Braves, SF, A's, Tampa throwbacks jerseys/helmets

[possum]

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Thanks for the advice Jay. I found that number on my own but thought Jake had a direct line. Your tip for new collectors is good, I've been on the hockey side of the hobby for 5 years now and the legwork is the best part. I'm sure all the jerseys will sell and I intend to bid on the one I want, but if I can pick up any of the helmets later for cheaper, that's my angle.

Another great part of any hobby is the sharing of knowledge between collectors. Clearly Jake is a Rays fan and I couldn't care less about them as I've been a Braves fan my whole life. I don't collect other MLB teams. It was my hope that he wouldn't mind sharing the number with me privately, but if he wants to wait I can't complain...its not like I have the number already.

[jake33]

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Also, an interesting side note, I talked to an very good inside source with the rays and he also said EVERY single player/coach on the rays AND braves that evening got a framed game issued jersey of their throwback jersey after the game. I wonder if any of those game issued framed items will ever hit the market down the road?

[pietraynor]

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Here's the Tampa Bay team number, try it & ask for PR..727-825-3137..Also, if past MLB throwback auctions are a true indicator, most of the handful of items that don't currently have a bid, will by the end of the auction. I don't look for many items to be available for post-auction purchase, although I do agree that some of the starting prices are high. Don't look for much of a break on anything that's left, some teams relist items that don't sell w/lower starting price. As a side note, you can go to any pro team website (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, etc) to find a contact number & start from there to find game used items. A tip for newer collectors, & not meant for anyone in particular, don't be afraid to do a little legwork instead of relying on others for info-especially if it's something you really want. Jay

[possum]

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Well Jake, if it makes you feel anymore comfortable you can email me the number. I promise I'm not interested in a single TB item, only Braves. Thanks, my email is in my profile.

[jake33]

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Also, I am going to call the PR office AND marketing/promotions office the very NEXT day on 9/1/06 after that i will post their number that weekend.

[jake33]

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I'll post the number after the auction and after I call the Rays myself and make offers on a few Tarpons items that I know have no chance of hitting the minimum bid (don't worry I am not interested ina single ATL Braves item)

With those auctions I don't know why they just don't start the bidding on them a little bit cheaper, $250 for a bench coach's jersey!?!?!

[possum]

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Yes, please do post the # Jake. Thanks.

[ham1963]

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Jake,
Can you please post the phone number to the Devil Rays PR Dept.
Thanks,
John

[jake33]

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No i haven't gotten anything, the auction ends in 2 weeks... I called their PR office in tampa and I asked what they'll do if there is no bids on items, and they will take offers on stuff, after the auction, if you want I can get you the PR office's phone #,

[indyred]

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I have the Devil rays vs. Braves game on DVD if anyone wnats a copy...

TBTC night on 6/24/06 on dvd, as I have put $1800 aside to bid on a few D-rays jerseys...

Have you won anything yet?
It's pretty cool how one some of these throwback auctions you get the jersey/pants and cap......

[possum]

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Thanks for the info bigtime. I've got my eye on a Braves TBTC and was worried i'd never be able to fit it over my gut.

[bigtime59]

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According to Majestic/MLB, the seventies were an odd time, when the game was played by relatives of the Sta-Puffed Marshmallow Man and ex-Sumo wrestlers...
I just got my Jeremey Accardo Giants jersey (size 46), and I kid you not, it's only slightly smaller than the Daniel Cabrera jersey (size 54) I recently got on eBay! I could almost put my leg through one of the sleeves! They're huge!
It's so strange how they consistenly blow the sizing/cut of these pullover throwbacks! For whatever reason, it's only the pullovers! Very, very strange.
Same thing happened with the 2004 Orioles TBC pullovers...

[jake33]

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I have the Devil rays vs. Braves game on DVD if anyone wnats a copy...

TBTC night on 6/24/06 on dvd, as I have put $1800 aside to bid on a few D-rays jerseys...

[kylehess10]

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Those Braves throwbacks are SWEET! Anybody know if the Braves game worn pants are from the TBTC game too?

[skipcareyisfat]

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Thanks for pointing those out! Speaking of throwbacks, the Mariners TB's were AWESOME!!! Love the Pilots' old unis. There's a Sexson scrambled eggs helmet on MLB right now. I think they should've left the number off the brim though.