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I agree prices were really up there. I was looking at a couple Nellie Fox game used items that were past what I was going to pay and that was 2 weeks ago when the auction was just starting with the internet bidding. And they sold for crazy high prices in the end.
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Well........
This was the event of a lifetime for me - Diehard Clemente collector for almost 30 years. I played and prayed to hit the lottery prior to the auction, but alas it was not to be. Oh to have had a shot at one of those world series rings or the 1960 World Series Uniform. I was in front of my computer from 12-just past 6 following every lot. I was on the phone trying to win my piece of the collection for many. While I agree most of the prices were strong, there were plenty of items that sold within or slightly below the estimates - of course the lots I really hoped to win blew the estimates away (including the gold medal presented to Clemente by the governor of Puerto Rico (underbidder), a twice signed motor vehicle document from 1954 (underbidder) and a presentation sterling vase given to Clemente by his fellow players in honor of his 3000th hit (not even close). I must have been underbidder on at least 12-21 lots. When the dust settled I won a few:
July 25 1970 Roberto Clemente Night resolution from the Puerto Rican House of Representatives 1965 copy of his contract Winter league lot including programs with Clemente photo content group of magazines including a couple from Puerto Rico Man of the year Presentation platter and program 1954 Learners permit see images Happy to have been able to participate. A few of the lots (and there were quite a few) that blew me away were: 1) 1967 Silver bat - $420,000+BP - highest price in the auction - still shaking my head - could someone explain a rationale that makes this more valuable than either world series ring, the 1960 world series uniform or the 1964 silver bat (260k+BP) 2) 1960 World series press pin - $5,000!! 3) Clemente used shower shoes - $1600 Last edited by hcv123; 07-11-2017 at 08:55 PM. |
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a few that got away
These are some that I fought hard for that I let get away!
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I'm sorry.....$1600 is too much for shower shoes.
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How do we know they weren't Vera's? Auction rep on the phone with me said she thought they were ladies style!!
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Clemente is my idol. That said, prices were really high on the items I was interested in. Maybe I will catch one back at auction and have a better chance.
My consignment went for freakish money. In a good way. So that was nice. Tom C |
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My type 1ny pickup
I feel fortunate to pick this up. I found it very compelling as we all know where his flight was headed "the day... the great one died".
"Description: Roberto Clemente original Puerto Rico Winter League photograph with handwritten inscription c.1970s. Original sepia tone 3 1/2"x6" image picturing Clemente in Puerto Rico Winter League jersey granting an interview at a stadium in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Reverse of the photo features a period ink inscription which is written by Clemente (in Spanish), "For a photo made in Chinandega, Nicaragua" along with unidentified name. Includes auction LOA from JSA (handwriting) and letter of provenance from the Clemente family: EX"
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Congrats on all of your pickups in this epic Clemente auction. You snagged a few really nice pieces. Awesome! |
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Thank you. Only took about six hours in front of the computer "watching" it live and another couple on the phone losing a lot
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The only scenario that makes a hint of sense is that the Winner of the 1967 Bat was dead-set on winning one of the two. Not knowing what the true market value really is, he was going to outbid everyone at all costs, to ensure that he got one. Then (with that fellow out of the way) the under-bidder on the 1967 Bat had a far easier run at the 1964 Bat. So I'm guessing the winner of the '64 Bat must have been solely responsible for pushing up the price so high on the first (1967) Bat. I bet he was willing to go lots higher on the lot he won, and was thrilled to get the '64 Bat for the $260K. Huge bummer for the winner of the 1967 Bat.... as he paid $180,000 more (along with the increased BP). Although, with that kind of cash to spend, perhaps he didn't even feel it. Last edited by perezfan; 07-13-2017 at 05:15 PM. |
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I agree it is the scenario that makes the most sense - Someone did highlight that 1967 was the year Clemente batted .357 - his career high and could be for that reason considered more desirable than the rest - I seriously question 200k more desirable though. Haven't seen many other posts of winnings here - anyone else here get a piece of the auction? |
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