Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

[suave1477]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Joelsabi you are correct on all accounts.

It is his Home Run #49 as a Thirdbaseman but is his actual 51st of the season. So you are correct he did hit 2 home runs as a DH which are not included in the official records towards him breaking the Third baseman record.

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Thanks to Andrew for the photo of the baseball:

Here is what was authenticated on that day.

BB566960 actual baseball
BB566961 locker tag
BB566962 1st base (1st set)
BB566963 2nd base (1st set)
BB566964 3rd base (1st set)
BB566965 baseball
BB566966 baseball
BB566967 baseball
BB566968 baseball
BB566969 baseball
BB566970 baseball
BB566971 baseball
BB566972 baseball
BB566973 baseball
BB566974 baseball
BB566975 jersey
BB566976 acutal bat
BB566977 cap
BB566978 sunglasses
BB566979 batting helmet
BB566980 elbow pad (benik)
BB566981 right cleat
BB566982 left cleat
BB566983 right hand batting glove
BB566984 left hand batting glove
BB566985 belt
BB566986 pants
BB566987 1st base (second set)
BB566988 2nd base (second set)
BB566989 3rd base (second set)
BB566990 dirt from pitchers mound

[joelsabi]

Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

So what items have been sold from Rodriguez 500th HR game?

I just asked Mario from MVP and he says Alex still owns the bat and the jersey from the 500th home run game. The helmet was given to the Hall of Fame.

What has been sold? Unsigned bases ($2000) and baseballs ($800) were sold by Steiner awhile back. MVP sold one signed game used baseball at around $2500 and Sotheby (SCP) sold one signed game used baseball at around $3800. Steiner also had his chair for $3500 which was not authenticated by MLB Authenticated on that day.

[Eurostar09]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Been Arod & baseball fan since 07 when I went to a Yankees game at Tropicana. Met Johnny Damon & had Jeter toss us a ball, I was hooked. Used to think baseball was boring & slow, now my winters are filled with dreams of the green grass at steinbrenner field.

Have all of Alex rookie cards graded psa 10's or BGS 9.5 except for the SP which I have two 9's BGS & PSA

07 Grand slam bat 9-25-07 at Tropicana. We were there and can be seen on the video when Alex is rounding 3rd.
2002 Rangers game used bat signed
1998 HR #4 bat from his 40/40 yr signed & inscribed from mill creek sports
2002 Rangers game used hat signed
1995 Tacoma Rainers game used hat signed from mill creek sports
Ticket from his 500 hr game signed & inscribed
Signed 40/40 baseball signed & inscribed by Arod,canseco,bonds. Still need alfonso

Hope to get my game 6 WS ticket signed his year along with a picture my wife took of me joking with arod during the yankees B&G luncheon.

Also have a arod jersey signed by most of the 08 team including Reggie Jackson & Yogi Berra (he signed it upside town, love it)

Right now my holy grail would be a WS game used hat with some good wear on it. The one of ebay looks brand new

[joelsabi]

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Been Arod & baseball fan since 07 when I went to a Yankees game at Tropicana. Met Johnny Damon & had Jeter toss us a ball, I was hooked. Used to think baseball was boring & slow, now my winters are filled with dreams of the green grass at steinbrenner field.

Have all of Alex rookie cards graded psa 10's or BGS 9.5 except for the SP which I have two 9's BGS & PSA

07 Grand slam bat 9-25-07 at Tropicana. We were there and can be seen on the video when Alex is rounding 3rd.
2002 Rangers game used bat signed
1998 HR #4 bat from his 40/40 yr signed & inscribed from mill creek sports
2002 Rangers game used hat signed
1995 Tacoma Rainers game used hat signed from mill creek sports
Ticket from his 500 hr game signed & inscribed
Signed 40/40 baseball signed & inscribed by Arod,canseco,bonds. Still need alfonso

Hope to get my game 6 WS ticket signed his year along with a picture my wife took of me joking with arod during the yankees B&G luncheon.

