http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4126698485 Own a piece of history - Freddys jersey from his first goal.
I personally wouldnt sell it this early. IF he lives up to his potential it will be worth a lot more in 15-25yrs.
DC has a poll following each game where the fans pick the MOTM for DC. That players jersey is then auctioned off. But yes - Taylor was MOTM and deservedly so - althogh one can make a strong case that honor goes to Petke who essentially let the Metros run circles around him all day long.
That's why people want to buy it now. Besides, DC United raises money for charity with the sale, so it's not in their best interest to maximize selling price.
Uhm - I hope you just left a word out or something. Given its for charity - the goal is to maximize the selling price.
I know they want the maximum for it now, but it's not in their interest to wait 10 years to raise $5,000 more.
So just what can an autographed jersey be worth? Some of the pricier sports memorabilia sold at auction: $3.1 million: Mark McGwire's 70th home-run ball. $577,610: "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's "Black Betsy" bat. $517,500: Barry Bonds' 73rd home-run ball. $411,637: 17 baseballs from 1869. $387,500: Lou Gehrig's last glove. $363,000: Lou Gehrig 1927 jersey. $332,500: Ty Cobb 1928 autographed Philadelphia jersey. $330,000: Boston Celtics parquet floor centerpiece. $319,250: Mickey Mantle 1957 MVP Award. $282,400: Babe Ruth 1930 uniform.
The shirt has been washed after the game - DC should'nt have done this - If you are gonna buy a shirt you want it sweat and all! It's definately put me off bidding! With regards to you list of high auction prices - that is not relevant. Baseball has nothing to do with football You should do a football (sorry u call it soccer) list e.g. Pele 1970 final shirt - £157,000 = approx Geoff Hurst 1966 - £91,150 = Bobby Moore 1970 shirt - £59,000 = There are loads more these are just examples
If I was Freddy I'd want to keep this jersey, charity or not, it does have some sentimental value no?