The Official Devils GAME WORN Jersey Thread

[DevsMan84]

Yup. People pay stupid prices when charity is involved, I've seen it both in this context and in others.

Plus, you can't even complain about the prices, it was an auction. If they were listing them for straight up sale, the prices would have been lower. But when people start bidding against each other, this kind of stuff happens.

And, as pointed out above, they were advertising it where in the past, casual fans didn't even know about it.

 

I wouldn't even count the fact that it was an auction.  Past retro night auctions didn't get into the stupid pricing territory that the HFC jerseys went into.

 

I have seen a few of the winners step forward claiming them won one of the HFC jerseys.  None are known collectors and pretty much all of them got one because "it's purple."  Wait until they have the replicas out next year for these for $90 each.

[DevsMan84]

I'm sorry, I know this is serious to some of you and I absolutely respect that. But the point of this auction wasn't to satisfy "the collectors" , so why are you so concerned that people chose to spend their own hard earned money on something that a) Makes them happy and b) donates money directly to charity. I see zero reason why this would upset you so much. If I bought a Tootoo #22 Purple jersey because I like the color purple and I like ironic names, and I felt like the money I spent was worth it for a charity that I support, why is it so frustrating for you?

 

Thank you for that first line, I really appreciate it and I am not being sarcastic about it.  Usually the response I have gotten as well as others into this hobby is "oh you are just jersey snobs!" that I have seen on here, other forums and social media.  Again, I really do thank you for not going that route.

 

In regards to your actual post, I think my wording before was not the best and I think my point didn't come across cleanly.  Honestly, I do not care really what people spend their money on.  If they want to drop $2K+ on a warmup jersey because it is purple then be my guest.  I think it's foolish, but no skin off my back.

 

What I do find irritating are who are the ones dropping the $ on these jerseys.  I've asked around a little and not surprisingly none of the other collectors bid, which is fine.  However, the people who have come forward to say that they either bid or actually won one of them are the non-collectors who like to bust the people who collect jerseys (whether it be gamers or even replicas/authentics) balls.  These are the same people who buy knockoffs (I don't care if they do at this point) or whine about $150 jerseys from the Den and say how little money they have on jerseys but now all of the sudden have the $ to drop on jerseys because it is either purple or because of the cause (which is the silver lining here as it is a very good cause).  Next time I try to sell a jersey on the Devils FB groups that cost me $150 and I try to sell it for $100, I really would rather not hear from these people claim that I am asking too much for my jersey or try to hassle me for every $ while claiming poverty.

 

Basically in short, it's not why they bid, but who bid on them and how they are normally.

Edited November 11, 2015 by DevsMan84

[mfitz804]

Thank you for that first line, I really appreciate it and I am not being sarcastic about it.  Usually the response I have gotten as well as others into this hobby is "oh you are just jersey snobs!" that I have seen on here, other forums and social media.  Again, I really do thank you for not going that route.

 

In regards to your actual post, I think my wording before was not the best and I think my point didn't come across cleanly.  Honestly, I do not care really what people spend their money on.  If they want to drop $2K+ on a warmup jersey because it is purple then be my guest.  I think it's foolish, but no skin off my back.

 

What I do find irritating are who are the ones dropping the $ on these jerseys.  I've asked around a little and not surprisingly none of the other collectors bid, which is fine.  However, the people who have come forward to say that they either bid or actually won one of them are the non-collectors who like to bust the people who collect jerseys (whether it be gamers or even replicas/authentics) balls.  These are the same people who buy knockoffs (I don't care if they do at this point) or whine about $150 jerseys from the Den and say how little money they have on jerseys but now all of the sudden have the $ to drop on jerseys because it is either purple or because of the cause (which is the silver lining here as it is a very good cause).  Next time I try to sell a jersey on the Devils FB groups that cost me $150 and I try to sell it for $100, I really would rather not hear from these people claim that I am asking too much for my jersey or try to hassle me for every $ while claiming poverty.

 

Basically in short, it's not why they bid, but who bid on them and how they are normally.

 

Wait, people who buy fakes are now dropping $500+ for a purple warmup jersey? Not only does that sound unlikely, but even if they are, they are buying something real instead of a fake, and you're STILL upset with them??

