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08-10-2010, 10:09 AM #1
Displaying unpaired Game used Items?
I am working on my display and wanted some opinions on displaying singles of paired items.
Some game used items normally come in pairs such as cleats, batting gloves, sweatbands, and sox. I often see these listed as singles such as Jeter cleats and Shaq shoes. Oftentimes fans are fortunate enough to catch a glove or sweatbands thrown into the stands and dealers often split a pair when selling them.
Just wondering if any of you have a preference in your collection and the reason why?
To me, singles are more affordable, are still game used, and are better than game issued. But i think singles are less authetically pleasing in a display. I think it detracts from a display when displayed as a single and I think the first thing a person is thinking when looking at the display is "where is the other cleat" or "where is the other batting glove?" Some people just cannot imagine buying a single cleat.
I welcome your opinions.Regards,
Joel S.
joelsabi @ gmail.com
Wanted: Alex Rodriguez Game Used Items and other unique artifacts, 1992 thru 1998 only. From High School to Early Mariners.
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08-10-2010, 10:25 AM #2
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08-10-2010, 11:11 AM #3
Re: Displaying unpaired Game used Items?
When I said "where is the other cleat?" or "where is the other glove?" that was my sentiment when looking at auction items. I do not know if other collectors share my preference for pairs. I have bought single batting gloves in the past only to decide to resell them after having several pairs and seeing them as more aethically pleasing to me. Obviously there is a market for singles since dealers on ebay sell singles. Do dealers buy them as pairs and then split them to make more money?
I will definitely show a pair of cleats on a display. The only advantage of showing just one that I could think of is that I can keep one out of the sunlight and decay will occur on just one autograph.
I would like know what other member's preference are.Regards,
Joel S.
joelsabi @ gmail.com
Wanted: Alex Rodriguez Game Used Items and other unique artifacts, 1992 thru 1998 only. From High School to Early Mariners.
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08-10-2010, 11:42 AM #4
Re: Displaying unpaired Game used Items?
I only buy cleats, and batting gloves in pairs unless the player only uses 1 batting glove. I have passed on several cool cleats and gloves simply because the thought of it being incomplete would drive me crazy. I would constantly wonder where the other half is whenever I glanced at the item on my shelf. This is not a preference really it is more the necessity of dealing with how my brain works. I wish I could buy one and be happy I would have a lot more cool items.
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08-10-2010, 01:09 PM #5
Re: Displaying unpaired Game used Items?
I will buy singles of any item if it is a relatively rare item (like custom cleats).
Also, cleats display fine this way (they fit into single football display cases)...