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Why So Much???
As an Astros' fan, I'm struggling to figure out why this Cody Clark jersey went for $725 on eBay. Like many people, I rooted for this journeyman, as he got probably his only shot at Big League Baseball. But I still can't comprehend the exorbitant price. Why would anyone pay this much for Clark's jersey? Any ideas?
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Les Zukor
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Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
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Maybe he was buying back his own jersey -
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I think it could just be a bidding war situation. If two people want a jersey bad enough and have funds to spare they may go at it. I have certainly overpaid for an item due to another person having interest and me not being willing to budge from the item.Comment
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Hah, 1 of the 1st auctions I did online I might have been drinking a little bit before hand so that just magnified that sort of attitude. I waaaay overpaid for some things.
In the end though, I know I've overpaid for things beyond just that auction and as long as its something I really want, I'm ok with it. I have some Kobe Bryant shoes that don't have any real historical value, just a regular pair of game worn shoes that I'll never be able to get my money back no matter what his career finishes like. At best I could probably get half. I'm cool with it though, because he is my favorite current Laker and 1 of my top 4 favorite players in any sport all time.
that being said, Kobe is a bit different than a feel good story journeyman
I'd say like been stated, probably just some people who let emotions get the best of them. Or maybe his mom.......
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It was just weird seeing the price more than double in the final minutes. I rooted for Clark, the journeyman, as did everybody else. But, I am never so overcome with emotion to bid $725 on a shirt of a guy who will never again see a Big League clubhouse. Does scarcity impact a price that much?Les Zukor
bagwellgameused@gmail.com
Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items
http://www.bagwellgameused.com
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I think the scarcity would matter more if it had been a championship team but it was the first year in the al and also new look so maybe the person is putting together a collection
People spend there money very differently then others and maybe the person got a ball thrown to them by the player or there is some emotional attachment so they feel it is worth it. I would overpay for a Jeff Francoeur item because he was so nice to me on a personal level. I would spend more money on his stuff then more valuable items that people would see as more rational spendingComment
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