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Steiner Sports - A bit overpriced??

Hello guys,

So I was checking out some of the prices for autographs on some athletes who are Steiner exclusive. And honestly, I feel like the prices are generally extremely high. I might be crazy, but what are your thoughts? Also, are they trustable?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on November 5, 2013 at 4:29pm

You can trust them 10000000000%. They're overpriced because I believe EVERYTHING they have was signed in person. You're paying for exactly what you get/want and there are no question marks surrounding it.

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Lambert-Angers on November 5, 2013 at 4:31pm

So let's say they are asking around 400$ for an autographed baseball. This would be considered expensive but 100% authentic?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on November 5, 2013 at 4:33pm

Yep!

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Lambert-Angers on November 5, 2013 at 4:35pm

So let's say I want this :

http://www.steinersports.com/dustin-pedroia-boston-red-sox-autograp...

But i'm hesitating because of this :

http://www.sureshotpromotions.com/view-memorabilia.aspx?&a=Dust...

I should go with the sure thing from Steiner?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on November 5, 2013 at 4:41pm

I've never heard of sure shot so I'm not certain if they're good. I'm also not familiar with Pedroia's signature but would be 100% comfortable buying from Steiner. I would however recommend maybe buying it off eBay with a PSA/JSA or even Steiner cert. Are you looking specifically at the World Series ball with the "Boston Strong" inscription? If not, something like this could save you a lot of money:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTOGRAPHED-DUSTIN-PEDROIA-OML-BASEBALL-BOS...

This one also seems like a great deal (as it is signed AND game used), but you should ask the seller to prove it is Steiner certified before you buy it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dustin-Pedroia-Signed-Blue-Jays-at-Red-Sox-...

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Lambert-Angers on November 5, 2013 at 4:45pm

Actually, I was looking to get a personalised message on the ball, but then was told that what IO wanted would cost me 130$ more (one inscription = 65$) So now I am looking at what they are offering in stock.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on November 5, 2013 at 4:48pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Dustin-Pedroia-Ball-2013-World-Serie...

Comes from Mounted Memories who is quite reputable too and conduct private signings.

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Permalink Reply by Fuddjcal on November 12, 2013 at 11:13am

not to sound harsh Mike but spending that kind of money for a modern day player is moronic AND Foolhardy. HOF players don't go for that. Mickey Mantle, the most collected player of all times doesn't go for that. Pedroia has a few good years under his belt and is an injury risk every year. My bet is NO HALL for him. so 249-400 is just PLAIN STUPID, IMHO. save your money fella....

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on November 12, 2013 at 11:21am

I totally agree, I wouldn't spend anywhere near that much. I'd probably want Pedroia for under 50 and I'm sure I could find it. Look at my last post in this discussion replying to Mike Shepherd. However, if someone is not too big of a collector and just buys something nice wants a few years (and has the money to do so) I don't see much harm in buying something that is guaranteed authentic. Barring unforeseen events, I don't see a Pedroia Steiner ball reselling for more than $100.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on November 12, 2013 at 11:27am

I'm sure that part of it is them cashing in on the excitement of a recent WS win. This is a pretty bad time to be buying this type of memorabilia if you're looking for a good deal.

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Permalink Reply by Gabriel Lambert-Angers on November 12, 2013 at 1:44pm

Mike hit the sweet spot. Not a guy who wants a real big collection. More like a sucker who lives in eastern Canada and wanted a personalised Pedroia signing. I understand that i'll never be able to resell it, but to me, hall of fame or not, I really find the guy inspiring. This is rather more an item that will stay close to me for as long as I live, so like I said before, I don't mind the price. Again, probably will never spend on a baseball autograph after that again. I have music oriented autographs, but those were bought dirt cheap and probably worth nothing (Ska bands aren't what they used to be). The only thing I wanted to make sure was that it was 100% legit. Got scammed before and looking to never have to spend again :)

And really, I know I am gonna sound stupid, but to me, a Mantle card is worth nothing. That's basically because I have no sentimental attachment to such an autograph. So I guess i'm a sucker :)