What is the most that over paid for an item?

[34swtns]

Mine's not too bad. Last year I paid $200 for a 1995 Chris Zorich Bears home jersey, team-issued and signed by Zorich. Just sold it for a paltry $93.01! I like to think that I "rented" it for a year for $106.99 to ease the sting.

[bigtime59]

First off, let me say that I cry like a little baby at the losses I'll take if I try to resell anything I've ever gotten from a mlb.com auction...my wife just laughs at me as I bitterly complain about the "amateurs" driving up prices there!

Non-mlb.com...my worst buy has to be the 1999 team-issued Jerry Hairston Orioles #13 road jersey that I sunk $415 into at House of Cards in Wheaton...If I could get $150 out of it now, I'd be amazed...

[hblakewolf]

Back in 1985, my Phillies contact told me about the next "Steve Carlton" in the making-a can't miss pitcher in the organization with amazing stuff who would take the place of Carlton. At the conclusion of the 1986 season, my contact had secured the "rookie" game worn home and road jerseys worn by this pitcher, and I paid $1,000 for the pair, remembering that this was a can't miss HOF'er. After sitting on the shirts for a couple of seasons, I finally dumped the pair of Bruce Ruffin jerseys for $400. What was interesting is that I remember that the Phillies gave Ruffin Larry Andersen's jerseys when he was called up. The jerseys had ANDERSEN in the collar, and the usual locally made block letter RUFFIN plates on back. Looking back, I'd love to have those shirts back and replace the nameplates with the original ANDERSEN.

I also lost my rear with another can't miss Phillies prospect of the mid 1980's, Jeff Stone. I should have known there was something bad on the horizon with him-he's the same player who declined a shrimp cocktail at his signing dinner with the Phillies. When asked why, he told those in attendance that he didn't drink!

On the flip side, I made back a few $$$ when my Phillies contact sent me a handful of 1993 World Series jerseys and bats. I kept the complete Dykstra road outfit (jersey, pants, spikes, hats, undershirt, fielding glove, batting gloves, and hat) and Kruk's bat with 1993 WORLD SERIES on the barrel.

As they say, sometimes you win and sometimes you don’t...........

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

[suave1477]

Well we all know im a Darryl Strawbery fan, nothing new there. So lets just the money I spent ovr value to secure that I got his items and imagine the losses I will take if I ever decide to sell anything!!!

I would say 50% of my collection I got at a great price the other 50% I probably over paid for so I will say it all balances out.

[TNTtoys]

Well we all know im a Darryl Strawbery fan, nothing new there. So lets just the money I spent ovr value to secure that I got his items and imagine the losses I will take if I ever decide to sell anything!!!

I would say 50% of my collection I got at a great price the other 50% I probably over paid for so I will say it all balances out.

Speaking of the Straw man...

Did you get to meet him a couple of wks ago at Mets Mania? I was there with a friend -- he got a signature, I didn't -- passed it up to get a couple of Mets that I hadn't been able to in the past like Aguilera and Magadan.

They were giving out flyers at the show for Strawberry's website, where you could purchase photos, DVDs, etc. I logged on later that day and saw a photo that I liked -- it was a nice Mets batting pose, inscribed with his full name including middle name and "86 W.S. Champs" below. I gave in and bought one... Now I am trying to contact them, as the picture came in the mail unprotected and got bent in 2 places. They have no listed phone number on their site and don't respond to emails... I'm not sure how this one is going to be rectified, but will keep trying.

[suave1477]

Hi TnT, Actually I was at that show, when Strawberry saw me he gave me a big hug. He know's me for a long time so he has always been very sincere around me.
I had him sign one those Black Major League Baseballs he looked at and said he "never seen of those before" he said "This will be the first time I ever signed one of these" - so to me that was pretty cool that I got the very first autograph of his on the Black Baseballs.

I got Aguiellera, Magadan at the show and a couple of others.

As far as his website its more of a foundation site but oviously offers items you can purchase but it doesnt seem to be quite fully functional yet.

I love the picture they used for the Website but a bit dissapointed that they showed him in every uniform but the San Francisco Giants

Sorry to hear about the pic, it doesnt seem like they have a number listed

[JETEFAN]

As a Yankees fan even if I paid $1.00 over the last 20 years on any Yankees stuff I overpaid, my buddy Steiner has convinced everyone that unless I have a Steiner cert. my stuff or anybodys Yankees stuff is garbage. Guess what, they believe him. I can't get a fraction of what Steiner gets even though my stuff is just as legit or in most cases more than his!!!! Yankees Items - Steiner Cert = 0

[RobSteinmetz]

Although there is a remote possibility he'll still turn things around, I most regret paying $4000 for Mark Prior's game used glove. I keep the glove displayed in my sports room as a constant reminder of my own stupidity. The only redeemer is that I also sold several Prior game worn jerseys in the $4000-$5000 range. Ouch.

[stkmtimo]

Although there is a remote possibility he'll still turn things around, I most regret paying $4000 for Mark Prior's game used glove. I keep the glove displayed in my sports room as a constant reminder of my own stupidity. The only redeemer is that I also sold several Prior game worn jerseys in the $4000-$5000 range. Ouch.

There have been so many Mark Priors that have come and gone through the baseball world and it really is sad when you think about it. While the jury is still out on Prior's career, there's no doubt that his stuff has declined in value significantly over the past few years. If only he wasn't so injury prone.

Tim

[sandman02910]

I would have to say $4000.00 on Jonathan Papelbon's game used glove from the first half of 2006 and used at the All Star Game was a bit excessive to go along with $2500.00 for his 06 Game Used Home Jersey. As crazy as it sound I don't regret it at all. We will see what the future has in store for Mr. Papelbon. Excessive but not regretted.

Scott