Another fun REA auction has come to a close. Tons of amazing T206s are going to new homes. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable cards that sold last night: 
Ty Cobb Red Portrait with Ty Cobb back goes for $192,000
The Fall edition of REA ended last night. This Cobb from the recent Lucky 7 find was the headliner as far as T206s go. Not everyone agrees that this card should be cataloged as a T206 however. There has long been a debate amongst T206 historians as to whether it should be included under the T206 umbrella, or given a slightly different distinction. The main reason for this is that Red Cobbs with Ty Cobb back all have a glossy finish on the surface of the cards. Whatever you want to call it, this is a spectacular card and I imagine the new owner is very pleased.
Burch 150 series proof goes for $10,200
There were two proofs from the 150 series in this auction. This Burch and Red Kleinow, which went for $8,400. Both are amazing cards, but the Burch in particular is stunning. There have been a few proofs on the market recently, and these two went for right about what I would expect.
Broad Leaf 460 Willis SGC 50 goes for $8,400
I thought this one went for a bargain price. Some similar BL 460s have sold for more recently. A Danny Murphy SGC 55 sold for $10,200 in last year’s Fall REA auction. I’m a little surprised, but not completely. Collectors don’t seem to care (or maybe even notice) that Vic Willis is in the Hall of Fame. 
I’ve thought for awhile that he doesn’t get the respect he should, and this is another example.
Sovereign 150 Cobb bat on shoulder PSA 8 sells for $54,000
A stunning card in all respects, I think this one went for a very strong price. The tough back probably played a part in that. Certainly one of 
the finest Cobbs in existence.
Drum Purtell SGC 82 sells for $10,200
This was one of my favorite cards in the auction. It would have been mine if only I was rich. I think the buyer got a nice deal, but I’m not too surprised. Recently, on net54baseball.com, Purtell was voted the ugliest card in the T206 set. If this had been another player, the price may have gone a bit higher.
Red Hindu Baker PSA 7 goes f
or $7,200
The new owner of this one has to be thrilled. While I can’t say that this was a bargain, it is an absolutely beautiful card. Hall of Fame examples with Red Hindu back don’t come up for sale very often. The “Exclusive 12 Subjects” are an exception to that rule. Wheat, McGraw and Duffy are fairly easy to find with Red Hindu backs.