Question for the game-used jersey collectors

[mcgee2134]

I've done a bunch of searching on the internet but haven't found an answer. Are there any game-used jersey collectors that could tell me if it's worth getting a high-value game-used jersey autographed? The jersey is authenticated by the NBA and it's partnership with Meigray.

I've heard some people say not to get game-used jerseys autographed but I've heard other say you should. If it's going to add a bunch of value (like a sportscard) then it would be worth it for me to try to do.

[Chris P]

Originally Posted by mcgee2134

I've done a bunch of searching on the internet but haven't found an answer. Are there any game-used jersey collectors that could tell me if it's worth getting a high-value game-used jersey autographed? The jersey is authenticated by the NBA and it's partnership with Meigray.

I've heard some people say not to get game-used jerseys autographed but I've heard other say you should. If it's going to add a bunch of value (like a sportscard) then it would be worth it for me to try to do.

I collected game used for a while..i dont really have a preference either way. Depending on the play im sure an auto adds value but you'd have to get the auto authenticated as well. Two of my gamers are auto'd (ichiro and chipper jones jerseys) authentication for both is MLB

[PSA2Pac]

I don’t own any game worn jerseys but if I ever do I will definitely attempt to get them signed.


But, just like most things, it’s gonna come down to personal preference

[whiteboybill]

I have rookie gamers of both D Rose and Jimmy Butler, and was able to get both signed, and PSA authenticated. It helps that I have a photo of D Rose holding it up for a photo with it after he signed it!


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[hairyangryfella]

I wouldn't do it. Unless it was a personal favourite that you intend to keep, to me it adds very little value. And it means it has to be displayed that way round. I really dislike signed gamers because it means I have no choice in how it appears - and sometimes the signatures look awful.
As I have several Adams gamers I might consider getting one signed (if ever able to) but as a one-off, I would not.

Who's the jersey of, btw?

[ninjacookies]

Absolutely get it signed if you can.

Especially if you can be in attendance and take good photos/video of the player doing so.

I can't think of a single instance where a gamer lost value by being signed after the fact.

It's just another layer of provenance.

[PSA2Pac]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Absolutely get it signed if you can.

Especially if you can be in attendance and take good photos/video of the player doing so.

I can't think of a single instance where a gamer lost value by being signed after the fact.

It's just another layer of provenance.

100000%

[hairyangryfella]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Absolutely get it signed if you can.

Especially if you can be in attendance and take good photos/video of the player doing so.

I can't think of a single instance where a gamer lost value by being signed after the fact.

It's just another layer of provenance.

You actually risk losing some potential buyers if you do because some don't want signed jerseys...
But to the general market I suppose more people may like it signed. Just needs to be good quality Sig and with provenance.

Again, personally, I wouldn't want it (such as the Ewing signed on the front up on one of the auction houses) - but the player it is may also make a difference.

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

You actually risk losing some potential buyers if you do because some don't want signed jerseys...
But to the general market I suppose more people may like it signed. Just needs to be good quality Sig and with provenance.

Again, personally, I wouldn't want it (such as the Ewing signed on the front up on one of the auction houses) - but the player it is may also make a difference.

That's fair. There's probably a good contingent of collectors that wouldn't touch a gamer unless it was left in the exact same condition as it was worn last.

I'm just having a hard time finding/thinking of examples where it actually hurt the resell value. compared to a similar/unsigned version.


I suppose a way to get around this would be to have the player sign it in an inconspicuous spot like the inside near the tags, etc. But that would kind of defeat the purpose, especially if it's a display piece.

[derotter]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

You actually risk losing some potential buyers if you do because some don't want signed jerseys...

+1

Most of jerseyheads don't want any auto on their game-worn items, I'd add that it can actually lower the value of the final item 'cause it forces them to find workarounds to remove the signature

[mcgee2134]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

I wouldn't do it. Unless it was a personal favourite that you intend to keep, to me it adds very little value. And it means it has to be displayed that way round. I really dislike signed gamers because it means I have no choice in how it appears - and sometimes the signatures look awful.
As I have several Adams gamers I might consider getting one signed (if ever able to) but as a one-off, I would not.

Who's the jersey of, btw?

I've got a couple Anthony Edwards rookie year jerseys including his holy grail (first NBA game) and the provenance to go with them.

[hairyangryfella]

Originally Posted by mcgee2134

I've got a couple Anthony Edwards rookie year jerseys including his holy grail (first NBA game) and the provenance to go with them.

Dayum, you paid 13g's for that?

If you were gonna meet him for signing, I'd take it and tell him that's his debut and see what he says....

Signed debut could be pretty cool.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Dayum, you paid 13g's for that?

