100k and one bad camera phone pic....

[RJB44]

I agree with metsbats, I can't understand why his stuff is so expensive. There are many comparable players, some who are actually in the HOF, and don't command anywhere near what Allen's stuff does. What does the seller use as a basis for establishing his price? What other Dick Allen jerseys have sold near that price?

[karamaxjoe]

Dick Allen has a nice little cult following, especially from his days with the White Sox. He's generally credited with saving the franchise after some horrible seasons and a threat of moving. All the Sox fans who saw him play will tell you he had some mythic strong man aura about him although he did quit on the team in 1975.

I've seen his Sox jerseys sell between 3 and 5K and his later jerseys for less. The guy selling his 69 Phillie jersey is obviously trying hook someone into paying way above the value. I'd guess that Phillie jersey would sell for 6 or 7K in a real auction and maybe less due to today's economy.

I'd love to have one of his Sox jerseys if anyone is willing to sell.

[metsbats]

Here's Dick Allen's lifetime career stats

http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=110157

Not too shabby.

I think karamaxjoe and xpress34 's explanations say it all.

Allen's cult like following and the scarcity of Allen's memorabilia due to the era in which he played has certainly added a premium to the prices.