his incredible leap from the foul line."
Scheier points to the condition of the uniform as lending credence to this theory, and Ivy quickly agreed. "Frankly, I've never seen such tremendous wear on a modern NBA gamer, much less a Jordan. I don't know if he saw this as a lucky uniform or if he just wasn't issued many that season, but there's no question that he wore it very, very often."
In addition, Ivy stated "This uniform was given to our consignor from a friend, Billy McKinney, then-Bulls VP of Basketball Operations. We've got the letter from McKinney that accompanied the jersey when it was mailed, stating that he'd finally rounded up a Jordan jersey for the gentleman, and with the shorts as well. The combination of such airtight provenance and tremendous, relevant use has to make this one of the most desirable Jordan uniforms to ever be offered at auction."
HSC specializes in rare and collectible sports cards, as well as uniforms, equipment, and related vintage sports memorabilia. Consignments for future Signature Sports Auction are currently being accepted. Prospective consignors or sellers of quality vintage sports cards and sports memorabilia are encouraged to contact:
Chris Ivy at 800-872-6467 Ext. 319 or email: CIvy@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com.
Sam Foose at 800-872-6467 Ext. 227 or email: SamF@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com.
Stephen Carlisle at 800-872-6467 Ext. 292 or email: StephenC@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com.
Jonathan Scheier at 800-872-6467 Ext. 314 or email JonathanS@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com.
Mastronet Premier Auction Starts March 28th - (3/17)
Mastronet's Premier Auction Starts March 28, 2005 and will end on April 13-14, 2005. Stay tuned for more information and highlights!
Mastronet At The Chicago Sun Times Show This Weekend (March 11-13th)! - March 10, 2005
Come see us at Sun Times Show in Chicago, Illinois! The show will be held at:
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, Illinois
We are located just inside the entrance. The show times are:
Friday, March 11th - 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 12th - 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 13th - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
We will be accepting consignments for our upcoming June and August auctions! We hope to see you there!
Feel free to call our offices (630) 472-1200 if you would like to set up a meeting with one of our representatives to view your consignments, or if you can't make it to the show.
Sincerely,
Mastronet, Inc.
http://www.Mastronet.com
MIKE GUTIERREZ’ MARCH 31ST AUCTION NOW ONLINE! - March 8, 2005
*** MARCH 31, 2005 AUCTION IS NOW ONLINE! BIDDING BEGINS NOW! CLICK HERE TO OUR BIDDING SITE: WWW.MGAUCTION.NET. If you have forgot your username & password, contact us. Our full-color catalog will be shipped this Thursday to all current & past consignors and to all who have bid in the past. If you are a new bidder or would just plain like a catalog, contact us and we will send one immediately.
***R&R ENTERPRISES AUCTION ENDING MARCH 16TH – Bob Eaton has some really nice sports lots including: a Lou Gehrig single-signed ball; a 1933 Yankees team ball in great condition; a Christy Mathewson signed book -- and it doesn’t stop there – he has the best array of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Historical, Presidential and Entertainer signed pieces we have seen in years! The bidding site is: http://www.rrauction.com. If you are registering use us as a reference!
***MARCH 28-MAY 2, 2005 - Antiques Roadshow on PBS – I was an appraiser on the 2004 tour that included Reno & Portland. Six shows from these two cities will air on PBS starting in late March. I have some pretty good appraisals on air and you might have some fun seeing me in action. Click here to view the dates and times in your area: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/series/tvschedule.html
*** NEXT AUCTION CONSIGNMENTS - Please contact us with a list of your consignments for our next auction! We provide the best resource for autograph material!
SHOW SCHEDULE
***March 11-13, Chicago Sun Times Sports Collectibles, Convention Chicago, IL – Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. I will be at the Global Authentication booth authenticating autographs, purchasing collections, and taking consignments for the next auction.
***April 29-May 1, Philadelphia Sports Expo, Fort Washington Expo Center, Fort Washington, PA. I will be at the Global Authentication booth authenticating autographs, purchasing collections, and taking consignments for the next auction.
Mike Gutierrez Auctions
8150 E. Raintree Drive
Suite A
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
(480) 991-8060
www.mgauction.net
Greetings From Grey Flannel - Spring Is Almost Here! - March 5, 2005
Dear Customers,
We have just added several new items to our sales inventory site at
www.greyflannel.com. Please take a moment to view some of these great new items.
