All,

Last week, a 1981 Mookie Wilson game used Mets home jersey appeared on ebay. As any Mets collector would do, I opened the listing out of utmost curiosity...only to find that it's not what it is described to be.

For your reference:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Game-Used-Mookie...item45f8e9a3d8

I wrote to the seller, explaining that the jersey is not what it is purported to be, and even provided some detailed information as to why it isn't... but he ignored my message; I guess hoping that I would just go away. As his luck had it, I got busy last week...and the jersey sold.

Before the buyer had the chance to complete the transaction, he was made aware that the jersey was bad, and was able to cancel the transaction. Now the jersey is back up on ebay!

And here's what's wrong with it (I might not have touched on everything, but there is enough data here nevertheless):

1. This style jersey was worn by the Mets from 1978-1982. In only 1978, names on backs were not present. 1981 jerseys should have a name on the back sewn onto a nameplate.

2. In the absence of a nameplate & name (i.e. it had been stripped off in order for the team to recycle the jersey to the minor leagues), the number should be low enough on the back to fit one. This particular jersey has the number too high up to have ever had a nameplate.

3. The Rawlings tag in the neck is from 1987!!!

4. The Rawlings tag should be on the bottom of the jersey, not in the neckline. Neckline tagging on Mets jerseys of this era started in 1982-1983 (depending upon the style of jersey in question).

5. The strip tag on the lower front of the jersey is unlike any strip tag that has appeared on this era jersey.

6. The set tag has NEVER EVER appeared on a Mets uniform attached to a strip tag and on a different part of the jersey altogether than the Rawlings tag.

7. It might be bad photography, but I don't even think the shape of the jersey is correct (though this one I cannot be sure about due to the photos).


And as if this train wreck of a jersey wasn't enough, the seller also has a Scoreboard Gregg Jefferies for sale... at a hgiher price than a real game used Gregg Jefferies jersey!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Game-Used-Gregg-...item45f8ea02b4