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legaleagle92481
10-29-2009, 11:36 PM
I am new to the forum and I was just curious to as to what is the most valuable item you guys have in your collections. Mine is a Jeter gamer.

zookerman182
10-29-2009, 11:56 PM
Money wise i would say i dont have a clear winner. I have a few bats in the $150-200 range so im not sure.

The item most valuable to me is my 2008 Craig Counsell Game used bat. I searched for one since 2007 and finally got the Counsell bat of my dreams. Might sound wierd but i love his bats.

jetersbatboy
10-30-2009, 12:01 AM
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=14820&highlight=valuable+item

Mine was this 2007 Ichiro gamer

lehmsbobby
10-30-2009, 12:02 AM
Barry Bonds 2000 Sam Bat

its my utmost favorite piece in my collection

3arod13
10-30-2009, 03:35 AM
1996 Alex Rodriguez "1st Career Grand Slam" Game Used Bat

staindsox
10-30-2009, 07:09 AM
2006 Joe Mauer game used jersey with both MLB COA sticker and Twins Proshop LOA. This one shows a ton of use too. Most of his jerseys the Twins sell actually show no use at all.

WadeInBmore
10-30-2009, 07:45 AM
For me it's gotta be my Frank Thomas Reebok First Basemans mitt!!!

TriplexXxSports
10-30-2009, 07:54 AM
I'm not into the cash aspect of it, but my Urlacher 'o8 Uni is atop my list.

dcgreg25
10-30-2009, 07:57 AM
Mine is probably my Larry Doby GU Glove which came from his family.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm233/gregguy25/2414b_lg.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm233/gregguy25/2414c_lg.jpg


On the football side, it is probably my Sean Taylor GU & autographed Miami Hurricanes Jersey. I had it signed at a show in Virginia about three months before he was murdered. It was cool meeting Sean and talking with him about the jersey. Jersey shows significant use with multiple team repairs.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm233/gregguy25/Taylor1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm233/gregguy25/3884_12.jpg

bondsfan
10-30-2009, 08:36 AM
My Evgeni Malkin home playoff jersey from the 07-08 season, photomatched many times over

thanks,

Coveh

CampWest
10-30-2009, 08:55 AM
I dont have any massive dollar pieces like some of those with early 1900 hall of famer bats. I've been collecting game used for just a couple years so I'm taking my time learning the hobby before going after any of my big cornerstone type pieces.

Probably the highest valued items I have are the 2009 Billy Butler pink mother's day bat and probably also his 2003 Junior National Team USA blue jersey - but I have no idea what the jersey's real market value is.

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/bbutlerMD05102009a.jpg

http://home.everestkc.net/wescampbell/PCollection/butlerusafs.jpg

joelsabi
10-30-2009, 10:21 AM
i assume if i put all my items in an auction, my roberto clemente single signed baseball would fetch the most.

suave1477
10-30-2009, 11:11 AM
Most valuable to me I would have to say

1996 Yankees Darryl Strawberry Game Used Fielding glove - Used through the regular season / 96 Playoffs / 96 World Series (Photomatched)
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/32011725/aview/1201148256149_001.JPG (http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReviseListing&itemid=120216799908#)

I would say probably most valuable financially is my arod home run ball mlb authenticated
Milestone Home Run Baseball
THIS BALL HAS SO MANY SIGNIFICANCE'S - I LOVE IT!!

1) 2007 MVP Season
2) #51 - 4th player in Yankees history to hit 50 or more Home Runs in a season
3) 2nd Home Run in one game
4) Biggest Significance
49th Home Run as a Third Baseman - Set MLB All Time Record for the Most Home Runs by a Third Baseman
Mark was at 48 held by Mike Schmidt & Adrian Beltre
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24873&stc=1&d=1242516237

MUSEOVEN
10-30-2009, 11:23 AM
My Cesar Gutierrez 7-7 Game Ball.-

earlywynnfan
10-30-2009, 03:45 PM
My Cesar Gutierrez 7-7 Game Ball.-

I love those Sosnak balls! But don't you have a Clemente GU Bat??

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

MUSEOVEN
10-30-2009, 04:05 PM
I love those Sosnak balls! But don't you have a Clemente GU Bat??

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com
HELLO KEN: NO, I DONT HAVE A CLEMENTE BAT..;)

ndevlin
10-30-2009, 04:13 PM
Ahhh, dont normally like doing this, but mine would probably have to be my two Clemente's. Also have a few pricey cards like Mantle rookie and a super rare '68 Topps Venezuelan Nolan Ryan rookie.

STLHAMMER32
10-30-2009, 04:15 PM
Ahhh, dont normally like doing this, but mine would probably have to be my two Clemente's. Also have a few pricey cards like Mantle rookie and a super rare '68 Topps Venezuelan Nolan Ryan rookie.

