Heritage Auction Winnings from (1/30) and Memory Lane Auction Winnings from (1/31)

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mintonlypls
mintonlypls Posts: 2,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 1, 2026 1:15PM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

A number of records fell tonight in the Heritage Auction. There were the usual strong showings from Mickey Mantle and Nolan Ryan cards...but Willie Mays cards were noticeably strong, maybe finally catching the eye of collectors and investors. Also, PSA-10s from the 1970s continue its amazing run. And MBA diamonds did affect prices to the upside.

Here are my three (3) wins:

Having purchased a 1957 Frank Robinson Rookie PSA-8, I have a 1957 Frank Robinson Rookie PSA-8 for sale in the BST section of this site.

Now for the record prices...

1952 Topps Mantle PSA-2..... $122,000...... (previous record for the grade $81,000)
1955 Topps Mays PSA-8..... $16,500..... (previous record for the grade $13,000)
1956 Mays (Gray Back) PSA-8.....$9,100.....(previous record for the grade $6100
1956 Koufax (White Back) PSA-9.....$37,200.....(previous record for the grade $32,700)
1956 Banks (White Back) PSA-8 MBA-Gold.....$4500.....(previous record for the grade $2750)
1963 Topps Koufax PSA-9.....$73,200.....(previous record for the grade $36,600) MY CARD SOLD for 2x previous record!
1963 Pete Rose Rookie PSA-8.....$39,000.....(previous record for the grade $30,000)
1965 Clemente PSA-9 MBA-Silver.....$29,000....(previous record for the grade $18,000)
1967 Seaver Rookie PSA-8.5.....$10,500.....(previous record for the grade $8,250)
1969 Bob Gibson PSA-9 MBA-Silver.....$3660.....(previous record for the grade $2500)
1968 Nolan Ryan Rookie PSA-9 MBA-Gold.....$353,800.....(previous record for the grade $136,500) Wow!!!
1971 Nolan Ryan PSA-9.....$47,500.....(previous record for the grade $35,000)
1973 Clemente PSA-10.....$55,000.....(previous record for the grade $38,000)
1973 Willie Mays PSA-10.....$146,000.....(previous record for the grade $79,000)
1975 Yount Rookie PSA-10.....$152,500.....(previous record for the grade $102,000)
1976 Nolan Ryan PSA-10.....$64,000.....(previous record for the grade $43,000)
1977 Nolan Ryan PSA-10.....$27,000.....(previous record for the grade $16,000)
1975 Nolan Ryan PSA-9.....$12,800.....(previous record for the grade $8500)
1979 Nolan Ryan PSA-10.....$40,000.....(previous record for the grade $6500)
1965 Mantle PSA-8.5 MBA-Silver.....$14,500.....(previous record for the grade $10,400)

Thank me for the 1965 Mantle record, though the underbidder here was also over the previous record.

mint_only_pls

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  • RonSportscards
    RonSportscards Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @mintonlypls said:
    And MBA diamonds did affect prices to the upside.

    I think that is a false conclusion as all of the non-stickered cards from your list also showed an upside.
    And the biggest gainer (6X+) from your list was a non-stickered card, the 1979 Ryan PSA10.

  • EnriqueRomo80
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    I would have thought the ‘73 Clemente would have brought more than 55k if the ‘73 Mays brought 6 digits. I have always viewed that Clemente as a iconic 70’s card, more so than the Mays (IMHO) That 65 Mantle is a sweet card and I think you got it at a good price, I bet you’re excited, 65’s pop and are personally my favorite design of all the 60’s Topps. Congrats man…..

  • smallstocks
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    @mintonlypls said:
    A number of records fell tonight in the Heritage Auction. There were the usual strong showings from Mickey Mantle and Nolan Ryan cards...but Willie Mays cards were noticeably strong, maybe finally catching the eye of collectors and investors. Also, PSA-10s from the 1970s continue its amazing run. And MBA diamonds did affect prices to the upside.

    Here are my three (3) wins:

    Having purchased a 1957 Frank Robinson Rookie PSA-8, I have a 1957 Frank Robinson Rookie PSA-8 for sale in the BST section of this site.

    Now for the record prices...

