Steiner authenticity questions?

[cammy collector]

Hey guys, I'm relatively new to the whole memorabilia collecting world, so forgive me if I'm asking a stupid question here. Anyways, my question is, has there been any reported instances of Steiner selling fake/non-GU items? I'm only wondering this because I just went to their site and found a Mike Cameron jersey that is being listed for it's 3rd time with only a $100 starting bid. Seems strange to me that it wouldn't sell when the price is so low. I plan on buying it so I'd like to know. Thanks alot guys!

http://auction.steinersports.com/cgi...aunbr=75575359

-Mike Given

[MSpecht]

Hi Mike

Welcome to the site...

Since you are new to the site, here is a little help. On the right side of the top blue toolbar of each forum is a 'search' function. Click it, enter search word "Steiner" and about nine pages of threads about Steiner Sports will be displayed, many of them with the type of info you are seeking. Here's a quick link:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...searchid=32029

I am sure other GUU members will offer you their experiences also ... the search above is just for a jump start.

Good Luck.

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

[cammy collector]

thanks for the help. however, the reason I hadn't used the search function in the first place is because I suspected it would provide little, or no answers to my questions. can anybody else shed any light?

[suave1477]

Steiner is very reputable I higly doubt they sell anything Fake/bogus, but then again this is America lol lol.

I have dealt with/ bought many items from Steiner and I cant complain. They have an exclusive contract with the Yankees and recently just gained the Mets. As far as a Mike Cameron Jersey selling for cheap others may not agree with me but he's "Mike Cameron" not David Wright or Jose Reyes. In 12 seasons he has played with already 6 teams, his first season with the Mets his average was .231 and has a career average of .252 not exactly a star player and border line semi star, so why wouldnt his items sell for cheap?????

[cammy collector]

Steiner is very reputable I higly doubt they sell anything Fake/bogus, but then again this is America lol lol.

I have dealt with/ bought many items from Steiner and I cant complain. They have an exclusive contract with the Yankees and recently just gained the Mets. As far as a Mike Cameron Jersey selling for cheap others may not agree with me but he's "Mike Cameron" not David Wright or Jose Reyes. In 12 seasons he has played with already 6 teams, his first season with the Mets his average was .231 and has a career average of .252 not exactly a star player and border line semi star, so why wouldnt his items sell for cheap?????

ooh, burn! lol. I'll give you some reasons why I think it SHOULDN'T sell nearly that low.

1.) It's a Mets jersey. Regardless of the player, there is always a market for them
2.) He is a former All-Star and two-time gold glove winner. At the age of 33, he's still one of the premeire outfielders in the league
3.) Just this season, I saw a Cammy Mets jersey go for upwards of $425, and a few more recent sales around $200

[sportscentury]

thanks for the help. however, the reason I hadn't used the search function in the first place is because I suspected it would provide little, or no answers to my questions. can anybody else shed any light?

Mike,

I think Mike Specht's suggestion is right on target. The search function will turn up many relevant threads and information for you.

Reid

[Swoboda4]

Mike,welcome.The jersey is not for sale for $100-that's just the opening bid in what is a 17 day (remaining) auction. Let's guess where it will end at. My guess $370+

[cammy collector]

Mike,welcome.The jersey is not for sale for $100-that's just the opening bid in what is a 17 day (remaining) auction. Let's guess where it will end at. My guess $370+

but see... that's exacty what my thoughts were as well. however I checked the completed auctions, and this exact jersey has already been listed, and ended without any bids, TWICE. I didn't think there could be any other possible explanation besides people questioning it's authenticity.

-Mike Given

[suave1477]

ooh, burn! lol. I'll give you some reasons why I think it SHOULDN'T sell nearly that low.

1.) It's a Mets jersey. Regardless of the player, there is always a market for them
2.) He is a former All-Star and two-time gold glove winner. At the age of 33, he's still one of the premeire outfielders in the league
3.) Just this season, I saw a Cammy Mets jersey go for upwards of $425, and a few more recent sales around $200

Cammy Just because an item doesnt sell or sells low you shouldnt automatically assume the seller is selling fake stuff.
The truth is Miker Cameron is a NOBODY!!.
I am not trying to knock you for who you like, but just ecause you hold high regards for him doesn't everyone else does.

1) Because its a Mets Jersey it should sell???? Who told you that?
2) Former All Star / 2 Gold Glove Winner - SO IS HALF THE OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, Again he may be a good Outfielder but has a terrible average.
3) As far as what you have seen sell in the past - Well thats all in the moment if you get the right bidders at the right time. Thats all!!!

[Kid4hof03]

Jason,
Have a cup of coffee and lighten up.

Abe