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Honestly just looking to hear some opinions from those who collect Autographed Race worn gear type memorabilia. I started collecting about 10 years ago. Got some free gear for being in the right place at the right time, and started purchasing on Ebay maybe a few items a year at most and if the price wasn't crazy.
In my opinion, I think these items are Fair Market Value. There is no "standard" as far as their value, only what someone is willing to pay. I occasionally see gear go for extremely reasonable prices, and my latest purchase was so cheap I might as well have been paid to take them (that was rare). But I constantly see people trying to sell a jersey, or even a set for $2000 plus, claiming "thats what this gear is worth, sells for, has sold for." Carmchiael, Stewar, Villo, or any MXDN gear, I can see that but hardly anyone else unless the money is going to a charity or benefit.
Where do some come up with their prices? Or what is gear worth to you? (assuming you are a collector.)
In my opinion, I think these items are Fair Market Value. There is no "standard" as far as their value, only what someone is willing to pay. I occasionally see gear go for extremely reasonable prices, and my latest purchase was so cheap I might as well have been paid to take them (that was rare). But I constantly see people trying to sell a jersey, or even a set for $2000 plus, claiming "thats what this gear is worth, sells for, has sold for." Carmchiael, Stewar, Villo, or any MXDN gear, I can see that but hardly anyone else unless the money is going to a charity or benefit.
Where do some come up with their prices? Or what is gear worth to you? (assuming you are a collector.)
Until these guys die....I can see an RC jersey going for a lot in 100 years.
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I look at race gear for the top guys like tear-offs. They get multiple sets each weekend. It's not exactly a rare thing, unless maybe for certain races (like MXoNs) that are more specific or one-off.
I gave away an autographed (unworn) Hannah jersey.
I wrote this the other night after coming across some Cooper Webb gear on ebay. Starting bid was $200, item never sold. It was reposted currently on there with no bids. We lived in thee same state so I told him if they didn't sell again I would give him $150 if he still wanted rid of them. This was his reply.
"Dear laceup210,
I'm not tryin to be mean or a dick, but $150 is now where near the price it's worth. A Coopers Webb jersey earlier this summer went for $1500, just the jersey. This a complete gear set. I'm looking to get around the $750 dollar range for this set. But I have Cole Seelys jersey I'm gunna sell I'd take $400 for that and I have a Jordan smith jersey that I'm gunna sell for $350. So thanks for your offer but you way off on the price.
-hondaguy979"
Without sounding like some sort of "guru". I let him know I had some general knowledge of what his gear is worth, and although he could probably get more than my offer, there was no way his gear carried that type of value. I also had to throw in that he did not see previous webb jerseys go for those prices because I would have seen them as well but I did respect that his price was too much for me but wished him the best. He replied
"Dear laceup210,
Well you need to look on eBay more, cause I've been watching these guys jerseys sell and I'm in the rough average price range for each of them especially coopers. Ive seen a 2 others of his jerseys go for $700 and $850. I think my price is a decent price for it. I'm not hurting for money so I don't really care if they sell or not, if they sell for my reserve price or more then I'm happy to sell them. But I've watched alot of auctions on jerseys and gear sets and that's how I came to my pricing."
I'm not scared to throw a bit of money at some gear when the funds are available but this crap drives me nuts. If gear from a big name rider early in his career was worth these figures, I could probably retire today.
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Ive always been a lurker but id be willing to let this bed go for around $8ooo for $9000 ill through the sheets in!
Almost forgot Jake Weimer signed baby pic from press day 1967! Its gonna be tuff but will let go for $300
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