[DevsMan84]

Wait, people who buy fakes are now dropping $500+ for a purple warmup jersey? Not only does that sound unlikely, but even if they are, they are buying something real instead of a fake, and you're STILL upset with them??

 

I kid you not the same people who bitch and moan about jersey prices and rationalize buying fakes did indeed partake in this and drop $475+.

 

This is the type of sh!t that makes my head explode and why I am pissy about it.  They will go right back to bitching and moaning about jerseys prices and justifying buying fakes and giving me a hard time about my prices on sh!t that I am already taking a hit on.  Prime example of how this fanbase when it comes to sh!t like this are fickle as fvck.

 

"But its purple!"

Edited November 11, 2015 by DevsMan84

[DevsMan84]

But that's two separate things. I find it hard to believe that anyone who spends a few grand on a fvckin purple jersey cares about "series 2" and "card photonatched" and all the terminology that goes into your hobby. These people aren't hurting you at all, because the people buying these jerseys want it for themselves and not to be a centerpiece in their proud jersey collection. What if the person who bought the Henrique jersey is a cancer patient who adores him? What it a family got together and bought one for their gramma who's a cancer survivor and loves Schnieder? These aren't jersey collecting people.

My point is, this type of jersey auction should concern you in your hobby about as much as model trains or coins or any other type of collectable-based hobby. Of course it's ridiculous to you (an avid collector) and me (a sports fan) that people would cherish a purple Devils jersey more than a game worn Stanley cup finals jersey. They have a Zidlicky SCF in the hall of fame for Christ sakes, obviously that jersey is cool as hell! But these people bought it with their own money and for their own collection (or lack thereof) because it makes them happy -- it shouldn't come off to you (not just you, but the others in this thread) as a personal insult and shouldn't even be worth your time getting upset about.

Source: my uncle got one for my die-hard aunt who is a breast cancer survivor.

Man, come on. That purple stands for something to a lot of people. And I'm damn sure it stands for something to most of the people who spend their hard earned money on getting one. Fickle as fvck?

 

And those reasons are 100% perfectly fine with me and doesn't affect my hobby at all.  If someone drops $2000+ for a warmup jersey and then busts my balls over a $100 jersey by crying poverty, just don't expect me to be a happy camper

 

Again, I am not attacking the charity or what the jerseys stand for.  It made a ton of money for charity and that's great. 

[mfitz804]

And those reasons are 100% perfectly fine with me and doesn't affect my hobby at all.  If someone drops $2000+ for a warmup jersey and then busts my balls over a $100 jersey by crying poverty, just don't expect me to be a happy camper

 

Again, I am not attacking the charity or what the jerseys stand for.  It made a ton of money for charity and that's great.

If I spent $2,000 on a practice Hersey I'd be crying poverty after as well.

[DevsMan84]

If I spent $2,000 on a practice Hersey I'd be crying poverty after as well.

They cry poverty both before and after they drop that $2,000

[mfitz804]

They cry poverty both before and after they drop that $2,000

I see.

Well, it's purple so...

[Gary Puck]

The Mascot! Damn.

Hahaha

 

I am a little surprised as well.

[DevsMan84]

Mascot is already the highest one on the camo jersey auction.

[mfitz804]

Mascot jersey comes with two lower level tickets and a ride on the Zamboni...

[DevsMan84]

Mascot jersey comes with two lower level tickets and a ride on the Zamboni...

 

Would explain some of it.

[Gary Puck]

Would explain some of it.

 

Thats someone of a good reason...but at the same time its a little puzzling.

[mfitz804]

It's not a great reason, but it adds at least $150-200 to its perceived value.

[DevsMan84]

Veterans Day camo warm-up jersey auctions ended last night and no surprise that it was significantly lower than the HFC jerseys.  Total amount brought in for just the jerseys is $14,903.40 with an average sale price of $596.14

 

 

Bobby Farnham  $       875.00

Cory Schneider  $       750.00

Mike Cammalleri  $       725.00

Adam Henrique  $       700.00

Kyle Palmieri  $       700.00

Andy Greene  $       680.00

Jordin Tootoo  $       675.00

Mascot  $       675.00

Damon Severson  $       669.00

Patrik Elias - GI  $       650.00

Lee Stempniak  $       650.00

Adam Larsson  $       650.00

Stephen Gionta  $       625.00

John Moore  $       625.00

Travis Zajac  $       594.40

David Schlemko  $       560.00

Keith Kinkaid  $       525.00

Brian O'Neill  $       475.00

Jacob Josefson  $       475.00

Jon Merrill  $       475.00

Sergey Kalinin  $       450.00

Eric Gelinas - GI  $       450.00

Stephan Matteau  $       425.00

Jiri Tlusty  $       425.00

Tuomo Ruutu - GI  $       400.00

Edited November 19, 2015 by DevsMan84

[Lemieux16]

Still a little high for some but more realistic prices!!

