Robert Edwards Auction Shock

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

I think Robert Edward Auctions is one of the better auction houses. I am not affiliated with them in any way and rarely buy anything at auction, because their items normally go for a lot of money. I do not think you can fault the auction house. It seems like to me it was a situation where people just did not want your item for very much money. I feel bad for you on a personal note. Unfortunately, you took a chance with listing the item and it just did not sell for the amount you wanted. I have been in your same situation in the past.

Their baseball stuff particularly cards go for alot of money. However, they don't seem to do much game used business in other sports. Many guys who are football only collectors because of this may overlook their auctions causing football stuff to sell for less than it should. I was offered $2,000 for that jersey by a major dealer there was nothing wrong with the jersey, just a lack of audience interested in that type of item. I should have done my homework on that fact better. My main hope with this thread was to spare the next guy who wants to sell a nonbaseball game used item from learning the hard way like I did.

[SSB15]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

I think Robert Edward Auctions is one of the better auction houses. I am not affiliated with them in any way and rarely buy anything at auction, because their items normally go for a lot of money. I do not think you can fault the auction house. It seems like to me it was a situation where people just did not want your item for very much money. I feel bad for you on a personal note. Unfortunately, you took a chance with listing the item and it just did not sell for the amount you wanted. I have been in your same situation in the past.

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

I could be wrong but have Mark Whiten, Mike Cameron, Carlos Delgado and Bob Horner ever been in direct competition to achieve a triple crown?

Again, I may be wrong here but I am not certain that any of those players ever reached a level at which Hamilton is currently playing. Obviously he needs to keep this up for 8 - 10 more seasons to have a legit chance at the HOF and time is stacked against him but I think it is safe to say if he can stay clean he will far surpass each of those players mentioned.

Joe

How can you be in direct competition for a Triple Crown on May 16th? The Rangers have played 38 of their 162 games. Saying that about anyone before August 1st is way too premature. As for Delgado he was in the race for a Triple Crown in 2000 (finished in top 5 of each category) but fell short. He also hit 470 plus homers and knocked in 1500 plus runs, doubtful Hamilton approaches those numbers. Hamilton is 31 no slugger not suspected of PEDs has produced at level near Hamilton is now in his late 30s so it would be unprecedented if he kept it up until he was 39-41. As for Urlacher, he is a bonafide future hall of famer in his sport love him or hate him, very likely on the first ballot if he never plays another down.

[gwh11]

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Guy thanks for pointing this out congratulations on being named a forum moderator.

Joe

Joe,
I'm not a mod, didn't mean to come off as one; just felt compelled to point out that rule.
Thanks,
Guy

[commando]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

I could be wrong but have Mark Whiten, Mike Cameron, Carlos Delgado and Bob Horner ever been in direct competition to achieve a triple crown?

Again, I may be wrong here but I am not certain that any of those players ever reached a level at which Hamilton is currently playing. Obviously he needs to keep this up for 8 - 10 more seasons to have a legit chance at the HOF and time is stacked against him but I think it is safe to say if he can stay clean he will far surpass each of those players mentioned.

Joe

Brian Urlacher has never been in direct competition to achieve a triple crown either. I guess that means you win.

[BostonSportsFan]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

Schubert1970,
Rule #3 of this forum is as follows:
No Personal Attacks. Do not harass, belittle, threaten or “flame” another member. Do not call other members names, even in jest. You may dispute opinions and facts, but do so with facts and not by taking it to a personal level. This forum is intended to operate in a positive environment. Please help us achieve that goal.
I would think you are precariously close to violating this rule, or have violated it already, based upon your responses in this thread.
-Guy

Guy thanks for pointing this out congratulations on being named a forum moderator.

Joe

[BostonSportsFan]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

Yes, apparently schubert1970 believes his long-winded explanation about how he acquired a Josh Hamilton home run baseball is more important than your Urlacher thread. But I guess we have to understand that Hamilton is now part of an elite group of players that includes Mark Whiten, Mike Cameron, Carlos Delgado and Bob Horner.

I could be wrong but have Mark Whiten, Mike Cameron, Carlos Delgado and Bob Horner ever been in direct competition to achieve a triple crown?

