Detroit Tigers GU

[ferrisfain41]

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Just want to add my voice as a retired collector.
back in the 80's knit gamers cost under $100, for most everyone! Flannels twice that price often.

But the supply came from clubhouse guys wired into entreprenuers who ran ads in SCD and used mailing lists. Wow, some great stuff reasonably priced.
Now, the teams smell green, cut out the businessman/collector, and are indeed robbing us-- you- now.

Don't buy, period. Go collect minor league jerseys, chase those clubhouse guys, equipment guys in your city or town. Maybe there's a Madison Bumgarner in there.

I have two Tiger gamers-- both coaches- one Billy Consolo, bp, tagged 91 the other Johnny Sain, tagged 88 when he was hired to help after 87 WS year.
Sain is home with the classic D, a beauty from a great guy. Both cost $150 total 20 years ago. Not players, but beautiful Tiger game jerseys.
Don't give in.

FerrisFain

[jetersbatboy]

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I don't think the problem is Tigers hiking up there price, I think it's the few guys ( I'm not calling them collectors as its the causal fan with a lot of money or dealers who figures there is money to be made off a poor sap, that buys these over priced item.) out there willing to pay it. If no one bought them, there would be no choice but to bring the prices back down.

[rufusandherschel]

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If Marc Himelstein, Director of Tigers Authentics, is reading this thread, there is something to be learned ! !

[41Evans84]

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Totally agree. I'm a die hard Tigers fan and pretty much only collect Tigers stuff, but no way am I going to pay the prices they're asking.

[spartanservitto]

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I cant even collect Alex Avila items anymore... $300 can be used to purchase a possible hall of fame calibur player, or constant mvp condidate/all star. Alex avila should be priced in the $100-$150 range which I think is still a bit much. Best bet is to wait with email items.

-Tony

[frikativ54]

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I think cabbys triple crown was the worst thing to happen for tigers authentics, I should picked up as many gamers as I could , I can only imagine how much cabby bats will be now. I inquired about a Garcia gamer and they wanted 500. Unbelievable, anyone else feel this way?

-Tony

I agree. I used to pick up an item or two here and there from Tigers Authentics. Now, with the price jumps, I'm looking at the emails, gasping in shock, and protecting my pocketbook. I can only imagine how it must feel for die-hard Tigers' fans, the people who live and die with the team and for whom game-used items from Tigers Authentics are a necessity.

[larry bourget]

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I think cabbys triple crown was the worst thing to happen for tigers authentics, I should picked up as many gamers as I could , I can only imagine how much cabby bats will be now. I inquired about a Garcia gamer and they wanted 500. Unbelievable, anyone else feel this way?

-Tony

"You Pay for Today", ..... the older stuff is the way to go, before it dries up, ....

but today's collectors are too fixed on MLB stickers, specific games, how much dirt is left / don't wash it, photo matched 1 gamers.,........ and then there's the Modern Day NHL "dealer Monopoly" priced jersey's " with retail value" that is total insanity.

LB

[spartanservitto]

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I like when Brennan boesch gamers were 300.... You could get 3 Andruw jones gamers, 2 Hanleys, 2 Adam Dunns, a Vladimir Guerrero .... All for a guy who wasn't good enough to make a playoff roster.

-Tony

[russyurk]

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I think cabbys triple crown was the worst thing to happen for tigers authentics, I should picked up as many gamers as I could , I can only imagine how much cabby bats will be now. I inquired about a Garcia gamer and they wanted 500. Unbelievable, anyone else feel this way?

-Tony

Yes, Marc's prices have been climbing quite a bit the last year or so and the triple crown items are ridiculous. We can only imagine where they'll go if they win the world series.

[spartanservitto]

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I think cabbys triple crown was the worst thing to happen for tigers authentics, I should picked up as many gamers as I could , I can only imagine how much cabby bats will be now. I inquired about a Garcia gamer and they wanted 500. Unbelievable, anyone else feel this way?

-Tony

[russyurk]

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Does anyone have a roster from the final game at Tiger Stadium showing who wore what number of a Tiger great from the past? Thanks.

[frikativ54]

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Thanks Frik! If it was from a game in Seattle, I'd be all over it. I'm currently trying to get a ball pitched to Austin in every park. I currently have KC, DET, CLE, PITT, and MINN. It's an almost impossible task, but the hunt should be fun.

When the M's play the Tigers here in Seattle, I can look for you.

[joelsabi]

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Finally picked up a Jackson double to complete the cycle.

nice idea. i am trying to do the same but having trouble with a singles baseball. havent found a triple baseball either.

[Dach0sen0ne]

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There's a Felix Hernandez pitched ball to Jackson for a passed ball on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Felix-Hernan...70913910808%26.

Thanks Frik! If it was from a game in Seattle, I'd be all over it. I'm currently trying to get a ball pitched to Austin in every park. I currently have KC, DET, CLE, PITT, and MINN. It's an almost impossible task, but the hunt should be fun.

[frikativ54]

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Finally picked up a Jackson double to complete the cycle.

There's a Felix Hernandez pitched ball to Jackson for a passed ball on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Felix-Hernan...70913910808%26.