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  • metsbats
    Moderator
    • Nov 2005
    • 3840

    John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

    http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...rby=&tfm_order=


    I believe size 52 is incorrect. I've had a Franco jersey from 2003 and it was sized 46 I believe.

    David
    metsbats86@aol.com

    Always looking for 1973,1986,1988,1999,2000,2006 game used Mets post season and Bobby M. Jones and Ed Hearn NY Mets game used bats.
  • finest_collectibles
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2005
    • 11

    #2
    Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

    Franco wore size 46 for most of his career. Could be some variations at the end (48) but size 52 is not even close.

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    • metsbats
      Moderator
      • Nov 2005
      • 3840

      #3
      Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

      We will follow up......thanks.

      -----Original Message-----
      From: metsbats86@aol.com [mailto:metsbats86@aol.com]
      Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 5:20 AM
      To: Auctions@AmericanMemorabilia.com
      Subject: John Franco Size 52 1999 Jersey

      I believe this size to be incorrect. Franco never wore more than a size 46
      in his career.
      David Louie

      ************************************************** *****


      I contacted AmericanMemorabilia regarding this Franco jersey. They said they will follow up.

      -David
      metsbats86@aol.com

      Always looking for 1973,1986,1988,1999,2000,2006 game used Mets post season and Bobby M. Jones and Ed Hearn NY Mets game used bats.

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      • cbb5
        Member
        • Nov 2005
        • 77

        #4
        Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

        That's not all that is wrong with this jersey! The Mets did indeed wear AIS jerseys for the home pinstripe set in 1999, however, they NEVER wore any logo on the sleeve (like this jersey has). The AIS tag was also on the inside rear tail of the jersey. The Mets had black drop shadow on the 1999 jerseys as well. Here are some pics of Orel Hershiser and Jay Payton home pinstripe jerseys for comparison. PLUS the size is way off!!
        Hope this helps,
        Chris
        Attached Files

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        • suave1477
          Banned
          • Jan 2006
          • 4266

          #5
          Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

          I would just like to say someone mentioned Jay Payton. I am not a big fan of his. I met him and hung out with him and I have his personal number. Not exactly the nicest of guys.

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          • hblakewolf
            Banned
            • Nov 2005
            • 1870

            #6
            Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

            Forum Readers-
            The jersey in question is not a Major League jersey. As another Forum Reader noted, the AIS logo on the sleeve is a dead giveaway.

            Hartel Sports made a HUGE purchase of jerseys from the Mets. They have these EXACT same home jerseys for sale. The problem is, however, Hartel's inventory includes minor league Mets jerseys that look very similar or exactly the same as the parent team Mets. The difference, as seen on this jersey in question, is the manufacturer, sleeve logos and sizing (as seen on this incorrectly sized Franco).

            It should also be noted that the majority of the Major League New York Mets jerseys Hartel purchased have the Rawlings/Russell tags removed.

            It should also be noted that Bruce Hartel is one of the most honest individuals in the hobby. He is in no way trying to sell minor league jerseys as MLB, he simply may not know what he has or spent the time needed to identify his jerseys.

            On a related note, this "Franco" jersey does include an all-important LOA from Lampson. The American Memorabila site mentions that "Lampson is considered by collectors as a foremost authority in the field". This said, why is anyone questioning this item?

            Howard Wolf
            hblakewolf@patmedia.net

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            • metsbats
              Moderator
              • Nov 2005
              • 3840

              #7
              Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

              Response from AMI. Looks like another mis-authenticated jersey...

              ************************************************** **************************************************

              Hey David,
              Thanks for the input.
              According to Lou Lampson, he liked the jersey. I did have a conversation with one of our New York guys and he mentioned that with the AIS jerseys that Franco wore a 48-52 and their sizes are a little different.

              Let me know if this helps.
              Thanks
              Tony
              AMI
              metsbats86@aol.com

              Always looking for 1973,1986,1988,1999,2000,2006 game used Mets post season and Bobby M. Jones and Ed Hearn NY Mets game used bats.

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              • metsbats
                Moderator
                • Nov 2005
                • 3840

                #8
                Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

                I've emailed Tony at AMI with all the great information that has proven that this 1999 Franco jersey is not real. Perhaps he'd like to address this directly in this forum too.

                -David
                metsbats86@aol.com

                Always looking for 1973,1986,1988,1999,2000,2006 game used Mets post season and Bobby M. Jones and Ed Hearn NY Mets game used bats.

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                • trsent
                  Banned
                  • Nov 2005
                  • 3739

                  #9
                  Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

                  Good luck with that dream.

