Antique Roadshow Wally Pip Sweater and Cleats

[CW]

As Mark and Jay already mentioned, this appraisal on AR is being quoted as insurance estimate, which is inflated a bit compared to auction prices because it takes into account the effort and cost it would take to find a replacement.

So if the insurance appraisal on the sweater is $75K, they are considering it would sell at auction for about $50K - $60K, which is probably on the mark or a bit conservative.

[icollectDCsports]

Hard to guess this one because of the unique status of Pipp.

[David Atkatz]

Given two well-heeled Yankees collectors--and there are quite a few--the sweater would easily reach--and surpass--that estimate.

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Given two well-heeled Yankees collectors--and there are quite a few--the sweater would easily reach--and surpass--that estimate.

Well said...

Q. Is the host Grant Zahajko a big name in authenticating?

[Shoeless Moe]

Grant Zahajko
As a third generation Auctioneer, Grant Zahajko grew up in the auction business. He has spent nearly 30-years specializing in sports cards & memorabilia, coins, toys, books, artwork, ephemera, antiques and more. He has catalogued and conducted hundreds of general auctions and specialty auctions in these areas of interest.

Through his experience with auctions and private sales, Grant has assisted thousands of collectors in the acquisition and evaluation of items. He has also helped raise money for local charities by volunteering to auction at their events.

Grant currently owns and operates an auction gallery, Grant Zahajko Auctions, l.l.c, in Davenport, Washington. Additionally, Grant has enjoyed serving as a collectibles and sports memorabilia appraiser for Antiques Roadshow since 2011.

He is also a recognized expert of sports cards and memorabilia, historical items including ephemera, autographs and documents, antique photographs and postcards, as well as 20th-century Northwest and American art.

When Grant isn’t busy with auctions and Antiques Roadshow, he enjoys spending time on the lake boating and fishing, and appreciating nature sitting on his patio at home with his wife, Gina, and their dog Precious.

[ooo-ribay]

Grant is cool.

Did you make up the part about a dog named “Precious”?

[Giants00]

I am a uniform and sweater collector. The issue for me with a lot of stuff that comes from the families is whether or not it was used during the playing career. I like the ones where the name is sewn in the collar and we know that this is something that was at least tagged correctly. I have seen 2-3 dead ball heirlooms passed down from families claiming to be game worn, which were never tagged as such and were either reunion issues, or perhaps an extra grabbed out of the clubhouse. Until the 1940’s, players were charged if they did not return their team equipment.
I want this to be real and properly tagged. If it is, I think there is no reason it cannot get to a high valuation. If it is not, the recent softness in the market might dictate a lower price.
Dan Scheinman

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Grant is cool.

Did you make up the part about a dog named “Precious”?

Ha! No, just cut and pasted from their Site.