Detroit Tigers GU

[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

[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

[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.

[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

[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.

[rufusandherschel]

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

[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.

[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

[TReinman]

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Hey guys, did you see the email for the $10,000 or even $15,000 Cabrera jersey? (Triple Crown related.)

I've bought a lot from Marc, but whoa... Do you think those actually even sell?

-- Tim

[frikativ54]

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Hey guys, did you see the email for the $10,000 or even $15,000 Cabrera jersey? (Triple Crown related.)

I've bought a lot from Marc, but whoa... Do you think those actually even sell?

-- Tim

But it's not just Marc. You wouldn't believe the prices Cabrera stuff is fetching on MLB.com Auctions:

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncomm...unbr=195669761.

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncomm...unbr=195669765.

http://auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncomm...unbr=195677861.

[ferrisfain41]

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Just say NO.

[R_Aaronson]

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As great as the triple crown has been for those who already own Miggy GU items, it's been even worse for those who don't own or those who want to continue to acquire.

I would wait, the prices should correct after the triple crown buzz dies down some. They still will be high though.

-Randy

[larry bourget]

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Hey guys, did you see the email for the $10,000 or even $15,000 Cabrera jersey? (Triple Crown related.)

I've bought a lot from Marc, but whoa... Do you think those actually even sell?

-- Tim

MeiGray does it with Hockey jerseys, $teiner with Yankees jersey's, so what's the difference, if Marc can get it for Cabrera's 2012 Triple Crown season, More power to him.

LB

[icollectDCsports]

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From what I've seen, the Tigers first used the orange "D" logo on their road caps in 1972. Is this correct?

[russyurk]

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A few nice additions including a Tiger Stadium final game jersey.

- 1999 Eric Hiljus Tiger Stadium final game jersey w/#19 honoring former Tiger great Al Benton.
- 1997 Travis Fryman BP jersey.

I would consider moving the Hiljus if anyone is interested.