Again, I may be wrong here but I am not certain that any of those players ever reached a level at which Hamilton is currently playing. Obviously he needs to keep this up for 8 - 10 more seasons to have a legit chance at the HOF and time is stacked against him but I think it is safe to say if he can stay clean he will far surpass each of those players mentioned.

Joe

[gwh11]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

Schubert1970,
Rule #3 of this forum is as follows:
No Personal Attacks. Do not harass, belittle, threaten or “flame” another member. Do not call other members names, even in jest. You may dispute opinions and facts, but do so with facts and not by taking it to a personal level. This forum is intended to operate in a positive environment. Please help us achieve that goal.
I would think you are precariously close to violating this rule, or have violated it already, based upon your responses in this thread.
-Guy

[commando]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

ive never dealt with him before or even talked to him. i guess he is one of those guys on here who just likes to pick fights.

Yes, apparently schubert1970 believes his long-winded explanation about how he acquired a Josh Hamilton home run baseball is more important than your Urlacher thread. But I guess we have to understand that Hamilton is now part of an elite group of players that includes Mark Whiten, Mike Cameron, Carlos Delgado and Bob Horner.

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

is there some sort of history between you two?? jeezus man...take it easy on the guy. as far as "who cares about urlacher", im sure most would say the same about something that you value...

ive never dealt with him before or even talked to him. i guess he is one of those guys on here who just likes to pick fights.

[jhunt28]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

Your item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Maybe you can't face the fact you over paid for piece of garbage. Maybe you paid too much to begin with. Who cares about Urlacker???

I'm surprised REA would even handle an item that is so common. Maybe a Lou Lampson letter would have help.

Stop the crying already
Bill

is there some sort of history between you two?? jeezus man...take it easy on the guy. as far as "who cares about urlacher", im sure most would say the same about something that you value...

[schubert1970]

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Lol. I posted this thread not to cry but to help educate other collectors. People post threads about wanting to know which auction house to consign to all the time. If I were looking to consign stuff this is information I would want to know.

Educate...LMAO. So you educated us that when you consign crap with a top notch auciton house, you received crap in return. Nice education, or using your common sense would have been a lot cheaper.

[Mulligans]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

I would have expected a higher price although it never helps when the buyer ends up paying 25-30 points to the Auction house in the form of Fees and/or State taxes. That shouldn't effect your value, but it certainly does.

Its too bad that you had to take a loss, although any glimmer of FOOTBALL Talk on this Forum is good for me!!! Football conversation on here has taken a sad downturn in the last few years??

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Robert Edwards Auction Shock

I guess we'll just agree to disagree then I never said there's anything wrong with REA/Rob, but I don't think when it comes to the "average Joe" out there that REA pops into their minds when thinking game used auction house. Heck, I've been collecting game worn jerseys since the early 90's and never heard of REA until I join this board 5 years ago! But I knew GFC and Heritage already just because of much more publicity over the years/etc.

I do think REA is a great auction house and would recommend consigning to them, but as you stated, vintage is more their thing than game worn stuff for the most part. Personally, for game worn jerseys, I would look at the others first to consign with.

I agree. I searched the entire auction they had three non-baseball game used items including the Uralcher. Yes, they have a huge collector database but if they are looking for baseball cards and autographs such people are more likely to look right past other stuff.

[nickacs]

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I think another poster mentioned this but in terms of mainstream I could not disagree more. REA is up there as one of the top three houses in the buisness bar none. Rob's reputation is of the highest calibre however with that being said, the other poster mentioned that they are the kings of the vintage stuff, baseball cards, old vintage misc. items they are as good as it gets and as mentioned those niche collectors come out in droves for this once per year auction.

I too have had several experiences where some game used items of more recent time periods have done worse than I expected. However vintage pieces I have in the past consigned with Rob that were more one of a kind items have done phenomenal.

Perhaps it really is that niche market just not sure.

Joe

I guess we'll just agree to disagree then I never said there's anything wrong with REA/Rob, but I don't think when it comes to the "average Joe" out there that REA pops into their minds when thinking game used auction house. Heck, I've been collecting game worn jerseys since the early 90's and never heard of REA until I join this board 5 years ago! But I knew GFC and Heritage already just because of much more publicity over the years/etc.

I do think REA is a great auction house and would recommend consigning to them, but as you stated, vintage is more their thing than game worn stuff for the most part. Personally, for game worn jerseys, I would look at the others first to consign with.