Final Game at Veterans Stadium Ticket -
Auction End Date: 12/31/2011
Number of Bids: 6
Final Bid Amount: $36
Description of the auction lot: The Phillies used a larger format ticket for the Final Innings series against the Braves - this one measures 3.5"x8". The ticket was also embossed with the Veterans Stadium stamp, which was done at the gates as the ticket holder entered the game.
Comments: For me this was a bittersweet piece of Phillies history. I was a Sunday game plan holder at the time, and had this game as part of my package. Of course, there was a lot of excitement around moving to Citizens Bank Park, but there was a huge part of me that was sad to see the Vet go. I have seen this ticket go for a lot more on ebay before. I think two things hurt it's sales potential:
- It was titled, "Final Game at Veterans Stabium Ticket." You have to spell "stadium" right.
- It was set to end on New Year's Eve. I know I was not around when it closed, and I'm sure a lot of other potential buyers weren't either.
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Final Game at Vet Stadium
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Roy Oswalt Autographed Baseball (with JSA authentication) -
Auction End Date: 1/7/2012
Number of Bids: 12
Final Bid Amount: $28.50
Auction lot description: An Official Major League Baseball signed by former Phillies pitcher, Roy Oswalt. The ball was described as being autographed during a private signing session, and included a JSA hologram.
Comments: Even though he was the "least Ace-ish" of the Phillies "Four Aces" rotation, no one can deny the fact that Roy Oswalt has been a very good pitcher for the past 10+ years. As recently as October, local promoters were getting three times this sale price for his autograph at appearances. This item caused quite a bit of conversation when shared on Twitter. I said I would go to $40 - but, eventually decided to sit it out. Great buy for someone out there...
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Roy Oswalt autographed OMLB
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Auction End Date: 1/17/2012
Number of Bids: 0
Final Bid Amount: None - Still available
Auction lot description: Lance Parrish was card #153 of this 272 card set that featured the starting lineups from each Major League team. The card design was similar to the regular issue 1987 Donruss set, except for the maroon border (also had differentiated numbering - with "OD" prefix).
Comments: This lot also brought up some childhood memories of mine. As a 10-year old Phillies fan, this set was a must have - and Lance Parrish (the big offseason free agent signing) was one of the biggest stories of Spring Training. Of course, the Phillies quickly fell off pace of the divisional leaders and eventually finished the season in 4th place (in the NL East). One of the biggest disappointments was our new catcher (pictured below). But, let's face it...not too many live up to our expectations. Note: Another inclusion in this set was Mike Easler who started in left-field on Opening Day. OK, now go take a TUMS.
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| Lance Parrish '87 Donruss Opening Day |
In regards to the Opening Day set, it was the only standard-sized issue in which Mike Easler appeared as a Phillie. I'm not sure that if that feat is more or less probable today, but the comparative lack of sets in 1987 and the timing of them is what allowed this to happen with Easler.
ReplyDeleteThree comments:
ReplyDelete1) Dang, I wish I had seen that November 2012 auction of the 1964 media guide. In 2002, I had bid that one up to $1300 before dropping out. If you search the Hunt auction site, you'll see that a run of 1964-79 media guides, plus many "organizational sketch books," went for $750. So perhaps the price of that media guide is dropping from its $2000 price in 2002.
2) I think the printing on those Final Game at the Vet tickets tend to fade easily. Mine still looks great, but I have seen several on eBay where the printing (seat number, price, etc.) has nearly faded away. Perhaps they were displayed in too bright a light?
3) Roy Oswalt is a guy (like, IMO, Pat Burrell) whose autograph is so lame that it lessens the demand for it. A big, bold, legible autograph like Mike Schmidt's or (less so but still) Roy Halladay's just looks better and will always be worth more. I bet my 10-year-old could do a passable Burrell fake. At least that's one man's opinion as to why you can find cheap Burrells and Oswalts out there....
Oops. Comment #1 went to another entry--I was thinking it was included in this one!
ReplyDeleteGood point about the Media Guide. While researching, I was really surprised to see such disparity between the two final bids I found. You can never tell with those Hunt Auctions. Sometimes I think something is really good and it doesn't draw attention and I can get a deal. Other times I'm lukewarm on a lot and it goes through the roof. I agree though, $600 was a steal.
ReplyDeleteYour comments on Oswalt echo what I was hearing in response to my tweet of the signed ball. Responders said his autograph was not desirable because you can't read it.