Victor bat

thecatspajamas · #1 08-30-2011, 12:25 PM

I think it's more of a courtesy to other board-member-bidders on items like the Victor bat where there is no question of authenticity. Adding even one bidder to the mix can push up the final price, which is good for the seller, but costs the winner more dough. It may not be a hard-fast rule, but I think everyone likes getting a deal because they're the only serious bidder who spotted an item, and seeing a post like this about an item you're already watching or bidding on virtually eliminates that possibility. Oddball, ill-described, or mis-categorized gems do still slip under the radar on eBay every day. I think of it like a Gold Rush miner: if I find something through diligent searching and keen observation, I don't want anyone trumpeting my find for everyone to see until I've got all the gold secured in my bank lest it should get stolen out from under me.

By all means though, if a sig looks forged or a repro is being passed off as authentic, post those while the auction is still active if possible. You never know who you might save some headache.

Just my two cents.

slidekellyslide · #2 08-30-2011, 01:45 PM

This bat is listed in the Vintage Sports Memorabilia: Bats category...it wasn't going to slip by a single dedicated bat collector. Maybe this post adds to the pool of bidders who otherwise weren't looking at that category, but it won't affect the final bid one bit IMO.

sayhey24 · #3 08-30-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

This bat is listed in the Vintage Sports Memorabilia: Bats category...it wasn't going to slip by a single dedicated bat collector. Maybe this post adds to the pool of bidders who otherwise weren't looking at that category, but it won't affect the final bid one bit IMO.

Dan I am going to respectfully disagree with you here.
I will use myself as an example -- I'm a very serious and dedicated bat collector, but I also have a job and a life and am not always able to see every listing in the bats category. I just got back from vacation, and have spent the past several days dealing with Irene, so I haven't had the time to pour through ebay listings. I have however checked this board a few times, and if it weren't for the original post, I would never have known about the Victor bat.

Greg

slidekellyslide · #4 08-30-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sayhey24

I'm a very serious and dedicated bat collector, but I also have a job and a life
Greg

Then you're not a serious and dedicated bat collector.

<---Just kidding!

I still think this one wasn't flying under the radar enough that it will affect the final bid...with all that said it's not the type of auction I think should be outed...but everyone seems to be on the same page about that issue now so no big deal.

tcdyess · #5 08-30-2011, 07:56 PM

I am kind of tossed here. I would have not found this bat on ebay as my collection has not got that far yet, but that being said this would be a fantastic item to start with and a beautiful additon to any collection. Being a realatively new vintage collector I have focused on cards, but I have been learning so much about other items here on this board. In the last week alone have purchased my first vintage ash tray (Fatima), and pennant (rare 51 yankee championship) directly off the boards. These items will be displayed in my room and bring a much deeper appreciation of old school baseball then just a bunch of graded cards. Bats, gloves, balls, ads, these things all are in my future and I would hope to continue seeing and learning about them here instead of items being kept a secret until the aution is over. I understand this may cause a few extra bids and higher sale price on an item, but I really don't see an issue with that. If a hard core bat collector really wants this, then they will make it happen.

Tim

thecatspajamas · #6 08-30-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tcdyess

I am kind of tossed here.

Assuming you're not British...

But seriously, we can learn just as much about an item from discussing it after the auction as during. There have been plenty of "why did this go for so much" posts that I've learned a good bit from.

I agree that whoever is most determined to get the item will. That's how auctions work. I still think that calling attention to an auction can only make it harder (more expensive) to win, which is why I personally try not to mention auctions I (or anyone I know) am trying to win until afterward. To each his own though.

murphusa · #7 08-30-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Assuming you're not British...

But seriously, we can learn just as much about an item from discussing it after the auction as during. There have been plenty of "why did this go for so much" posts that I've learned a good bit from.

I agree that whoever is most determined to get the item will. That's how auctions work. I still think that calling attention to an auction can only make it harder (more expensive) to win, which is why I personally try not to mention auctions I (or anyone I know) am trying to win until afterward. To each his own though.

funny, lets keep things on ebay a secret but the major auction houses want you to see and know about their auctions.

no one is going to steal this bat, it could go for over a grand, 35-36" bats are a premium on regular bats but one that is over 105 years old and from a great older maker. This is special

tcdyess · #8 08-30-2011, 09:06 PM

Think of it as spurring the economy!!!!!