The title is only being facetious. The New York Rangers are not selling Henrik Lundqvist's game used jockstrap and protective cup for $1499. At least, not yet. So let's keep it quiet in case the Dolans are listening.
However this craziness about 'game used' memorabilia and equipment is getting out of hand. Yesterday on the new Mike'd Up: Francesa on the Fan radio show hosted by Mike Francesa a caller was ranting about being gypped on his purchase of two New York Yankees game used bases.
Apparently the Yankees are selling the actual bases that are being used during their final home games at the old Yankee Stadium, "The House That Ruth Built." The Yankees are changing the bases (first, second, and third) after the third and sixth innings so they can have a total of nine bases from each game to sell.
This is all being done by the Yankees through Steiner Sports. Here is one of the bases from a Yankees - Blue Jays game on August 31st shown for sale for a price of $1499 on the Steiner website:
The caller told Francesa that when he ordered and paid for his two bases the listed price was $999 apiece. The gentleman paid about $2100 upfront for two bases at $999 each plus tax. Steiner was also going to put the bases together with his ticket stubs and some genuine Yankee ballpark dirt to create a nice piece of Yankee memorabilia.
However, when the man went to give Steiner his ticket stubs they informed him that the Chicago White Sox had come along and bought all the bases from their game against the Yankees for $2500 each. Basically, Steiner had taken this guy's two bases and sold them for a higher price. Hey, business is business.
The man was complaining to Francesa that his sales slip said all sales were final and he felt he had been cheated. Steiner said it would give him a full refund plus they offered some other token to make up for the loss. But no Yankee-White Sox bases, and understandably the gentleman was upset.
Francesa offered that maybe this was the only way the White Sox could get a base against the Yankees that day. He also expressed surprise at the whole situation and gave time to hear the entire story.
The Steiner website now shows some of these game used Yankee bases from last month are listed for $1499 each. And some of those that were shown on the website are now indicated as sold when you click on them to order. It looks like these bases are a hot item.
Also, the "Fire Sale" for the rest of the pieces of Yankee Stadium will be a monster event. For example, "Derek Jeter’s locker, used by him for his 14-year career could fetch $50,000 to $100,000." The Yankees will rake in millions when the dust finally settles.
So given this bold new world of sports marketing, how much would you pay for that game used Marty Brodeur water bottle or that royal Lundqvist jockstrap? You may soon get your chance. Just hope it's not an auction.
FYI update: It was reported that a sports memorabilia dealer in Massachusetts received $400 for Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell’s game-used jockstrap. He also had A-Rod's game-worn briefs for sale.
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Who is the "X" man?Here are a couple of trivia question regarding the ultimate piece of sports memorabilia, The Stanley Cup.
Which team had its name misspelled when it was added to the cup? And who was the person who had their name X'd out on the cup two times? Also, did you notice the name just below the "X" man?
Answer here.
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