Grey Flannel Auctions - How Did You Do?

[suave1477]

Hey guys wanted to see if anyone here bid in the auction?

Did you bid on anything?

If so did you win?

[shoremen44]

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I won the National League helmets and the 1957 Cubs team signed ball....

the helmets to me were a steal...

I would have liked to win the AL helmets... really want that O's helmet... but the price shot up quick

[Nathan]

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In case anyone doubts the passion of hockey fans everywhere....

http://www.greyflannelauctions.com/LotDetail3.aspx?lotid=18142

[suave1477]

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Nathan im probably gonna get hammered for this but who is that player?

Before answering please keep in mind I am not a Hockey fan nor do I follow the Rangers.

I am just curious is he some kind of SuperStar or is it just because it comes from a World Champion Season?

[dcgreg25]

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I bid on several items including:

Bid and Lost
Bruce Smith GU Redskins jersey (went for $1060)
Jim Thome 1999 All Star Jersey (went for $790)
Deion Sanders GU Cleats (went for $530)

Bid and Won
Lavar Arrington GU 2003 Redskins Jersey (tons of use)
Santana Moss GU Hurricanes Helmet (with Team COA)

Generally, I thought the bidding was pretty aggressive given the economy and most of the items went at pretty good numbers.

[gatorcollector]

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I won the John James 1983 Houston Oilers jersey. Mr. James, needless to say, is a former Florida Gator.

[gatorcollector]

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My winning bid was $250. Nobody else bid. How are they coming up with a final bid price of $330? 20% buyers premium should make the price $300. Are they including shipping? I've never won anything from an auction house before. I read all the insructions but can't figure out how they're coming up with $330.

[suave1477]

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I would call them and find out.

I am sure they will correct it for you. Seems like it was just a glitch.

I had an issue one time when there online auction was showing that I was being out bid because they were having a computer glitch and all it was, was me bidding against myself. I realized what had happpend and they said no problem they will give me the item for my lowest winning bid.

[Nathan]

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Nathan im probably gonna get hammered for this but who is that player?

Before answering please keep in mind I am not a Hockey fan nor do I follow the Rangers.

I am just curious is he some kind of SuperStar or is it just because it comes from a World Champion Season?

He's an above average defenseman who was a major part of that Rangers team.

Most Stanley Cup Finals jerseys go for much lower than that. I'm sure for a Rangers fan, this would be an ultimate holy grail. Which means that it was probably Barry Meisel who won it.

[DRILLINDK]

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I was high bidder on the Jeter GU bat unitl about 11:30 lastnight. Ended up going to about 17k. I really fell in love with that bat.

[suave1477]

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I was high bidder on the Jeter GU bat unitl about 11:30 lastnight. Ended up going to about 17k. I really fell in love with that bat.

Ok I just looked and the bat ended at a little over 20k.
After buyers premium, shipping, insurance and sales tax if the person lives in New York. your talking about 22k to 23k

My first question is WHY???????

I am not knocking you for wanting it and yes I know everyone has there own reason for paying highly or over paying for something they really want.

But I cannot think of anything justifying that price.

Its a Home Run bat yes I understand that which does sell for more of a premium then a regular game used bat and if the person is a big power hitter with possibilities of breaking a home run record or shooting for the 500 home run club or maybe even a home run bat from a World Series Champ Season.

But here is my thinking you can pick up a Jeter Game Used bat from Steiner at any time from 2k to 4k depending on the weather.
Since its a Home Run bat lets add a thousand or 2.

Jeter a borderline Hall of Famer as far as I am concerned
Not a power hitter.
No where near breaking any Home Run records.
No where near joining the 500 club.

How does a bat of my personal opinion value go from the 5k mark (which im even stretching because I don't even think its worth that much) go to 22k+????

I am sorry I just don't see it.

[BULBUS]

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Jeter a borderline Hall of Famer as far as I am concerned
Not a power hitter.
No where near breaking any Home Run records.
No where near joining the 500 club.

Suave, I agree that 20k+ is insane, but I wouldn't say Jeter is a borderline Hall of Fame player. He may not hit for power, but he does hit. I know he still has a few years to prove longevity, but he is ahead of Pete Rose's pace for hits. I say Jeter will get to at least 3,000 hits and get into the HOF.

That being said, that 20k blows my mind! I have a Jeter game used bat that is pounded with use and even though he doesnt hit a lot of home runs, there is a good chance he hit one with it. Its for sale, a bargain, only 15K!

[DRILLINDK]

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Ok I just looked and the bat ended at a little over 20k.
After buyers premium, shipping, insurance and sales tax if the person lives in New York. your talking about 22k to 23k

My first question is WHY???????

I am not knocking you for wanting it and yes I know everyone has there own reason for paying highly or over paying for something they really want.

But I cannot think of anything justifying that price.

Its a Home Run bat yes I understand that which does sell for more of a premium then a regular game used bat and if the person is a big power hitter with possibilities of breaking a home run record or shooting for the 500 home run club or maybe even a home run bat from a World Series Champ Season.

But here is my thinking you can pick up a Jeter Game Used bat from Steiner at any time from 2k to 4k depending on the weather.
Since its a Home Run bat lets add a thousand or 2.

Jeter a borderline Hall of Famer as far as I am concerned
Not a power hitter.
No where near breaking any Home Run records.
No where near joining the 500 club.

How does a bat of my personal opinion value go from the 5k mark (which im even stretching because I don't even think its worth that much) go to 22k+????

I am sorry I just don't see it.

Suave,

Not to worry. We're both on the same page. I was was high bidder at around $5500. That was as mcuh as I could justify paying for the bat. Anything more than that and I believe would be too much.

At about 11:30 lastnight the price jump from the 5500 bid I had placed to 12k and 15min later to the final bidding price of 17k. I don't know who won the lot, but they wanted the bat BAD and $$$ was not an issue.

Who should I contact about purchasing items from Steiner. I've heard Bob Malandro's name thrown out before, but have no experience dealing with him.

Rick

[BULBUS]

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Rick,

I have dealt with Bob several times. He always replies and is great to deal with. Good luck finding a Jeter bat.

-Chris

[suave1477]

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They have a Jeter bat available now.

Call Brooks Cowan one of the best they have there.