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01-05-2011, 02:01 AM #1
Price Guide for Fair Market Value
I thought it would be informative to novices - even possibly worthy of a sticky - for experienced hobbyists to share what they believe fair market value to be for game-used items.
When I was starting off as a collector, I was clueless about what items were worth. Now that I've been around for a few years, I have a general dollar value in mind for what I would pay for certain items.
I believe that this thread could be very beneficial to collectors, so I propose we start it as follows:
/ SUPERSTARS / STARS / MINOR STARS / COMMONS/ PROSPECTS
BAT price range
BATTING GLOVES price range
FIELDER's GLOVE price range
JERSEY price range
HELMET price range
HAT price range
Thanks for anyone willing to give their input.
-FrikLes Zukor
bagwellgameused@gmail.com
Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
http://www.bagwellgameused.com
(617) 682-0408
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01-05-2011, 06:30 AM #2
Re: Price Guide for Fair Market Value
Les, love the idea of a market value type thread but I think it would be pretty hard to say what fair market value really is for the majority of the players. We often are willing to overpay to have a certain player or item, so does that make the price market value? One example is Jay Bruce bats, when they first came out during his rookie year many were going for $300 a pop. As he cooled down from the prospect hype, prices dropped tremendously. Bats have been selling on ebay for as low as $120. On the other hand a home run bat just sold for $500 and rookie bats carry a nice price tag somewhere in the middle. One particular Bruce bat I was after I even offered close to $700 and was rejected.
So after all those numbers, which one do you pick as "fair" market value? $115 because that is what ebay sold for a time or two, the $300 going rate that dealers get, or the extreme prices that are seen from time to time? Think it is hard to classify a value when the range is so wide open on what colelctors value at the time.Looking for: Joey Votto game used items.
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01-05-2011, 10:11 AM #3
Re: Price Guide for Fair Market Value
I think our mere willingness to "overpay" shows that there is a standard for "market value," something that we adhere to when making decisions about game-used purchases.
One example is Jay Bruce bats, when they first came out during his rookie year many were going for $300 a pop. As he cooled down from the prospect hype, prices dropped tremendously. Bats have been selling on ebay for as low as $120.
On the other hand a home run bat just sold for $500 and rookie bats carry a nice price tag somewhere in the middle. One particular Bruce bat I was after I even offered close to $700 and was rejected.
So after all those numbers, which one do you pick as "fair" market value? $115 because that is what ebay sold for a time or two, the $300 going rate that dealers get, or the extreme prices that are seen from time to time? Think it is hard to classify a value when the range is so wide open on what colelctors value at the time.
But I believe strongly that there is a point at which we can say that some amount is a ripoff. It's because we have a standard of what fair market value is. For example, nobody in his right mind would say that fair value for an average 2004 Jeff Bagwell jersey is $3,000. Now, there are some who would pay $3,000 if it's a Bagwell rookie jersey with a team letter. But I think it that we all operate with standards in mind, and that these comprise "fair market value."Les Zukor
bagwellgameused@gmail.com
Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
http://www.bagwellgameused.com
(617) 682-0408
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01-05-2011, 10:31 AM #4
Re: Price Guide for Fair Market Value
I like the idea, Les, but like other price guides, it would have to be updated on a regular basis. One problem might be when a player's jersey or bat doesn't sell for several years... You'd be looking at a price that might be outdated the next time one of those items become available.
Once again, I like the concept but it would be a real labor of love for several people to keep it running.
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01-05-2011, 10:56 AM #5
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Re: Price Guide for Fair Market Value
It would probably be easier to put together a price guide for older pieces of equipment ( guys no longer active players).....As for current players would be difficult as the players and their equipment is like a stock. The value can go up and down fairly quickly based on players performance, charisma, supply-demand, etc....
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01-05-2011, 11:08 AM #6
Re: Price Guide for Fair Market Value
I don't know how much Tim updates this, but its something...
http://www.hofbats.com/members/pguide.html[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Wes Campbell
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01-05-2011, 11:13 AM #7
Re: Price Guide for Fair Market Value
Sorry if I'm not being clear, but I am not thinking of an exact price guide for each individual player. What I am suggesting is just a range of what people would pay for individual players or different categories of players. For example:
Jeff Bagwell jerseys - $1000-$1250
Jeff Bagwell batting gloves - $75-$250
Jeff Bagwell bat - $400-600
Jeff Bagwell hat - $100
Each person could contribute his favorite player and what fair market value is for that athlete. Or alternatively, someone could just give a range of values for superstars, minor stars, etc.Les Zukor
bagwellgameused@gmail.com
Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
http://www.bagwellgameused.com
(617) 682-0408