I think the premise of this thread is flawed.
Granted that the market for my used socks is thin currently, but who knows what the future holds.
To denigrate the value of the used socks ignores the market value of game used socks worn by the “Babe” himself. And what if Ruth’s socks from the game in which he hit #714 came up for auction with photo matching and certified fungal ancestry? Remember to register before you place a bid.