Canseco GU jersey on eBay. Any red flags?

[paul457]

Re: Canseco GU jersey on eBay. Any red flags?

Just out of curiosity, why are they so expensive?
I have a few lying around in my closet that I got from his agent a couple years ago for a couple hundred dollars. I thought they are worth about $200. Am I wrong?

The jersey I linked to was from 1988, the year where he was the first 40/40 player in history, won MVP, and the A's won the WS that year. So that jersey had some history behind it.

If you're looking to part with any of yours, please email me at tobey457 at gmail. Would love to see some pictures.

[Chess2899]

Re: Canseco GU jersey on eBay. Any red flags?

Just out of curiosity, why are they so expensive?
I have a few lying around in my closet that I got from his agent a couple years ago for a couple hundred dollars. I thought they are worth about $200. Am I wrong?

[paul457]

Re: Canseco GU jersey on eBay. Any red flags?

Thanks Phil. I'm a bit skeptical, but we'll see once it arrives!

Here's an 88 that sold for $3k through SCP recently, the two jerseys seem very close to me. This example is what made me pull the trigger.

http://catalog.scpauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=27012

[Phil316]

Re: Canseco GU jersey on eBay. Any red flags?

In my opinion it is at least team issued. Nice pickup by the way.

[paul457]

Re: Canseco GU jersey on eBay. Any red flags?

Thanks Dave. I didn't see anything glaring, but I'm far from an expert on older jerseys. That old saying "if it seems to good to be true, it probably is" keeps popping into my head...

The wash tag seems legit (and like you said, it's def not a Scoreboard), right number and placement of buttons, size seems right for Canseco in 88/89, the numbers and name font appear correct. But as you said, probably the only way to know for sure is to get it in hand.

I just paid for it, so I'll post better pictures once it arrives.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Canseco GU jersey on eBay. Any red flags?

It looks like the bidding has ended, and the winning bid was $500.

Without seeing it in hand, I can't say for sure if it's a gamer or not. The Rawlings tag is of the 1988-89 variety, meaning it's NOT a Score Board jersey (those were issued in 1990).

Dave Miedema

[paul457]

Hoping some of the experts can chime in on this Canseco jersey that's listed as game used.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Oakland-athletics-game-jersey-signed-by-Jose-Canseco-number-33-GAME-WORN-/321462538755?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&item=321462538755&nma=true&si=cnFlHnYdgDS%252BKw7gXy6wa2r89Ac%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I realize that the seller has 0 feedback, and the pictures are poor. Given the price I paid I'm willing to overlook those things in hopes that this *could* be a legit Canseco. He said it came from a charity auction, and has no paperwork for the jersey or signature. There are no obvious signs of use from the pictures, but again willing to roll the dice...

Can anyone see any blatant red flags with the pictures posted on the listing?

Really appreciate any help and insight.