Minnesota Twins tagging question

[staindsox]

Re: Minnesota Twins tagging question

Hey Guys,
Thanks again for all the posts. If anyone can post more photos of 2004 Twins tagging or give me any ideas on how to proceed with the lot I won and am currently questioning, I would really appreciate it.

Chris
staindsox@hotmail.com

[staindsox]

Re: Minnesota Twins tagging question

I posted this thread when I bought a road Mauer rookie jersey from Vintage Authentic last spring. I strongly questioned the tagging. Check out the new Vintage Authentics auction, lot #39. Is this identical tagging, which isn't the standard Twins tagging, a coincidence or do you think these are bogus?

Chris

http://vintageauthentics.at.truition.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=76031304&prmenbr=57735959&aunbr=76378014

[staindsox]

Re: Minnesota Twins tagging question

P.S. and it offers another airtight Lampson LOA.

[sylbry]

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I have roughly a dozen Twins jerseys with similar style tagging. (From 2001 to 2004 the tagging was done similar on the front below the manufacturer's tag.) I can tell you the numbers on the tag fades quickly and the flag tags bend upwards with only minimal wear. The fact that there are no scrapes or scuffs on the numbers and the flag tags are perfectly straight tells me this jersey has ABSOLUTELY NO game use.

Does Lou even try or does he rubber stamp everything that is thrown his way?

[staindsox]

Re: Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer tagging question

Can anyone think why more than one of these have surfaced in the past few months? One is possible, but the likelihood of two from the same auction house seems odd to me. I'm sure they are from the same source, but what are the odds that this source would have more that one of these? I have contacted Vintage Authentics, but haven't heard anything yet. Ideas and input are appreciated.

Chris

[big10champ]

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I don't believe that the tagging on the Mauer Jersey is consistant with other 2004 Twins Gamers. I own a Shannon Stewart 2004 Road Jersey that I purchased directly from the Twins Pro Shop with Twins LOA. Jersey shows great use and tag is very worn. The size 52 tag along with the +2" Extra are almost completely rolled up. The tag is very worn showing 23-2004-1 for Jersey #23, Year 2004 and Set 1. The size and +2 tag are sewn directly below the Russell tag.

Brian

big10champ@msn.com

[sylbry]

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Hi Chris,

Since this post was brought back to life I was wondering if you ever resolved your issues with the jersey. I see it has made it's way to ebay now. Just curious.

Bryan

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140071514180&rd=1&rd=1

[staindsox]

Re: Minnesota Twins tagging question

I talked with Steve Jensen of V.A. and he told me it was from an local collector close to the Twins, an "impeccable source." That was as far as I was going to get with V.A...discussion closed as far as they were concerned. Well, I just don't enjoy the jersey having doubts in the back of my mind. I was going to re-consign to V.A., but they wanted a 15% cut in addition to their 20% buyers increase. Talk about delusions of grandeur. They aren't Mastro, Hunt, or REA, but charge the same rates. I thought I would throw it on eBay to see what kind of offers I get. I'm not in a rush to dump the jersey, but if I get something decent, I would sell it and probably buy a jersey that originated from the Twins Proshop. Like I said, I collect for the enjoyment, not for the investment, and every time I see the jersey, I just don't enjoy it, so I think it would be better to move on.

Chris

[sylbry]

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I wouldn't want anything Lou Lampson touched in my collection either.

Hope you eventually get the jersey you are looking for.

Bryan

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