Tony Gwynn GU bat

[earlywynnfan]

Did anyone else notice that a Tony Gwynn game used LV bat just sold for $1500 on ebay!!!

Is it me, or did the going rate just triple?

Ken

[bagbig]

I could not believe that.....I thought that bat would go for $375. Leland's recent auctions had Gwynn gamers going for $280-ish. What happened????

[metsbats86]

I could not believe that.....I thought that bat would go for $375. Leland's recent auctions had Gwynn gamers going for $280-ish. What happened????

All depends who is bidding that day. The certificate from the Padres probably helped boast up the price I think.

David

[byergo]

In my experience Lelands doesn't bring good money. I've had good luck with Grey Flannel and American Memorabilia. Others have this experience?

[CollectGU]

I don't think it's a question of one auction house versus another, but more a statement by collectors that they are going weary of authenticator letters as provenance and are now willing to shell more money for an item having team or player provenance.

[trsent]

In my experience Lelands doesn't bring good money. I've had good luck with Grey Flannel and American Memorabilia. Others have this experience?

Are you talking about personally consigning items with these auction houses?

[byergo]

Yes, I was speaking from personal experience. And I don't understand all the negative energy spent on this site against the industries top authenticators. They are human and not fail proof, but I think their opinions help bring top dollar, and are widely accepted in the marketplace. Look at how poorly most game used stuff sells for on EBAY due to the lack of trust factor.