Bought my first game worn jersey today!
bengineno9
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Nothing impressive and nobody you've heard of!
A couple of years ago i was opening packs of 2000 UD hockey and came across a guy with the last name "Kristek". Same as mine, I later went on and wrote him a letter and included some cards and sent it to his minor league the Rochester Americans. Grandparents told me we have connections in the Czech Republic and a month later Jaroslav sent me a letter back. He was suprised to learn that other Kristek's live in the States and that i played hockey as well and was really happy that i sent him a few cards.
He was the 1998 second round DP for Buffalo and has only played 6 games with the Sabres posting 4 penalty minutes. This guy looks almost identical to my little brother.
Anyways, last week i was doing a google search and came across a dealer of game worn hockey jerseys and i bought this one for a reasonable price today. I really dig the alternate jersey and hope to buy his home jersey in the near future.
Just a little bored today and thought i'd post my experience.
Ben
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A couple of years ago i was opening packs of 2000 UD hockey and came across a guy with the last name "Kristek". Same as mine, I later went on and wrote him a letter and included some cards and sent it to his minor league the Rochester Americans. Grandparents told me we have connections in the Czech Republic and a month later Jaroslav sent me a letter back. He was suprised to learn that other Kristek's live in the States and that i played hockey as well and was really happy that i sent him a few cards.
He was the 1998 second round DP for Buffalo and has only played 6 games with the Sabres posting 4 penalty minutes. This guy looks almost identical to my little brother.
Anyways, last week i was doing a google search and came across a dealer of game worn hockey jerseys and i bought this one for a reasonable price today. I really dig the alternate jersey and hope to buy his home jersey in the near future.
Just a little bored today and thought i'd post my experience.
Ben
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Very nice looking item. A lot of the teams are selling their jerseys at the stadium - wish I lived near one!
I like having some "representative" uni's just to look at - of course I'm talking baseball.
thanx for sharing and good luck in the future if this is a new horizon for you
mike
Good call.
Set me back $250. The cheapest out of all the jerseys he had for sale i think. I imagine he doesn't have a lot of jerseys out there when you've only played six games. Most of the others range around $500.
I hope to buy the home jersey of his he had for sale in the next month or so.
Ben
Not for sure how much wear it will have. Surely a couple puck marks, but it kinda looks brand new, never been touched. Maybe i could try to match the DNA to see if were really related, who knows.
<< <i>NJmeathook,
Not for sure how much wear it will have. Surely a couple puck marks, but it kinda looks brand new, never been touched. Maybe i could try to match the DNA to see if were really related, who knows. >>
Ben
From my experience from jerseys and bats - when they say "light" game use, expect very little activity on the item.
Let us know what you see when you get it.
mike
<< <i>Set me back $250. The cheapest out of all the jerseys he had for sale i think. I imagine he doesn't have a lot of jerseys out there when you've only played six games. Most of the others range around $500.
I hope to buy the home jersey of his he had for sale in the next month or so.
Ben >>
Ben....Where did you get it from? Normal, Authentic (non g/w) jerseys go for upwards of $250. to get a gamer for the same price is great!
bwest673@ix.netcom.com
I've tried to explain what you said to my friends and girlfriend. They still think i'm crazy for spending that much. The most i've ever spent on a jersey was probably $130 or so for my Tkachuk and Pronger replicas.
Akbar has all the info below.
Bob is a really good guy to work with. Responds to emails quickly and is very quick to ship.
Let you know what kinda wear it has when it arrives.
<< <i>N162,
I've tried to explain what you said to my friends and girlfriend. They still think i'm crazy for spending that much. The most i've ever spent on a jersey was probably $130 or so for my Tkachuk and Pronger replicas.
Akbar has all the info below.
Bob is a really good guy to work with. Responds to emails quickly and is very quick to ship.
Let you know what kinda wear it has when it arrives. >>
Ben
For a legit GU jersey in baseball, that is complete - all tags/patches, and evidence of use - I expect to pay that much except for someone who barely played in the majors.
IMO, ya did good!
congratulations
mike