We would like to announce and welcome industry expert Keith Vari. Keith is a new
member of the Grey Flannel team and we are proud to have him as our Acquisitions
Director. Keith can be reached at 631.288.7800 extension 237.
The deadline to enter items into our June 22, 2005 auction is quickly approaching.
Please call us immediately to get your items into this auction before it's too late.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
http://www.greyflannel.com
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com
gfcsports@aol.com
631-288-7800
Bob Eaton is Buying Big Autograph Collections! - February 28, 2005
Bob Eaton is Buying Big Autograph Collections!
I am offering same day payment by Federal Express, and will even pay for
your shipping to get the stuff here. For incredible collections, I will
travel anywhere at a moments notice.
I will respond immediately!! I¹ll look forward to hearing from you ASAP!!!!
Best Regards,
Bob Eaton
R&R Enterprises
3 Chestnut Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
USA
Tel. 1-800-937-3880
e-mail: bob@rrauction.com
http://www.rrauction.com
Last Chance To Consign to Heritage Auctions! - February 25, 2005
February 25, 2005
Dear Clients,
The closing bell is about to ring on the March 8th consignment deadline for our April 29, 2005 Signature Sports Auction. If you want your own high-quality material to be a part of this landmark event, you must act immediately. The sale already features such phenomenal pieces as Ruth and Cobb game used bats, Mantle and Aaron game worn jerseys, Jack Dempsey's Heavyweight Championship belt, and an exceptional assortment of autographs like Clemente and Ott single signed baseballs and a handwritten Christy Mathewson document. We anticipate press coverage of this auction to surpass even that of our September 2004 Auction, which was detailed in over 200 newspapers nationwide, with mentions on CNN, USA Today and Sports Illustrated, to name a few. The eyes of the collecting world will certainly be upon us.
With over thirty years in business, more than 175,000 registered bidder-members, and sales topping $300 million in 2004, Heritage offers the unmatched experience and security you should demand when selling your precious collectibles. Don't miss your final opportunity to be a part of this landmark Heritage Sports Collectibles event. As always, generous cash advances and competitive terms are available. Call or email today!
Thank you,
Chris Ivy
Director of Sports Auctions
800 872-6467 x319
CIvy@HeritageGalleries.com
Mastronet Classic Auction Closes Today- February 24, 2005
Get Your Bids in NOW!!
The Classic Collector Auction is closing today! This is your last chance - get your initial bids in before 8 pm CST on Thursday, February 24th!
Remember that you must place a bid on a lot by 8 pm CST to be eligible to bid on that particular lot during the extended bidding period!!! The 30-minute clock starts to tick for each lot at 10 pm CST. Each lot closes individually after 30 minutes with no bids - so get set to go!
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R&R April Consignment Opportunity! - February 22, 2005
R&R Helps You Plan Ahead...
Think Spring...
Think Summer...
Think CONSIGNMENTS!
Send us your consignments NOW to be auctioned in APRIL and you'll receive
your consignor payoff in time to welcome summer!
R&R is now collecting consignments for the April auction and we invite you
to send your quality autograph and specialty memorabilia items. Take
advantage of April (and every MONTHLY auction) to realize top dollar on YOUR
valued consignments.
To have your items offered in our April auction, please have them at R&R by,
or near, March 1. (Deadline extensions can be scheduled with advance notice
of need. Please call Elizebeth at (603) 471-0808 ext. 34 to schedule.)
R&R'S February Auction Heats Up A Cold Month! - February 22, 2005
Appropriately, presidents were well represented in the February auction with
Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln and LBJ in our top ten! The list was nicely
rounded out by a fascinating Robert E. Lee letter, a great Picasso sketch, a
John Hancock signed document, a Star Wars document, a George Pickett
signature, a wonderful L. Frank Baum TLS and a great Samuel L. Clemens
letter.
