Grey Flannel Auction on ebay ......

[LHG39]

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Angelfire does not seem to like hotlinked images, so here is the link to click:

http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/mlshults/seaver01.jpg

[TNTtoys]

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You are incorrect. The Mets did wear that style in 1983. See the 2 Topps cards from the 1983 Topps traded sets. The Mets did wear these jerseys in 1983 (Seaver was not with them in 1982) and as you point out the BP jersey had the NY logo so these must be alts.

Then perhaps Mitchell and Ness only got the "NY" BP jersey wrong. This is fact, as I know personally the guy who supplied M&N the sample that they ultimately based their "1984 Strawberry BP jersey" on. He chuckles at the fact that despite all of the information he provided them, they still managed to botch the year.

The source of my 1982 information was the Ultimate Mets database

http://ultimatemets.com/uniforms.html

And I quote...
The Mets also add an alternate road jersey, only used in 1982. This jersey is a royal blue v-neck pullover with "Mets" in script (orange with gray outline) across the front on an upward slant. The jersey has three equal-width stripes (orange-blue-orange) at the collar and sleeve edges. This alternate road jersey has often been mistaken for the batting practice jersey the Mets were using at the time. The main factor that differentiates the two is the trim at the collar and sleeve edges: The batting practice jersey has an orange-white-orange triple stripe around the collar and sleeve edges, while the alternate road jersey has an orange-blue-orange triple stripe around the collar and sleeve edges.

Your photos did not come out above...
One question -- are you 100% certain the 1983 Topps traded cards show photos from the 1983 season? A lot of times, sets contain photos from the previous season.

You are correct that Seaver was not with the team in '82... but this is not exactly relevant. If M&N were to get a year wrong in a jersey, they still will choose to customize that jersey with a playet from that supposed year. Prime example is that "NY" BP jersey. Had they called it an '82, there was no Strawberry that year...

[TNTtoys]

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Another interesting discrepancy with the paragraph from the Ultimate Mets database below... they state that the alternate blue jersey had ORANGE letters outlined in gray. The Mitchell & Ness version of this jersey, labeled '1983', contains gray letters outlined in orange.

http://www.mitchellandness.com/detail.aspx?ID=1543

Could there in fact be 2 different versions of the alternate blue jersey? An 82 and an 83???

[LHG39]

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Yes, I have seen both versions, they do exist, but they wore worn rarely. Use this link to view the Seaver card http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/mlshults/seaver01.jpg

As he was not with the team in 1982, they MUST have worn the jersey that M&N makes during 1983. I believe this particular card is the basis for the M&N jersey.

Another interesting discrepancy with the paragraph from the Ultimate Mets database below... they state that the alternate blue jersey had ORANGE letters outlined in gray. The Mitchell & Ness version of this jersey, labeled '1983', contains gray letters outlined in orange.

http://www.mitchellandness.com/detail.aspx?ID=1543

Could there in fact be 2 different versions of the alternate blue jersey? An 82 and an 83???

[LHG39]

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Here is another picture from a book Seaver co-wrote. Sure looks like the M&N version to me!

[TNTtoys]

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OK, confirmed... Mitchell and Ness's 1983 alternate blue is accurate. It contains gray letters bordered by orange, as well as three stripes on the sleeves - orange/white/orange.

The Ultimate Mets site speaks of a 1982 alternate blue jersey where the letters are orange bordered by gray as well as a different pattern for the sleeves including a blue stripe.

Is it plausible that there was a different alternate jersey (82)? If so, I wonder if we could find photos out there -- possibly a 1983 card would show it?

[TNTtoys]

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I have just located 2 photos of cards that appear to have Mets in the 82 alt jersey. I have never noticed this particular style. There clearly is a blue stripe between the orange on the collar (and I would assume on the sleeves). The blue on the front of the jersey appears lighter than the usual.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-Donruss-301-DAVE-KINGMAN-NEW-YORK-METS_W0QQitemZ290021834195QQihZ019QQcategoryZ60513QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-Brent-Gaff-Donruss-553-Mets_W0QQitemZ170006848939QQihZ007QQcategoryZ60513QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like the error was one of omission of the '83 (the one that M&N reproduced w/ Seaver). The '82 appears to exist and is significantly different.

[trsent]

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BTPH-
Fantastic Homework, to say the least! You have clearly demonstrated that Willie was taking BP in a game jersey, as should be the case. The Mets began using BP's in 1981, 8 years after the BP in question could have been used.

Regardless of your facts, you wil continue to deal with those individuals on this Forum that will defend the major auction houses and large companies to their deaths, even when confronted with information such as yours. These folks have a deep vested interest, as they consign items and feel they can't afford to burn bridges or future sales. Some may call it good business, however, most call it simply spineless and pathetic.

Howard Wolf
hblakewolf@patmedia.net

Howard, you talk, but you are wrong.

I have not had a finical deal with Grey Flannel in over seven years.

Do your homework before opening your mouth because you are wrong once again. You assume, and you assumed WRONG.

I just asked for some proof to bring to them to help make a change.

[Eric]

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I am a usc collector, and I can tell you that this jersey is PERFECT. I will be bidding on it.

Jerseys12-

You said you'd be bidding on the Reggie Bush jersey which was "perfect in every way" and "the finest one to hit the market"
Did you end up winning it? I didn't bid because you were so excited about it, I didn't want to outbid such a big USC fan who seemed so excited about this item.
Let us know.
Eric