Ultra Rare Historical MLB Items...

[jshortt]

Hello All,

I usually don't start threads, but just wanted to throw something out there. Some things are probably priceless, but what sort of value could you attach to an item that was game used in a super rare professional feat? For example, a pitcher's glove from a perfect game. Would you assign a great deal of the value outright due to the nature of the game, or does it depend more on the player, the era, etc. (obviously a Koufax would be worth more than a Tom Browning)? Considering there have only been 18 perfect games pitched, and the amount of gloves that could actually be documented is rarer than that, I would think that a perfect game glove would be worth a considerable amount, aside from sentimental reasons.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Josh

[CampWest]

Hard to predict what kind of premium would be reached if a couple interested big dollar bidders were involved.

IE, look at the McGwire and Bonds home run balls from the record breaking seasons.

All depends on how popular the player is and how big the accomplishment is.

If you have a bat used to hit for the cycle, it should demand a premium, but how big of a premium will all depend on numerous factors.

Bottom line, it all depends on the milestone (occasional feat or significant all time record), the player (Pujols vs Kubel), what the item is (ball, glove, bat, jersey, cleats, etc), sales format (private v Christies auction).

[shoremen44]

Wes... or maybe like a bat that hit 2 home runs in a game...