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.

[MikeSharon]

walking through the line at the national in chicgo in 1999? i found a guy with a 1963 Musial cracked bat it had been repaired so i ask him what he wanted for it and he said 600 as i was pulling out my wallet my heart finaly started beating again and i paid him and went back to our table

[LEGEND33]

Chet "The Jet" Walker for 50 usd

[LEGEND33]

Shaq practice for usd 41

[gkdannecker@yahoo.com]

Ruben Brown rookie jersey that is hammered and custom for 35 dollars. Holiday times are great on eBay.