$17,130 Robert E. Lee
$7,352 Pablo Picasso
$4,713 John Hancock
$4,563 Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
$4,456 Abraham Lincoln
$3,861 Star Wars: Hamill, Mark
$3,272 Lyndon B. Johnson
$3,248 George Pickett
$3,112 L. Frank Baum
$2,925 Samuel L. Clemens
Sale price reflects the winning bid plus the buyer's premium
According to Bob Eaton, proprietor of R&R, ³A great deal of interest was
generated in the Robert E. Lee letter in which General Lee wrote about the
troop strength of Stonewall Jackson and Longstreet at 2nd Manassas.²
Be sure to look for next month¹s offerings, which include the personal guest
book of Brian and Eleanor Aherne; a vintage Beatles signed photo; a copy of
Won In The Ninth, signed by the author, Christy Mathewson; a rare Marie
Antoinette endorsement; a superb document signed by future Prime Minister
Winston Churchill and King George V; a George Custer ALS signed three times
and written only weeks before Little Big Horn, and many, many more exciting
items!
The next catalog will be mailed on March 4th, and the deadline for bidding
is March 16th, 10:00PM E.S.T. The catalog can be viewed on line February
28th.
R&R conducts a monthly auction offering almost 3000 items of historical and
celebrity memorabilia, autographs, and ephemera. In business for over 20
years, R&R is based in New Hampshire and services a global bidding clientele
of over 30,000 collectors. The company¹s web site provides a full
description and illustration of every item auctioned and can be found at
www.rrauction.com. To register to bid, collectors must contact the R&R
office, or apply on-line, to gain an R&R bidder number.
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Heritage to Offer Dempsey Championship Belt in Upcoming Auction - February 17, 2005
Dallas, Texas: A championship belt awarded to boxing legend Jack Dempsey will be offered in Heritage Sports Collectibles' (HSC) upcoming Signature Auction, to be held Friday, April 22, 2005 in Dallas, Texas.
The belt, which was awarded to Dempsey on October 22, 1926 by the New York Boxing Writer's Association, is considered the most prestigious belt that could have been awarded to a boxer at the time, considering the importance of the NYBWA. The belt was captured in a photograph, which shows Dempsey accepting the prize from sportswriter Wilbur Wood and announcer Joe Humphries, who awarded a similar belt to Gene Tunney at the same time. The belt was actually awarded one month following Dempsey's historic defeat at Tunney's hands, but as the NY Boxing Writer's Association had never given Dempsey a belt, they decided to present the awards to both fighters at the same time. Dempsey would fight Tunney once again, unsuccessfully, in September of 1927 in the famous "Long Count" bout, the last important fight of his career.
In later years, Dempsey gave the belt to a friend who retained it until consigning it to the upcoming auction. It has not had any other owners since it was originally given to the consignor by Dempsey himself.
"To my knowledge, this is the only Dempsey belt that has ever been offered at public auction, " said Chris Ivy, Director of HSC, "making it a rare and unique collector's item. This is an important piece of modern American boxing history, with an impeccable provenance, the likes of which may never be offered publicly ever again."
Widely considered to be one of the toughest boxers of modern times, Jack Dempsey beat reigning champion Jess Willard in 1919, earning him both the heavyweight title and the nickname, "The Manassas Mauler." Dempsey reigned supreme in the ring until 1926, when he was defeated by Gene Tunney in an historic bout. He retired from boxing in 1928, shortly after the "Long Count" bout, although he did appear in the occasional exhibition match until about 1940. Dempsey went on to a career as a successful restaurant owner. He died in New York City in 1983.
HSC specializes in rare and collectible sports cards, as well as uniforms, equipment, and related vintage sports memorabilia. Consignments for future Signature Sports Auction are currently being accepted. Prospective consignors or sellers of quality vintage sports cards and sports memorabilia are encouraged to contact:
Chris Ivy at 800-872-6467 Ext. 319 or email: CIvy@HeritageSportsCollectibles.com
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Lelands Monthly Internet Auction has been Renamed "The Fredo Auction" - February 16, 2005
Our monthly Internet auction has been renamed "The Fredo Auction". Why?
It's like the character Fredo Corleone in The Godfather who was passed over as Don for his kid brother Mike. These little monthly auctions may not get the same respect as our big multi-million dollar auctions but like Fredo, The Fredo Auction demands and deserves respect. Fugedaboutit, it's still a Lelands auction and has some great stuff in it.
Does this make sense to you? It better.
