How much would Phil Niekro's last game worn jersey be worth?

Answer 1

A Phil Niekro Game worn jersey in general could sell in the $1,000. -$3,000. price range if accompanied by the proper paperwork and provenance. The absence of acceptable documentation linking the jersey to Phil Niekro will bring a much lower price, and will have to be identified by the proper tagging, and company shipping records. The jersey would need to be authenticated by a reputable company like MEARS. The quality of provenance accompanying the game used Jersey will dictate the bulk of the value. Provenance is the documentation of the history of ownership of a particular item. It allows the buyer to secure additional insight as to the origin or chain of custody of the item. the provenance must come from a verifiable source. For example, a letter that comes from a source like a player, team executive, family member could have great impact while jerseys that originate from a particular collection or comes with letters from a spectator may not be given much weight, if any. The last jersey Phil Niekro wore during his last game would have significant historic value, and sell for more money, but will have to be accompanied by strong documentation tracing the chain of custody from Phil Niekro to the present owner. Even if the jersey has all the proper tagging, and characteristics, without the proper provenance it would just be a game worn jersey. In a 2007 auction a 1979 Phil Niekro Game-Worn Braves Road Jersey sold for $3,172. The jersey had a Wilson ('79-85 era) size 44 label with a '79 year swatch in the tail.