Also have a arod jersey signed by most of the 08 team including Reggie Jackson & Yogi Berra (he signed it upside town, love it)

Right now my holy grail would be a WS game used hat with some good wear on it. The one of ebay looks brand new

Hi Giovanni,

Glad to see you join the thread. You have a super nice collection and I am glad you got the 2002 hat from me some time back. I am also glad you got the Tacoma hat as I know you were searching for some additional hats for some time now. Hats are really hard to find. I still need a New York hat too. You may want to ask d2ray13 as he has some hats in his collection and probably can find you a World Series hat from his source. Your grand slam bat is amazing too and something special since you were there when it happened. Also it's a win-win situation when you wife is supportive too.

Mill Creek Sports ads in Sports Collectors Digest was what led me to collecting game used equipment. Really good people running the place and Scott and Brent continue to be a great source.

BTW, PSA/DNA Authentication will be at Mill Creek Sports on Thursday January 28th.

If you ever find a private signing for Soriano, let me know. I need my baseball signed too. Who is on the sweet spot on your 40/40 baseball?
I have seen either Canseco or ARod on the sweet spot for these baseballs.


Regards,

Joel

[3arod13]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Been Arod & baseball fan since 07 when I went to a Yankees game at Tropicana. Met Johnny Damon & had Jeter toss us a ball, I was hooked. Used to think baseball was boring & slow, now my winters are filled with dreams of the green grass at steinbrenner field.

Have all of Alex rookie cards graded psa 10's or BGS 9.5 except for the SP which I have two 9's BGS & PSA

07 Grand slam bat 9-25-07 at Tropicana. We were there and can be seen on the video when Alex is rounding 3rd.
2002 Rangers game used bat signed
1998 HR #4 bat from his 40/40 yr signed & inscribed from mill creek sports
2002 Rangers game used hat signed
1995 Tacoma Rainers game used hat signed from mill creek sports
Ticket from his 500 hr game signed & inscribed
Signed 40/40 baseball signed & inscribed by Arod,canseco,bonds. Still need alfonso

Hope to get my game 6 WS ticket signed his year along with a picture my wife took of me joking with arod during the yankees B&G luncheon.

Also have a arod jersey signed by most of the 08 team including Reggie Jackson & Yogi Berra (he signed it upside town, love it)

Right now my holy grail would be a WS game used hat with some good wear on it. The one of ebay looks brand new

So you bought the 1995 Tacoma Rainers game used hat signed from mill creek sports. I was wondering who picked that up. Contacted Scott at Mill Creek Sports about it, but was too late.

Regards, Tony

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Three days left on the auction for Alex Rodriguez's 500th HR baseball and its already at $48,721.

http://www.scpauctionsite.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=552

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Three days left on the auction for Alex Rodriguez's 500th HR baseball and its already at $48,721.

http://www.scpauctionsite.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=552

The winning bid was $86,316, with commission ended up at $103,579. I wonder who won it.

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Hello Alex Rodriguez Collectors,

With a tax return on its way, was looking at potential buys on the first page result ordered by highest price.


Just some observations:


1) $2999 bin

Alex Rodriguez 1993 classic 4-sport promo card #pr4

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alex-Rodriguez-1993-classic-4-sport-promo-card-pr4_W0QQitemZ300393508076QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Baseball?hash=item45f0d92cec

Comment: Same promo card I bought for $1 box a long time ago.

Someone (not me) asked a question.

Q: Hi..I'm interested in this item..why is the price so high..is it a rare pre rookie with low print numbers..what is the print run..PLMK
A: Hi, it is a rare pre rookie with 1500-2000 print numbers.... check item # : 280294799185 the same card is listed for $9.999.99 take care

So if another seller who is selling another Alex Rodriguez card on ebay for 1.5 million say its worth $9,999 then your price must be reasonable?



2) $2950 or bo
ALEX RODRIGUEZ 1994 UPPER DECK # 24 RC BUYBACK AUTO 1/1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEX-RODRIGUEZ-1994-UPPER-DECK-24-RC-BUYBACK-AUTO-1-1_W0QQitemZ140351379671QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Baseball?hash=item20ad9818d7

Comment: No such UD buyback program exist for this card.. Seller refuses to show back where there is supposedly a “serial numbered” hologram.





3) BIN $2000
1994 Sportflics Artist Proof ALEX RODRIGUEZ PSA 9

http://cgi.ebay.com/1994-Sportflics-Artist-Proof-ALEX-RODRIGUEZ-PSA-9_W0QQitemZ400080702209QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Baseball?hash=item5d26ab0b01

Comment: Nice card but why consider buying this for $2000 if another seller is offering a PSA 10 of the same card for $2200. Well it’s not even that. The seller is the same person for both items. So it’s a seller pitch to buy the overpriced PSA 10 at $2200.


