Lemieux auto'd McFarlane super chase up for auction

[mstng99tim]

WOW, this would be SICK to win!!!

http://auction.nhl.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc ... =110913483

 

[justinmandawg]

Anytime there are "duel" certificates, it's good enough for me.

I think the auto kills the value of a rare piece but what do i know.

 

[G $MONEY$]

I think the auto kills the value of a rare piece but what do i know.

i still remember back in the 80s and early 90s when people said autographs ruin a cards value as well. Now today its all the rage. very cool piece though

 

[pghbuccos]

Anytime there are "duel" certificates, it's good enough for me.

I think the auto kills the value of a rare piece but what do i know.

the auction supports the Mario Lemieux foundation so it's definitely real and I would have to disagree the autograph only makes the piece better.

 

[Wjchiefs]

Autographs Make Everything Better, I have been collecting autographs in-person since the lockout. I am Know selling some autographs but that is to pay for my collection. I spend during hockey season btw going to game getting cards, getting pucks and photos i spend probley 350 or more bucks each month



I love the Hobby I love Autographs

 

[justinmandawg]

I'm not speaking to cards that are psa/dna or certified. That comparison doesn't hold water. A psa 10 rookie card vs a psa 10 auto psa/dna rookie card (noncertified) which goes lower? The psa/dna.

I believe that there is no way this item has the value of an unaltered piece. I also never said it was not real. As a charity piece, it will go higher, but if it resells not so much.

 

[G $MONEY$]

I believe that there is no way this item has the value of an unaltered piece.

What is your opinion of autographs on game used items? Do autos ruin the value on game used as well? Im talking about game used jerseys, sticks, bats, gloves etc, does the value of vintage game used lose value if signed as well?

 

[justinmandawg]

I believe that there is no way this item has the value of an unaltered piece.

What is your opinion of autographs on game used items? Do autos ruin the value on game used as well? Im talking about game used jerseys, sticks, bats, gloves etc, does the value of vintage game used lose value if signed as well?

Again, I don't think that is a fair comparison because game used = worn by / used by player vs figure. Would I rather have an unpunched 12 back Han Solo than an unpunched 12 back Han Solo w/ auto? I'd rather have the latter because he rarely signs (Ford not Han Solo). Lemieux isn't a guy that rarely signs though and this item is simply not something that needs the auto. In my opinion, it's almost as bad as breaking the seal and opening the thing.

If I could have a Ruth jersey with or without the auto, I'll take without.

 

[adamcm]

Do any of these chase figures make it to the regular chain stores? I know nothing about McFarlane's, but always like the rarity of the chase figures.

 

[G $MONEY$]

Do any of these chase figures make it to the regular chain stores? I know nothing about McFarlane's, but always like the rarity of the chase figures.

Some do yep, as long as the employees loading the shelves dont know what to look for There was actually a well documented find of a Barry Sander super chase /20 in Vancouver, BC at a London Drugs this past summer. That figure sold for around $5K

 

[mstng99tim]

One of the first Lemieux's to hit ebay was bought in the NHL store in NYC, according to the seller. How SWEET would that be to walk in there and see it sitting on the shelf?!?!?!?

 

[adamcm]

I'm going to keep my eye open more, although I don't think i'd get lucky. How many of the normal chase figures are sent? I realize the Lemieux is really rare, but what about others?

 

[G $MONEY$]

I'm going to keep my eye open more, although I don't think i'd get lucky. How many of the normal chase figures are sent? I realize the Lemieux is really rare, but what about others?

well Mcfarlane just recently introduced these "super" chase figures regularly into the market. These are the ones that are selling for the big, big bucks. Theres been several of them now, just off the top of my head there is the Lemieux /100, theres Marty Brodeur /552, Shane Doan /1994, Teemu Selanne /13 (this one is a few years old), these are the Hockey ones (anyone remember any others?) then the other sports have a few as well, Babe Ruth /3, barry Sanders /20, Michael Turner (cant remember how many made) etc, etc. anyways these are the really rare super chases, the "normal" chases are much more plentiful and usually just sell for $10-$20 more than the regular figure (sometimes higher, but just on average), they are usually found at about 1 per case (12 figures). These ones can often be found at retail. I have purchased probably about 7 or 8 of the easier chases at wal marts, toys r us and Zellers (target in the states).

