NBA All-Star Jerseys

[Sonny25]

Just noticed these went up for auction.

Does anybody know if that one guy still goes after every one of them, or is it safe to bid again? lol

Also anyone know if other items (Warm-ups, rookie unis, dunk unis, etc) from the all-star weekend will be up for auction?

[jppopma]

Last year, it seemed that the one main collector (using two different screen names) picked up a majority of the items.

The do auction off the warm up,rookie game, and special event jerseys as well. Some of those might be available outside of the big money bidders.

Another option if the game issued jerseys, if you accept those, as they seem to be passed over by the big guys.

Good luck.

[mbenga28]

is Kobe's game issued going to be auctioned?

it's going to be fun watching that one bidder take all the jerseys again.

[drexler22]

After the Durant socks episode and knowing his history of outbidding members here, i'd decided to take a back seat today. No point even browsing these auctions imo. I strongly recommend NBA Meigray put limit's in place as to how many auctions a member can win.

[mbenga28]

I think those who claim unfairness in these auctions should perhaps evaluate yourselves, especially considering looking for a higher paying position or cutting back on some of your personal expenses so you would have the sufficient funds to possibly win one of these auctions. as someone once said to me when I complained about the high standards of single women today, "quit yer bitchin'"

[pacmanfever]

There is a solution to the NBA Auctions monopoly...don't bid. Yes, how hard it will be to pass up on owning that desired item. The vindication it brings to place inflated bids just to make someone pay for stealing your thunder.

It is apparent that there is one person out there who will win these auctions at any cost and there is hardly anything any average hard-working person can do about it. It is rather ridiculous that someone has so much money that millions can be spent on sports memorabilia. Imagine the homes, cars, and other toys they probably must have if memorabilia is just a hobby. I work damn hard at what I do and I make an average salary, but I value it. I sacrifice making more money to do a job that helps others and I am respected for that. What respect is there for someone who is greedy to the point that it all must be theirs, not even leaving the "scum" of the bunch for everyone else to frenzy over.

For as long as people make these auctions as "successful" as they are, nothing will change and you will never have that holy grail you always wanted. Why would anyone change the format that brings in a half-of-a-million dollars for a single year of all-star items from one sport? MeiGray wins, true collectors lose. Someone who buys everything is not a collector. A collector has to go through adversity and lose something and find it and chase it again somewhere down the road.

I rather enjoy the fact that I cannot acquire any of these items because it leaves more room to remember the other great things in life. I wish to thank the almighty NBA Auctions bidder for helping me to make sure the bills are paid in full and on time...for being able to go out and enjoy my friends and family without thinking if I can afford to have a good time or if I need to save to try and win a jersey.

You have a choice...do not bid and let one person win everything at rock-bottom prices. It's supply and demand...cut the demand and prices go down. Values are going down anyway because the supply keeps going up. Once the supplier starts taking a hit because there is no one to inflate the auction prices, something will have to change. You are not going to win, so stop contributing to the problem and just walk away. And if you do win, I hope it's worth paying many times over the market value which will never be recouped...never.

[mbenga28]

some of you keep on suggesting not to bid, but looking at the auctions throughout the day you notice plenty of new people who are first time bidding (and probably not members of this community forum) so they don't know the history of what's been going on.

[mbenga28]

Just noticed these went up for auction.

Does anybody know if that one guy still goes after every one of them, or is it safe to bid again?

he won a couple of the superstar players Celtics Christmas jerseys, so it's safe to say he's ready for this as well.

[nickacs]

he won a couple of the superstar players Celtics Christmas jerseys, so it's safe to say he's ready for this as well.

Yup, I'd say if you don't have about $50k just "laying" around to spend, forget about it! All the superstar players will be gone by our "friend" in no time.

[BarryMeisel]

Hi everybody,

I am happy to answer all the questions, as I am still in Dallas awaiting my flight back to New Jersey.

NBA & MGG Authenticators, including myself, secured the 24 jerseys worn in the first half of last night's 59th annual All-Star Game.

All were tagged and authenticated prior to the event, and authenticated after the event in Cowboys Stadlum (wow, what a place!!).

I have them with me returning to NJ, and will be happy to answer any questions on sizes, etc. The reason the sizes were not listed in the auction that began at tip off last night is that players got to choose from several sizes of a new style cut of jersey produced by adidas.

Yes, auctions will continue into March for warmups, shooting shirts, skills competition and other All-Star Weekend events, etc. So stay tuned for those announcements.

Unfortunately, we cannot control who bids, who wins, etc. Good luck to all of you, and feel free to pose any questions you have here. Or you can e-mail me at bmeisel@meigray.com

Thanks, Barry