Authenticity question about game used gloves

[hen44jay]

I’m very interested in some Mikael Backlund game used gloves that are listed on eBay. I’ve been in contact with the seller (gwgear) and my only concern is that he doesn’t have any other proof other than photomatch. The gloves have the nickname “Mickis” stitched into them and on the photo he provides. There’s a date attached to when they were worn but no LOA. And he said he doesn’t remember the local guy he bought them from so he wouldnt be able to ask for any authenticity proof. I have absolutely no reason to be calling the seller dishonest, but just curious if anyone can help with opinions on whether or not they are authentic or ways to get a better idea if I should pull the trigger on this or not. I know there’s a number of people from Calgary on here, so I’m
wondering if anyone has been to a year end equipment sale maybe and has any other help on this. Thanks in advance. Here’s the link:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/254221474610

Jayden

 

[phate]

I know that the Flames do have an equipment sale every year, which is likely where these came from originally. Having attended none of them, I am unsure if any "proof" is sold with any of the items that are purchased there.

However, this is one of those situations where everything seems to line up - the autographs are also definitely authentic (whether they make them more or less valuable will be up for debate...), but there are no COAs with them either. So this is up to you - will you be getting them to sell down the road? If you are, then you're going to have the same problem proving to the next buyer that they are real. If they are for your own personal enjoyment, and *you* believe they are real based on the information you have, I'd pull the trigger. There's no reason to believe they are fake, but there's no way to prove 100% that they are real either.

Matt

 

[Cardboardkid]

Just my 2 cents.. they look good!! If they are “Fake” then someone went to a lot of work and money/time to do it.... Milt Byron of Byron’s hockeyland used to Authenticate items at a reasonable cost.. not sure if he’s still doing it or not... good luck!!! Paul

 

[stajan55]

I have never been to a Flames equipment sale, but have bought a few Stajan items over the years that were left over through the team website. I've bought a pair of a Gloves, a Helmet, Pants, etc and none of them come with a COA.

I would think the Backlund gloves you are looking at are legit.

 

[30ranfordfan]

I've bought gear from a few Preds equipment sales over the years (not to collect, to play with). None of it came with a COA.

 

[Raffi31]

Id rather have photomatched gloves then ones with a a piece of paper saying they are real. Photos are proof. Letters can be written by teams that have no clue if they were game worn. Many times they get stock from equipment managers and have no clue when they were worn so a photomatch of gloves is way better than a LOA

 

[weasel-king]

If you happen to FB, there is a game-used group I am a member of. There are a ton of very knowledgeable people there:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/138478566327133/

 

[hen44jay]

Thanks to each of you for all the advice. It gives me a much better idea. Much appreciated!

 

[creasecollector]

I'd say pull the trigger. Sweet looking mitts!

 

[TurcoCollector3]

I know the seller, they are legit.

 

[whonos]

Id rather have photomatched gloves then ones with a a piece of paper saying they are real. Photos are proof. Letters can be written by teams that have no clue if they were game worn. Many times they get stock from equipment managers and have no clue when they were worn so a photomatch of gloves is way better than a LOA

I agree with the photo match as to legitimizing the gloves. Picture proof is better than paper.


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[TanguayFan]

Yes, team sales rarely, if ever, come with COA's. Even the ones I have seen don't actually prove anything, as they aren't specifically linked to the equipment.

The thing about team sales, is that they are not held with the collector in mind, so provenance means nothing. They are held to give people a chance to buy pro level gear that they can play with at a lower cost. Being a goalie, I see guys ALL THE TIME playing with gear acquired from team sales, not collecting it.

 

[hduong]

Looks legit to me. Pull the trigger before I do!

 

[Hama]

Yes, team sales rarely, if ever, come with COA's. Even the ones I have seen don't actually prove anything, as they aren't specifically linked to the equipment.

The thing about team sales, is that they are not held with the collector in mind, so provenance means nothing. They are held to give people a chance to buy pro level gear that they can play with at a lower cost. Being a goalie, I see guys ALL THE TIME playing with gear acquired from team sales, not collecting it.

This - when the Oilers hold their annual sale - it serves several purposes - to get their cost out of gear that they had over the last season - you are able to buy a lot of gear, a fair bit of it which is brand new, at a bit over the team's cost - in previous years, you were able to buy new helmets, gloves, pant shells, shoes and apparel. They have made game used sticks available throughout the year at their souvenir stands for certain games before going into the building. They have also made a lot of GU equipment available as well at this time - again to get their money out of stuff that some will be collected. Whatever usually remains gets sent over to Totem Outfitters as surplus.

They also clear out the just ended season's inventory of fan gear which will be obsolete come September. And three - they also use it as an opportunity to sell ticket packages.