John smoltz autographed bat
boyd2284
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Wondering if anyone has a professional opinion on the value of a signed John smoltz bat. Authenticated by JSA. signed in Cooperstown.
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Hiya Boyd
Welcome to our forum buddy.
That looks like a generic bat - not the type that he might use in a game whether used or not.
I'm a fan.
I would guess that it would go for around 50 bucks with the JSA.
The last JSA went for 52.95.
Wow. I have to say I'm quite surprised. I see many of the same type online for hundreds. I guess I'm just new at all this. I have many new national treasures autos as well. Is there any specific threads or discuss ions about those?
That does look like a pretty generic bat. If it was a name bat with his name engraved it would increase the value or a game model even would increase the value.
Not to mention that Smoltz was known for throwing a ball not hitting one.....
IMF
You need to look at what the items sold for. Many people are quite insane with asking prices when they are offering something for sale.
I understand. It IS a pretty generic bat. I got it from a random hit parade tube. Great hit for me personally. I grew up watching smoltz and chipper and maddux and glavine. Love the braves. Always will. John smoltz is easily my favorite player. I would never sell so the value means nothing to me. It's gold to me. Couldn't ask for a better hit. It's the entire reason I even do this stuff!!
This!
Collecting is a hobby - and if it's "gold to you?"
It's gold to me.
I have loads of stuff I really like that would be right up there with "Pet Rocks" and "snow globes."
I think the bat is currently residing in the correct collection... yours !
Nice looking sig too. Back in the old Atlanta Fulton County stadium, the Braves used to have 2-3 players sit at a table at random spots in the breezeway on Sunday afternoon games. I got to meet Smoltz with my mother before a Sunday game and we still have the 2 cards he signed. If I put them on Ebay, they'd sell for about $15, but they're priceless to me.
Always buying Bobby Cox inserts. PM me.
Believe it or not I have seen a couple smoltz National treasures cards sell for over 100.