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05-07-2012, 02:08 PM #1
Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
I don't have issues with the jersey, but I do have issues with AMI including it in this week's auction. A classless act IMO.
http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...ction_ID=61756
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05-07-2012, 03:38 PM #2
Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
I DO NOT want to create a Firestorm, but it's just a Football Jersey? Why are you so offended?
If it was Blood, a Bullet or a piece of his clothing from last week, I could certainly see your point.
I would normally just stay away from a Forum topic like this, but I am just very curious why it seems so horrible?
Junior was a Great player and a Great Person and he will certainly be remembered, but I just don't see how a Jersey for Sale at auction effects anything in life?
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05-07-2012, 03:49 PM #3
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Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
i dont see a problem with it. It wont being any more money than it will this week.
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05-07-2012, 06:25 PM #4
Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
If the seller bought the item, he/she can sell whenever they want, IMO.
Now if it was a gift...
When I see someone like Al Trautwig making thousands off all the gift items he received from HOFers when he was an ABA ball boy, that seems tacky to me.Greg
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05-07-2012, 08:35 PM #5
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05-08-2012, 07:52 AM #6
Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
Les Zukor
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05-08-2012, 09:19 AM #7
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Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
I'm not trying to be contentious, but when is the right time to sell this jersey? Because a player died a young tragic death, and by such an instance his memorabilia becomes more in demand, are people permanently forbidden (at least morally) from selling his stuff?
Also, if AM is so wrong for selling this jersey, aren't all the people who bid on it just as wrong?
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05-08-2012, 10:14 AM #8
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Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
I don't think you're being contentious, and you make a good point that a player's passing certainly peaks interest for fans of that player. I think the best time to sell an auction-style jersey is when at least two people really want it and bid against each other. That can happen at anytime but awareness of that player is certainly intensified with his death. I don't believe any of those who have posted on this subject have said that there's anything wrong with the timing of the sale; it's been more of a question of class, or lack thereof. I see nothing wrong or classless with people who want to purchase a jersey from a recently-passed player. The motivation for the buyer is likely different from that of the seller.
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05-08-2012, 01:50 PM #9
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Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
Nothing wrong with the seller selling. There is a demand for the item, so they are just meeting the demand.
We do live in a capitalistic economy.
Good timing to sell.
Even if the item was a gift, it is the persons property to do with as they wish.
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05-08-2012, 03:39 PM #10
Re: Junior Seau jersey offered by AMI
I do understand selling it now. The demand for his items is much higher now. Unfortunately, this just happens to be a sad situation. Sometimes, selllers description can tasteless in situations like this. I had a Harmon Killebrew piece put away that I toally forgot I had. When he passed, I listed it and it sold quickly and for more than it would have before he passed. I just figured it would sell quickly, but that was it. The seller thanked me, over and over, for selling it to them, and it made a Harmon Killebrew fan very happy.
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