1989 Pete Rose Gamer on ebay

[CollectGU]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Pete-Ro...item3cc9fb153d

I noticed the 1989 Pete Rose gamer on ebay with three LOA's appears to have the scoreboard tagging as opposed to the true 1989 tagging in that it is missing the 4th laundering instruction "Do not use in Automatic Dryer" and the incorrect numeral font on the size.

This link details a discussion on the tagging:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ght=scoreboard

Does anyone have a 1989 gamer of a common player without the 4th laundering instruction?

[ironmanfan]

appears as if one of the LOA's comes from our own Dave Miedema...I'm sure Dave can add his insight on this....

[CollectGU]

Any input or thoughts from our Reds collectors or Dave? I know that Sports Investments is a big reds memorabilia owner/dealer, but I don't think the jersey is good. If presented with the facts, the owner could possibly try and and get a refund from them?

[schubert1970]

Since the jersey has an LOA from Sport Investments, I'm sure it's 100% genuine. I've never had a problem with any of their items. Give them a call if you want more information about the jersey. I'm sure they would be happy to anyswer any of your questions.

[CollectGU]

Since the jersey has an LOA from Sport Investments, I'm sure it's 100% genuine. I've never had a problem with any of their items. Give them a call if you want more information about the jersey. I'm sure they would be happy to anyswer any of your questions.

I can't really tell if you are kidding or serious?! I detailed my issues with the jersey above. Based on reasearch, i think it is a scoreboard jersey. I am sseing if someone has tagging of a common player from 1989 that matches this Rose tagging. I am also hoping Dave chimes in on this since his LOA is attached...

[tacprc]

Does anyone have more precise information on the Scoreboard jerseys? In what year(s) were they sold? Which players? How many jerseys per player? How were they sold -- via SCD ads only? Thanks.

[jbsportstuff]

That's the most pristine flag tag I've ever seen from a "game used" jersey. I own a Browning from 1989 and you are exactly correct on the tagging having a 4th and a 5th line. I'll post pics later tonight. I think that you have something. Anyone can make a mistake on issuing a COA.

Mine has a 4th line that says "Do not use" and the 5th line says "automatic dryer."

[schubert1970]

I can't really tell if you are kidding or serious?! I detailed my issues with the jersey above. Based on reasearch, i think it is a scoreboard jersey. I am sseing if someone has tagging of a common player from 1989 that matches this Rose tagging. I am also hoping Dave chimes in on this since his LOA is attached...

I'm 100% serious.

[KGoldin]

Hi All
I am still buried trying to close the catalog, but at least wanted to post this. I will answer any additional questions early next week when i am sure i will be freed up

1. Score Board did have 1989 pete Rose jerseys signed. Home , white tagged jerseys. i do NOT believe these were sold on CVN the night he was banned (because about 500 were sold that night, and they were too cheap..the raw jerseys to get made up with full tagging cost between $75-$100 depending on team, if i remember accurately.)
Pete made appearances for Score board on the smaller (at the time) QVC in sept 11 1990 to commemorate his 15 year anniversary of the hit, and they likely were sold on that show on that date.

2. I have not looked carefully at the EBAY rose jersey referenced here, been too busy. I therefore do not have an opinion on it. I also am not one who usually gives opinions on items, especially an 89-91 jersey 'Score board or game used' without looking at it in person, because while I would be excellent looking at it in person, i hate to look at internet photos and get something incorrect or speculate as it is unfair to the potential buyer and/or seller. The exception to this rule will be in cases where someone is selling something as a score board item, and i know for a fact it could not. I do happen to remember the terms and most all items signed under every major contract the company had.

3. I did not find a sample of Rose at my house, although i did a bunch of others from the time period I will post at some point hopefully next week.

I hope this helps , and I am glad to finally have an activated account here.
Ken Goldin
www.goldinauctions.com

[tacprc]

Ken, Thanks for your comments. I wanted to mention that Pete Rose served a five-month prison sentence for tax evasion beginning 8-Aug-90 so he could not have appeared on QVC precisely on 11-Sep-90. Perhaps he appeared a bit earlier or later.

Also, I did some Google searches and found a Score Board contract in which Rose agreed to appear on QVC on 23-Jun-93 and 24-Jun-93 for three hours each day.

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...-contract-reds