If you were gonna meet him for signing, I'd take it and tell him that's his debut and see what he says....

Signed debut could be pretty cool.

I agree... If he would be willing to sign his auto plus inscribe "NBA debut XX-XX (date)", to me, that's a big plus.

[mcgee2134]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Dayum, you paid 13g's for that?

If you were gonna meet him for signing, I'd take it and tell him that's his debut and see what he says....

Signed debut could be pretty cool.

It's worth a lot more than that.
For context, a Cooper Kupp jersey and gloved (game used) from a random insignificant game during his 5th season just sold for $33k on Goldin.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by mcgee2134

It's worth a lot more than that.
For context, a Cooper Kupp jersey and gloved (game used) from a random insignificant game during his 5th season just sold for $33k on Goldin.

He’s referring to the price it auctioned off for on NBA.com about a year ago.

That is how you got it, isn’t it?

[hairyangryfella]

Originally Posted by mcgee2134

It's worth a lot more than that.
For context, a Cooper Kupp jersey and gloved (game used) from a random insignificant game during his 5th season just sold for $33k on Goldin.

During the hype of the Super Bowl and by an auction house that constantly gets record/unusually high prices? Ok...

But yeah, the Edwards is likely now worth much more than the initial auction ending.

[mcgee2134]

Originally Posted by tjforce

He’s referring to the price it auctioned off for on NBA.com about a year ago.

That is how you got it, isn’t it?

Yes, and the initial auction price was a lot more than $13k too. It was over $30k.

[PSA2Pac]

Game worn jerseys are ridiculously under valued. I’d much rather have a full jersey than a patch numbered /10. And I love cards. But the jersey is literally a 1/1.

I think the problem is the market for game worn. Not as many players/buyers in that space, is my guess. Def growing though


Edit: I was thinking about it. I think the big thing that cards have is the pack-pulled element. It gets overlooked sometimes I think but I guess the big thing cards have that something like game worn doesn’t have is that risk/reward factor. You gotta have money to shell out $30k+ for a game worn Edwards. You don’t need that much money to get into the card game. That’s the biggest difference.

[whiteboybill]

Here are my two signed rookie year gamers.



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[mcgee2134]

Originally Posted by PSA2Pac

Game worn jerseys are ridiculously under valued. I’d much rather have a full jersey than a patch numbered /10. And I love cards. But the jersey is literally a 1/1.

I think the problem is the market for game worn. Not as many players/buyers in that space, is my guess. Def growing though


Edit: I was thinking about it. I think the big thing that cards have is the pack-pulled element. It gets overlooked sometimes I think but I guess the big thing cards have that something like game worn doesn’t have is that risk/reward factor. You gotta have money to shell out $30k+ for a game worn Edwards. You don’t need that much money to get into the card game. That’s the biggest difference.

All good points you made there.
And game-worn are so much more limited than even the limited cards. Just NT had 10-15 1/1's for Anthony Edwards rookie year and each Panini set was ike that. That's hundreds of rookie year 1/1's. Which also means that there are over a thousand of his cards numbered to /10 from his rookie year.

[bloodwings19]

Today's authentication is a lot better than years ago with Grey Flannel. I've seen some GF game-worn jerseys that are very questionable. Mainly look at stitching on the name plate in the back of the jersey. Or the NBA logo on the front of the jersey. I would never buy any game-worn jersey, if it isn't from NBA Auctions, MeiGray, or maybe from team store (or auction). The problem with game-worn jersey is that some team-issued can be tampered with and used as game-worn. There is too much authenticity problem which made it hard for me to chase. Add to the fact, even if game-worn, NBA game-worn doesn't look game-worn whereas football, or hockey jersey looks game-worn. I remember a big name NBA star game-worn jersey was being sold as being worn the 1st half of the game maybe they still do it. I regret not buying an Yzerman GW jersey from MeiGray when they guarantee me that they will have one during the season. The season when Yzerman won his 3rd Cup, I didn't bother calling back after they won the Cup. With Fanatics taking over everything, it will be even better with authenticity, but like anything that deals with money. There will be uglies.

OP- I would get that autograph, but you have to make sure you witnessed the signing and documenting it.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by mcgee2134

Yes, and the initial auction price was a lot more than $13k too. It was over $30k.

Well good pickup.

The upside on something like this is tremendous.

IMO, an inscribed auto would only add to the value. It's almost like having another level of authentication (although the Meigray provenance is as strong as it gets).

[hairyangryfella]

Originally Posted by mcgee2134

Yes, and the initial auction price was a lot more than $13k too. It was over $30k.

My bad, I've just looked it up and seen it sold for $29,252 - no idea where I got the $13,640 from that I recorded it as!