 

[adamcm]

I'm going to keep my eye open more, although I don't think i'd get lucky. How many of the normal chase figures are sent? I realize the Lemieux is really rare, but what about others?

well Mcfarlane just recently introduced these "super" chase figures regularly into the market. These are the ones that are selling for the big, big bucks. Theres been several of them now, just off the top of my head there is the Lemieux /100, theres Marty Brodeur /552, Shane Doan /1994, Teemu Selanne /13 (this one is a few years old), these are the Hockey ones (anyone remember any others?) then the other sports have a few as well, Babe Ruth /3, barry Sanders /20, Michael Turner (cant remember how many made) etc, etc. anyways these are the really rare super chases, the "normal" chases are much more plentiful and usually just sell for $10-$20 more than the regular figure (sometimes higher, but just on average), they are usually found at about 1 per case (12 figures). These ones can often be found at retail. I have purchased probably about 7 or 8 of the easier chases at wal marts, toys r us and Zellers (target in the states).

Thanked you for the post. I think they'd look cool on display . So just look for different colored jerseys, etc?

 

[G $MONEY$]

I'm going to keep my eye open more, although I don't think i'd get lucky. How many of the normal chase figures are sent? I realize the Lemieux is really rare, but what about others?

well Mcfarlane just recently introduced these "super" chase figures regularly into the market. These are the ones that are selling for the big, big bucks. Theres been several of them now, just off the top of my head there is the Lemieux /100, theres Marty Brodeur /552, Shane Doan /1994, Teemu Selanne /13 (this one is a few years old), these are the Hockey ones (anyone remember any others?) then the other sports have a few as well, Babe Ruth /3, barry Sanders /20, Michael Turner (cant remember how many made) etc, etc. anyways these are the really rare super chases, the "normal" chases are much more plentiful and usually just sell for $10-$20 more than the regular figure (sometimes higher, but just on average), they are usually found at about 1 per case (12 figures). These ones can often be found at retail. I have purchased probably about 7 or 8 of the easier chases at wal marts, toys r us and Zellers (target in the states).

Thanked you for the post. I think they'd look cool on display . So just look for different colored jerseys, etc?

For the most part yep. The regular colored figs are all on the back of the packaging, so if u find a different color its a variant.

Funny you brought this all up Adam, there was another BIG find at Canadian retail yesterday. Ochocinco SUPER chase was found at Woodbridge, Ontario Wal Mart just sitting on the shelves.


Heres some pics the lucky guy took. I never checked ebay yet, but the guy said he was gonna put it up for ebay auction soon.



Notice the super chases are numbered on the side of the base

 

[adamcm]

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CHAD-OCHOCINCO-McFAR ... 3efa17d94e[/url]

I'm going to have to head up to the stores when these things come out!

 

[G $MONEY$]

Hmmm thats some guy in Colorado selling that one, i wonder when the Ontario guy is gonna put his up for auction???

I just thought of something the could be pretty Ironic. That Colorado auction had a question.....

Q: Just wondering how much shipping to Ontario, Canada at postal code NoM 1S6? Very, very interested in this figure, do you have a buy it now price?? -Steven
A: $25.00 priority mail INSURED, auction only, thanks allcsinc

Imagine if it turns out that the guy in Ontario selling his lives down the street from this Ontario guy looking to buy? Its a long shot but i bet they all live in GTA.

 

[G $MONEY$]

These Lemieuxs still go for big bucks...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :MESELX:IT

another signed Mario ended a couple weeks back for almost $1000 bucks
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mcfarlane-Mario-Lemi ... 5884da4640


That's surprising given the bad condition of that upper top flap cardboard bend.