Robert Edward Auctions’ March Encore sale was a whirlwind of record-breaking sales in the world of vintage cards, as collectors and enthusiasts eagerly bid on rare and iconic pieces. The standout moment came when a 1933 V353 World Wide Gum Canadian Goudey #80 Babe Ruth card in PSA EX-NM 6 condition fetched an impressive $32,400, setting a new benchmark for the market.
But Ruth’s card wasn’t the only one making headlines at the auction. A 1911 E94 George Close Candy Ty Cobb graded SGC POOR 1 found a new home for $28,000, while a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Bat Off Shoulder in PSA EX 5 with a Tolstoi Back followed closely behind at $27,600, both clinching record prices in their respective categories.
The auction’s success was palpable as it saw a total of over $1.3 million in sales from more than 3,300 lots, with nearly 66,000 bids pouring in from eager collectors looking to snag a piece of history. The frenzy of the auction floor also saw a 1976 Topps #500 Reggie Jackson graded PSA GEM MINT 10 sell for a staggering $30,000, a 1980-1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird/Magic Johnson Rookie in PSA MINT 9 go for $25,200, and a 1948-1949 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie in PSA VG+ 3.5 change hands for $23,400.
Among the notable sales were a 1911 M110 Sporting Life Cabinet Honus Wagner in PSA GOOD 2 (MK) and a 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie graded SGC GOOD+ 2.5, each fetching $14,400 and adding to the allure of the auction. Rare finds such as an Extremely Rare 1921 Schapira Bros. Candy Babe Ruth box part and an 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter John Clarkson graded PSA EX-MT 6 commanded prices of $10,800 and $8,100, setting new standards in the collecting world.
Further establishing the strength of the vintage market were items like a Billy Southworth Single-Signed Baseball, a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Cy Young Portrait in PSA POOR 1 with a Brown Hindu Back that sold for $7,500, and a 1934 R320 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig in SGC GOOD+ 2.5 that fetched $5,280, all contributing to the auction’s remarkable success.
Brian Dwyer, the President of Robert Edward Auctions, lauded the auction’s achievements as a testament to the enduring appeal of vintage collectibles and expressed optimism for the upcoming Spring Catalog Auction. The strong showing of the March sale serves as a delightful prelude to what promises to be an exciting future for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