4) $1999 or best offer

ALEX RODRIGUEZ SIGNED GAME USED BASEBALL MLB HOLO
GAME USED 2009 WORLD SERIES BASEBALL!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEX-RODRIGUEZ-SIGNED-GAME-USED-BASEBALL-MLB-HOLO_W0QQitemZ220530114162QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33589e7e72

Comments: Nice World Series item. Just a little misleading since the description does not say anything about the baseball being game ready. The baseball is described as game ready on the MLB database. But an offer of 60% of the asking may be a good alternative for those on a budget.



5) $1500 or Best offer


ALEX RODRIGUEZ 1994 UD STAR ROOKIE RC BUYBACK AUTO 1/3

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEX-RODRIGUEZ-1994-UD-STAR-ROOKIE-RC-BUYBACK-AUTO-1-3_W0QQitemZ140351378863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Baseball?hash=item20ad9815af

Comment: Description read. “THIS WAS A BUYBACK CARD AUTOGRAPHED AND REINSERTED TO UPPER DECK PRODUCTS. SERIAL NUMBER 1 OF ONLY 3 MADE” To my knowledge this buyback program never occurred. Same seller as item #2.




6) $1500 or Best Offer


ALEX RODRIGUEZ 1994 UD STAR ROOKIE RC BUYBACK AUTO 2/5

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEX-RODRIGUEZ-1994-UD-STAR-ROOKIE-RC-BUYBACK-AUTO-2-5_W0QQitemZ140351379444QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Baseball?hash=item20ad9817f4

Comment: same seller as #2 and #6. Do you see a pattern? But this a bargain compared to the other 2.



7) $1499 or Best Offer


Alex Rodriguez Signed Home Run #341 Baseball +PSA/DNA+

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alex-Rodriguez-Signed-Home-Run-341-Baseball-PSA-DNA_W0QQitemZ300371148707QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ef83ffa3

Comment:
Recycled sold item on ebay.
Exposed by Jason (suave1477) as a misleading inscription and not the actual game used homerun baseball.

Full details here.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=23409&highlight=Home+Run+341

Hope this is helpful as you browse through for your own purchase.

Regards,

Joel

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

I just notice that today is the closing day for American Memorablia and thought I would highlight some attention on some of the better Alex Rodriguez items


2004 Alex Rodriguez Game-Used, Signed All-Star Game Yankees Jersey (A-Rod LOA), First Yankee All-Star Appearance

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=51989&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: Comes with hand signed letter from ARod with the ARod Authenticated sticker on the Letter. No inscription mentioning the All-Star Game which I have seen on some of his All-Star Jerseys. Proper length 50 and extra 2" length. Road all-star jerseys are more common in the long run for a player. If you already have the Yankee Pinstripe All-Star jersey from 2008 this one is for you.


2008 Alex Rodriguez Yankees Final Season Game-Worn Batting Helmet Signed, Inscribed w/MLB Hologram

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=55159&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: AM claim they matched it to two Getty photos (82598827-8) in the batting circle from that day. I would have looked further at other games prior for a better match. But there are no less than 5 nice scuff marks on the helmet for photo matching purposes. Has MLB sticker LH167100 matches the MLB data base. 7 1/4 sticker inside helmet is right. Inscription reads "game used 2008 and Final game 9/21/08 Yankee Stadium."

2008 Alex Rodriguez Game-Used, Signed Glove Yankees Final Season "game used 2008 season 9/21/08 Final Game at Yankee Stadium"

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=55160&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: Speaks for itself. Nice usage. Don't know why it's not going for more.


1994 Alex Rodriguez Game-Used, Signed Cleats (Rookie)

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=54842&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: Items from ARod's first year are scarce. Nice simple early Alex Rodriguez signature with #3 inscription. Lots of dirt under cleats. This is before ARod customized his cleats with "ARod" on the back of the cleats in 1995. Comes from the best source from that time period in his career -- Mill Creeks Sports.

