Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

[asr1084]

Are you kidding me with this Bryce Harper GU jersey right now!? $2,491.00 and still has 6 days lsft. This kid hasnt proved anything in my opinion. What is the true worth of that jersey? What is the worth of that jersey in 5 or 10 years?

I want to see him succeed but he has a long road to go............. am i missing something here?

[frikativ54]

Re: Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

You make good points. I wonder what kind of success Harper would have to have to sustain these prices. Albert Pujols-like achievements? Even being a regular star would drop the value of such items. I remember when Harper's ASG Futures hat commanded a grand. All for a barely used hat.

-Frik

[BrewCrewSackers]

Re: Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

Yeah, that's a lot to pay for a Kevin Maas jersey. lol

Even if he becomes an "average" star, say matt holliday, it's still insane to buy his stuff at these prices.

chances of him becoming Pujols or Griffey= 1 in 1,000,000

chances of him becoming Holliday= 1 in 500

chances of him becoming Corey Hart= 1 in 50

chances of him becoming Rob Deer= 1 in 10

chances of him becoming Kevin Maas 1 in 3

[BrewCrewSackers]

Re: Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

Are you kidding me with this Bryce Harper GU jersey right now!? $2,491.00 and still has 6 days lsft. This kid hasnt proved anything in my opinion. What is the true worth of that jersey? What is the worth of that jersey in 5 or 10 years?

I want to see him succeed but he has a long road to go............. am i missing something here?

I'd rather have an once and a half of gold for that much $$.

[LastingsMilledge85]

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chances of him becoming Pujols or Griffey= 1 in 1,000,000

Reminded me of this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5jNnDMfxA

[Manram]

Re: Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

Although I do believe the prices on his stuff are ridiculous his potential is extremely high. How many players do you know that could leave high school after his sophomore year and put up those numbers in junior college with a wood bat nonetheless? Not any other player anywhere

[freddiefreeman5]

Re: Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

Are you kidding me with this Bryce Harper GU jersey right now!? $2,491.00 and still has 6 days lsft. This kid hasnt proved anything in my opinion. What is the true worth of that jersey? What is the worth of that jersey in 5 or 10 years?

I want to see him succeed but he has a long road to go............. am i missing something here?

The true worth is what someone is willing to pay for it.

[project 4]

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I'm taking that prospecting isn't as big with memorabilia collecting as it is with card collecting? I haven't been in tune with baseball since the 90's strike, but isn't Harper suppose to be the next BIG THING? I remember Maas. There was so much hype around him b/c he played for the Yankees and he had that nice tear and the end of the season. I also remember guys like Griffey and A-rod when they first came out. Bryce is closer to both latters in terms of being a sure thing right now and has been consistently doing well since high school. Some people have the means to spend. If it's a true Harper fan, more power to him/her! If it's someone who just want to turn it around for a potential investment then I see what the fuss is all about.

[yanks12025]

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I'm taking that prospecting isn't as big with memorabilia collecting as it is with card collecting? I haven't been in tune with baseball since the 90's strike, but isn't Harper suppose to be the next BIG THING? I remember Maas. There was so much hype around him b/c he played for the Yankees and he had that nice tear and the end of the season. I also remember guys like Griffey and A-rod when they first came out. Bryce is closer to both latters in terms of being a sure thing right now and has been consistently doing well since high school. Some people have the means to spend. If it's a true Harper fan, more power to him/her! If it's someone who just want to turn it around for a potential investment then I see what the fuss is all about.

Yeah he did very well in Double A. Batting .256 with 3 home-runs.

[stretch]

Re: Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

I noticed the other day that a memorabilia store inside the mall at Planet Hollywood (Las Vegas) had some Harper items. Batting gloves and I believe a bat. The asking price on one batting glove was $500.

[allstarsplus]

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Keith Olbermann was the high bidder on this jersey so expect it to go higher. Olbermann paid over $20,000 for one of Strasburg's 1st game used baseballs.

When I went to bid on the jersey and saw he was in the bidding, I gave up.

[frikativ54]

Re: Bryce Harper MLB Auctions

Keith Olbermann was the high bidder on this jersey so expect it to go higher. Olbermann paid over $20,000 for one of Strasburg's 1st game used baseballs.

When I went to bid on the jersey and saw he was in the bidding, I gave up.

Wow! I never realized Olbermann had an account at MLB.com Auctions. Is he a big collector in addition to a commentator?

[maverick14]

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Wow! I never realized Olbermann had an account at MLB.com Auctions. Is he a big collector in addition to a commentator?

He is in fact a big collector. He was 2nd to Sheen on the Buckner ball last time it was auctioned before its million dollar ebay listing. He spends big bucks, must be nice.

[allstarsplus]

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Wow! I never realized Olbermann had an account at MLB.com Auctions. Is he a big collector in addition to a commentator?

I think there are some old posts about him with his eBay username. He collects cards too. Amazing collection.

When I see he is bidding, I just give up as I know I won't win the item. He owns some great pieces of Washington Nationals history.

[asr1084]

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Olberman has been outbid!! I wonder how long before he jumps back ahead........it sure is fun watching this. Again I really hope Bryce becomes a special player. He certainly has all the potential.