[NJDEVS1730]

Any specific reason why Farnham's was the highest??

[DevsMan84]

Still a little high for some but more realistic prices!!

 

Oh definitely and this actually had the lowest average price per shirt for a Devils auction since the Stadium Series practice worn jersey auction.

 

There were many reasons for the drop such as:

 

1) Replica camo jerseys are readily available for sale

2) Military charity's tend to speak to fewer people.  What I mean is that fewer people have a connection to the cause while cancer has a larger pool.

3) It was only a couple of weeks after the HFC jerseys, so some people's wallets were a little light.

Any specific reason why Farnham's was the highest??

 

Simply, he is the flavor of the month.  Before that (and still kind of is) was Tootoo, and before him was Gionta, and so on.

 

There could be other reasons too such as possibly his family bidding on it as well.  That has happened many times before.

[DevsMan84]

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[Lemieux16]

I had my eye on a couple things but I'm probably gonna pass. Gonna try and take it easy the rest of the year unless something I have to have pops up. Surprised no buy one get one this time though.

[DevsMan84]

Albany Devils Ugly Christmas sweater jersey auction ended tonight and they went for crazy prices.  Not surprised it was high but some just went for stupid prices.  Some of the higher end ones probably had family/friends bidding on them.  No way does Yann Danis go for Brodeur money.  I didn't bid but I will possibly in a year or two when the prices come down.  Total amount for all 24 jerseys was $19,315.35 and the average price per jersey ended up being $804.81.

 

Player	Final Bid
Yann Danis	$    3,240.99
Greg Wolfe	$    1,525.00
Joe Blandisi	$    1,100.02
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond	$       826.00
Matt Lorito	$       825.00
Mike Sislo	$       825.00
Rod Pelley	$       750.00
Brandon Burlon	$       730.00
Vojtech Mozik	$       700.00
Corey Tropp	$       685.00
Seth Helgeson	$       679.00
Corbin McPherson	$       675.00
Paul Thompson - GI	$       628.00
Scott Wedgewood - Bench	$       600.00
Chris McKelvie - GI	$       600.00
Max Novak	$       600.00
Reid Boucher	$       576.33
Jim O'Brien - GI	$       575.01
Reece Scarlett - GI	$       575.00
Ben Thomson	$       525.00
Ryan Kujawinski	$       525.00
Blake Pietila	$       525.00
Doug Carr - GI	$       525.00
Marc-Andre Gragnani	$       500.00

[Lemieux16]

I was hoping to snag one of those up but they got higher then I was willing to pay. Cool jersey and if they do it again next year I'll try and grab one then. 

[DevsMan84]

I was thinking of bidding on one but then got offered something A LOT better than these so I took that deal and don't regret it at all.

I am 99% sure I am out on the Marty Night gamers if they put them up for auction.  No way am I going to pay $800+ on a Schlemko or Moore gamer with a stinkin patch on it. 

[Lemieux16]

I don't even wanna know what you got instead haha. I know I'll be jealous. I'm trying to find a jersey to end the year off but nothing really striking me out there. 

 

Im not even gonna bother with the Broduer jerseys. They are gonna go for crazy money. Rather try and grab another retro jersey this year. The red and green jerseys are my favorite. 

[DevsMan84]

Yeah I got some really good stuff recently lol.

Brodeur night will be nuts.  It will be filled with fans who are going to overpay for an expensive souvenir and you are going to also have collectors in on this one who have to have it to avoid a hole in their retirement night collection.  I have a Niedermayer Night jersey that I am trying to unload so that shows how much I am into these retirement night jerseys now haha.

Retro Night will be the better bet as 1) it is worn in 2 game now and 2) I think it will be lower as they will be auctioned off only a month away from Marty night gamers.  I might take a chance at a Retro night gamer myself but still not 100% sure.