Pawn Stars

[savit4l8r]

I like that one....

But it was his and not the clubhouse attendant one?

My dad had a clubhouse attendant one.

The handwriting expert matched the signatures to copies of known originals in a book she brought in. You don't think a business owner would offer a grand for that ball if he had the slightest doubt re: it's authenticity, do you? The low offer was due to the fact that it looks like the ball was used in play for 20 years after it was singed, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[amr]

Chumly rules - that t-shirt he's wearing is funny

 

[norton9478]

That's the thing, who knows? Some "expert" came in and claimed it to be authentic, but you never know. I'm sure that was part of not offering a shit ton of money for it.

Most of the "Experts" have an encyclopedia of the clubhouse ones too.

What they offer?

Best I would do would be $350 If I ran a biz....

Guy could always go to a local dealer... There are a few autograph specialists in LV.




I don't really collect autographs like that.... 99% of mine were obtained in person. Although I never ponied up for either the Mick or Joey D.... They were getting a kings ransom by the time I was old enough to start collecting. I also hate paying for autographs.

 

[savit4l8r]

What they offer?

My recollection was $900-$1000 but I could be mistaken...

 

[norton9478]

My recollection was $900-$1000 but I could be mistaken...

That is more than Fair for a reseller.

 

[tai95]

After he had it looked at he offered $800 for the ball. The guy selling it wanted $3000.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHPwcmBUMeo&feature=related

The ball part is about 5 minutes into the clip.

 

[enjoyvelvet]

...but how much did they get for the Pac cocktail???

 

[flynn54321]

...but how much did they get for the Pac cocktail???

Yeah I didnt ask him about that....

 

[norton9478]

So it was a 51 team ball.... Ford, martin, Berra....

Not bad....


Hard to price something in that condition though....

 

[Hyde]

I actually like Pawn Stars, its kind of interesting to see the stuff that people bring in. And as far as an Atari 2600 with 50 games for $100, I would consider that a fair deal. There has bound to be at least one somewhat rare game in that lot that could sell for at least $30 or so.

 

[savit4l8r]

So it was a 51 team ball.... Ford, martin, Berra....

Not bad....


Hard to price something in that condition though....

It was the one year that was Dimmagio's last and Mantle's rookie year, or something like that, so it was definitely cool, just not "collector quality" what ever that means. The dude's dad or grandfather got it personally signed. That is something I'd definitely keep and give to my kid (if I had one).

 

[pookdolie]

Yeah, and the guy they had in to authenticate and price the ball probably had no idea what he was talking about...

NOT!

She only authenticated it - she didn't price it. (And it was a lady.)

It was the one year that was Dimmagio's last and Mantle's rookie year, or something like that, so it was definitely cool, just not "collector quality" what ever that means. The dude's dad or grandfather got it personally signed. That is something I'd definitely keep and give to my kid (if I had one).

That'd be my position, too.

It ain't worth much alone, but it's sentimental value is through the roof!

 

[R3LL1K]

It is what it is - its a tv show for entertainment purposes... if thats not your cup of tea - dont watch it. Kind of like watching fishing shows for me - no interest at all - but somebody else might plunk down with a beer and watch hours of it and be enteretained. I find the Pawn Stars show very interesting because you NEVER know what people will bring in. The guys were all very nice and down to earth. Chum is the same in person as on tv... kind of talked to each one about thier qwirkyness... it was fun.

You should have taken a picture of one of the guys making you an offer on a watch or something.

 

[bradd]

I actually like Pawn Stars, its kind of interesting to see the stuff that people bring in. And as far as an Atari 2600 with 50 games for $100, I would consider that a fair deal. There has bound to be at least one somewhat rare game in that lot that could sell for at least $30 or so.

well, its nice that you would consider it a fair deal, but a few minutes of research on ebay completed auctions tells a different story. here's what i came up with:

ATARI 2600 SYSTEM GAMES CONTROLLERS WIRES
13 Games
System
Ac Power Cord
2 Controllers
Winning bid: US $10.50

Atari 2600 with Games
Winning bid: US $10.00

ATARI 2600 W/8 GAMESW/HOLDER/4 CONTROLLERS
Winning bid: US $22.16

ATARI 2600 W/20 GAMES/4 CONTROLLERS
Winning bid: US $22.00

TESTED ATARI 2600 2 Joysticks/2 Paddles/Cords 23 Games
Winning bid: US $22.00

2 ATARI 2600 GAME SYSTEMS WITH 37 GAMES
Starting bid: US $59.99
Bid history: 0 bids

 

[pookdolie]

well, its nice that you would consider it a fair deal, but a few minutes of research on ebay completed auctions tells a different story. here's what i came up with:

ATARI 2600 SYSTEM GAMES CONTROLLERS WIRES
13 Games
System
Ac Power Cord
2 Controllers
Winning bid: US $10.50

Atari 2600 with Games
Winning bid: US $10.00

ATARI 2600 W/8 GAMESW/HOLDER/4 CONTROLLERS
Winning bid: US $22.16

ATARI 2600 W/20 GAMES/4 CONTROLLERS
Winning bid: US $22.00

TESTED ATARI 2600 2 Joysticks/2 Paddles/Cords 23 Games
Winning bid: US $22.00

2 ATARI 2600 GAME SYSTEMS WITH 37 GAMES
Starting bid: US $59.99
Bid history: 0 bids

Exactly.

Anyone here who wants to buy Atari 2600s from me for $100 with 50 games, let me know. I'll go buy a bunch and happily re-sell them to you.

Rare games are rare for a reason. You can go through a collection of 200 games before you find something worth more than $20.

 

[bradd]

i have an atari 2600 in its original box i would gladly sell with 50 games for $100. that would be double what i paid for it.

 

[CubeSnake]

I've got a question about Chumley....is his name paying homage to the Tennessee Tuxedo sidekick or is it Chum-Lee (Asian) as he looks like he may be of mixed Asian descent? Al the same, seems like the most likable fellow on the show. The old man seems to me like an old drunk! Just plain 'ol cranky.
Jay

 

[pookdolie]

I've got a question about Chumley....is his name paying homage to the Tennessee Tuxedo sidekick or is it Chum-Lee (Asian) as he looks like he may be of mixed Asian descent? Al the same, seems like the most likable fellow on the show. The old man seems to me like an old drunk! Just plain 'ol cranky.
Jay

Duh, here is a riddle. What has four wheels and flies?

 

[flynn54321]

In regards to the Atari... yeah maybe that is steep - I was a little surprised when I saw that as well - I really didnt think they were gonna buy it at all... but as far as resale... yes you can get one on ebay (I agree) however its Vegas and everything there sells for more than it should in Vegas. So they will probably resell if for 200 hundred.... who knows.
As far as the ball - it was pretty beat - I dont think any of us would be having this discussion if it was minty will clear autographs on it...

 

[bclark]

I've got a question about Chumley....is his name paying homage to the Tennessee Tuxedo sidekick or is it Chum-Lee (Asian) as he looks like he may be of mixed Asian descent? Al the same, seems like the most likable fellow on the show. The old man seems to me like an old drunk! Just plain 'ol cranky.
Jay

I love the old guy, reminds me of my grandfather... RIP gramps!
And my grandfather never drank.. Just old and cranky! He was hilarious!