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frikativ54
03-29-2008, 05:03 PM
Hey Astros Fans,

I know that Astros FanFest was supposed to take place today. Tell the Portlander how it went; I wish I could have been there, but it is too far of a trip from the West Coast. Photos would be appreciated.

eGameUsed
03-30-2008, 11:36 AM
Frik,

It was a pretty neat event! This year the team decided to hold FanFest the during the Houston exhibition game. Pretty cool because over 30 players and coaches signed autographs, including Craig Biggio. The team auctioned off the Spring Training jerseys worn during part of spring and the Friday and Saturday exhibition games. I was able to score the Pence. The best part was the jerseys were all unwashed, signed, and MLB hologramed. Pence went 1 for 3, getting his 5th HR of Spring.

A few game used 2007 TBTC jerseys were sold in the garage sale. 6 of the 7 jerseys they had were from the 9/28/2007 Biggio tribute game. The 6 jerseys went unclaimed during the random seat giveaway so were sold at the Garage Sale.

Thanks,

jerrywcole
03-31-2008, 11:37 AM
Chris,

As you know, I was at the fan fest but never made it to the garage sale.
I would have loved to have one of the TBTC jersey from the 9/28 game.
Did you purchase any of these and are you willing to sell one? Please advise. Thanks.

Jerry

eGameUsed
03-31-2008, 11:43 AM
Jerry,

I was not able to get one. Jerseys2003 has the Quintero #55 he got at the Garage Sale on eBay right now. It is missing the MLB Hologram though.

I checked last night and the Quintero was indeed authenticated. I get a list of all Astros MLB Authenticated items and it indeed had the holgram. It must have fallen off at some point.

The only one I have from the 9/28 game is the J. R. Towles. Sorry I don't have any others!

It was great to finally meet you. Glad you could make it down!

Thanks,

Master Shake
03-31-2008, 11:46 AM
Chris,

If your ever thinking about moving that Pence in the future let me know as I would love to have it! :D

cjosefy
03-31-2008, 04:20 PM
With the amount of jerseys for sale, I thought prices stayed a little lower than previous years. Only one jersey did not sell: 3rd base coach Ed Romero. I guess no one wanted to plunk down the $100.

I managed to get the Bourn and Geary. A friend of mine picked up the Tejada and Towles. The most expensive jersey of the day was the Ausmus which went for $800.

eGameUsed
03-31-2008, 04:59 PM
Chris J.,

It was nice to put a face to the name! In saw the Towles and it looked pretty nice. I love those unwashed catcher's jerseys! The Pence was incredible. It still smells this morning and finally dried out yesterday. The funny thing was the Hunter cut the inner tag out. It has perfect Pence characteristics, including black residue from his bats, tape, and glove on the right shoulder.

I agree on prices! I was shocked the Ausmus went so high, but then again they were BP jerseys. The days of getting game worn Biggio, Bagwell, anc Clemens jerseys at that Auction are over!

Thanks,

Dewey2007
03-31-2008, 05:19 PM
eGameUsed,
I sent you an e-mail recently regarding a question I had about possibly removing sharpie markings from a bat. Please let me know if you received it and I'd appreciate a response if you can. My e-mail is: deweystg@berkeley.edu

Thanks,
Dewey

eGameUsed
03-31-2008, 05:57 PM
Dewey,

No, I don't recall seeing an e-mail from you. Please try sending again and I will be on the look-out.

Thanks,

Dewey2007
03-31-2008, 06:10 PM
e-mail sent. thanks!

AstrosCollector
03-31-2008, 06:44 PM
There was really no game used besides the TriStar auction and the couple of jerseys that were the first thing bought up at the garage sale. Overall I thought it was a fun day! Alot of vendors set up selling different memorabilia. I too thought that the auction ran on the low side. Some of the jerseys only had a few bids.

I was able to pick up the Shawn Chacon, Geoff Blum, and Darrin Erstad jerseys. Chacon started the game and went 5 innings, the jersey is still wet today! It was soaking when I got it and smelled horrible! The Blum is awesome, it has dirt all over the front of it!

skyliner59
03-31-2008, 06:45 PM
eGameUsed, I sent you several emails in regards to game used Phillies items you may come across during the upcoming season. Just wondering if you ever received the emails as they went unanswered.

cjosefy, If you are interested in selling the Geary please send me an email. splayford1@comcast.net.

Thanks Bob

cjosefy
04-01-2008, 08:21 AM
Picture of the Geary, Bourn, Towles, and Tejada jerseys.
http://bossmus.hipstersunite.com/images/astros_fanfest_2k8.jpg

mgonzo82
04-01-2008, 09:35 AM
Those are nice!!!:D How much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

ziggy
04-01-2008, 10:14 AM
did majestic upgrade the BP jerseys for 2008, or are they still using the crappy screened on logos numbers and letters?

eGameUsed
04-01-2008, 10:35 AM
I think the quality of the BPs is better this year, but I still don't care too much for them. The letters and numbers, including front logo, is heat pressed on. The material feels like felt.

