Chester, NJ - September 22, 2025 - REA’s loaded September Auction, which included nearly 4,700 lots, closed Sunday night led by a very rare 1903 E107 Breisch-Williams Eddie Plank SGC VG/EX 4 - the only example of the card graded at this level by SGC with none higher - that sold for $76,875, a record for the card in any grade. This scarce card is several times more rare than the elusive T206 Eddie Plank that features the same image of the Hall of Fame pitcher. It was joined atop the results leaderboard by several iconic rookie cards, notably a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron Rookie PSA NM-MT 8 that sold for $50,430 and a 1948-1949 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie PSA EX-MT 6 that sold for $49,200, both of which were the highest sales in their respective grade in three years.

A pair of Michael Jordan rookie cards were also among the top sales in the event, specifically a 1984-1985 Star Company Basketball #101 Michael Jordan Rookie PSA EX-MT 6 that sold for $41,820 and a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie BGS GEM MINT 9.5 that sold for $40,590.

One of the most interesting items in the event was a rare 1954 Topps unopened five-cent wax pack "Dated" variation graded EX-MT 6 by PSA that sold for $39,360.

The auction generated $3.1 million in sales across more than 108,000 bids and was the largest monthly auction since REA introduced the events in 2021.

Some of the other notable results from REA’s September Auction included:

• 1915 E145 Cracker Jack #88 Christy Mathewson PSA NM 7 - $41,820
• 1949 Bowman #50 Jackie Robinson PSA NM-MT 8 - $39,360
• 1956 Topps complete set including 192 PSA-graded cards - $29,520
• 1910 E103 Williams Caramel Ty Cobb PSA VG 3 - $25,830
• 1965 Topps Football #122 Joe Namath Rookie BVG NM-MT+ 8.5 - $25,830
• 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays SGC NM 7 - $24,600
• 1915 E145 Cracker Jack #65 Tris Speaker PSA NM-MT 8 (MBA Silver Diamond) - $22,755
• 1921 Herpolsheimer's Clothing Ty Cobb PSA EX+ 5.5 (1 of 1 - Highest Graded) - $22,140
• 1967 Topps #581 Tom Seaver Rookie PSA MINT 9 - $22,140
• 1970-1971 Topps Basketball #123 Pete Maravich Rookie PSA MINT 9 - $21,525

“It’s always exciting when we’re able to deliver strong results across such a wide array of items,” said Brian Dwyer, President at REA. “We saw several new records set in this auction and that demonstrates the growing appetite for not only the well-known items, but the more esoteric pieces as well, which is a tremendous sign for our industry.“

REA’s next event will be its October Auction, its penultimate event of the year, that will run from October 9-19, followed by the company’s blockbuster Fall Catalog Auction kicking off on November 21.

REA continues to accept consignments for its Fixed Price Marketplace, which now boasts more than 1,700 items ranging from vintage memorabilia to modern cards, both sport and non-sport. If you’re interested in consigning items, send an email to [email protected]. 

About REA

REA is one of the leading auction houses in the US specializing in sports and non-sports cards and memorabilia. Through its signature approach to collectibles, REA has established a reputation as the industry benchmark through its unparalleled and unwavering commitment to integrity, knowledge and trust. For more than 30 years, REA has brokered some of the most lucrative sales and handled some of the most coveted pieces of sports memorabilia in the hobby’s history, including the historic sales of the 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card for $7.2 million in December 2023 and the T206 Honus Wagner card for $6.6 million in August 2021, a record-setting price at the time. In July 2023, the Company acquired Huggins & Scott Auctions. The company recently launched its Fixed Price Marketplace that currently features 1,300+ items available in a “buy now” model. For more information, visit https://collectrea.com/ and follow REA on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and YouTube. You can also contact us and request our auction catalog by emailing [email protected]. 

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