Signed Jersey - Value?

[roar349]

I've just won a Livestrong yellow/black jersey signed by Lance Armstrong, and will probably sell it (I do cycle, but I'm not that into it and would rather someone who appreciates it more has it). Trouble is I have no idea what it's worth.

It's the half yellow/half black type jersey with his signature on the right breast, the prize was supplied by the publishers of the recent photo book (I have a printout of the original competition page, the email I received confirming the win, and the compliments slip).

If it's worth selling I will, otherwise I'll probably get it framed to pass onto the children.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[philipbh]

I'll give you a tenner for it...

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I'll give you a tenner for it...

Now look what you've done - I was going to chip in with a quid but you've already sent the price sky-high!!

 

[roar349]

Didn't see that coming

 

[rich p]

Can you check to see if there are any syrringes in the back pocket?

 

[Danny]

I'm sure it does have some value as even unsigned Livestrong shirts aren't cheap.

If you do sell it for a big profit you might want to consider making a donation to the Livestrong foundation (or charity of your choice) as the shirts are normally sold to raise money for the foundation.

 

[philipbh]

I'm sure it does have some value as even unsigned Livestrong shirts aren't cheap

Shall we have a philosophical discussion on Price / Value / Worth then?

 

[Twenty Inch]

Shall we have a philosophical discussion on Price / Value / Worth then?

Sure. It's market value is what someone will give you for it. It's fundamental value is what it will produce over its lifetime (in this case, nothing). It's worth will only be known to the owner.

 

[roar349]

I'm sure it does have some value as even unsigned Livestrong shirts aren't cheap.

If you do sell it for a big profit you might want to consider making a donation to the Livestrong foundation (or charity of your choice) as the shirts are normally sold to raise money for the foundation.

That was actually part of the plan. I got it for nothing so only right that I give something back.

There's a couple of places online that will value it for about £15, but thought someone in the know may have an idea.

 

[philipbh]

It's fundamental value is what it will produce over its lifetime (in this case, nothing)

Reminds me of Antiques Roadshow when the valuer suggests that the item in question is worth nothing / little and offers the owner "at least you've had the pleasure of owning it", by way of consolation

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Reminds me of Antiques Roadshow when the valuer suggests that the item in question is worth nothing / little and offers the owner "at least you've had the pleasure of owning it", by way of consolation

It's that moment when hope and anticipation crumples from their tiny faces as they're told it's value is feck all that makes that programme such a treat.

 

[Twenty Inch]

It's that moment when hope and anticipation crumples from their tiny faces as they're told it's value is feck all that makes that programme such a treat.

"of course, we never thought it was valuable, we just wanted to know a little bit more about it"

Yeah, right. Now piss off back to your semi, you Daily Mail reading, You&Yours listening, narrow-minded, grasping, petty bourgeois bigot.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

"of course, we never thought it was valuable, we just wanted to know a little bit more about it"

Yeah, right. Now piss off back to your semi, you Daily Mail reading, You&Yours listening, narrow-minded, grasping, petty bourgeois bigot.

Wouldn't it be refreshing if they were to introduce that method of dealing with people.

Maybe even smashing their valueless garbage with a hammer before they left and handing it back to them in a bag marked 'Arthur Negus called me a twat'

 

[Twenty Inch]

^ ROFL - cheers 3bmg.

 

[gary r]

ive made you an offer, check yr PM??Its a start!!