EBay Puts the Kibosh on Urlacher’s Super Bowl Jock Strap
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by user LastRow
About two weeks ago I sat in this very same spot, on the very same ass, pecking away at these very same keys to inform everybody out there that the infamous Vitaminwater hat, that Brian Urlacher had to fork out 100,000 Washington’s for wearing the lid on Super Bowl Media Day, landed on the auction block, or what’s better known as eBay. The hat then wound up selling for over $15,000…I know, I know, only a few can afford that price tag for history. Bummer, right! However, I have good news to anyone that missed out on purchasing an Urlacher piece of Super Bowl history. And quite honestly it pales in comparison to that damn hat.
That’s right, a piece of Brian Urlacher has once again reemerged on eBay. Only this time the auction was simply a cameo and eBay has since pulled it off their site. First Man-Ram grill, now this…What is eBay coming too? It’s not like they have to uphold some kind of standard for what sells on their site. So what was Urlacher’s name attached to this week on the site? Well, it was none other than "an Authentic Used Brian Urlacher Athletic Supporter"…That’s right! Urlacher's jock strap and cup…Sad, but true. Hey, isn’t that what eBay is for in the first place…"A Worldwide Garage Sale?" We must remember, "One man’s junk is another man’s treasure! Although treasuring an "Athletic Supporter"…Well, I guess silence is golden.
However, the best part of this whole thing, it wasn’t just a typical Urlacher jock strap and cup package, (excuse me, bad word to use there)….No, No, No, anybody can get their hands on those. Why it was worn during the first half of Super bowl XLI. See, this is kind of on the same grounds of Curt Schilling’s Bloody Sock or was it ketchup? A piece of history! Just read the item description…(I got to it before eBay put the kibosh on it).
> "This auction is for an Authentic Used Brian Urlacher Athletic Supporter. The item is in used condition and has a tear in back strap from use. The item was obtained by myself as a locker room attendee. My duties included handling the teams gear, this item was discarded and replaced, and was worn during the first half of Super Bowl XLI.
> Included is the actual plastic composite guard. The item is sealed and ready to be shipped. The item does contain some discoloration from use but overall condition is good, and ready for display.
Copies of info pertaining to my employment with the Bears (minus sensitive information) is also available to the winner of the auction."
You don’t say chief, but really, this item was "used" and has "some discoloration"…Wow! I’m just glad he didn’t go into what the discoloration stemmed from! Is it just me, but why do I suddenly have visions of that NFL Shop commercial where there’s an impostor kangaroo mascot in the Eagles locker room posing as their new one? All the while stuffing his pouch with God knows what…You can’t tell me this isn’t that commercial coming to life! Although as anyone can see just by reading, it’s a true collectable…With authenticity! Am I the only one that feels like there’s far way too many fake jock strap/athletic supporters trying to be sold? Don’t you just hate buying a fake one? I know I sure do! However, since this seller "works for the Bears" and was open to giving "Copies of Employment"…Bidders could bid at ease than I guess? Wonder if this item would’ve came with a money back guarantee? You have to admit though, what better conversation piece to put on the mantle than Urlacher’s jock strap…Oh excuse me, Super Bowl XLI jock strap. Rehashing all those Super Bowl memories…Now there’s an icebreaker!
Why is it then if eBay runs all these ads telling us the consumer that "You can get IT on eBay"…Clearly they must be lying! For folks who wanted a Man-Ram BBQ Grill and/or a Brian Urlacher Athletic Supporter they’d be unable to purchase these pieces. What do you have to say for yourselves eBay? LastRowSports.com is currently waiting for a call be from eBay’s brass to clarify that for everyone out there. Although it’s worth noting, at last check before putting the Kibosh’s on the Urlacher piece of Americana, the high bid was up to $250 and some change.
Forget investing in real estate, stocks & bonds…The real investors, the folks who know what the hell is going on are investing in Brian Urlacher and his hidden gems. Who knew? I wonder what kind of market a men’s White XL T-Shirt that says "Monster of the Midway" on front in Chicago Bears colors with the Super Bowl XLI logo just under the neckline would have. This item is gentle wore, (only once) while watching Mr. Urlacher himself play in the Super Bowl. This is a one of a kind item from my own personal collection. Although wore once, it’s worth noting it was wrung out many times thanks to the South Florida monsoon! Folks, you can’t get this anyway, thus why I’m setting a high reserve price on this clearly one of a kind piece!
