2010 twinsfest

[jobathenut]

Re: 2010 twinsfest

Yeah i know that there was not anything that said he would'nt sign game used items.Someone had asked if he was signing game used items.And i just stated i did'nt see any being signed.

I didn't see any game used items in the Mauer lines on Friday or Saturday, but there was no stipulation that restricted him from signing game used stuff. I got my '06 GU bat signed at the autograph party last summer without any problems. My girlfriend had it signed and he inspected for a while then said that it looked like it treated him well (it's a pretty pounded bat).

[jobathenut]

Re: 2010 twinsfest

Darn it, i was a little off as i had said on here $3,000 was my guess for the wonderkids bat.Those are some crazy prices they get for those items at those twinsfest live auctions.Sorry to hear you did not win it.As i know you and the others were trash talking who was going to win it.So i was hoping one of you guys on here would win it.I am surprised you did win it.I am not big on the wonder kid items.And i know that you are.Are those not really over priced for his items.I mean could'nt you get a gamed used bat and jersey cheaper than that.And i know his items are not all that tough to find.And the justin jersey is funny as i saw a place there selling one for $3,000.

For anyone who's interested, the Mauer bat went for $2250 (I stopped at $1150) and his jersey went for $4000+. A 2009 GU Morneau jersey went for $1000. They were framed, but, the framing looked like it was done by my 9-year old son! I took a pic of the Mauer bat. If someone on here didn't win it and doesn't post a pic, I'll download it from my phone on here over the next few days. The bat was definitely pounded.

Mike

[nomarmauerfan]

Re: 2010 twinsfest

I am not terribly upset. I knew I couldn't and wouldn't compete at the prices Jesse and Taylor were talking about. However, mauer items are near-impossible to find. I'd love to know your source as you stated they're relatively easy to find. A fun weekend despite not going home with any GU stuff.

Mike

[sylbry]

Re: 2010 twinsfest

The Mauer jersey showed no use at all. Someone paid $4k for a game issued jersey. There was a 2009 Mauer bat sitting in the hall of fame exhibit. I could see that helping the price out in the live auction. It just shows that bat is hall of fame caliber. Speaking of the hall of fame exhibit, I found it odd how the hat Scott Erickson wore during his no-hitter (sitting in the exhibit) was donated to the hall but the jersey he wore was eventually sold at the Twins Pro Shop.

[W_EISENHUTH]

Re: 2010 twinsfest

No mention of the #7 Metrodome/Target Field "countdown number" I don't recall the exact amount that went for, but it was ridiculous! I am curious of the fair market value the twins placed on these items. The winners surely got a hefty tax deduction.

[punch]

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Hey guys, I'm new on here but I thought I'd pipe in on Twinfest this year. I hit it up with the sole purpose of getting a Mauer auto. I went Friday at about 1:30 to get in line outside the dome, doors were at 4, and Mauer was signing till 5:30. I knew I had to get there early and be aggressive to get a shot at his line so once the gates opened I ran my ass off down the halls to get into his line. I was shocked that it was already almost full past the barriers (the other gate opened before ours) but luckly I spotted my new line-buddies that I met outside and they let me slip in with them. It really pays to make temporary friends in these types of situations!

While in line, one of my new line-buddies 9 yeaorld niece joined us. I asked her if she was going to get anything signed and she said no, she just wanted to see Joe in person. I said I had an extra ball, and I'd pay her way in if she got it signed for me. She said YES! and got excited that she would get to meet and talk to Mauer. I cleared the transaction with her Uncle who said it would be cool. I felt like I hit the autograph lotto because not only did I actually get a decent spot in his line, but I was going to be able to double dip.

I don't think I'm ever going to take a crack at Mauers line in the near future though. Man you gotta be aggressive to make it. I was running past older people, fatter people, people with kids and I felt kinda bad. Some people who were in front of us in the outside-line got behind is in the auto-line because they got unlucky at the gate. Some people didn't know how to work their ticket scanners so some people got held up. Really, the entire thing is a gamble and even if you really prepare, you could get screwed by something intangible like idiots trying to use the scanners.

Here is my 9 yearold partner in crime getting Joe to sign my ball... (Joe was REALLY nice to her)



Heres what I came away with...

[flightposite]

Re: 2010 twinsfest

No mention of the #7 Metrodome/Target Field "countdown number" I don't recall the exact amount that went for, but it was ridiculous! I am curious of the fair market value the twins placed on these items. The winners surely got a hefty tax deduction.

$4100.

[jobathenut]

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I don't have a source.I am sorry if i sounded like that.As i am no where near the expert as others like yourself are when it comes to the "kids" items.I was just saying that as i saw alot at twinsfest.I see them twins pro shop.I see them offered on here.I see them on auction sites.So i guess i was just basing my thoughts on that.I mean to me again if you wanted a wonderkid item you would not have to look that hard to find a item.I could proberly put a posting asking for a item and have replies to it right away on here alone.Again "NOMARMAUERFAN" i am sorry if i mis stated that.

I am not terribly upset. I knew I couldn't and wouldn't compete at the prices Jesse and Taylor were talking about. However, mauer items are near-impossible to find. I'd love to know your source as you stated they're relatively easy to find. A fun weekend despite not going home with any GU stuff.

Mike

[MLB_Authentic]

Re: 2010 twinsfest

I didnt win it either. I quit at $1500. I couldnt justify spending any more than that considering I already have a very nice 09 with more use and being photomatched. It was a very nice bat though.