McGrath Foundation Auction.....some sweet stuff here.

[Matt26]

McGrath Foundation Pink Test Auction

Anyone want a shirt worn by the players on day 1 of the Sydney test?

Love to see what they end for!

Cheers
Matt

 

[Matty76]

I reckon the Hat signed by the Channel Nine commentators would be an amazing pick-up - six Test Captains, a 300-wicket taker, a 395-dismissal wicket-keeper......and Mark Nicholas

The paintings are...um......interesting

 

[Farmer2Goggin2Wade]

I may grab some of those no name Indians baggy pinks if they stay cheap.

 

[carlton91]

I am leading the bidding on the James Pattinson's Signed Shirt at the moment....

 

[Harsha_12]

I wanted to buy an Australian baggy pink cap of one of the players but there aren't any

 

[Matty76]

New items added today, I am amazed at the low number of bids so far - Pat Cummins' shirt in particular.

I think, for "non Australia" value, the Virender Sehwag baggy pink could end up being an absolute steal in the end.

 

[footypugs2011]

Well done to everyone involved as this is a great cause.

 

[PistonsFan00]

interesting to see what clarkes game worn shirt goes for 300 made in that match could go for anything

 

[Matt26]

I think the items are tax deductible as well? To a charity foundation?

 

[PistonsFan00]

thats true !!! anyone know what percentage you can get back?

 

[Farmer2Goggin2Wade]

HOLY CRAP!

So dibs the Usi shirt!

 

[Matty76]

Woo hoo! I just won this on the auction - Peter Siddle's match-worn and signed shirt from day 3 of the Johannesburg Test vs South Africa. My first ever bit of signed cricket apparel! Happy viewing, will do a proper mailday when it arrives.

 

[carlton91]

Well Done Matt,

Great Work Buddy,

 

[bjs127]

Great score Matty, well played!! Can I ask how much you snared it for?

Look forward to seeing some clearer pics!

 

[theflyinggerco]

Nice pickup Matty.

 

[pommiealex]

Well done Matt. Great piece to have and such a great cause.

 

[nazimcricket]

I had a few stabs at the Siddle shirt myself - but obviously didn't go high enough. In the end, all I managed out of the entire auction was to help raise the prices on a few of the shirts .... oh well, such is life!

Congrats Matt!!

 

[Matty76]

Thanks for the comments guys

It cost $529 in total (there was no buyers premium, GST etc). I think I have to add $21 or something for postage, so you could basically say $550.

Some of the shirts went for mega bucks, one of Michael Clarke's was over $3,000.

I had a close look at all of the shirts (that I thought I could target) to make sure that the signature was clean and dark enough to read properly. I think Grays did a great job with the pictures, was really easy to see the condition of the signatures.

 

[nazimcricket]

Did anyone else score from this auction?

 

[Matt26]

Any way to check the completed auctions? I saw the Hussey went for $1599.

Cheers
Matt