Below are the opening and closing dates for the coming year:
February 16-27
March 16-27
April 13-24
June 15-26
July 13-24
August 14-25
September 14-25
October 12-24
November 16-27
Every month we will bring to you new and exciting vintage Sports and Americana pieces at incredibly low, REAL reserves. We're making you an offer you can't refuse.
Mastronet PR Relase for Classic Collector Auction February 11, 2005
Mastronet Classic Auction Now Available on our Web Site
The Moment You Have Been Waiting For….
Has finally arrived!! The Classic Collector auction is on-line at www.Mastronet.com for preview. GET READY as bidding will begin on Monday, February 14th and will continue through Thursday, February 24th!
You should have already received your copy of the catalog and as a registered bidder - you are all set to go. To get your user name and password, if you don't already have one, simply click
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We have lots of FANTASTIC items for every collector so you are sure to find a home run in this auction!!! Have fun and bid often!
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Grey Flannel Auction Web Update PR Relase February 10, 2005
We are now settled in at our new location in Westhampton Beach, NY and are now going
full steam at our gorgeous facility. We encourage you to send us your consignments as
the deadline for the Summer Auction 2005 is soon approaching. Please visit our sales
inventory website at www.greyflannel.com as we have just listed dozens of fantastic
new items for sale.
With all the moving, we experienced some problems with our phone system and
apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Any phone problems should be
fixed by Monday, February 14th.
Thank you,
Richard Russek
http://www.greyflannel.com
http://www.greyflannelauctions.com
gfcsports@aol.com
516-466-5533
R & R Aution PR Relase February 3, 2004
Einstein, Madonna, Chet Baker and Robert E. Lee. What do they have in
common? They're all represented in R&R's February catalog. With over 2800
items, we've has once again put together a phenomenal collection of items!
Of particular interest this month: a Robert E. Lee ALS regarding troop
strengths of Jackson, Longstreet and Anderson at the 2nd Manassas, composer
Alfred Newman's working musical score for The Seven Year Itch, an
autobiographical eight-page ALS from the tragic jazz great Chet Baker to
Hugh Hefner that discusses his drug use as well as inaccuracies in an
article written about him, an extremely rare L. Frank Baum TLS, handwritten
Henri Becquerel notes regarding X-rays, ions, molecules along with several
lengthy formulas, a John Hancock-signed military appointment, a scarce
Stephen Crane letter, a ship's pass signed by President Thomas Jefferson and
Secretary of State James Madison, Madonna's handwritten lyrics, an original
Pablo Picasso sketch, a City of New York amendment to Frank Lloyd Wright's
plans for the Guggenheim Museum, a signed engraving of Albert Einstein, a
Rolling Stones signed guitar, a NASA magazine signed by all three crew
members of the Apollo 11, and, Marlon Brando's Colombian government-issued
travel card!
IMPORTANT NEW WEBSITE CHANGES!
Things look different! What has changed?
- Don't let the new look fool you, things work nearly the same as before.
- Check out the new BidTracker layout!
- It is more intuitive and looks better on a wide variety of monitor sizes &
resolutions.
- It is now even easier to follow your bids and interests.
How does it affect me?
- We expect fewer delays on the night of the auction close.
- All bids are now submitted from the same location (the item detail page).
- It will be easier to determine the status of items you are bidding on or
watching, and easier to determine which items you are still eligible to bid
on after the 10-minute rule goes into effect.
Why do you guys keep changing your site?
- To better serve our customers! We have incorporated your suggestions!
- To correct flaws and/or bottlenecks as they become apparent.
- Because the improvements in technology enable us to provide you with
better functionality and a better online experience.
Are there more changes coming?
- Yes! Until we have the perfect site, we will continue to look for ways to
improve it.
- Although we are currently working on several minor enhancements, there are
no additional major changes planned for the near future.
Need more info?
For more a detailed description of any item please call, fax or email before
the last night of the auction. We are happy to help with specific questions
but cannot guarantee that we will be able to get back to you in time if the
request comes in late on auction night.
Don't forget that with the Ten Minute Rule you can bid at any time during
the auction and you will not get outbid in the last few minutes. As long as
you have bid on an item before 10 pm you will be able to bid after 10 pm -
you cannot be sniped at the last minute because each bid starts the auction
clock for another 10 minutes.
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