Killer find on Ebay

[GrayGhost]

I don't get the big deal bout how many are watching, as a buyer. You had a price to bid in mind, and that was your bid. If there was one or twenty, it'd take your top bid, at least the amt needed, snipe or live bid.

That said, if I had the means, a piece like that ball would thrill me. I see people spend crazy money on photos, and cards and more generic things, tho they are of course, desirable. Something like this, w the history and what it represents, is so much more "alive" IMO, and would inspire daydreaming in my mind. The ball survived all those years in the Catcher's family and somehow made it to flea bay.

IMO, simply one of my favorite items I've seen on there this year. Im Jealous, but congrats to Mr Shoeless Moe on such an AWESOME FIND SIR.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

I don't get the big deal bout how many are watching, as a buyer. You had a price to bid in mind, and that was your bid. If there was one or twenty, it'd take your top bid, at least the amt needed, snipe or live bid.

That said, if I had the means, a piece like that ball would thrill me. I see people spend crazy money on photos, and cards and more generic things, tho they are of course, desirable. Something like this, w the history and what it represents, is so much more "alive" IMO, and would inspire daydreaming in my mind. The ball survived all those years in the Catcher's family and somehow made it to flea bay.

IMO, simply one of my favorite items I've seen on there this year. Im Jealous, but congrats to Mr Shoeless Moe on such an AWESOME FIND SIR.

Thanks Scott, appreciate. And the losing pitcher was Rube Benton and my only daughter (age 1) name is Ruby. How's that for some sappy irony? Better yet the ball after nearly 100 years has made it's way home to Chicago, to a Sox fan, and to a regular Joe (but with Shoes).

[D. Bergin]

Cloak and Dagger going on here. I'm a bit curious about the Watchers issue myself.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Cloak and Dagger going on here. I'm a bit curious about the Watchers issue myself.

I gave out a Site that in retrospect I maybe should not have. So it was deleted from some of the previous posts. If people want to find it they can, they just need to dig and good things come to those who put the time in.

[bobbyw8469]

Paul,
Thanks for the information. I am surprised that info can be found by anyone, as I thought that was private information available only to the seller. But I guess with the technology out there, anyone can find anything.

There is a site called EBAY WATCH COUNT or something to that effect. If you google it, it will come up. That is how you can see how many watchers there are.

[jbsports33]

Always helps to be educated about what you collect, and I have always found items in unusual places.

Great story!

Jimmy

[mcgwirecom]

I think there is a way to find out who was the high bidder also. I'm not sure how but another member once explained it to me but I've forgotten. I thought that was interesting.