GOLDIN AUCTIONS WINTER 2013 AUCTION OFFERS THE RARE CHANCE
TO OWN ONE OF ONLY THREE 1909 HONUS WAGNER T206 GRADED EXCELLENT 5 OR HIGHER BY PSA
One
of highest graded T206 Wagner’s – aka “The Jumbo Wagner” headlines company’s February
2013 auction
WEST BERLIN, NJ – JAN. 4, 2013 – Collectors of fine art,
historical artifacts and sports memorabilia don’t agree on much, but when asked
to name the sports collectible they would want to own, there is just one answer
“The Wagner.” Now, one collector will
get the chance to own one of the highest graded editions of the card in
existence when Goldin Auctions offers for sale, a
1909 T206 Honus Wagner graded EX 5 (MC) by PSA in the company’s February 2013
auction. For more information, or to
register for a free catalog, visit www.GoldinAuctions.com.
Issued by the American Tobacco Company, from 1909-11 as
part of the T206 series, less than 200 Wagner cards were ever issued. Production of the card was halted after Wagner,
the Pittsburgh Pirates star shortstop, requested the tobacco company to stop
including his image in the cigarette packs.
As a result, there have been less than 60 authentic Wagner cards submitted
for authentication and/or grading by the major card grading companies.
"With less that 60 authenticated Wagner cards out
there, the opportunity to purchase one does not come around very often. The few owners recognize the investment
potential of these ultra-rare, highly sought after collectibles and rarely sell
them. It is easily the most famous of
all trading cards and the ultimate addition to any collection,” said Ken
Goldin, Founder of Goldin Auctions. “The
fact that this Wagner carries a grade of EX 5 by PSA puts it in a class with
just two others that have ever been graded.
The day has arrived for someone new to lay claim to this
investment grade price of baseball and American history.”
The T206 Honus Wagner up for auction has
been referred to as “The Jumbo Wagner” by many in the world of sports
collectibles due to its unusually ample borders. These dimensions, exceeding by
far the standard size for a T206 baseball card, have virtually preserved a Near
Mint example within its boundaries, elevating this example to an even
higher and possibly unprecedented level in terms of condition. This card's
very existence, along with its condition, have defied virtually all odds
to provide one fortunate collector the bragging rights of a superb example of
the most coveted card in the arena of sports collectibles.
Based upon the current environment and historical price
increases, it is quite possible for this sale to set a new overall record price
for The Wagner. In 2012, a Wagner
graded VG 3 sold for over $1.2 million – a 76% increase over what another VG 3
Wagner sold for just four years earlier.
The only known public sale of an EX 5 Wagner
was, for this very card back in 2008, for $1.62 million.
“The
PSA EX 5 (MC) 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner (serial number 15385994) is, without
question, one of the top examples of this historic card known,” explained Joe
Orlando, President of PSA. “The
technical grade includes the MC qualifier. The card was given this designation by PSA due
to its oversized nature. This particular T206 Honus Wagner stands out from other
known examples and therefore gives it placement as a top-notch specimen."
To ensure the integrity of the auction, all collectors, investors
or agents bidding on their behalf must be pre-approved to bid on the Wagner. Potential bidders should contact Ken Goldin
at [email protected] or call him at 856-767-8550 to have their accounts
authorized.
In order to accommodate consigners who wish to have a
high-value item featured in the same catalog as The Wagner, such as trading cards valued at over $5000 and
memorabilia estimated at over $10,000, Goldin Auctions has extended the
consignment deadline for such items until January 11, 2013. To consign an item to this auction contact
the company at [email protected] or call 856-767-8550.
Goldin Auctions has been launched with the goal of best
serving collectors and consignors and holding itself to the highest standards
in the industry. Some of the policies that make Goldin Auctions different
include: an industry low 10% buyers’ premium; all autographed items accompanied
by an LOA from a third party authenticators (such as MLB), PSA/DNA or JSA; game
worn items accompanied by a team, player or MEARS, PSA/DNA or other full LOA;
the assurance to collectors and consignors that they can bid with confidence
that their proxy/ceiling bids remain confidential as Goldin Auctions has
disabled that feature of the auction and maximum bids are not known to the
company.
About Goldin Auctions
Sports memorabilia impresario Ken Goldin has sold more than
$600 million in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history
and pop culture and was the pioneer of using the medium of television to sell
sports memorabilia. With the launch of Goldin Auctions he continues to break
new ground and offer collectors the best in memorabilia. Goldin Auctions items
come with LOA from third party authenticators such as PSA/DNA or JSA. All game worn items come with team, player, MEARS, PSA/DNA
full LOA or additional LOA. Goldin
Auctions features a team of world-class memorabilia experts. For more
information visit www.goldinauctions.com.
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