Thanks,

frikativ54
04-01-2008, 05:02 PM
Picture of the Geary, Bourn, Towles, and Tejada jerseys.
http://bossmus.hipstersunite.com/images/astros_fanfest_2k8.jpg

How much did you pay for the Towles and Tejada?

bubbrubb25
04-01-2008, 05:40 PM
Man I really want the Bourn and Geary jerseys.

frikativ54
04-01-2008, 06:15 PM
Man I really want the Bourn and Geary jerseys.

And I want the Towles and Tejada. I have got a Hunter Pence bat if any off these are FT. :D

frikativ54
04-02-2008, 11:15 PM
How much did the jerseys go for? I am really curious about the Pence and Tejada.

cjosefy
04-03-2008, 11:15 AM
Geary - $115
Bourn - $270
Towles - $425
Tejada - $500
Pence - Somewhere in the $500 range.

The Oswalt and Berkman were in the $500 range as well, I believe. I think the Cruz, Sr. went for around $250. The Blum was around $160. Depending on the player, the jerseys started between $100-$200. I think about 1/3 of the jerseys went for the opening bid price.

frikativ54
04-03-2008, 05:12 PM
Geary - $115
Bourn - $270
Towles - $425
Tejada - $500
Pence - Somewhere in the $500 range.

The Oswalt and Berkman were in the $500 range as well, I believe. I think the Cruz, Sr. went for around $250. The Blum was around $160. Depending on the player, the jerseys started between $100-$200. I think about 1/3 of the jerseys went for the opening bid price.

Those seem like a pretty good deal. Wish I were there. :)

ziggy
04-03-2008, 10:23 PM
those are batting practice jerseys aren't they?

frikativ54
04-03-2008, 11:29 PM
those are batting practice jerseys aren't they?

They were the jerseys used in an exhibition game against the Tigers. I believe they are made just like the batting practice jerseys, but in this case were spring training worn.

Hopefully some time in the future I'll have some more money, so I can be in the market for more g/u jerseys.

-frik

geoff
04-04-2008, 10:11 AM
I sent you a email a few days ago regarding the Tejada Jersey.Seeing if you got it or did not get it.

geof631@yahoo.com

Thanks
GEOFF

frikativ54
04-04-2008, 10:16 AM
I sent you a email a few days ago regarding the Tejada Jersey.Seeing if you got it or did not get it.

geof631@yahoo.com

Thanks
GEOFF

Dear Geoff,

No - I didn't get your email. lazukor@gmail.com

-frik

geoff
04-04-2008, 11:43 AM
Frik email sent out to you.

Geoff

frikativ54
04-04-2008, 11:57 AM
Frik email sent out to you.

Geoff

Sorry. I didn't look at the seller's name and thought you were the seller trying to unload the Tejada jersey. Ask cjosefy - he's the guy that's got it. Good luck!

HoustonJG
04-04-2008, 10:29 PM
Here is a pic of the Wesley Wright jersey I got from FanFest

I think he might do something this year!!!
He looked good this spring

I like the numbers this year they are almost like felt better than the screen printed numbers from years past

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t77/jkcustomframing/011-6.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t77/jkcustomframing/012-5.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t77/jkcustomframing/013-4.jpg

ziggy
04-04-2008, 10:54 PM
They were the same felt crap in 2007 on the BP jerseys. Majestic changes the style ever 2 years.....I am sure they will be changing these for the 2009 season..Have heard a lot of players think they are garbage and have complained.

HoustonJG
04-04-2008, 10:57 PM
I wish they would just sew the regular numbers on there but I gues it defeats the purpose of the cool base
these things are very light

frikativ54
04-04-2008, 11:17 PM
I wish they would just sew the regular numbers on there but I gues it defeats the purpose of the cool base
these things are very light

Sweet Wright jersey! He got his first Big League win today. I am wearing a Bagwell 2003 Spring Training jersey, and the numbers are definitely sewn on.

How much did the Wright set you back?

-Frik54

bigtime59
04-05-2008, 10:17 AM
They were the same felt crap in 2007 on the BP jerseys. Majestic changes the style ever 2 years.....I am sure they will be changing these for the 2009 season..Have heard a lot of players think they are garbage and have complained.

I picked up one of the Orioles BPs at Fan Fest, but have stopped buying them otherwise for that very reason. Kiss cut, iron-on felt numbers...is this Japan in the 70s? They really are lame.
And, it's not that you can't sew onto these jerseys. They did for the Pittsburgh and San Francisco All-Star games.
Also, has anyone else noticed that every front logo on these jerseys is too low, and the left-chest ones are HUGE? Badly designed, badly made jerseys. You gotta love it...not.

Mark
bigtime39@aol.com