Other Sports Baseball Memorabilia Auction - Page 3

Aries Walker · 04-10-2016, 12:50 PM

Okay, so as some of you know, I work as an online estate sale organizer in real life, and one of the auctions we just put up is the estate of a lifelong baseball memorabilia collector. There really is an unbelievable amount of stuff in here; MLB players would come to his house as if it was a museum. There are signed photos and baseballs, vintage posters and pennants, lots of bobbleheads and figurines, Negro League and women's league things, and memorabilia from almost every team.

To be quite honest, it isn't getting as much attention as we were hoping, which sucks for us as a company, but because everything starts bidding at a dollar, it means that things are going for much less than they otherwise would. So here's the link; there's a good chance it'll be worth it for you to sign up and bid (especially since there's a special offer for first-timers).

They're also selling a bunch of non-baseball household stuff, and the auction ends on Tuesday night. Here's the link.

https://www.ebth.com/sales/12313-spo...ore/categories

If you happen to live in the DC area, you can pick up whatever you win on Thursday, but otherwise we also offer shipping (which for baseballs and pictures probably won't be much). Make sure you check the shipping price before you bid.

And to give you an idea of the scope, this is what his baseball room looked like before we organized it.

And that's not even counting what was already upstairs, in the stairwell, in those cabinets, or in his back room.

Good luck.

Halfcan · 04-12-2016, 08:43 PM

I had several things won until the last minute. Interlopers swooped in and stole all my treasures.

Halfcan · 04-12-2016, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries Walker

Anybody win anything? The Royals lot went for $47, and the most expensive sports-related item was, believe it or not, the pile of minor league commemorative balls, which went for a staggering $350.

https://www.ebth.com/items/3221443-g...tive-baseballs

I bid on those and all the baseball lots. Lost at the end. It was still a pretty good price. Someone will be able to resale them for triple the cost.

**lewdog** · 04-12-2016, 09:16 PM

I did just get confirmation that I won! Nice having that $20 off coupon too!

https://www.ebth.com/items/3199306-a...m_medium=email

**lewdog** · 04-12-2016, 09:19 PM

Wonder if my Pete Rose autograph picture will fit in my new purse?

**BigRedChief** · 04-12-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

That's not necessarily true. If you do your research, the source looks legit (like this known baseball collector) and you compare known authentic signatures, this is a way to snag cheaper items and then pay to get them authenticated yourself. I have balls I got signed myself by the current Royals. When inclined, I can pay money and have them authenticated to make them worth more. If I can get something I think is real but not authenticated, it's usually much cheaper. You've got to know what you're doing though.

Hell, half of the authentication that took place in the 90's was fraudulent stuff anyway. Those companies have since went under after it was made public their practices. Still happens today so just because something is authenticated, doesn't mean it's actually legit. I trust most JSA authentications, however.

Wasn't saying anything to question the authenticity of the items. Just stating market facts.

Use to be a big collector. Gave a bunch of Griffey jr stuff to Flopnuts. Gave huge tubs full of cards and memorbilia to Phobia to auction off and he couldn't get shit for the stuff in the mid 2000's when the market crashed.

Most of my stuff on the wall is personal stuff. I got my World Series winning ticket made into a 4x2 foot poster. Have a big frame with a baseball diamond inside of it with pedestals at the player positions to display some of my best cards. That kind of thing.

Hamwallet · 04-12-2016, 10:00 PM

I won around 20 old baseball pics autographed and framed. With shipping I will be around 140. My dad is going to have an awesome Xmas.

**lewdog** · 04-13-2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Wasn't saying anything to question the authenticity of the items. Just stating market facts.

Use to be a big collector. Gave a bunch of Griffey jr stuff to Flopnuts. Gave huge tubs full of cards and memorbilia to Phobia to auction off and he couldn't get shit for the stuff in the mid 2000's when the market crashed.

Most of my stuff on the wall is personal stuff. I got my World Series winning ticket made into a 4x2 foot poster. Have a big frame with a baseball diamond inside of it with pedestals at the player positions to display some of my best cards. That kind of thing.

I get what you are saying, I was just looking at the other side. Too many collectors go into a shop and say great, it's authenticated, must be real. Guys like Inmem buying $300 DT autographed jerseys authenticated by Global. Lulz

Shit, Griffey was so good. I've been looking to find some reasonable autographed Griffey stuff. For me and my autistic brother in law. He's a huge Seattle sports fan.

Your collection sounds awesome.

Aries Walker · 04-13-2016, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamwallet

I won around 20 old baseball pics autographed and framed. With shipping I will be around 140. My dad is going to have an awesome Xmas.

See, now I love to read lines like that.

The pictures were hit and miss; some went for a bunch, but others got picked up on the cheap. Glad to see you got some!

**BigRedChief** · 04-13-2016, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

I get what you are saying, I was just looking at the other side. Too many collectors go into a shop and say great, it's authenticated, must be real. Guys like Inmem buying $300 DT autographed jerseys authenticated by Global. Lulz

Shit, Griffey was so good. I've been looking to find some reasonable autographed Griffey stuff. For me and my autistic brother in law. He's a huge Seattle sports fan.

