Old style West Vest on ebay

[Kevin Finnerty]

That ebay listing says more than it needs to say, including (Apostrophe Police, look away from the screen): "These CP's are superior to the newer generation West Vest's."

Why is something that's the middle-of-the-line model superior to the top-of-the-line model?

It's worth about $90.00 brand new. So it's already overpriced at $81.00 used.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

That ebay listing says more than it needs to say, including (Apostrophe Police, look away from the screen): "These CP's are superior to the newer generation West Vest's."

Why is something that's the middle-of-the-line model superior to the top-of-the-line model?

It's worth about $90.00 brand new. So it's already overpriced at $81.00 used.

Yeah I guess I don't see how the older WVs are superior to the Gold and Platinum made now. Going off of looks, they don't appear to protect as well. Maybe I'm missing something.

[zm1283]

WILSON WEST VEST MAJOR LEAGUE UMPIRE CHEST PROTECTOR NR - eBay (item 200362803214 end time Jul-20-09 18:45:28 PDT)

I guess this is an old Platinum or something? It's already at $31 with five bids and 5+ days to go. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for that protector, but it will go for much higher.

[JR12]

Looks like it's ready for the trash can!

[Delaware Blue]

Originally Posted by zm1283

I guess this is an old Platinum or something? It's already at $31 with five bids and 5+ days to go. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for that protector, but it will go for much higher.

Looks like an old basic Wilson Charcoal protector. A new one costs between $90 - $105. If the one on eBay sells for $50 or more, it only provides (once again) that P.T. Barnum was correct.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Delaware Blue

Looks like an old basic Wilson Charcoal protector. A new one costs between $90 - $105. If the one on eBay sells for $50 or more, it only provides (once again) that P.T. Barnum was correct.

You're right, it is one of the "MLU" or "Charcoal" protectors. You can get them for as low as $80 on some websites.

[SanDiegoSteve]

He's selling an equally old MLU West Vest mask, in Royal Blue naturally, and the bidding is at 99¢ last time I checked. Good deal if the bidding doesn't go up!

[zm1283]

This is off-topic, but while we were talking about CPs.....

I got my Gold yesterday in the M/L size. Wow...the fit is a lot better with the Gold than the Platinum for a skinny guy like me. I cinched it up and it won't move at all when I wear it around. I did like that the Platinum is a little longer and covered my ribs a little more, but I can deal with the tradeoff. The Platinum is a great protector though, just didn't fit me all that well.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by zm1283

WILSON WEST VEST MAJOR LEAGUE UMPIRE CHEST PROTECTOR NR - eBay (item 200362803214 end time Jul-20-09 18:45:28 PDT)

I guess this is an old Platinum or something? It's already at $31 with five bids and 5+ days to go. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for that protector, but it will go for much higher.

With 3 1/2 hours to go, it's at $58 with 19 bids. Do people not realize you can buy a brand new one of these for $79 at CAT Sports? It wouldn't surprise me if the auction goes over $70.

[mbyron]

By all means, keep us posted. Absolutely compelling stuff.

Any other good auctions we should know about?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by mbyron

By all means, keep us posted. Absolutely compelling stuff.

Any other good auctions we should know about?

Wow, way to disguise your sarcasm! I'm very impressed!

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by mbyron

By all means, keep us posted. Absolutely compelling stuff.

Any other good auctions we should know about?

Yes, as a matter of fact. This one is just for you....

NEW ENEMA COLON CLEANSING / DOUCHE BAG COLONIC CLEAN - eBay (item 140330334318 end time Jul-29-09 18:45:14 PDT)

By the way, the CP is at $60 now. Just keeping you updated, mbyron.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Rolled On The Floor

Laughed My A$$ Off