[3arod13]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

I just notice that today is the closing day for American Memorablia and thought I would highlight some attention on some of the better Alex Rodriguez items


2004 Alex Rodriguez Game-Used, Signed All-Star Game Yankees Jersey (A-Rod LOA), First Yankee All-Star Appearance

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=51989&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: Comes with hand signed letter from ARod with the ARod Authenticated sticker on the Letter. No inscription mentioning the All-Star Game which I have seen on some of his All-Star Jerseys. Proper length 50 and extra 2" length. Road all-star jerseys are more common in the long run for a player. If you already have the Yankee Pinstripe All-Star jersey from 2008 this one is for you.


2008 Alex Rodriguez Yankees Final Season Game-Worn Batting Helmet Signed, Inscribed w/MLB Hologram

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=55159&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: AM claim they matched it to two Getty photos (82598827-8) in the batting circle from that day. I would have looked further at other games prior for a better match. But there are no less than 5 nice scuff marks on the helmet for photo matching purposes. Has MLB sticker LH167100 matches the MLB data base. 7 1/4 sticker inside helmet is right. Inscription reads "game used 2008 and Final game 9/21/08 Yankee Stadium."

2008 Alex Rodriguez Game-Used, Signed Glove Yankees Final Season "game used 2008 season 9/21/08 Final Game at Yankee Stadium"

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=55160&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: Speaks for itself. Nice usage. Don't know why it's not going for more.


1994 Alex Rodriguez Game-Used, Signed Cleats (Rookie)

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/Auction_Item.asp?Auction_ID=54842&aucsearch=alex%20rodriguez&AucListType=open&TitleDesc=0&period=

Comments: Items from ARod's first year are scarce. Nice simple early Alex Rodriguez signature with #3 inscription. Lots of dirt under cleats. This is before ARod customized his cleats with "ARod" on the back of the cleats in 1995. Comes from the best source from that time period in his career -- Mill Creeks Sports.

Joel,

I believe those are the cleats that were list numerous times on ebay and never sold. Believe the price listed was around $3,500.

I picked this Arod card up from Millcreek Sports. Love the signature. Also picked up this McGwire card. Couldn't pass it up. Such an awesome, large early signature. I was really in to autograph cards for many years. Still do it, when I see a really nice sig.

Regards, Tony

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Joel,

I believe those are the cleats that were list numerous times on ebay and never sold. Believe the price listed was around $3,500.

I picked this Arod card up from Millcreek Sports. Love the signature. Also picked up this McGwire card. Couldn't pass it up. Such an awesome, large early signature. I was really in to autograph cards for many years. Still do it, when I see a really nice sig.

Regards, Tony

Hi Tony,

Yes those cleats were listed on Ebay and he was firm on his price so I am very surprised by the minimum bid for these cleats.

Regards,

Joel

btw, nice Pacific Insert with a nice signature.

[Eurostar09]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

The 40/40 ball has Alex on the sweetspot & its from reggiejackson.com

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

Joel,

I believe those are the cleats that were list numerous times on ebay and never sold. Believe the price listed was around $3,500.

I picked this Arod card up from Millcreek Sports. Love the signature. Also picked up this McGwire card. Couldn't pass it up. Such an awesome, large early signature. I was really in to autograph cards for many years. Still do it, when I see a really nice sig.

Regards, Tony

Hi Tony,

Just checked AM auction results from last night and the cleats did not sell. It seems as though only the fielding glove sold at $10,736.

I am assuming, since it was a reserve auction and there is $0 currently showing on the other items, that their reserves were not met. I guess most consignors are not willing to take a loss on their original investment. Before the steroid admission, the All-Star Jersey had sold on AM for $13,459 and as you mentioned, the cleats were on ebay for $3500.

Regards,

Joel

[joelsabi]

Re: Alex Rodriguez Official Thread

The 40/40 ball has Alex on the sweetspot & its from reggiejackson.com

Hey G,

Mine comes from the same source. Reggiejackson.com also does some nice limited stat baseball for HOFers. I have seen Canseco on the sweet spot too on a 40/40 ball, which makes sense since he was the first person to do 40/40. I wonder if Canseco or ARod will sign such a baseball now after Canseco second book.

Anyways, if you find an opportunity for Alfonso Soriano to sign your baseball, let me know.

Regards,

Joel