Zeshy25 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 So last year I finally got a grail jersey (Rangers White ProPlayer in size 48) which is the only one I've seen in the last 4 years. Just got it back from EPS done as Nedved but, now I want to switch it to a Richter or a Leetch which got me thinking... What single jersey have you invested the most money, time, and effort into (i.e. stripped and customized then re-stripped & re-customized, chase down hard-to-find patches, waited forever for EPS, etc)? Are you "pot-committed" to said jersey? Thought it would be interesting to hear everyone's stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Mine is also a Pro Player, a red Devils Niedermayer. I paid top dollar for it because 56's are hard to find (I later found several others, but at the time that was step only one I had seen). I then sold it at a loss, and then re-acquired it for what i sold it for. It came to my attention later that the name font was not 100% accurate, so I stripped the nameplate and sent it to EPS to be re-done. I also stripped the 2000 SCF patch (which was a replica) because whomever sewed it on did so with the hard backing in place, which was annoying. I figured while EPS was doing the nameplate, I would just buy and send them a new SCF patch without the backing. Obviously this could have been WAY worse, but I paid a lot for it and then wound up investing more money to correct it. In terms of straight up dollar amount, I paid $425 for one customized authentic that was pretty rare. I decided it didn't fit my collection so I sold it, for $425. No harm, no foul. There was also a Devils Ultrafil that I stripped completely (including the crest) to try to make a Utica Devils. There was so much residue I couldn't make it the player I wanted so ultimately I sold that one too. I think I broke mostly even, maybe lost a couple bucks, but I do have the regret of having butchered a size 56 Ultrafil that I wish I still had intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furiousd Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Home Hawks ultrafil that I've had forever. It just got its third kit and second 75th patch. I've probably spent 300 on it total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsguy Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) In terms of authentic, about $250-ish. Edited October 5, 2017 by Devilsguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg39 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 You don’t want know and I am not telling even if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjerina Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, lhg39 said: You don’t want know and I am not telling even if you do. It was a Malhotra wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYIJM29 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) $425 for a John Tavares inaugural year in Brooklyn third jersey. Cant believe I paid Baron's MSRP + patches + customization + return shipping. Brutal. Gamers: Unfortunately, Tavares is also the most expensive gamer I bought, by a lot. In 14/15, the Islanders tacked on an extra 25% because they wore the Set 3s during the playoffs. Only reason why I bought it was because it was the last worn Tavares jersey at the Coliseum and I saved up the entire season for it/graduation present to myself. Edited October 5, 2017 by NYIJM29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg39 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 33 minutes ago, cjerina said: It was a Malhotra wasn't it? For a customized, yes. For a gamer, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudrock512 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 For an authentic, I've gone north of $400 for an authentic. When I collected game worn jerseys, I spent more than $1200 for one. My girlfriend at the time (now my wife) saw that PayPal transaction and just about killed me. I had to show her all the other jerseys I sold so I could "afford" to spend that much. This was true, I sold like 5 other low end gamers to get enough money to purchase the one I wanted, but that didn't go over well for a few days there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKevinShow Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 My TI 2017 SCF Penguins Kessel. The jersey plus the NHL 100th anniversary patch was $350 from Jersey Baron. The Penguins 50th anniversary patch and the 2017 SCF patch was $22.90 from Patch Collection. It cost me an additional $10 to get an Edge nameplate from JB since Pro Knitwear was out of them. Customization was $137.25 including shipping. I don't recall how much it cost me to ship the jersey (and the Edge nameplate since I had to ship it separately) to Pro Knitwear. In all, close to $550 on that jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furiousd Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 14 minutes ago, TheKevinShow said: My TI 2017 SCF Penguins Kessel. In all, close to $550 on that jersey. Now we're getting somewhere. That's a lot of hotdogs! I guess I've paid full JB retail + customizing on a couple Edge Hawks, which approaches 400. But as to the original topic, I'll never again pay top dollar for a jersey that I know needs to be fixed. I did that once or twice a looong time ago and decided it wasn't my bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwsta4 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 I'm going to say this one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, mdwsta4 said: I'm going to say this one.... $1000? Btw, wouldn't have the balls to do that, but that's a great project fan jersey. Edited October 5, 2017 by AParrotLooksAt40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus X-1 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Before the Baron was known to me (and even when I discovered him I don't think he had these yet) I found an authentic Rangers Winter Classic jersey in my size (46) in Cosbys. $500. Before customizing. This was in the spring after they played the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAK74 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hey, where the heck have you been? Nice to see you back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoNowWhat? Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) I picked up a game issued Pens 16/17 SCF from Joe Tomen. Garrett Wilson (fringe to very fringe if you're wondering) but, I couldn't go higher. $950. I'm sweating even as I type that not least because of the exchange rate and international shipping. It's a thing of beauty in my eyes though and I didn't buy it as an investment. I just wanted one and it brings me joy every time I look at it. And I now follow Garrett's career as closely as possible which I see as a bonus. Edited October 7, 2017 by SoNowWhat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlereFlammam Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) There was a purple King’s carter jersey I had at one point. Paid $350 for the jersey, then $60 for customizing. Sold it on eBay for $400 to a new user with 0 feedback. Shipped UPS with full insurance on it from canada to the US. Guy refused the package because duty would be $150. I had to refund the money, pay the $150 in duty into the US and $150 in duty to bring it back into Canada otherwise UPS would have “abandoned” the package Eventually sold it again to some one for $200 just to get rid of it and the bad taste in my mouth. Edited October 6, 2017 by AlereFlammam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlereFlammam Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Oh yeah- shipping costs were $80 each way too. Fück that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJM4 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 I spent 700 on a grail jersey. Fortunately the jersey was already customized. I have yet to see another one come up for auction on ebay. I overpaid by a little but had to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwingsdownunder Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 1991-1992 TBTC Yzerman from someone here. It was 'expensive' as the exchange rate for AUD was ungood, but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus X-1 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 23 hours ago, LAK74 said: Hey, where the heck have you been? Nice to see you back! Thanks! Actually I've been on a break from jerseys and started focusing on my guitars. Only so much cash to spread around lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoNowWhat? Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 4 hours ago, redwingsdownunder said: 1991-1992 TBTC Yzerman from someone here. It was 'expensive' as the exchange rate for AUD was ungood, but worth it. "Ungood" love it. We had a period of joy not so long ago on exchange but not sure if that will come again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawks2797 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 My latest Barber pole Hawks comes to mind. Bough on Facebook from a guy who didn't want to move it. I made an offer and he said ok. I knew the customization was off and i would be stripping and sending it to Keener. So I paid Way to much knowing it would be stripped and redone.Way to much to buy to be stripping any jersey but I couldn't resist . It was a 52 and those never come up. But in the end it turned out perfect!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Bob Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I don't think Matt's story counts There are a lot of people that would buy his jersey for more than he's put into it. (let me know when you are selling it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chow_hound Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I guess it's a little more than an addiction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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