Reid-
I agree with you.Suave points out that the Mets items are not priced as high,and I think that falls right in line with what you have said about the Mets fan market.The Yankees have always been known as the more upscale of the two teams,and I think that is reflected in the type of buyer who purchases Steiner's stuff at those prices.Yes,I know the argument of "authenticity not being an issue", but prices of up to $25k for a modern player?Just because he's a Yankee?MeiGrey is just as respected a name as Steiner, and I'm sure you could get an A-Rod jersey from them for up to $23k less.Is there as much demand for a Texas A-Rod jersey?Probably not,but since I fall into that 99% of collectors to whom their stuff is NOT marketed,that would be the route I would take if I was looking for an A-Rod gamer.You guys know how I'm always hunting down Giambi stuff,and it was the same deal:$7k for a Steiner Giambi jersey vs. $500 for a ROOKIE YEAR A's green alt. jersey with A's paperwork.No contest.No question of authenticity.Suave,I myself am a big Yankee fan,but I think Steiner has taken the everyday collector out of the mix (unless you want,say,a Henry Cotto jersey for $400).

Have a great weekend,guys!
Joe