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                  • hblakewolf
                    Banned
                    • Nov 2005
                    • 1870

                    #10
                    Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

                    Originally posted by metsbats
                    I've emailed Tony at AMI with all the great information that has proven that this 1999 Franco jersey is not real. Perhaps he'd like to address this directly in this forum too.

                    -David
                    David-
                    American Memorabilia has a poor reputation and past on this forum. Many months ago, they used an alias and tried to defame Reid Fontaine and me, while hiding behind a bogus user name, Col. Rask. Eric discovered that there was no Col. Rask, and rather, it was a bogus user name coming from the computers inside of AMI. Eric asked for a response, and never received one.

                    The response that “Lou liked it”, and Tony has contacted the Shea Stadium hot dog vendor who endorses it are pathetic at best. What more has to be done on this post to clearly show the shirt is garbage? The Forum readers always provide great FACTUAL information to prove or discredit an item, and in this case, Tony and the crew at AMI once again show why so much crap continues to enter the hobby with these types of emotional, non-factual based remarks and shirts that are less than stated.

                    There have been many posts about the lack of ethics shown by AMI, and based on their past unprofessional behavior, I doubt we will get a response and the item will remain open for bidding.

                    Howard Wolf
                    hblakewolf@patmedia.net

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                    • metsbats
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2005
                      • 3840

                      #11
                      Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

                      I totally agree Howard that they will not respond. Perhaps I should not have even questioned them at all given their past history and the experience we've had with them in the forum. The best thing is to keep letting them know we know what they are up to and boycott the auctions.

                      David
                      metsbats86@aol.com

                      Always looking for 1973,1986,1988,1999,2000,2006 game used Mets post season and Bobby M. Jones and Ed Hearn NY Mets game used bats.

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                      • bigtime59
                        Senior Member
                        • Nov 2005
                        • 1020

                        #12
                        Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

                        Originally posted by metsbats
                        Response from AMI. Looks like another mis-authenticated jersey...

                        ************************************************** **************************************************

                        Hey David,
                        Thanks for the input.
                        According to Lou Lampson, he liked the jersey. I did have a conversation with one of our New York guys and he mentioned that with the AIS jerseys that Franco wore a 48-52 and their sizes are a little different.

                        Let me know if this helps.
                        Thanks
                        Tony
                        AMI
                        I would be amazed, if it weren't for all the Orioles minor league stuff on Bricols auctions that Lou! has! liked! and certified as Major League game used. His reputation is currently boring through the molten core of the earth, and is gonna pop out through a back alley in Beijing any! day! now!
                        In the end, does he know anything about anything? What we're seeing here wouldn't suggest that he does...
                        Mark
                        msutton59@gmail.com

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                        • www.jerseydave.com

                          #13
                          Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

                          I have a REAL game used John Franco Reds jersey for sale on my web site... www.jerseydave.com This jersey is a size 42... but of course my jersey is from 1988 and this jersey is from 1999. Guys can gain alot of weight in 11 years.

                          Now, I do own a ROOKIE Melvin Mora game used Alt. Pinstripe and my jersey has the tagging on the inside back of the jersey and no sleeve logo as well. I also still have Hartel's catalog that shows when he was selling the John Franco Alt jerseys and everyone that he has in his catalog are a size 46 as well.

                          Take this info fo what it is worth to you... the Mora jersey is pictured on my web site as well.

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                          • hblakewolf
                            Banned
                            • Nov 2005
                            • 1870

                            #14
                            Re: John Franco 1999 Gu Jersey

                            Originally posted by metsbats
                            We will follow up......thanks.

                            -----Original Message-----
                            From: metsbats86@aol.com [mailto:metsbats86@aol.com]
                            Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 5:20 AM
                            To: Auctions@AmericanMemorabilia.com
                            Subject: John Franco Size 52 1999 Jersey

                            I believe this size to be incorrect. Franco never wore more than a size 46
                            in his career.
                            David Louie

                            ************************************************** *****


                            I contacted AmericanMemorabilia regarding this Franco jersey. They said they will follow up.

                            -David
                            David-
                            2 weeks have passed, and the bogus Franco jersey is still listed live on the American Memorabila site. When this type of rock solid proof has been shown to other auction houses (Mastro, Carew Glove in vintage, etc.), the item is usally withdrawn, as would be expected from any business with integrity and ethics.

                            The proof that this jersey is not legit could not be any greater.

                            What type of "follow-up" has been done?

                            Howard Wolf
                            hblakewolf@patmedia.net

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