Rocky Colavito bat.....get signed or not?

[Kzoo]

Guys...........This bat was pictured earlier this month in the pick-up thread. It's a H&B 125 K55 signature pro model. It measures 34.5" long and weighs 32 oz. No uniform # on the knob. I don't know for sure if Rocky used it, but there's a chance I suppose. The bat has a terrible handle crack with an amateur repair.

My question is whether or not to get it signed by Rocky? He's 88 years young and signs through the mail, but it's kind of expensive at $170 for bats according to his agent's price breakdown. The signing window is closing and his signature is pretty shaky, but it's better than nothing at this point. What would you do? I was leaning towards 'yes', but now I'm not sure. Thanks for your opinions.....Matt

[bat_master]

1955-59 it looks like, so a really early career bat for him. He had over 40 HRs in 1958 and 1959 so it would neat to be able to pin point it to one of those years.

With regard to having him sign it, I think it would depend on just how shaky that signature is. I know Musial had some autographs that were barely recognizable as his signature. In my opinion, a bad sig would be worse than no sig. My two cents.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bat_master

1955-59 it looks like, so a really early career bat for him. He had over 40 HRs in 1958 and 1959 so it would neat to be able to pin point it to one of those years.

With regard to having him sign it, I think it would depend on just how shaky that signature is. I know Musial had some autographs that were barely recognizable as his signature. In my opinion, a bad sig would be worse than no sig. My two cents.

That’s my opinion, too. I hate to see guys’ signatures decline as they get old. Signing a bat might be particularly hard for him.

[perezfan]

I would leave it as-is. But it is a personal choice, of course.

[MVSNYC]

$170 is actually very cheap. I think it costs about 10 times that for a Jeter signing, and even more for Tom Brady, etc. Even Mariana Rivera signings are no less than $400…. clearly these guys are on a different level than Rocky, but it just puts in perspective how reasonable $170 is.

[Trublubrucru]

The signature can be removed if you don't like the results

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by bat_master

1955-59 it looks like, so a really early career bat for him. He had over 40 HRs in 1958 and 1959 so it would neat to be able to pin point it to one of those years.

With regard to having him sign it, I think it would depend on just how shaky that signature is. I know Musial had some autographs that were barely recognizable as his signature. In my opinion, a bad sig would be worse than no sig. My two cents.

+1 Agreed I think the signature would be sweet

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I don't care how great or how shaky his signature might be. It's Rocky Colavito. He's not in the HOF and never will be. His signature is worth a fraction of what he charges to do it. Whoever came up with his pricing is almost as crazy as anyone paying it. Do not waste your money. Nobody cares $170 worth. $30? Sure. $170? Laugh and walk away while putting your wallet back in your pocket. That signature will never add $170 of value on top of it.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by BillyCox3

I don't care how great or how shaky his signature might be. It's Rocky Colavito. He's not in the HOF and never will be. His signature is worth a fraction of what he charges to do it. Whoever came up with his pricing is almost as crazy as anyone paying it. Do not waste your money. Nobody cares $170 worth. $30? Sure. $170? Laugh and walk away while putting your wallet back in your pocket. That signature will never add $170 of value on top of it.

Have you ever overpaid for anything just to have it in your collection? If so then your argument does not hold true. If not then you are an elephant in a sea of lemmings.

[egri]

Originally Posted by BillyCox3

I don't care how great or how shaky his signature might be. It's Rocky Colavito. He's not in the HOF and never will be. His signature is worth a fraction of what he charges to do it. Whoever came up with his pricing is almost as crazy as anyone paying it. Do not waste your money. Nobody cares $170 worth. $30? Sure. $170? Laugh and walk away while putting your wallet back in your pocket. That signature will never add $170 of value on top of it.

Originally Posted by BillyCox3

Or one of us can mail Matt a lighter and he could just torch his $170...

Are those comments really necessary? They don't add anything to the discussion.

[Scott6043]

Great bat!

I would go for it, it will be awesome!

[eastonfalcon19]

I would get him to sign it. Great bat