Fan who paid $2,000 for seats from old Yankee Stadium says they are not authentic
By APMonday, October 26, 2009
Fan files suit over seats from old Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK — A fan who paid $2,000 for the seats he sat in during 23 seasons at the old Yankee Stadium is crying foul.
John Lefkus says the memorabilia company Steiner Sports threw him a curveball by sending a pair of seats that were so thoroughly refurbished they are no longer authentic.
Lefkus filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit on Oct. 20 against Steiner and the Yankees charging his seats had been repainted and given totally different armrests.
When the seats were removed after the end of last season, the backs and bottoms were tagged for identification.
But Steiner says there was no system in place to tag the armrests. Owner Brandon Steiner says he offered to refund Lefkus’ purchase.
Lefkus lives in New Jersey.
Tags: New York, New York City, North America, Professional Baseball, United States, Yankees
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December 17, 2009: 11:53 pm
In reference to Yankee Steiner memorabilia being what it is,i would have to say that i too have been had..i recently purchased some game used dirt and when i checked the holgram it turns out to be Yaqnkee Stadium Seats..i am still recovering from shock as a fan and as a coleector.it just aint right.Doesnt MLB swear by this to be 100% authentic whenit has a hologram on it? |
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