Maradona relics soar among collectors

The death of Maradona It has also opened the ban to do business with its relics. Thus, since his death, the memories or exclusive items used or signed by the star have increased their value in the collectors market exponentially. Anything goes. Interestingly, a few weeks ago Paulo dybala it warned of the business that already exists around the memories of the great stars. The Juventus player explained that he is a passionate collector of shirts and that he has been about to make a fool of himself for one of Maradona. “I have touched on some madness: for one of Del Piero, which I narrowly lost in an auction, or one of Maradona, that of a match against Brazil. The sculpture of Diego's right foot? For 20,000 euros I would buy it right away, although his shirt cost more … “, added the player in an interview on Vanity Fair.

Well, the market has exploded. So it only takes a glance at the specialized eBay site to see it. Immediately, Maradona's elastic with Naples draws attention, the second blank. The description says that it was used by the player on 9-9-1990 in a match against Lecce and was exchanged with a footballer from the rival team. To attest it is explained that photographs and testimonies are provided to ensure authenticity. All this means that whoever wants it can immediately get it by paying 450,000 euros. If not, the auction opens from 300,000. Almost nothing.

With a signature before a notary, on the same site, a photograph of the crack is offered celebrating a goal with the Boca shirt. The image is dedicated by the player, autographed and framed. The verification certificate is attached. 25,000 euros are requested. A local elastic of Naples from the 88-89 season draws attention. At the price of 7,500 euros, it is explained that it was “probably” used by the Argentine. The Italian auction site subito.it also offers the possibility of getting a pair of shirts signed by the 10, both from Argentina, from the time the star played. It is not specified if they were used by him, but only with the signature and the dedication they already request 20,000 euros. From there, the prices go down and there is more offer starting at 12,000 euros with a signature certificate. The list of relics and memories does not stop on sale. From signed stickers to figurines with his image as a footballer also with his autograph from 25,000 euros.