Aren't Lowball Offers Getting Old?

[ballofbases@hotmail.com]

Re: Aren't Lowball Offers Getting Old?

Although the majority of people would pay more for a game used bat or game used jersey I do believe that these tickets from milestone games are worth a good amount. Many people throw these tickets away and many are unsigned because of people not having access to the player. I believe the ones that are signed are the hardest ones to come across and should have a significant value.

Michael
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[skipcareyisfat]

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Although the majority of people would pay more for a game used bat or game used jersey I do believe that these tickets from milestone games are worth a good amount. Many people throw these tickets away and many are unsigned because of people not having access to the player. I believe the ones that are signed are the hardest ones to come across and should have a significant value.

Michael
Ballofbases@Hotmail.com

Speaking of expensive tickets, did anyone see this? Apparently the seller put a $50 reserve on it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120145899599&ssPageNa

[godwulf]

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Good question. I guess like everyone says, "whatever someone is willing to pay."

And if no one is willing to pay more than $200-300?

If you can't (or are unwilling to) set a price, or even a range, on the ticket, what makes somebody's offer "ridiculous"?

[3arod13]

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Personally I would think those are a $200-$300 items at most. Do you think this ticket is worth more than a game used bat? If you were offered the 2 items at the same time and only could take one, which would you take? Just wondering...what was the guy's low ball offer?

Wow, I guess I should have titled this thread, "what item were you selling where you received an obvious and ridiculous lowball offer?" That way, I wouldn't be getting somewhat pounded.

I guess my example wasn't that good of a one, considering you have to be a ticket and/or ticket/autograph collector to understand the value.

Do you think this ticket is worth more than a game used bat? This is how I collect: How many arod game used bats are out there? Many. How many arod HR tickets signed by him in that game are out there? Mine is the only one I know of (I'm sure it's not the only one) and that is rare. I do own an arod game used HR Bat from 1996, but when I saw this HR ticket, I had to have it. Again, that's how I collect. Everyone has their own way to collect.

If you were offered the 2 items at the same time and only could take one, which would you take? Of course of the HR Ticket.

I like to collect rare items. Items that many don't have in their collection. Of course rookie items are the best, considering you're only a rookie one year.

Now, I realize these aren't game used items, but this is why I collected these items:

Derek Jeter signed Minor League Ball: This is a Derek Jeter autographed baseball signed in person on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Michigan where Derek Jeter grew up and played high school baseball. This signature was obtained just prior to his rookie year. Many signed Jeter balls out there. How many minor league signed balls? Not as many as major league balls.

1995 Milk Cap signed card. These were given out a one Columbus Clippers game in 1995. Not many of these around, more less sign with a 1995 signature. I just had to have it.

The 8x10, I just liked that minor league picture with a minor league signature. Nothing great, just caught my eye and I had to have it.

Regards, Tony

[3arod13]

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And if no one is willing to pay more than $200-300?

If you can't (or are unwilling to) set a price, or even a range, on the ticket, what makes somebody's offer "ridiculous"?

For Sale: 1984 Michael Jordan Game Used Rookie Jersey. Buy it now price: $6,000 with the option to make a best offer.

Best offer: $500

[worldchamps]

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If you have a game worn rookie Jordan jersey, AND IT IS REAL, you can get $6,000 for it easily.

[David]

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I dislike packaging. When someone offered me three bucks for something, I said "Wouldn't it be easier for me to throw it away?"

[3arod13]

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If you have a game worn rookie Jordan jersey, AND IT IS REAL, you can get $6,000 for it easily.

I wish I did.

I was only giving an example to Godwulf's comment: If you can't (or are unwilling to) set a price, or even a range, on the ticket, what makes somebody's offer "ridiculous"?

[TFig27]

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Tony
thought you might like seeing this.

derek jeter albany colony team signed ball 1994 AA



i still have ticket stubs and the program from that game.

[godwulf]

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I was only giving an example to Godwulf's comment: If you can't (or are unwilling to) set a price, or even a range, on the ticket, what makes somebody's offer "ridiculous"?

And the example you gave was a valid one. Back to your ticket, though, you've declined to answer the question a couple of times, "How much do you think it's worth?" I guess another way of phrasing it would be, "How high would an offer for your ticket have to be not to be 'ridiculous' in your eyes?"

As for taking the ticket over a game-used bat, perhaps you would, but I don't believe you'd have a lot of company in that choice. Scarcity certainly can be a factor in determining an item's value, but I think you'd have to agree, that's far from being an automatic.

[3arod13]

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Tony
thought you might like seeing this.

derek jeter albany colony team signed ball 1994 AA



i still have ticket stubs and the program from that game.

That is sweet!

[thomecollector]

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Kellsox,
Great price for that one. I collect Thome HR tix. It's all about how bad you need it. I paid $60 for Thome's first Homerun ticket @ Yankee stadium. I haven't seen another one ever. By the way, I am looking for some of his HR's @ Boston. Think you can help? Lmk . Roger thomecollector@cox.net

[CollectGU]

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Tony,

I am now curious to hear what you think the ticket is worth?

Regards,

Dave

[3arod13]

Re: Aren't Lowball Offers Getting Old?

Tony,

I am now curious to hear what you think the ticket is worth?

Regards,

Dave

Dave,

The HR signed ticket...at this point in arod's career, I wouldn't sell the ticket right now (however, it's not for sale) for no less than $1,800-$2,000. Priced is based on what he has done so far, and based on the potential price it would get if Arod breaks the HR record. There's no quarantee he will, but I have paid much more for items based on future potential and it's paid off well.,

This is Barry Bonds 1st HR ticket. A stub, not signed, not in the greatest shape, and this is what it recently sold for. It was bought for this price as he approached the record. Arod is also much more well liked that Bonds. Look at all those people who held on to Hank Aaron's first HR ticket...they are now selling them for $15 on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160141884139&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

Now, if you're not a ticket collector, this would seem outrageous to you. However, tickets like this sell wll.

Regards, Tony