Sterling Sports Auctions

spacktrack · April 28, 2011 3:50AM

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to announce that my inaugural auction is now open for bidding on my site, Sterling Sports Auctions. It features 525 lots of PSA and SGC graded sports and non-sports cards from a variety of sports, years and issues. All lots are offered without reserves and the overwhelming majority of the auction is opening up at $10 per lot to encourage bidding and let the auction dictate the price. Bidding ends May 19. Paypal is an accepted form of payment for auction invoices as well.

For those of you who may not know me, I've been on this board for almost ten years but took a two and a half year hiatus while I worked at SGC. After leaving my position there in August 2010, I've been buying and selling cards full-time and have had the pleasure of dealing with many of you through deals made on the site or on eBay under the username vintagecardconnection. This new auction company, Sterling Sports Auctions, was created this year and the past several months have been spent getting this first effort ready.

I encourage you to check out the site as there might be something that interests you. There are cards from 1881 to 2001, singles and sets, graded and raw, sports and non-sports. I also encourage anyone interested in selling cards they may have to please consider contacting me to discuss your options. Several board members have consigned to this first auction, and I think the process up to this point was as smooth and easy as you could expect.

Some highlights of this auction include:

1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle RC SGC 40

1952 Bowman Small #29 Hugh McElhenny RC SGC 96 -- highest in the hobby

1933 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth SGC 80

1911 T205 Addie Joss & Bobby Wallace No Cap -- both variations -- SGC 50

1971 Kellogg's Baseball PSA 10 Partial Set Sold As Singles (37/75)

1963 Topps #200 Mantle & #537 Rose RC PSA 8

1911 T70 Historical Events Complete Set -- #1 SGC Registry

Complete 1954 Topps Set -- Graded & Raw -- Hank Aaron RC PSA 5

1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams SGC 80

Selection of Cards from T3, T205, T206, T209, E90-1, E90-2, E90-3, E91, E92, E94, E95, E101, E103, N29, Colgan's (Regular, Square Proof & Red Border), Cracker Jack, Goudey, Tattoo Orbit, Play Ball, Leaf, Bowman, Topps, and more! You can visit the auction lots here.

You can sign up for a user account here.

Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail with any questions, suggestions, or to talk cards.

I hope you enjoy the auction as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

Thank you,

Brian Dwyer
Email Me
845-849-1276

Treetop · April 28, 2011 4:17AM

Nice site Brian. Good luck with your auction company!

Mark

Publius · April 28, 2011 6:05AM

FYI to everyone, Brian is one of the most honest people in the industry. Im happy to say I consigned with him and I bid in his auction knowing that none of the other FBI investigation-able offenses going on with the other AH's, go on with him.

Good luck buddy, you deserve it! The hobby needs guys like you

Joe

Probstein123 · April 28, 2011 7:56AM

congrats brian...

CrazyMind2017 · April 28, 2011 9:24AM

I put in a couple bids.

goraiders · April 28, 2011 9:44AM

Looking forward to a couple items myself,thanks for the info!

divecchia · April 29, 2011 3:05AM

Brian is the best and he takes his reputation seriously. Knowing him personally, I would recommend his Auctions to all.

Best of luck to you, Brian.

Donato

spacktrack · May 3, 2011 1:29PM

Thank you for the nice words Mark, Joe, Rick, and Donato...also appreciate the bids GoRaiders and CrazyMind2017!

I wanted to answer a few questions that I've received from multiple people in case anyone else is wondering.

With respect to payment, Paypal is accepted and there is NO additional fee for paying this way. I want to make the buying process easier and pay my consignors quicker, so I've decided to absorb the cost of Paypal fees for those who use it. Check and money order are still accepted with no problem.

I have an ongoing consignment deadline meaning that I can accept consignments at any time and will put them in the next scheduled auction. Anyone looking to have cards in the June auction would need to send them to me by the end of May. I can forward a contract and packing list to anyone interested.

I charge a 0% seller's commission on single graded cards meaning you'll be paid 100% of the final bid amount and I collect only the buyer's premium. Rates for ungraded cards or sets vary on a case by case basis.

I will be paying consignors as soon as I receive payment for their items. There is no 45 day waiting period as there is with other auction houses. If I receive payment the morning following the auction, your check will follow immediately.

