How does one go about getting authentic GU jerseys?

cwazzy

I'd like to aquire a GU jersey for my collection but I have been unsuccessful in obtaining one so far. I've tried contacting the team directly, I've tried their main charity, I've tried eBay (I have actually seen some that are advertised as GU here but I want proof), etc. Where do GU collectors get their stuff? Thanks in advance.

Stone193

Chris

I don't collect this kind of stuff, but that's one place where I did like SCD - there's a bunch of guys who advertised there that have been in the business for years - e.g. like MEI, Grey Flannel.

Also, did you try ML auctions?

Not an expert - but if ya want some names from SCD - PM me and when I get home I'll check in a copy.

Also, I would check over at net54 - they may have some GU collectors over there?

mike

cwazzy

Thanks, Mike. I'll be sure and give those avenues a try. And if you do have time I would appreciate some names out of SCD. Thanks, again!

justmichael

Check out the site gameuseduniverse.com

Stone193

<< <i>Thanks, Mike. I'll be sure and give those avenues a try. And if you do have time I would appreciate some names out of SCD. Thanks, again! >>

Will check Chris.

If you don't hear from me this eve - please PM me - in case I forget - I'm getting old!

mike

Kid4hof03

The Cardinals sell most of their own items through the team shop in the stadium and their Cardinals Care charity events. One of the best people in the hobby runs the website birdbats.com, his name is Jeff Scott. Check in with him and tell him what you are looking for. In all of my years of collecting stuff I have never met a more honest, helpful collector than Jeff, plus he has an amazing collection of Cardinals game used bats and is highly networked in that part of the hobby.

Abe

Stone193

<< <i>The Cardinals sell most of their own items through the team shop in the stadium and their Cardinals Care charity events. One of the best people in the hobby runs the website birdbats.com, his name is Jeff Scott. Check in with him and tell him what you are looking for. In all of my years of collecting stuff I have never met a more honest, helpful collector than Jeff, plus he has an amazing collection of Cardinals game used bats and is highly networked in that part of the hobby.

Abe >>

Hi Abe.

mike

Kid4hof03

Hey Mike,
Who the heck is Gabe?

Abe

Stone193

<< <i>Hey Mike,
Who the heck is Gabe?

Abe >>

LOL

I typed that without thinking and went back and changed it.

I don't know who Gabe is either!

Kid4hof03

I knew it was a typo, just figured I would bust your chops a little. I hope you are doing well.

cwazzy

Thanks, Abe. I have sent Mr. Scott an e-mail and I hope to hear from him soon.

gameusedhoop

Jef Scott posted this pic on gameuseduniverse, any interest in a busted bat?
At the Cards team store.

cwazzy

<< <i>Jef Scott posted this pic on gameuseduniverse, any interest in a busted bat? >>



I don't care if it's busted as long as it's real. The only problem is that I think this is going to be much more expensive than I had previously thought. I was hoping to find a jersery for $300 or less and a bat for around $150. But apparently I live in a fantasy land. Thanks for the heads-up, Steve. I'm headed over there now to check it out.

Stone193

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<< <i>Jef Scott posted this pic on gameuseduniverse, any interest in a busted bat? >>



I don't care if it's busted as long as it's real. The only problem is that I think this is going to be much more expensive than I had previously thought. I was hoping to find a jersery for $300 or less and a bat for around $150. But apparently I live in a fantasy land. Thanks for the heads-up, Steve. I'm headed over there now to check it out. >>

Chris

It depends on whose bat or jersey you want?

If you just want something real as a sample? You do that very cheaply.

I checked in a few SCDs and their old advertisers have abandoned them - go figure? We all saw that coming.

Now - one good source that was in SCD is MEI. They advertised there for quite some time.

Also, as I said, GreyFlannel Inc. was there for years.

And, here's another guy who advertised for years in SCD - MD Sports Connection.

Further, someone that I've been buying from for over 20 yrs and trust from NY - is B&E Collectibles. They have GU stuff which they stand behind - I've seen jerseys go for like 60 bucks.

I hope this is a good start for ya. When I have time, I'll check a few more out for ya.
mike

edit: I forgot the bats - IMO JT Sports is as good as it gets - John Taube is a good guy - I believe - Abe should be able to tell ya - he buys way more of this stuff than I.

NickM

Check the websites of other teams to see if anyone sells cracked bats online.

You may find something cheaply of a Cardinal from his former team.

Nick

Tedw9

Chris,

All the places Stone listed are good companies to buy from. And if you look around the BST board at Game Used Universe you may be able to find something you like. Those guys over there a very knowledgeable and will
help make sure you get something that is legit. You may want to join and ask questions as there are many pitfalls with buying game used items. I have learned a ton from them, they are a good group of collectors.

No matter what you end up buying, I hope you come back and share it with us. I love to collect game used items and like looking at other peoples buys.

cwazzy

<< <i>It depends on whose bat or jersey you want? >>



I'm after an Adam Wainwright GU something for my collection. I would have said that in my first post but I thought that my starting two Wainwright threads in two days might have caused a misalignment in the space/time continuum and opened up a blackhole that would consume us all. That or be labeled me as an obsessive fanatic w/ a man-crush. Either one could happen and the second one is probably true. LOL