Cracked bat handles and values

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

I also agree with this. I collect SF Giants and, with the exception of late career Bonds’, no player was really in the business of retiring bats early for resale. In later times, I think this was pretty common practice with guys like McGwire, Sosa, A-Rod, Jeter, etc. I don’t like that. I want well used, well loved gamers.

I have a cracked Mays gamer that I've been debating having fixed....

Every thread deserves a well used, well loved gamer.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by 3arod13

Every thread deserves a well used, well loved gamer.

That ARod bat is a sick gamer, Tony!
GREAT BAT!
It's an 11 in my book

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

That ARod bat is a sick gamer, Tony!
GREAT BAT!
It's an 11 in my book

Scott,

Thanks! This makes it a 12 😁

Tony

[MVSNYC]

I have a few major bats that have cracks which were professionally repaired. One of which is graded a 10. I've also owned some bats with un-repaired cracks...I definitely prefer the restored ones, and they must be documented in the PSA/DNA LOA.

PS- I've always found Taube to be great, super knowledgable, and a pleasure to deal with.

[steve B]

I only have I think 4 game used bats, at least two are cracked, and I probably wouldn't have them if they weren't. They wouldn't have been available, or would have been too expensive.

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

I have a few major bats that have cracks which were professionally repaired. One of which is graded a 10. I've also owned some bats with un-repaired cracks...I definitely prefer the restored ones, and they must be documented in the PSA/DNA LOA.

PS- I've always found Taube to be great, super knowledgable, and a pleasure to deal with.

Myself, I would never have my bat repaired for a hairline crack, just to gain a PSA 10 grade, as the crack is part of the use. However, I can see why some would repair a bat, especially if it was broken in two.

Agree, John Taube is super knowledgeable and a great guy to deal with!

[MVSNYC]

Hi Tony, it was more than a hairline crack, as I saw before photos. I bought it Restored from John Taube, it was already graded a 10. The bat is absolutely hammered. Incredible use.

Unlike cards, the more beat up, and the more use a bat has, the higher the grade. When grading bats, John is looking at use, wear & tear, a lot of use, and how certain he can put the bat in the player’s hands- based on photomatching, player ordering records, and player use characteristics.

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Hi Tony, it was more than a hairline crack, as I saw before photos. I bought it Restored from John Taube, it was already graded a 10. The bat is absolutely hammered. Incredible use.

Unlike cards, the more beat up, and the more use a bat has, the higher the grade. When grading bats, John is looking at use, wear & tear, a lot of use, and how certain he can put the bat in the player’s hands- based on photomatching, player ordering records, and player use characteristics.

Would love to see your bat. Enjoy seeing well-used, hammered bats!