[perezfan]

I have been under-bidder twice (in 15 years), and each time, the peice ended up going for roughly $2,800 - $3,000. I have NEVER even seen it, other than those 2 times (the most recent of which was over 10 years ago), but have heard lots about it. I have needed it to complete my set as well, but have resigned to be content with just the Ump portion.

I've kinda given up on ever getting it, and even if it somehow came available, am not sure I could justify the cost. I think Kevin Cloutier might have an authentic one with the correct box, but other than that, I don't even know anyone who owns this. Even at the National, you never see it. I have seen booths where every Hartland imaginable is displayed (including Feller), but never the Confrontation + Box. We've all heard the rumors, but I truly believe less than 15 of these exist.

Perhaps you could offer the seller 2K, and see where it goes from there. He is sure to counter... I guess it just depends on how much you're willing to spend (and how low he's willing to go). If you end up getting it for $2,500 or less, I suppose you've done well. Hartland made a remake of this, that some people think has value. Of course it doesn't, as it was mass-produced. So to own an authentic original Dallas version would put you in an elite group of collectors. Be sure to let us know how this turns out!