You Guys See This E.Manning/NYG Fraud Story?

[oldjudge]

As someone who at one time collected "game worn" football jerseys, I have to agree that it is crazy to collect them. Add to the list collecting autographs, and other game used equipment. Unless you see the player sign it (tough for old timers) or see the player take off the equipment and hand it to you, there is a decent chance the item is fake.

[ullmandds]

I wouldn't be sad if Steiner went out of business...personally. I mean they sell "dirt" from yankee stadium for a ridiculous amount of $$$$!

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I wouldn't be sad if Steiner went out of business...personally. I mean they sell "dirt" from yankee stadium for a ridiculous amount of $$$$!

That's quality dirt, son.

[ullmandds]

I wonder how much that Mean Joe jersey has sold for at auction in the past?

[drcy]

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[MattyC]

Just when I was admiring the game used bats at HA and Goldin in complete awe. I mean-- that SHOELESS JOE BAT? If authentic, what a monstrously impressive piece.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I wouldn't be sad if Steiner went out of business...personally. I mean they sell "dirt" from yankee stadium for a ridiculous amount of $$$$!

That's not just any Yankee stadium dirt, that's DJ3K game-used dirt.

Originally Posted by calvindog

That's quality dirt, son.

I'll never forget the interview you did with Steiner about that. Classic!

[ullmandds]

while it may have been "quality" dirt...it probably wasn't even yankee stadium dirt!

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

while it may have been "quality" dirt...it probably wasn't even yankee stadium dirt!

Would it still count as "Yankee Stadium Dirt" if the NY DPW swept it up from East 161st St?

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

while it may have been "quality" dirt...it probably wasn't even yankee stadium dirt!

Originally Posted by kkkkandp

Would it still count as "Yankee Stadium Dirt" if the NY DPW swept it up from East 161st St?

Oh, that's beautiful. Fake dirt from a fake phony fraud counterfeit artificial stadium without a soul that was built on parkland stolen from the neighborhood. I love it!

[drcy]

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[Pat R]

How credible is an accusation coming from a guy who was indicted for
memorabilia fraud for selling bogus jerseys and then says he knew they
were churning out fakes but thought his were legit because of his
close relationship with the team?

[drcy]

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[base_ball]

The civil suit is now available to download at the bottom of the NY Post piece. Or here: http://www.scribd.com/document_downl...d&source=embed

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

I'll never forget the interview you did with Steiner about that. Classic!

That was a funny one. Brandon was pretty cool even when I teased him about the dirt. Very straight-forward and had a sense of humor.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Unless you see the player sign it (tough for old timers) or see the player take off the equipment and hand it to you, there is a decent chance the item is fake.

You mean like this??? (Sorry couldn't resist )

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

As someone who at one time collected "game worn" football jerseys, I have to agree that it is crazy to collect them. Add to the list collecting autographs, and other game used equipment. Unless you see the player sign it (tough for old timers) or see the player take off the equipment and hand it to you, there is a decent chance the item is fake.

I think this is the painful, honest truth. If you didn't collect it yourself, you very well may be throwing your money away.