Your collection sounds awesome.

This is the last major piece of Griffey jr memorabilia that I still have on my wall. Authenticated Griffey sig in silver, a near mint rookie card and one of the most rare Griffey Jr cards. A regular Topps card but these were made and given only to the troops in the war zone during Desert Storm in Iraq. It has the gold flake desert storm emblem on it.

I'm thinking of redoing that part of the wall. Changing it into just a Chiefs section. If I do that in the future, I'll send the Griffey jr piece to your brother in law. Email me your email addy and when I redo the wall we can talk logistics.

**Rain Man** · 04-13-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

That's not necessarily true. If you do your research, the source looks legit (like this known baseball collector) and you compare known authentic signatures, this is a way to snag cheaper items and then pay to get them authenticated yourself. I have balls I got signed myself by the current Royals. When inclined, I can pay money and have them authenticated to make them worth more. If I can get something I think is real but not authenticated, it's usually much cheaper. You've got to know what you're doing though.

Hell, half of the authentication that took place in the 90's was fraudulent stuff anyway. Those companies have since went under after it was made public their practices. Still happens today so just because something is authenticated, doesn't mean it's actually legit. I trust most JSA authentications, however.

Authentication is my big worry about any collectible. I'm really interested in this Grecian urn, and it says it's authenticated, but I know nothing about Grecian urns or the company that authenticated it. As far as I know, it could be from Pottery Barn.

https://www.ebth.com/items/3165157-c-400bc-grecian-urn

**Dartgod** · 04-13-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Authentication is my big worry about any collectible. I'm really interested in this Grecian urn, and it says it's authenticated, but I know nothing about Grecian urns or the company that authenticated it. As far as I know, it could be from Pottery Barn.

https://www.ebth.com/items/3165157-c-400bc-grecian-urn

Tell the truth. You want it for the naked man with his scepter that's on the opposite side.

Hamwallet · 04-13-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smellypitts

different page

https://www.ebth.com/items/3246976-h...n-trading-card

I won that also!

Toby Waller · 04-13-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamwallet

I won that also!

seriously?
for how much?

Hamwallet · 04-13-2016, 03:49 PM

Like 25 bucks I think.

Edit***. $33 after shipping.

**lewdog** · 04-13-2016, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

This is the last major piece of Griffey jr memorabilia that I still have on my wall. Authenticated Griffey sig in silver, a near mint rookie card and one of the most rare Griffey Jr cards. A regular Topps card but these were made and given only to the troops in the war zone during Desert Storm in Iraq. It has the gold flake desert storm emblem on it.

I'm thinking of redoing that part of the wall. Changing it into just a Chiefs section. If I do that in the future, I'll send the Griffey jr piece to your brother in law. Email me your email addy and when I redo the wall we can talk logistics.

My post wasn't meant to be asking, for the record. And no way would I accept that. That's an amazing piece, why get rid of it? I can surely find a Griffey piece for my BIL but that's very kind of you.

Your collection of stuff sounds pretty awesome. Share away if you feel like it. I'd love to hear or see what you have.

04-10-2016, 12:50 PM
Aries Walker Back again, again. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $9583357	Baseball Memorabilia Auction Okay, so as some of you know, I work as an online estate sale organizer in real life, and one of the auctions we just put up is the estate of a lifelong baseball memorabilia collector. There really is an unbelievable amount of stuff in here; MLB players would come to his house as if it was a museum. There are signed photos and baseballs, vintage posters and pennants, lots of bobbleheads and figurines, Negro League and women's league things, and memorabilia from almost every team. To be quite honest, it isn't getting as much attention as we were hoping, which sucks for us as a company, but because everything starts bidding at a dollar, it means that things are going for much less than they otherwise would. So here's the link; there's a good chance it'll be worth it for you to sign up and bid (especially since there's a special offer for first-timers). They're also selling a bunch of non-baseball household stuff, and the auction ends on Tuesday night. Here's the link. https://www.ebth.com/sales/12313-spo...ore/categories If you happen to live in the DC area, you can pick up whatever you win on Thursday, but otherwise we also offer shipping (which for baseballs and pictures probably won't be much). Make sure you check the shipping price before you bid. And to give you an idea of the scope, this is what his baseball room looked like before we organized it. And that's not even counting what was already upstairs, in the stairwell, in those cabinets, or in his back room. Good luck.
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04-12-2016, 08:43 PM	#31
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04-12-2016, 09:16 PM	#33
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1701900	I did just get confirmation that I won! Nice having that $20 off coupon too! https://www.ebth.com/items/3199306-a...m_medium=email
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04-12-2016, 10:00 PM	#36
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04-13-2016, 03:49 PM	#44
Hamwallet Veteran Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central Florida Casino cash: $1209080	Like 25 bucks I think. Edit**. $33 after shipping. Last edited by Hamwallet; 04-13-2016 at 05:00 PM..*
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