    1952 Topps Mantle PSA-2..... $122,000...... (previous record for the grade $81,000)
    1955 Topps Mays PSA-8..... $16,500..... (previous record for the grade $10,000)
    1956 Mays (Gray Back) PSA-8.....$9,100.....(previous record for the grade $6100
    1956 Koufax (White Back) PSA-9.....$37,200.....(previous record for the grade $32,700)
    1956 Banks (White Back) PSA-8 MBA-Gold.....$4500.....(previous record for the grade $2750)
    1963 Topps Koufax PSA-9.....$73,200.....(previous record for the grade $36,600) MY CARD SOLD for 2x previous record!
    1963 Pete Rose Rookie PSA-8.....$39,000.....(previous record for the grade $30,000)
    1965 Clemente PSA-9 MBA-Silver.....$29,000....(previous record for the grade $18,000)
    1967 Seaver Rookie PSA-8.5.....$10,500.....(previous record for the grade $8,250)
    1969 Bob Gibson PSA-9 MBA-Silver.....$3660.....(previous record for the grade $2500)
    1968 Nolan Ryan Rookie PSA-9 MBA-Gold.....$353,800.....(previous record for the grade $136,500) Wow!!!
    1971 Nolan Ryan PSA-9.....$47,500.....(previous record for the grade $35,000)
    1973 Clemente PSA-10.....$55,000.....(previous record for the grade $38,000)
    1973 Willie Mays PSA-10.....$146,000.....(previous record for the grade $79,000)
    1975 Yount Rookie PSA-10.....$152,500.....(previous record for the grade $102,000)
    1976 Nolan Ryan PSA-10.....$64,000.....(previous record for the grade $43,000)
    1977 Nolan Ryan PSA-10.....$27,000.....(previous record for the grade $16,000)
    1975 Nolan Ryan PSA-9.....$12,800.....(previous record for the grade $8500)
    1979 Nolan Ryan PSA-10.....$40,000.....(previous record for the grade $6500)
    1965 Mantle PSA-8.5 MBA-Silver.....$14,500.....(previous record for the grade $10,400)

    Thank me for the 1965 Mantle record, though the underbidder here was also over the previous record.

    Nice pickups Monte! Regarding the '55 Topps Mays, the price was crazy. I did sell one directly to another collector a couple of years ago for $13,000.


    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • HOMETOWNSPORTS
    HOMETOWNSPORTS Posts: 360 ✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2026 5:30AM
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    Very nice cards...I like that 1966 Mays #1 PSA 8 (SHARRRP)...I have an affinity towards #1 cards from sets both from a significance point of view (I.e. 1962 #1 Maris, 1989 Upperdeck #1 Griffey etc. Yes Topps put some THOUGHT into their #1 cards) and also from a condition point of view...i.e. old set collectors/hobbyists put rubber bands around stacks of cards in numerical order and the #1 card on the end of a baseball card set collector box would often get damaged so it seems #1 cards are a bit harder to find in nice condition...Just thought of this----Did production card sheet cutting out the #1 card lead to centering issues over the 50's ,60's, 70's and 80's ???? (Probably So???),,,seems like it would :)

  • lwehlers
    lwehlers Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    almost 8,000 for the 83 tony gwynn psa 10 topps amazing.

  • UFFDAH
    UFFDAH Posts: 2,887 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Beautiful Pickups!!

  • ElMagoStrikeZone
    ElMagoStrikeZone Posts: 2,242 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks to this thread my eyes bulged completely out of my skull. 😉👍🏻

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @lwehlers said:
    almost 8,000 for the 83 tony gwynn psa 10 topps amazing.

    When I unloaded most of my collection last year the 10 Gwynn I have stayed with me. This card is going to be on fire forever.

  • KendallCat
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    The 65 Mantle is such a great card with the color and eye appeal, and the 1966 Maysas card #1 is a tough card to find in high grade. Congrats!

  • 1982FootballWax
    1982FootballWax Posts: 2,848 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 31, 2026 5:23PM
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    Do the prices listed in this thread include Heritages Buyer's Premium?

    BTW in my state the sales tax on the 1973 Mays would have been near $12,000

    It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
    Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)

  • jraytay
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    @BaltimoreYankee said:
    Hard to believe that someone paid $40K for a 1979 Nolan Ryan. With auctions it just takes two people with a lot of excess cash.

    Even though the POP shows there are only 13 of them that is a phenomenal price jump.

  • sjjs28
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    Monte,
    The 1965 Mantle is drool-worthy!!! Love it!
    Nice conversion on the Robinson!
    I'm not in love with the mays T/B, but I know that's a tough card to find centered.

    Steve Saldutti
    sjjs28@comcast.net
    Collector of Baseball Hall of Famer's and Stars, 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game and 1969 Topps Decals
    Registered Sets: 1965 Embossed, 1968 Topps Game, 1969 Topps Decals
  • mintonlypls
    mintonlypls Posts: 2,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Record prices include a 22% Buyer’s Premium.

    It would be interesting to see what a 1975 Nolan Ryan PSA-10 w/POP 3 would go for…

    mint_only_pls
  • olb31
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    HEY 1982 -- EXCITEMENT BREWING!!!

