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indyred
05-12-2013, 07:02 PM
Did they use these pink laced with pink writing on them in games today? If so those will be great game used collectibles.
Saw this picture on Yahoo..
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/mlb-celebrates-mother-s-day-slideshow/#crsl=%252Fphotos%252Fmlb-celebrates-mother-s-day-1368383136-slideshow%252Fmlb-baltimore-orioles-minnesota-twins-photo-174349791--mlb.html

maverick14
05-12-2013, 07:14 PM
Highland Mint sent out an email a few days ago where you could reserve a game used ball from a game of your choosing.....$299:rolleyes:

indyred
05-12-2013, 08:27 PM
What is Higland Mint connection to these baseballs.
I would think they will be sold on MLB.com auctions with other Mothers Day game used stuff. Wonder if any home run baseballs got collected and authenticated. Collectors will have chance now to get both pink bats and baseballs that they hit. Pretty cool to see them.

Maybe even some teams will have them in their team stores for sale.

coletrain98
05-12-2013, 11:40 PM
they always sell the bats on mlb.com/auctions this is the first year with the pink stitched balls i believe so i don't know.

Wrigley2010
05-13-2013, 01:21 AM
Highland Mint sent out an email a few days ago where you could reserve a game used ball from a game of your choosing.....$299:rolleyes:

I received the same email as I'm sure most here did. I am excited to add one of these authenticated gamers to my collection but at $299 it's out of my reach. I'll wait for some to hit Ebay and save myself some $$$. I wonder at $299 if the ball will actually be a generic authentication as just game used or an actual base hit by a decent player?

momen55
05-13-2013, 07:58 AM
did anyone see if any catcher was using pink gear? i wouldn't mind a set as well as a couple balls.

rdeversole
05-13-2013, 09:48 AM
I received the same email as I'm sure most here did. I am excited to add one of these authenticated gamers to my collection but at $299 it's out of my reach. I'll wait for some to hit Ebay and save myself some $$$. I wonder at $299 if the ball will actually be a generic authentication as just game used or an actual base hit by a decent player?

They can be purchased for much cheaper. The Tigers have been advertising at $100 for a ball from their game.

tony433433
05-13-2013, 11:42 AM
I was lucky enough to get two balls from the Twins/Orioles game (Trevor Plouffe even signed one for me). I also have a friend who said that he bought one from the Twins game-used stand for $30. Not a bad price at all, considering that an un-used ball a case will cost the same.

(Pix of my Pink Mother's Day balls can be seen here: http://plouffesnewhairdo.mlblogs.com/2013/05/12/happy-mothers-day-balls-123-125-may-12-2013/)

momen55
05-13-2013, 11:48 AM
i found some for 50, but still expensive. mlb will probably used them again next year. they want to see how much money they can generate from this sale.

simmo2332
05-13-2013, 12:02 PM
where did you find them available at?

sox83cubs84
05-13-2013, 04:31 PM
I couldn't get to last night's game at the Cell, so I will likley be going without. While I support breast cancer awareness, the Komen Foundation (the recipients of MLB's fund-raising efforts) is on my charity boycott list for political reasons. I only forsee myself maybe getting one or two through collector-run sales or auctions.

Dave Miedema

MercyMe78
05-15-2013, 07:32 PM
Just spoke to someone w/ the Giants and he told me MLB asked them to ship a few of the pink MLB balls. So it looks like an auction is close if anyone is interested..

Birdbats
05-16-2013, 08:38 AM
Our family was at the game Sunday and I bought a ball (pitched by Jaime Garcia to Troy Tulowitzki) on Monday. My wife was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer two weeks ago. Fortunately, her prognosis is good. Thirty years from now, I hope she'll look at this ball and remember the summer she kicked cancer's ass.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/IMG_0433_zps62bf5447.jpg

momen55
05-16-2013, 09:07 AM
anything out there for less than 50?

swainer
05-16-2013, 09:14 AM
anything out there for less than 50?
I just got my Mother's Day baseballs from the Tigers. I got a Miggy fouled ball and two game ready baseballs. The game ready baseballs show use (maybe batting practice???) and were $35 each plus shipping. Marc is on vacation so he won't be able to fill the order right away but he is answering emails.

shafrancollectibles.com
05-16-2013, 09:21 AM
anything out there for less than 50?

I have 2 game ready balls from Citi Field / NY Mets available. Comparably priced to Tigers.

dplettn
05-16-2013, 09:40 AM
Our family was at the game Sunday and I bought a ball (pitched by Jaime Garcia to Troy Tulowitzki) on Monday. My wife was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer two weeks ago. Fortunately, her prognosis is good. Thirty years from now, I hope she'll look at this ball and remember the summer she kicked cancer's ass.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/IMG_0433_zps62bf5447.jpg

Your attitude and your wife's resolve sound fantastic. Let this Reds fan vocalize exactly what I'm sure we're all thinking. We on the board all send our support in anticipation that the ball will symbolize exactly that ass-kicking (overcoming cancer).

God bless you and your family.

swainer
05-16-2013, 10:18 AM
Your attitude and your wife's resolve sound fantastic. Let this Reds fan vocalize exactly what I'm sure we're all thinking. We on the board all send our support in anticipation that the ball will symbolize exactly that ass-kicking (overcoming cancer).

God bless you and your family.

+1 It's a long road but keep up the positive thoughts! Good luck to you and your wife Jeff! We are all praying for her! Keep us posted.

Peace!

John

momen55
05-16-2013, 05:16 PM
I have 2 game ready balls from Citi Field / NY Mets available. Comparably priced to Tigers.

email me please. oldz70@yahoo.com. thank you.

indyred
05-18-2013, 10:08 PM
Cool to see a few getting out already in collectors hands. Love look of them.
None yet on MLB auctions.

Game ready balls would not be used in BP. The home team have to rub down and have a bunch ready for game time.

So far Cards and Tigers have been selling them. Any other teams?

momen55
05-19-2013, 11:45 AM
i have 2 coming! :)

stasman
05-18-2014, 05:54 PM
Just picked this one up at US Cellular field yesterday. $49.00.

Dach0sen0ne
05-18-2014, 06:34 PM
Picked up this Austin Jackson single from Mother's Day!

joetiger83
05-20-2014, 06:05 PM
Ian Kinsler Double to left centerfield to lead off the game

johnsontravis@ymail.com
05-21-2014, 07:06 AM
did anyone see if any catcher was using pink gear? i wouldn't mind a set as well as a couple balls.

Martin Maldonado had some partial pink gear, but I don't think there is any way it comes up for sale.

As for the BIG MLB ran auction it should start very soon. Likely after this opening series auction is done. Maybe start it next Monday? Regardless it is almost upon us.

lakeerie92
05-21-2014, 02:58 PM
I picked up two including on with a pink bat mark on the baseball. There were only 4 bats from the game against the Marlins and Padres that went to MLB for auction. A majority of players in the game didn't have any.

stasman
05-21-2014, 06:21 PM
Just picked this one up at US Cellular field yesterday. $49.00.

The Chicago sports depot ( in the stadium that sells game used items) said they only received 3 pink balls. These are really cool.

lakeerie92
05-21-2014, 11:19 PM
The Chicago sports depot ( in the stadium that sells game used items) said they only received 3 pink balls. These are really cool.

I can definitely believe that. Players kept asking for the ones we were getting during the game.