If you haven't bid with an auction house before and are concerned that you don't have a reference to put on the bidder registration form, don't worry. You can use an eBay ID and PSA Msg Boards and your application will be approved.

Please feel free to PM, call, or e-mail with any questions.

Thanks again!

Brian
845-849-1276
brian@sterlingsportsauctions.com

Dboneesq · May 3, 2011 1:43PM

Brian ... best of luck with your Auctions. I just signed up.

Stone193 · May 3, 2011 1:59PM

Hi everyone.

I've been on these boards for a few days now and rarely endorse anyone or thing...

But, I can honestly say that I've known Brian for quite a few years and trust him without reservation.

So, I give my thumbs up to his new auction and only ask that people check it out and give him a chance.

Good luck to everyone bidding and happy hunting!!!

spacktrack · May 19, 2011 4:28AM

Hi Everyone,

Just a heads-up that the May Auction ends tonight at 10 PM EST. It's not too late to register. Applications are being reviewed and approved almost immediately where possible throughout the day. You can register here.

The full auction is available for viewing here.

I am available by phone or email all day and through the auction closing if you have any questions.

Thank you to all the board members who have bid, consigned, done both, or just offered support.

Best of luck tonight.

Brian

Basilone · May 19, 2011 5:18AM

<< <i>

But, I can honestly say that I've known Brian for quite a few years and trust him without reservation.

So, I give my thumbs up to his new auction and only ask that people check it out and give him a chance.

Good luck to everyone bidding and happy hunting!!!

>>

+1,000

Best of luck Brian with your auction tonight!

Davemri · May 19, 2011 10:11AM

Good Luck Brian! Very nice Auction #1

Dave

msassin · May 19, 2011 10:13AM

Put a few bids in myself. Good luck with your stretch run tonight.

divecchia · May 19, 2011 10:16AM

Brian...

You're in the home stretch of your debut auction.

Wish you the best...Donato

cardbender · May 19, 2011 12:40PM

Great auction Brian. I hope to win some lots tonight.

Stone193 · May 19, 2011 12:51PM

Good luck Brian.

msassin · May 19, 2011 8:08PM

Already have an invoice the next day when I check my e-mail at 6:00AM the next morning

bobbyw8469 · May 19, 2011 8:53PM

The invoice does not have the email address to send the PayPal payment on it. I have pmed Brian and hopefully he can rectify that for all of us who wish to send payments that way.......

spacktrack · May 19, 2011 11:17PM

Thank you for all the bids--I'm happy to see that several board members took home some items last night.

You can send Paypal payments to info@sterlingsportsauctions.com. Some invoices have the e-mail on them and some do not, so I apologize. It's the first time I'm using this software.

Thanks again, and please don't hesitate to call or e-mail with any questions. I'm already accepting consignments for the next auction scheduled for June 9.

Brian

jivan · May 19, 2011 11:26PM

BRIAN....JOB WELL DONE !!!!!! i won a couple of lots myself and glad you got off to a nice start..ivan

swartz1 · May 20, 2011 1:07AM

Won one...

thanks... and good luck...

chadridge · May 20, 2011 2:55AM

Won 4 lots, including 2 nice PSA graded 1955 Topps to add to my set nearing completion.

Thanks Brian.

wrighty · May 22, 2011 9:42PM

Payment sent. Very nice first auction. Hopefully one of many for you. Thank you Jeff

rbdjr1 · May 22, 2011 10:53PM

"Above and beyond" for your first auction. Beautiful layout, visually pleasant. Nice work!

I love this item, I always had a passion for PSA 10s, and the unusual item!

This qualifies for both

rd

(i.e., lot 12 @ $128)

msassin · May 23, 2011 6:59AM

Got my lots today in what had to be record time (paid PayPal Friday night). Even the post office couldn't slow down the A+ auction.

Stone193 · May 23, 2011 8:17AM

<< <i>Got my lots today in what had to be record time (paid PayPal Friday night). Even the post office couldn't slow down the A+ auction. >>

Tops!

Congratulations to the winners.

chadridge · May 25, 2011 1:43PM

Super fast delivery. Thanks for two of the nicest vintage cards in my collection.

A+ for Sterling.

Sterling Sports Auctions

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