In what has turned out to be the one of the best all-around selections of sports memorabilia to hit one auction, in a few hours
Mastro will go “live” at the House of Blues in Cleveland.
The auction marks Mastro’s first ever live event and according to the company’s president, Doug Allen, it’s going to be something to see.
Mastro's Doug Allen
“To be honest with you, in the six years I’ve been with Mastro, this is the most excited I’ve ever been,” said Allen in an exclusive interview with Gavel Chat this morning. “The buzz that has been surrounded around this sale for the past few weeks has been off the charts.”
Items that will be sold in the 83-lot auction include Mickey Mantle’s 500th home run ball, a T206 Honus Wagner, Ted Williams game-worn Red Sox jersey and more.
“We know this auction is going to average over $30,000 per lot, “ said Allen. “I don’t think an auction in our hobby has ever gone over $10,000 per lot. So it’s gonna eclipse any record that there’s ever been.”
I asked Allen if we could expect Mastro to add a live component to all future Mastro sales.
“Unrealistic,” he said with a chuckle. “But, I think you can assume you will start to see a live National sale on an annual basis.”
It’s not too late to make it to the auction. Mastro’s live event at The House of Blues will start at 8:30 p.m. ET.