Value assist: Bruins/Marchand photomatched skates

[emann]

I'm looking at a few items in trade and I have no idea where the value is on this one: a pair of Brad Marchand skates photomatched to the 11/12 season (first full NHL season and a good one, matched to a goal).

Heavy wear, these were obviously used most of the season, Bruins equipment manager LOA... I haven't seen many current Bruins skates for sale and no photomatched ones and I'm probably not planning on keeping these so I'm curious what retail/trade would be.

[Umiami338]

Can i ask if there from the Bruins sale last year or the one that hasn't happened yet?

[emann]

Can i ask if there from the Bruins sale last year or the one that hasn't happened yet?

I'd answer you, but I'm honestly not sure I understand the question... How can they be from a sale that hasn't happened yet? They're coming from another collector in trade to me.

[Phil316]

To answer your question about the value. I don't think they are worth as much as you would expect. I have seen Ovechkin's skates sell for 500.00 as well as Yzerman. I have been collecting hockey game worn stuff for years. I think they are worth in the 300-350 range considering they are photo matched and come with a Bruins COA.

[Umiami338]

Sorry,
I wasn't sure if maybe you had access to the items before they went on sale.....then i'd try to be your best friend.

I would push the value a little higher on them if the right buyer comes along. I think if being sold around boston you could potentially get $500 on the right deal but maybe around $350 if its trading with another collector.

[joe27]

Sorry to go off topic but has anyone heard when their sale is going to be this year?

[emann]

Thanks for the replies guys, that's about the ballpark I was guessing also. So, I'm not surprised...

But, what does seem odd to me is that it seems generally hockey game used/worn prices are low on everything (except maybe jerseys), is it the fanbase just doesn't collect like MLB/NFL/NBA fans do? I'd think skates and helmets would be appreciated a little more... I know skates/cleats/sneakers have a limited collector base anyway, but still, they're hard to get. Even sticks from top tier guys don't fetch much in comparison to baseball bats (modern-era comparisons only).

[emann]

Sorry,
I wasn't sure if maybe you had access to the items before they went on sale.....then i'd try to be your best friend.

No worries, I thought you were asking about my time travel machi... Whoops, I've said too much!

[emann]

joe27, shoot me an email: grindcrank@gmail.com

[commando]

I think the baseball equivalent to hockey skates would be a catcher's shin guards. These are tougher to find than other types of baseball equipment, but just don't seem to get much love.

With both the skates and shin guards, I think the more customized they are the better, as more people would be interested.