Bought My First Game Worn Jersey!!

[kylehess10]

Yesterday I purchased my first game worn jersey! It's a Juan Encarnacion game worn 2002 Marlins TBTC jersey (MLB Authenticated) that isn't washed at all and has tons of dirt stains on the back of the jersey. Since it's my first jersey I'm not sure what to place it in when I get it. A card shop near me puts their signed jerseys in these plastic holders that looked really cheap so I simply went to a dry cleaners and got one for free. I was just wondering what other forum members put their jersey's in when they can't afford those really nice cases. btw- here's the jersey I bought:

http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/e9/84/4a_12.JPG (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290016923756&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting)

http://i20.ebayimg.com/06/i/07/de/2c/4e_12.JPG (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290016923756&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting)

[both-teams-played-hard]

Kyle
Real Nice shirt! You're officially "dialed-in" and a member of the fraternity....
Mannequins are great for display and preserve that 3-D effect. But, duffle bags work well, too.
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2441/pad1nv0.jpg

[geoff]

I have mine in that same plastic wrap you get at the cleaners.Go to Goodwill and look around.I got from them a stand that displays my jersey for 3 bucks.Goodwill is good sometimes for this very reason.Geoff

[b.heagy]

Congrats on a great jersey ! BTPH pointed out mannequins are a great way to go. Here are a three different ways that I display my Uniforms. I found all of my displays at antique markets. The display case that the Hubley Uniform is in cost me $40, The stand that the Cubs Uniform is on was actually a gift, and the mannequin that the Purdue is on was $25. You can find these cheap sometimes. Usually they are high priced because you can use them for so many different hobby interests. Check your flea markets or antique markets sometime you can find them at yard sales too.

Wait till your jersey comes in. You know your hooked, it only gets worse from there ! You always want more :D Hope you can find a great way to display your new prize.

[dcrules01]

Sweet I need a dirty gamer ..I was eyeing them up on ebay they had a few dirty ones..All the gamers on ebay look clean :mad:

[psmachetti]

WEAR IT! :D I wear all mine.
Paul

[kylehess10]

Thanks for your input guys. I think I'm gonna go with a mannequin because I like that 3-D look. oh yea and I got the jersey in the mail today. It looks much sweeter in person. Plus I found tons more dirt stains all over.

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[skipcareyisfat]

Great pick up, Kyle! What made you go after a Marlins shirt instead of a Braves one? BTW, I picked up g/u Chris Rietsma and John Thompson hats at the Braves store in the CNN Center today for $5 each. I couldn't resist.
Jason

[kylehess10]

Great pick up, Kyle! What made you go after a Marlins shirt instead of a Braves one? BTW, I picked up g/u Chris Rietsma and John Thompson hats at the Braves store in the CNN Center today for $5 each. I couldn't resist.
Jason

$5?? Are they having a sale? I was just there last week and didn't see much on sale except for some batting practice jerseys for $25

[skipcareyisfat]

Not sure when they went on sale. They used to be $50 so I don't know what made them mark $45 off. Definitely not complaining though. They only had a few left when I got there. I couldn't id the remaining ones.

[kylehess10]

oh, I think it was because they've had the same hat's there for several weeks now. None of them really sold

[kylehess10]

Great pick up, Kyle! What made you go after a Marlins shirt instead of a Braves one? BTW, I picked up g/u Chris Rietsma and John Thompson hats at the Braves store in the CNN Center today for $5 each. I couldn't resist.
Jason

I forgot to answer your other question. I chose to buy this jersey becuase whenever I see something game used from a good player for an extremely low price then I just have to buy. Plus I love throwbacks and it was MLB Authenticated. But I still can't wait to get my first Braves jersey (there's a Julio Franco jersey I wanna get but I hate to say I'm only $150 short of getting it)

[kylehess10]

Not sure when they went on sale. They used to be $50 so I don't know what made them mark $45 off. Definitely not complaining though. They only had a few left when I got there. I couldn't id the remaining ones.

Just came back from the Clubhouse Store, they only had 2 hats left, 1 said "Hub Seng" (Glenn Hubbard?) and the other had "JP" (Jay Powell?). I totally missed out. Do you think they will ever put the game used bats on sale? I really like the Julio Franco and Wilson Betemit game used bats but $150 & $200 is just too much for them

[skipcareyisfat]

Good guess on the HUB SENG. Although I'd be surprised if Hubbard would do that. I couldn't figure out the JP one either. Bat boy caps came to mind with both of those. I've seen the clubhouse store blow out g/u stuff a few times. i.e., throwback home jerseys for $50, caps for $5, BP shirts for $25, home issues w/ all-star patches and "2000" year tag for $50. Bats don't appear to be among the g/u items they mark down. Kyle, post your email address and if there's ever a crazy sale on bats or jerseys, I'll let you know. I work next to CNN, so I go over there all the time.
Jason

[kylehess10]

Good guess on the HUB SENG. Although I'd be surprised if Hubbard would do that. I couldn't figure out the JP one either. Bat boy caps came to mind with both of those. I've seen the clubhouse store blow out g/u stuff a few times. i.e., throwback home jerseys for $50, caps for $5, BP shirts for $25, home issues w/ all-star patches and "2000" year tag for $50. Bats don't appear to be among the g/u items they mark down. Kyle, post your email address and if there's ever a crazy sale on bats or jerseys, I'll let you know. I work next to CNN, so I go over there all the time.
Jason

kylehess941@hotmail.com

Thanks

[astros*bats]

Hey Kyle....there was just a Wilson Betemit listed on eBay tonight if you are interested

http://cgi.ebay.com/Game-Used-Wilson-Betemit-Bat-Braves-Dodgers_W0QQitemZ280034502086QQihZ018QQcategoryZ60 596QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Kid4hof03]

Does the Braves shop have any other Julio Franco items? I'd even be interested in the bat if Kyle isn't.

Jason, if it's not too much trouble, drop me an e-mail, abekulynych@aol.com, I'd love to know more of what they've got.

Thanks,
Abe Kulynych

[kylehess10]

Does the Braves shop have any other Julio Franco items? I'd even be interested in the bat if Kyle isn't.



It's all yours, I wasn't like totally obsessed with it, it was cracked anyways. btw- They didn't have any other Franco g/u but they get new stuff all the time

[kylehess10]

Hey Kyle....there was just a Wilson Betemit listed on eBay tonight if you are interested

http://cgi.ebay.com/Game-Used-Wilson-Betemit-Bat-Braves-Dodgers_W0QQitemZ280034502086QQihZ018QQcategoryZ60 596QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

yea I saw that like 2 minutes after it was listed, thanks.