ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Wow, Steve, I mean Buster was straight on with his $85,000 to $100,000.

I called Steve Mears (Suicide_Squeeze) and left a VM to see if he won it!

whoever won it wants to remain anonymous.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/83674337.html

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

He nailed it!

Takes an experienced bidder to know. i hope Steve went for it.

[yankees.stub]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Yup!

Since uncle will used the FINAL selling price as the base, and with the commission added, he will be moved up in a higher tax bracket!

Doesnt matter what claim and deduction his accountant can comes up with, the bottom line is what they are looking at!



too much headaches.........

[allstarsplus]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Joel,

Andrew has a way of making things "come to life".


I'll guess..........$85,000-100,000+ for that home run ball. Remember, he plays in New York for the Bronx Bombers. It's the single most desireable milestone homerun ball of the "500" home run club hitters, their 500th.

The only downside(s) to this offering is the steroid connection, and the economy. Otherwise, the skies the limit on this one.

He nailed it!

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Cheap!


The college student will be happy if he sees $50K for it.

You mean after taxes?

[allstarsplus]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

The winning bid was $86,316
with commission ended up at $103,579

Wow, Steve, I mean Buster was straight on with his $85,000 to $100,000.

I called Steve Mears (Suicide_Squeeze) and left a VM to see if he won it!

[yankees.stub]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Cheap!


The college student will be happy if he sees $50K for it.


Either way, it is a nice addition to any collection.



Wonder how much would Alex's 600th HR will go for... it will happened this year despite injury.... Alex currently has 583 as we speak...



We should take bet-poll on when the 600th will happen... I will take first crack.... first week of June 2010!

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

The winning bid was $86,316
with commission ended up at $103,579

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

someone pulled the trigger with a minute left. it meet reserve so its gonna sell but the clock reset for another 20 minutes.

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Now with 2 hours remaining:

Current Bidding (Reserve Not Met)Minimum Bid:$25,000Current Bid:$71,335Number of Bids:13

http://www.scpauctionsite.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=552

if youre online there 5 minute left on extended period time and they havent met reserve. the ball might not sell. someone could get lucky and make a last minute bid if the next bid hits the reserve.

[LWMM]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

$86,316 with 15 bids in the extended period, and has met the reserve.

[allstarsplus]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Wow guys, thanks for pointing out the "Reserve Not Met". I didn't notice it before.

Also, if I am reading the rules properly, the 8 bids don't have to be 8 different distinct bidders. Do you agree?

Current Bidding (Reserve Not Met)
Minimum Bid: $25,000
Current Bid: $48,721
Number of Bids: 8

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Now with 2 hours remaining:

Current Bidding (Reserve Not Met)Minimum Bid:$25,000Current Bid:$71,335Number of Bids:13

http://www.scpauctionsite.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=552

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

8 hours until extended bidding time.

$58,954 and hasnt meet the reserve.

[joelsabi]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

Good question, but I don't believe so.

Anybody who has the means to bid on an item like this has a following of friends who would let them know about it in the strange event that they missed it, I would think.

Buster

Buster,

im curious what is the format of the auction, live or internet, for the other home run baseballs that were on that 2003 list and others you mentioned. let me see if i can find some info.

[Buster]

Re: ARod's 500th HR ball going to Auction

do you think it would fetch more if it was a live auction? at least you would know who your competition was.

Good question, but I don't believe so.

Anybody who has the means to bid on an item like this has a following of friends who would let them know about it in the strange event that they missed it, I would think.

Buster