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That's great feedback. I may not be the extreme bat collector that some of the board members are, but I do own 30-40 bats. I've always felt indifferent about cracked handle or not. Cracked bats offer the true reason that they were "retired" which is part of usual game use, FWIW... That being said, I too would ideally like an uncracked bat, but the players that I collect are not HOF'ers and bats of many of them are scarce, or nearly impossible to find. One additional question for you: How do you feel about repairing cracked handles? To date, I have never done this, although I have considered doing this with a couple of my bats. Does this enhance value in your mind, or detract? Thanks in advance for your response! |
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I don't mind a cracked handle on a game used bat, but it needs to have pretty solid to heavy game use. A cracked handle on a gamer with only 1 ball mark is not very desirable to me. I prefer early 20th century store model bats to be uncracked with less use.
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If it is a HOFers bat---obviously you want it done right. But you also need to consider the time frame involved for getting the bat done and back in your hands as well as the risks of shipping and cost for the repair work. I was informed this past week my bat is now being worked on that I sent to be repaired last August. Also, bats heading to auctions around the country and needing restoration take priority over little guys like me.
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It is not a factor when I decide whether to buy a bat.
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I prefer cracked bats if they are game used. From my perspective, if a player really loves a bat and it feels good in their hands, they're not going to just stop using it and give it away. It comes out of circulation when the bat either breaks or it wears out from a lot of grain separation. I'm sure it depends on the player, but a lot of uncracked ones could also be B.P. bats. And a cracked bat is a little tougher to doctor over an uncracked one. I just think it potentially helps with provenance.
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If you are talking antique bats or "type" bats (i.e. Mushroom Bats, Double-knob, Ball Balanced, Ring Bats, Decal Bats, Zebra Striped, etc.) then a crack can destroy the appearance and subsequently the value.
If you are talking game-used, then the crack can actually add to the bat's provenance. I personally like cracked G/U Bats, as long as they are still solid and intact. I don't like it if there's a chunk of wood dangling or missing or if it's an obvious or poorly done repair job.
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Cracked vs uncracked doesn’t bother me as long as it presents well for display. I won’t buy a bat if the identifying features such as the barrel or name branding are significantly compromised with cracks or broken pieces. But on the flip side I’ve been able to get some deals on bats with significant cracks along the handle that, displayed in the right way, look unnoticeable.
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I prefer heavily game used bats as is. PSA took off .5 for the crack on my Arod 1st Career Grand Slam Bat. I disagree, as the crack is part of its natural use.
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