Bryce Harper Debut Jersey - eBay

[kylehess10]

I just noticed this auction for Bryce Harper's 2011 Hagerstown Suns jersey.

I don't question the authenticity of this jersey, but I thought I'd let collectors know that Bryce did not wear this during his first game as a pro. When compared to a full-resolution close-up of a photo I took of Bryce at his debut game, there are noticeable differences where the piping runs down the jersey.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRYCE-HARPER...ht_3906wt_1344







Photo I used for reference:

[onlyalbert]

Just by looking at the jersey I kind of figured it was "game issued" at best.

[allstarsplus]

Great job Kyle! There's so many reasons to be concerned when you see a LOA like that with no other proof. I don't doubt the authenticity of the letter but is it a color copy?

Now to some of the little things I know. The Hagerstown Suns in their Pro Shop were selling these same jerseys for $240. Guess what, now they are all on sale for the remaining jerseys.

I've been offered quite a few Hagerstown Sun jerseys as game used. Caveat emptor! One non-member emailed me with another theory, maybe he wore more than 1 jersey. Kyle, can you check your photos to see if you think he finished the game with the same jersey?

[kylehess10]

Here's a pic from his last at-bat of the game, no doubt the same jersey from the beginning of the game:

[kylehess10]

I informed the seller about the differences and here's his response:


"Bryce wore a few jerseys in 2011. This was one of them. In 2011 in pro debut season."


"FYI. I have 100 percent feedback on eBay for thirteen years. Thank for your message. Made me change the wording a little. Bryce wore this during his 2011 pro debut season. He wore a few jerseys thru out the season. Never meant to say it was day one jersey. Thanks"

[allstarsplus]

I informed the seller about the differences and here's his response:


"Bryce wore a few jerseys in 2011. This was one of them. In 2011 in pro debut season."


"FYI. I have 100 percent feedback on eBay for thirteen years. Thank for your message. Made me change the wording a little. Bryce wore this during his 2011 pro debut season. He wore a few jerseys thru out the season. Never meant to say it was day one jersey. Thanks"

Great work! Huge difference. The jersey just plummeted in value IMO

[kylehess10]

This jersey is now in the American Memorabilia auction:

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...l&q=harper&p=0

[onlyalbert]

This jersey is now in the American Memorabilia auction:

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...l&q=harper&p=0

Funny, it is still listed on e-bay also. How do they sell it in both places?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRYCE-HARPER...item3cc06c8a35

[kylehess10]

Funny, it is still listed on e-bay also. How do they sell it in both places?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRYCE-HARPER...item3cc06c8a35

The pictures are the same too! I'm just now noticing. They're basically just copied from the auction with the background removed.

[onlyalbert]

The pictures are the same too! I'm just now noticing. They're basically just copied from the auction with the background removed.

Looks like it sold in e-bay for $12K.......WOW! Not even a big league game yet!