Cracked bat handles and values

[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!

[MVSNYC]

Circa 1996 Game Used (and signed) Jeter Rookie Bat. These photos were taken prior to the crack repair.

[SyrNy1960]

Wow! Great bat! Love well-used, pounded bats!

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Circa 1996 Game Used (and signed) Jeter Rookie Bat. These photos were taken prior to the crack repair.

How was the bat repaired? Glue? Screws? Thanks!

[MVSNYC]

Thanks! I believe just glue, John's restorer is an absolute artist. The repair is fully documented in the LOA, as it should be. If you want to discuss further, shoot me a PM.