Autographed Bats Question

LJB17 · July 19, 2010 7:01AM

Any experts on autograph bats in the place? I have 30+ ranging from Sosa, Griffey, and Ripken to Brooks Robinson and some multi sig bats including mainly 500 HR hitters. If anyone could help me with this I would be happy to give more information.

Thank you,
Luke

LJB17 · July 20, 2010 11:12AM

Is there another place I should post?

nam812 · July 20, 2010 11:14AM

<< <i>........If anyone could help me with this I would be happy to give more information........... >>

Help you what?

Price them? Determine if they're authentic? Carry them out to your car?

MeteoriteGuy · July 20, 2010 11:46AM

I have about that many, mostly game-used, and they do take up too much space. Currently they are all tubes against the wall, but I was thinking maybe a shelf with ends that go up hold them...kinda like a fireplace log holder. Something easy to make.

So that is my suggestion, make a big fireplace log like thing. Should cut down storage space by 50%.

Your welcome.
Mark

LJB17 · July 20, 2010 12:55PM

I guess I am asking to price them. I purchased them to add some to my collection and hopefully move others to fund other purchases. I apologize if I am not asking the right question.

I have 10 Sosa and 10 Ripken and I don't need 10 of each. I have 10+ others too that may be worth more to others than they are to me.

One has 500 HR Hiitters Aaron, Mathews, Killebrew, Schmidt, Jackson, and Mays

Another has the above plus Rose, Ryan, Spahn and 4 more HOFers

Is there a market for these? What are suggestions? I have an LOA for the lot, but not individual certs from PSA. Several have their own certs from other organizations, but not great.

JHS5120 · July 20, 2010 1:07PM

I would try to get them authenticated by PSA or JSA before trying to move them. I would sell them individually or consign them to an auction house to save on authentication fees but it is up to you. Check ebay for what similar bats are going for with and without a PSA cert and try to see if the extra $ invested is worth it.

MooseDog · July 20, 2010 2:26PM

You'll need to provide some pictures if you want any learned opinions on these. There are a lot of factors in pricing a signed bat. From highest to lowest:

Autographed game used bats
Autographed game model bats (same model used by the player but not game used)
Autographed generic pro model bats (new bats made specifically for signing)
Pro Stock (bats with the team name - usually used in spring training)

The quality of the autograph has a lot to do with it, they can be worth more if the autograph is inscribed with more than just a signature.

The LOA may or may not be useful. It really depends on who issued it. If these were purchased from Home Shopping Network, QVC, Score Board (near the end of their run), Smokey's Sports Cards, Stan the Man Sports or any of the Operation Bullpen entities it's very likely the items could be bad. If the LOAs are issued by Chris Morales or STAT you might as well toss them into the fireplace.

If you paid regular prices from Steiner or direct from the player's management, it's likely you won't get back what you paid for the items. If they are legit, you should be able to sell them through a reputable auction house, Heritage is top notch. If you try to sell them yourself, you'll pay way more in authentication fees than you'll get in return. It's a tough market.

So, post some pictures!

csmtampa · July 20, 2010 3:54PM

Post pics and I'll throw out a price range that's entertaining.

Ironmanfan · July 20, 2010 10:21PM

I agree that the COA is going to speak volumes about the authenticity of these signatures (of course I'd like to see pictures as well)

LJB17 · July 21, 2010 10:03PM

I have an LOA from PSA for the whole lot, and several have their own individual cert, but not PSA or JSA. Purchased about 6 years ago at auction prior to Sosa becoming the "Devil," so I am sure those have gone down in value. I will get some pictures up this weekend.

Thanks for the input.

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