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • UFFDAH
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    @olb31 said:
    HEY 1982 -- EXCITEMENT BREWING!!!

    What's brewing?

  • Ahmanfan
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    @BaltimoreYankee said:
    Hard to believe that someone paid $40K for a 1979 Nolan Ryan. With auctions it just takes two people with a lot of excess cash.

    My thoughts exactly

    Collecting
    HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
  • Stone193
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    If OK - Memory Lane closed last night and I've needed one of these for my 1955 WS collection of items like press pins, ticket Stubbs, Dodger schedule, WS program, '55 team photo set...etc.

    Mike
  • olb31
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    @Ahmanfan said:

    @BaltimoreYankee said:
    Hard to believe that someone paid $40K for a 1979 Nolan Ryan. With auctions it just takes two people with a lot of excess cash.

    My thoughts exactly

    Nolan Ryan and Mickey Mantle -- like investing in APPLE.

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • olb31
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    @UFFDAH said:

    @olb31 said:
    HEY 1982 -- EXCITEMENT BREWING!!!

    What's brewing?

    Just referring to my post last year.

    Work hard and you will succeed!!
  • lwehlers
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    @olb31 said:

    @Ahmanfan said:

    @BaltimoreYankee said:
    Hard to believe that someone paid $40K for a 1979 Nolan Ryan. With auctions it just takes two people with a lot of excess cash.

    My thoughts exactly

    Nolan Ryan and Mickey Mantle -- like investing in APPLE.

    kind of seems like that now whenever i see auctions on heritage and REA auctions. there cards go for more then any of the other vintage stars do. aaron and clemente go for alot but the big two right now are ryan and mantle.

  • KendallCat
    KendallCat Posts: 3,169 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My thoughts exactly

    Nolan Ryan and Mickey Mantle -- like investing in APPLE.

    kind of seems like that now whenever i see auctions on heritage and REA auctions. there cards go for more then any of the other vintage stars do. aaron and clemente go for alot but the big two right now are ryan and mantle.

    Funny thing Is my son and I were just talking about this last week. We were discussing rookie cards and valuable cards in each set over the last 60 or 70 years. The one thing we mention is that the rookie card and use it as always the most valuable whether it is Pete rose 1963 or Mike Schmidt in 1973. The only constant is that a card in the 50s and 60s was usually Mantle. Once you got to the 70’s and 80’s strangely enough the most valuable card outside of the top rookie(s) was Nolan Ryan. These two are always a constant.

  • Yankees70
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    You have incredible cards- well done.

  • backbidder
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    @mintonlypls said:

    I used the auction price chart from the PSA website. If anyone has a more recent prices for these two (2) cards for PSA-8.5s...please, list.

    Sales highs from VCP -

    57 Mays PSA 8.5
    12/8/2024 $26,400.00 REA

    58 Clemente PSA 8.5
    1/27/2023 $9,300.00 Heritage

  • mintonlypls
    mintonlypls Posts: 2,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks 4 the sales update!

    mint_only_pls
  • KendallCat
    KendallCat Posts: 3,169 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I thought I liked PSA 8.5 grades, but Monte has me crushed in that category!

  • BaltimoreYankee
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    @smallstocks said:
    I won a few items between the two auctions, but these were my favorites:



    Wow, some nice scores there! That Ted Williams double header looks phenominal.

    Daniel
  • Yankees70
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    Do you mind saying what you paid for the 77 vending box? I have never seen one for sale before

  • Stone193
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    @Yankees70 said:
    Do you mind saying what you paid for the 77 vending box? I have never seen one for sale before

    Sold on Jan 31, 2026 for:

    $3,660.00
    includes Buyer's Premium (BP)

    I was checking a few items that I was just watching and found this.

    Mike
  • Yankees70
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    Thanks

  • smallstocks
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    @Stone193 said:

    @Yankees70 said:
    Do you mind saying what you paid for the 77 vending box? I have never seen one for sale before

    Sold on Jan 31, 2026 for:

    $3,660.00
    includes Buyer's Premium (BP)

    I was checking a few items that I was just watching and found this.

    If it wasn't FASC, I wouldn't have paid as much. 90% planning to rip that one!


    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • gemint
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    @smallstocks said:

    @Stone193 said:

    @Yankees70 said:
    Do you mind saying what you paid for the 77 vending box? I have never seen one for sale before

    Sold on Jan 31, 2026 for:

    $3,660.00
    includes Buyer's Premium (BP)

    I was checking a few items that I was just watching and found this.

    If it wasn't FASC, I wouldn't have paid as much. 90% planning to rip that one!

    If you do, I hope you share the results. A video on Youtube would be great. There are some vintage vending box breaks on there but we can always use more!

    https://ebay.com/sch/gemint/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

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