Question about Cal Ripken jersey labeling

[rj_lucas]

And I KNEW that someone on this forum could address this authoritatively. This is a great resource.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

[kingjammy24]

photo evidence shows the following in regards to sleeve trim:

1989 - black/orange/black
1990 - orange/black/orange
1991 - orange/black/orange

1989 jersey with incorrect 1990+ sleeve trim: http://www.huntauctions.com/online/i...=1046&lot_qual=

1989 jersey with correct 1989 sleeve trim:
http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/A...ction_ID=15535

1991 jersey with incorrect 1989 sleeve trim:
http://www.huntauctions.com/online/i...=1045&lot_qual=

rudy.

[kingjammy24]

some common player jerseys. sleeve trim on these is consistent with photos:



when the weasels who made up those ripkens were engaged in the task, i imagine they were swapping mfr tags and flag tags without any consideration to the sleeve trim. to them all of those orioles jerseys looked the same and they didn't even notice the difference in sleeve trim.

rudy.

[kingjammy24]

incidentally, the 1989 AMI ripken in this thread has a 1990-91 style rawlings tag.

rick, your jersey is a 1989-style orioles shirt but it has a 1990-91 style rawlings tag. i imagine whoever made it just took the mfr tag and 1991 flag tag from whatever jersey. you'd think they would've gotten a size 48 mfr tag to be consistent with the actual size of the shirt but perhaps they were under the impression at the time that ripken wore a 44.

rudy.

[ironmanfan]

good work Rudy......

[rj_lucas]

Great info for anyone who might be looking to make a similar purchase. Such is the beauty of the Internet; wish I'd had it back in '93 or '94 when I picked up the jersey.

I sure no one would be shocked to hear the jersey came with a COA signed by someone who (at least at the time) was thought to be a reputable authenticator.

A perfect example of why I no longer buy from dealers...or eBay...or auction houses...etc.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

[sportscentury]

Great info for anyone who might be looking to make a similar purchase. Such is the beauty of the Internet; wish I'd had it back in '93 or '94 when I picked up the jersey.

I sure no one would be shocked to hear the jersey came with a COA signed by someone who (at least at the time) was thought to be a reputable authenticator.

A perfect example of why I no longer buy from dealers...or eBay...or auction houses...etc.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

Not sure how any legitimate authenticator could have put his John Hancock on this one. That said, there are some excellent, honest dealers (e.g., MeiGray), eBay sellers (too many to pick just one), and auction houses (e.g., GUU). Likewise, there are some dishonest non-dealer hobbyists. Best to take each one on an individual basis. Sorry about your Ripken, but it seems like you have a healthy attitude about it.