What's the best deal you've ever gotten?

[BurlesonBlue]

Hey guys, new poster and long-time lurker here. I've always been captivated by the idea of collecting game used memorabilia, but, being a high school (now starting college) student, lord knows I couldn't really afford the hobby. But now, with getting some work, I've been able to put away a bit of money for an occasional purchase. Even then, I can't bring myself to go over $30. It limits my options, but hasn't stopped me from finding some really good items. But, I want more hope that the good deals are out there for those who are patient! Let this be a thread where you can share your best deal or cheap find.

I'll kick things off. In the Centurylink Field Team Store a few weeks ago, there was a bucket full of old locker room name plates, marked down to $5 each. Now, most of them were just camp fodder players of no note. But, I did find buried in there tags of Samie Parker and Steve McKinney. Turns out the longtime NFL vets never got in games with the Hawks after signing, but I think that just makes them more unique pieces.

[spartakid]

A's Fanfest has been very good to me over the past few years. I've been able to pick up Suzuki and Bailey jerseys for far below market value, but I think most noteworthy would be the helmets they sold a few years back for $5 apiece and last year for $20. Needless to say I picked up a good number of those! Deals are certainly out there, just have to know where to look and as you said, be patient.

[kylehess10]

I've gotten tons of deals over the years, but I think my cheapest and best deal was a Brian McCann game worn hat that I bought directly from the Braves for $5. It's the only McCann hat I've ever seen.

[ifirocked]

I just picked up the Lineup card from the Mets last win at Shea for $85. It came form the Marlins dugout.

[millerbr]

I just bought a KU football jersey for $13 while they were selling the same year style on their website that went for $180. All because the seller mislabeled the title on ebay.

[Shipp_96]

While living in Annapolis, I would go to the Naval Academies annual (then) Sale of the Century, and got the older style game worn screened jerseys for $5 a piece!

But besides that I got actual functional items for cheap, like a Patroit League Champions book bag for $3, NAVY worn football player jacket for $15.

There were no bad prices there, game worn cleats were $20 a pair (kick myself still for not getting those) and most game worn football jerseys for $75 a piece.

[Skizzick]

Best deal I got was just a month ago at the 76ers Beach Bash. They sell off all their surplus game-issue and practice gear. Some of it used by the players. I picked up a Thaddeus Young used practice jersey for $10, and a pair of practice shorts that were worn by Allen Iverson for $15! Not to mention a bunch of game-issue jersey blanks for $10 a piece, which I sold for about ten times that.

[Preston]

Best deal I've found was getting an Albert Haynesworth 2008 Titans game worn jersey w/ the 10th anniversary patch for $4.49 at a local Goodwill. (Was $4.99 but do I still have my college ID? Why yes!)

[Dolphins23]

Best deal I've found was getting an Albert Haynesworth 2008 Titans game worn jersey w/ the 10th anniversary patch for $4.49 at a local Goodwill. (Was $4.99 but do I still have my college ID? Why yes!)

Pictures now please!

[masp3392]

Best deal I've found was getting an Albert Haynesworth 2008 Titans game worn jersey w/ the 10th anniversary patch for $4.49 at a local Goodwill. (Was $4.99 but do I still have my college ID? Why yes!)

no F'n way! are you serious?

i'll 2nd dolphins request for pics