Michael Jordan Game Used Shoes..HELP

[ichieh]

Heritage auction is offering a pair of photomatched game worn air jordan 1. from the photos, they
looked cery definite (manufacture defect, missing an eyelet on the right shoe)

https://sports.ha.com/itm/basketball-collectibles/others/1986-michael-jordan-game-worn-and-signed-nike-air-jordan-1-sneakers-photo-matched-/a/50052-80099.s?ic2=myconsignmentspage-lotlinks-12202013&tab=MyConsignment-112816

[nycpropain]

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The black circle is actually greenish yellow and and transparent that has a logo inside. It is placed near the back of the shoe and can't be seen in the photo that was posted. How can you even see a leather pattern in the photo the OP posted?

For some reason the autographed picture never loaded on my pc so the shot with both side by side I thought was both the inside and outside of the sneakers. I now know from reloading the pictures that it is a style match since I was comparing the outside to the inside. And you can see then the white leather wouldn't match up. I made a mistake.

[BU54CB]

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I just noticed the sneakers you posted are different than the ones in the photograph, so it not a style match for that photo. For one the black circle on the rear is missing on the photo also the leather pattern is completely different.

And you missed my question did you ever find someone to authenticate them? How about the autograph?

The black circle is actually greenish yellow and and transparent that has a logo inside. It is placed near the back of the shoe and can't be seen in the photo that was posted. How can you even see a leather pattern in the photo the OP posted?

[nycpropain]

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Thanks so much! I already have them in a display case and hanging on my wall. Now my biggest challenge will be to photo match them. I found a style match which I have posted but I cannot zoom in without losing clarity. I am pretty sure I paid way below their value which makes this find even better. Thanks again for all your help in educating me about these!!

I just noticed the sneakers you posted are different than the ones in the photograph, so it not a style match for that photo. For one the black circle on the rear is missing on the photo also the leather pattern is completely different.

And you missed my question did you ever find someone to authenticate them? How about the autograph?

[dplettn]

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I am interested. Would love to own something game used of Michael Jordan.

plettner@fuse.net

[jmwill82]

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Thanks for everyone's interest. I have responded via E-mail to all who have asked. I do plan on selling these and would rather see them go to a valued forum member then on E-bay.

[mmonte4]

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i'm interested! please email me as well. thanks. klhunter84@yahoo.com

[therealaxis]

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Email me also if you are selling them kansascitysportszone@gmail.com Thanks!

[Bondsgloves]

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How much do you want for them. Email me at klbaseball@aol.com

[nycpropain]

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Hey Guys. I appreciate everyone's help with taking a look at the shoes. They have been proudly showcased in my collection since acquiring them. I am a several months away from purchasing my very first home and am looking to part with the majority of my collection, including these shoes. I have no idea as to how I should go about selling them. Auction house? Ebay? Craigslist? I am not too familiar with Jordan gamers so I have no clue as to what I should be asking. If anyone can help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

Whats the Provence? That depends on the value I believe. Have you got them authenticated? How about the autograph? I think if you dont have any of these it loses value for the lack of each. So I would assume what you should be asking is the value, which is right around what you paid for them.

[jmwill82]

Re: Michael Jordan Game Used Shoes..HELP

Hey Guys. I appreciate everyone's help with taking a look at the shoes. They have been proudly showcased in my collection since acquiring them. I am a several months away from purchasing my very first home and am looking to part with the majority of my collection, including these shoes. I have no idea as to how I should go about selling them. Auction house? Ebay? Craigslist? I am not too familiar with Jordan gamers so I have no clue as to what I should be asking. If anyone can help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

[jmwill82]

Re: Michael Jordan Game Used Shoes..HELP

Thanks so much! I already have them in a display case and hanging on my wall. Now my biggest challenge will be to photo match them. I found a style match which I have posted but I cannot zoom in without losing clarity. I am pretty sure I paid way below their value which makes this find even better. Thanks again for all your help in educating me about these!!

[mb23]

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Congrats on your MJ gamer! It may be all down hill now. Look great and like I said sig is 100% legit now you can see a nice shot of the sig with the bigger pictures, I knew right from jump it was fine! Congrats again.

[jmwill82]

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Hey Guys-

Wanted to followup with you and let you know that thanks to everyone's expertise and input, I decided to go ahead and purchase the pair of game worn Jordan shoes. I believe I found a style match from a game back in 1997 where the Bulls are playing the Clippers. I posted some new pictures of the shoes and would love feedback. Let me know what you think, good or bad

Thanks again for everyone's patience and help. This site is the absolute best!

[STLHAMMER32]

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MeiGray does photomatch authentications. I have owned basketball shoes that have been photomatch-authenticated by MeiGray. Shoes are tougher than jerseys to photomatch, I agree, but when you are working with high resolution photos, such as MeiGray has access to through their contract with Getty, it can be done in many cases. The vast majority of collectors do not have access to the high resolution images owned by Getty.

I agree with your general point that authentications are often a waste of money, but true photomatch authentication is an undeniable exception. Once you start photomatching with high resolution images, it irreversibly changes your perspective on and approach to collecting. Other than getting the jersey or shoes directly from the player as he walks off the hardwood, there is nothing that compares to it. Of course, there are many, many good items that cannot be photomatched, so this type of authentication is far from the "be all end all" of collecting. As for these Jordan shoes, I do not know whether such an authentication service would be useful, but wanted to point it out as a possible option.

Things have definately changed in that way, photomatches are possible even on items that are tough when you have high res photos and videos. Most of the items I have seen with the photomatches are documented for a certain game and the research isn't too extensive to find photos from a particular game. When you have no idea of what game or general area of a game and its from 13 years ago....the chances are slim to none that a photomatch is possible.

I agree with you as well on the way photomatching has changed things...I have subscribed to mlb.tv for the sole purpose of matching some of the bats I have. Another reason I suppose someone would want something authenticated would be for selling it....alot of beginning collectors put alot of stock into the COA's and paperwork that is for sure. After joining this site and seeing all of the items "authenticated" that really aren't legit its changed my viewpoint on it....I'd rather work with someone who specializes in a particular player and his characteristics. There are some very very knowledgeable player collectors on this site alone!