1985 Sid Fernandez "game used" jersey on ebay

[TNTtoys]

All,

Listed on ebay this week is a game used jersey of former Mets pitcher SID FERNANDEZ:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1985-New-York-Mets-Sid-Fernandez-Game-Worn-Used-Jersey_W0QQitemZ280267631102QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em280267631102&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

It's definitely a team issued jersey; however, it is NOT game used. I emailed the seller yesterday evening with information on the jersey, but I have not received a reply, nor has he adjusted his listing. 8 bids later, I thought I'd make you all aware of the situation.

Back in 1985, there was a good chance that the Mets would make the playoffs. The team then ordered jerseys for the playoffs - these jerseys are tagged slightly differently than the 85 gamers...instead of "85" on the strip tag, they are labeled "85P" (with the "P" indicating playoffs). The trouble is, the Mets did not make the playoffs in 1985, and this set never actually was used.

What this auction is for in reality is a "playoff issued" jersey, not a game used jersey. The value of such a jersey is considerably less than a game used jersey. Again, the jersey is not "BAD", but is not exactly as described. Bid accordingly...

[metsbats]

I have a 1985 road Orosco phantom playoff jersey with the same tagging.

Great catch Nick!

[TNTtoys]

Surprise, surprise... I have Bill Robinson's 85P road jersey. I have had as many as 3 in my collection, but I believe I sold the others. I have a handful of 87Ps too.

[MRMusial]

Surprise, surprise... I have Bill Robinson's 85P road jersey. I have had as many as 3 in my collection, but I believe I sold the others. I have a handful of 87Ps too.If the Mets keep playing like they are, they'll be no need for an 08P...

[Vintagedeputy]

If the Mets keep playing like they are, they'll be no need for an 08P...

The Nats have been giving them hell!

[MRMusial]

The Nats have been giving them hell! Déjà vu all over again, or so it seems.

[Vintagedeputy]

Déjà vu all over again, or so it seems.


Nats won 1-0 tonight....a real duel!

[island_style]

Thanks for posting the info about the Sid Fernandez jersey. It is very useful when considering placing a bid. I have El Sid's road Set 1 jersey from that year.

Kind Regards,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

[TNTtoys]

Thanks for posting the info about the Sid Fernandez jersey. It is very useful when considering placing a bid. I have El Sid's road Set 1 jersey from that year.

Kind Regards,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

Ron,

Now that's a far better investment! For a collector of Hawaiian ballplayers, I could imagine this one ranks right up there in your collection.

Nick

[dcrules01]

Any of you fellow Mets pals ever seen a Dykstra or Backman 85 or 87 P issued???

:D

[island_style]

Ron,

Now that's a far better investment! For a collector of Hawaiian ballplayers, I could imagine this one ranks right up there in your collection.

Nick

Nick,

It certainly does! Actually, all of my Sid items rank up there, too.

Any luck hearing back from the seller of the '85 playoff jersey? I noticed that there still is not a revision in the auction.

Kind Regards,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

[TNTtoys]

Any luck hearing back from the seller of the '85 playoff jersey? I noticed that there still is not a revision in the auction.


Ron,

No, no word from the seller... but I don't expect one; it's not up to debate; it is really black and white as to what this jersey is.

I don't suspect he knowingly listed it as a game used jersey when it isn't. Not everyone out there has the knowledge of what every code on a strip tag means (for example, the "T" for tapered keeps coming up here).

I have gotten things wrong too before in past ebay listings and have had others on this site point it out to me. With "new information", I made the alterations. I would hope that with my information he would alter his listing, but he hasn't.

Nick