Cardinals Authentics Jumps the Shark

[flota89]

Re: Cardinals Authentics Jumps the Shark

I'd just ignore prices that high. Diaz is on fire now, but will be ever match Pujols, Edmonds, Rolen or other stars from the past 15 years? Chances are, he won't. And when you can get a Pujols bat under $1,000 and Edmonds and Rolen bats in the $200-400 range, it doesn't make sense to spend thousands on the flavor of the day. At $800, I see no way someone can come out ahead unless the bat was really significant. Even if he went on to make 10 All-Star games in a row, it's likely a $500 bat in 15 years.

[flota89]

Re: Cardinals Authentics Jumps the Shark

The prices on EVERYTHING they sell during the regular season is absolutely laughable. Those same hats from spring training will be in their store all year. I heard prices used to be market value a few years ago before new management took over, but I think its just a myth. They have turned off a lot of regular buyers with these prices......$300 for an issued hazelbaker hat? $100 more than holliday? Lol. I would rather just put my money in the shredder

Yes, they have. I rarely buy anything from the store anymore due to the high prices.

[jake33]

Re: Cardinals Authentics Jumps the Shark

In the summer of 2015 the Cardinals wanted $750 for Dan Johnson's throwback uniform - hat, jersey and pants.....

In October, they lowered it to $600
In November, they lowered it to $500
In December, they stayed at $500
In January, they dropped to $350
In Feburary, they dropped to $350
In March, they dropped to $300
I offered $250 for the 4th or 5th time and they FINALLY accepted that price in March 2016

GOUGE.

[seanbaseball]

Re: Cardinals Authentics Jumps the Shark

Unfortunately its become a business that is afraid to leave an extra dollar on the table. They are so afraid to sell something for $1 less than they could have gotten that they start at an insane price and work their way down till someone bites. Really takes the fun out of it.

On the flip side I'm sure its frustrating to sell something at a "bargain" price and see it on ebay a day later.

[sherbal15]

Re: Cardinals Authentics Jumps the Shark

The prices are high, but will people pay it. As long as that continues we really can't complain. Prices got this high because of the demand. I am sure they will adjust the prices to meet the demand. I noticed they dropped the prices on the mothers day and memorial day jerseys (Molina 4K down to 3K). That is a pretty significant drop. Believe it or not people were paying 4K for molina 12 months ago.