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(PICS ADDED) Mark McGwire signed hat - If I'm going to sell, would you spend $50 to get it authentic

frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,216 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I have a Cardinals hat signed by Mark McGwire. Should I spend $50+ to get it authenticated if I'm going to sell, or would I do better just guaranteeing it myself and selling as is? How much would you guys expect it to bring. It is a nice, clean hat signed in black sharpie vertically beside the STL.

Shane

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    StatmanStatman Posts: 597 ✭✭✭
    The question is - do you think you'd really recoup the $50 to get it authenticated. Since you know it's real, I'd put in your auction that you'd be willing to get it authenticated after the auction ends - on their dime - and if it came back bad you'd let them out of the auction and pay the fee yourself.

    I did this with a couple of Unitas mini-helmets I had (at the time it was just $20 per auto and I got it done at a show so there was no mailing fees) and it worked out pretty well. I think I got about 25% more than I would have without the PSA/DNA and the buyer was happy to pay the $20 for authentication.
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    frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,216 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The question is - do you think you'd really recoup the $50 to get it authenticated. Since you know it's real, I'd put in your auction that you'd be willing to get it authenticated after the auction ends - on their dime - and if it came back bad you'd let them out of the auction and pay the fee yourself.

    I did this with a couple of Unitas mini-helmets I had (at the time it was just $20 per auto and I got it done at a show so there was no mailing fees) and it worked out pretty well. I think I got about 25% more than I would have without the PSA/DNA and the buyer was happy to pay the $20 for authentication. >>



    That is what I'm asking. Do you guys think I would get the $50 back +.

    I do not think I would want to go through the trouble of sending it off myself, but I would guarantee it.

    Shane

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    dioworlddioworld Posts: 140 ✭✭
    $50 + shipping & insurance, i don't think it's worth it.
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    jackstrawjackstraw Posts: 3,897 ✭✭✭✭
    I would say no. It seems like alot and its just that much more you will have to get for your item.
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    dioworlddioworld Posts: 140 ✭✭
    And this one already psa/dna authen, selling for $109 with no winner.

    ebay mcgwire psa/dna hat
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    StatmanStatman Posts: 597 ✭✭✭
    I agree with the others - I don't think you'd get it back. Just not enough interest anymore.
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    jackstrawjackstraw Posts: 3,897 ✭✭✭✭
    I am surprised that PSA said OK on this one?
    Look
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    IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,569 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I am surprised that PSA said OK on this one?
    Look >>



    That one is legit
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    mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    why don't you simply list it on Ebay, and get [a friend] or someone else to do a quick opinion on the signature. It lets you sell the item, and although not binding, it will give you a good idea on potential legitimacy of the signature.

    m
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    csmtampacsmtampa Posts: 1,828 ✭


    << <i>I am surprised that PSA said OK on this one?
    Look >>



    Big Mac's Ballpark sig
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    leathtechleathtech Posts: 3,191 ✭


    << <i>why don't you simply list it on Ebay, and get [a friend] or someone else to do a quick opinion on the signature. It lets you sell the item, and although not binding, it will give you a good idea on potential legitimacy of the signature.

    m >>



    That sounds like a good idea...
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    storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    The quick-opinion is about the most money I would want
    to spend on the item, if I was selling it.

    A seller guarantee is prolly just as effective.

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    frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,216 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for the ideas, guys. I actually forgot about the Quick Opinion. I have actually did this before, and it worked pretty good. I think I will go with that route.

    Shane

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    frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,216 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here are some pics. Feel free to comment. I believe it to be the real deal.

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    image

    Shane

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    IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,569 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's legit; I'd list it and encourage potential bidders to use the PSA/DNA service
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    thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    Shane,

    PM sent to get your best price.

    Mike
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    thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Here are some pics. Feel free to comment. I believe it to be the real deal.

    image

    image >>



    Got the hat from Shane yesterday, and got it JSA authenticated today by Spence himself in Dallas. I appreciate the quick transaction Shane.

    Mike
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    BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    That's a really nice piece and excellent autograph.
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