Very impressive, one would be rare....having two.. you get the elite status!;)

bigtruck260
10-30-2009, 04:35 PM
I have items that might fetch more in an auction...but this is my favorite emotionally.

Rob L
10-30-2009, 04:47 PM
Hmm. This is a good question. Value wise, the following: 1) Arod's Spring Training jersey from his rookie season (1995), 2) Man Ram jersey from the much publicized fire sale he had when he sold his condo in Boston, 3) Jax jersey from the Joel Platt collection. None game used: 1930 Babe Ruth signed grocery receipt.

xpress34
10-30-2009, 06:21 PM
Like many others, I have a few...

Nolan Ryan - Bronze Hand casting w/ AU Ball:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Miscellaneous/RyanHand.jpg

Matt Holliday ORIGINAL Oil Painting that his 2005 Diamond King Card was produced from:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Miscellaneous/HollidayArtwork.jpg

Matt Holliday's ONLY ST 2000 Jersey (GU/AU) - his 1st MLB Spring Training:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Jerseys/Holliday002.jpg

Matt Holliday's GU 2006 ASG Workout Day/BP Jersey (AU) - Thanks again Andrew!!!:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Jerseys/Pics12.gif

EXTREMELY SCARCE 1800's 'seamless' baseball or 'inside out stitched ball' (Spalding):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Balls/1890sSpaldingSeamlessBall1.jpg

1970 NL All Star Team Ball - 11 HOFER's including Clemente on this side panel (he's the upside down one in the middle):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Balls/1970NLAS2.jpg

And finally 'best investment' - Clark Griffith AU ball... paid $25 DLVD on eBay for a $3,800 HOFer Single signed auto (and a pic of a certified signed contract for sig verification):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Balls/GriffithBall1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/xpress34/Memorabilia/Balls/GriffAU1.jpg

I have plenty of others... it's hard just to name one...

- Chris

sportscrazy13
10-31-2009, 10:51 AM
I'd have to say my AROD '07 Home gamer(MLB & Steiner Auth). Used through the month of April... arguably one of the greatest months of his career.

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/sportscrazy13/IMG_5209.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/sportscrazy13/IMG_5210.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/sportscrazy13/IMG_5215.jpg

momen55
10-31-2009, 11:31 AM
"momen" clemente gamer:)
26885

joelsabi
10-31-2009, 12:27 PM
I'd have to say my AROD '07 Home gamer(MLB & Steiner Auth). Used through the month of April... arguably one of the greatest months of his career.

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/sportscrazy13/IMG_5209.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/sportscrazy13/IMG_5210.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/sportscrazy13/IMG_5215.jpg

2007 was an amazing start for him or for that matter any player. very sweet gamer.

3arod13
10-31-2009, 02:49 PM
Joel, hope to see a picture of your Arod Game Used 1st Career Grand Slam ball someday.

gatorcollector
11-01-2009, 10:00 AM
I feel a little silly posting this after all the other items in this thread, but it's the best I can do. I'm not sure if it's the most valuable, but it's the item I paid the most money for. It's a Delisha Milton-Jones game worn Team USA jersey from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

woodbat
11-01-2009, 06:16 PM
Don't know whether it would be the most valuable, but one of my all time favorites. I know there are a multitude of great pitchers, but I was able to watch him actually pitch a few games, he was the best I ever saw. So this K55 gamer of his is special. I am partial to pitchers bats and here are three more of my favorites. Difficult to pick just one.

woodbat@bellsouth.net

STLHAMMER32
11-01-2009, 07:04 PM
Don't know whether it would be the most valuable, but one of my all time favorites. I know there are a multitude of great pitchers, but I was able to watch him actually pitch a few games, he was the best I ever saw. So this K55 gamer of his is special. I am partial to pitchers bats and here are three more of my favorites. Difficult to pick just one.

woodbat@bellsouth.net

I think any badeball fan can appreciate these but as a cardinal fan you can appreciate these even more...awesome.

GarkoCollector
11-01-2009, 07:24 PM
As others have noted, theres more than one type of valuable.
As far as monetary, its gotta be a tie between the Garko College World Series Gamer or the first Gamer he ever had for the Indians, worn for 1 AB in 05:
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/GarkoCollector/Memorabilia/GarkoRookieFront.jpg

As far as an emotional value, a great friend's mother was a longtime Breast Cancer fighter. She lost a battle that she knew she was going to lose on Mother's Day. This bat was used by Garko the day she lost her battle:
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/GarkoCollector/Memorabilia/garkoPink.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/GarkoCollector/Memorabilia/GarkoPink2.jpg

Thanks for letting me share.
Tom