"One-of-a-kind" t-shirt -- SIGNED!

michellepete

OK, you've probably never seen a "collectible" quite like this.

When I left TSR to return to college, I was given a t-shirt signed by employees. It has messages and a few drawings as well.

It's an ivory shirt with a "Spellfire" logo on the back, and a "Faithful Hound" card picture on the left chest area. This shirt has been washed many, many times. In fact, I used to wear it as pajamas long ago. As a result, the writing (all in Sharpie marker) has faded somewhat. I wish I would have realized the value of this years ago! It's been sitting at the bottom of a drawer forever.

There are dozens of signatures from employees of all levels at TSR. Some of the notable signatures include:

Paul Jacquays
David "Diesel" LaForce
David Wise
Slade Henson
Ken Whitman
Alan Pollack
Ray Vallese
Larry Elmore
Dana Knutson
Dave Conant
Brian Thomas
Harold Johnson
Greg Roche
Nancy Kerkstra
Bruce Heard
Steve Strecker
Jeanine Mielecki

And last, but not least, a signature and quote from Lorraine Williams -- "A toast to the class of '99". Signed right above the ass on the back of the shirt!

I'll post pictures later this evening. My question--is this something of value? And if so, can anyone give me an idea? Remember, this has been washed. It's not "mint". There aren't any stains on the shirt, but it is not in "new" condition.

Thanks!

Mars · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:15 am Post subject:

These things are really tough to appraise. I don't have any doubts that it would sell if you put it up on Ebay but I really have no idea what it would sell for. I would put it up on Ebay with a starting bid of 99 cents and just let it go. If you are attached to it, you can place a reserve amount on the auction.

With Ebay, you only need 2 people who would like to have it for the price to get driven up. I can think of a few people who would probably be interested. With that in mind, it could sell for $20 or $100.

cgould42 · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:27 am Post subject:

How clear the signatures are I think will make a big difference.

Cheers,
Curt

michellepete · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject:

Just posted it on ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330251626597

Here are some pics...

tfm · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

That's a lovely gift! Are you sure about selling it?
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Chromatic-Knight · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject:

Very cool.

cgould42 · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:33 am Post subject:

Wow! That is a really interesting piece. The writing seems to have remained fairly clear. When was it made? I see dates of ‘99 and ’95. I am assuming ‘95

Cheers,
Curt

michellepete · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:13 am Post subject:

Yes, it was made in 95.