Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

**Rossi46** · 07-13-2009, 09:55 PM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

Honestly, I would stay away from that bat if you're really looking for a Howard World Series bat. Howard used a Black Marucci bat during the world series last year. There have been quite a few Howard Diablo bats that have come up on ebay in the past year. All were that "Red" color, that I believe was banned by MLB. The seller is also selling Ryan Howard "World Series" batting gloves. Howard has had a contract exclusively with Adidas since at least 2008 so he only wears adidas batting gloves and cleats. He wore Under Armour gloves early in his career so those are not World Series batting gloves. Just my 2 cents though. Maybe others can chime in and confirm my thoughts.

**Rossi46** · 07-13-2009, 10:42 PM

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Just emailed the seller and told him that his bat and batting gloves were NOT world series stuff. Told him Howard has a contract with Adidas since the start of 2008. I received this great response from him "Just watched the home run derby on espn. Ryan was wearing under armour batting gloves and reebok cleats. So much for your info." I wouldn't buy anything this guy is selling based on that response.

**dcrules01** · 07-14-2009, 03:35 PM

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Looks like a black bat and adidas gloves to me..Send the thread link to the seller.And he used adidas last year how does the home run derby have anything to do with last year..

**Rossi46** · 07-14-2009, 04:16 PM

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I sent the seller another email telling him nicely that these were not World Series items & also that Ryan Howard did not use Under Armour batting gloves and Reebok cleats during the HR. Derby last night & I've received yet another vulgar response. He said "IT's ok if you don't know your stuff just admit it and go away! You're one of those guys if I had a picture of Ryan handing them to me after a world series game you would say, "Ahhhh...You photo shopped the image!" Look asshole! You don't have to bid! I bought the items from a Phillies major league scout. I own over 300 major league game used jerseys and over 500 game used bats. I can tell you this....They are game used from the 2008 world series. However, if you can prove to me with real documentation that the items were not used during the world series I will change my description to just game used. Anything short of that I will be shoving the bat up your ass when it sells!"

**Lokee** · 07-14-2009, 04:21 PM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

LMAO that bat would kinda hurt.

But seriously the information has been presented what more does the guy want ?

**FastLane80** · 07-14-2009, 04:51 PM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

Cant you report him to ebay for the foul language? This prick needs to be slapped by someone.

**kudu** · 07-14-2009, 06:24 PM

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Actually he can be reported for noting "personal checks" in his auction. He is only allowed to accept Paypal or other merchant card services. The only way he can accept personal checks/money orders is if the buyer asks him prior to bidding. BTW, his payment instructions are a joke "...PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BID ACCEPTANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! IF YOU CAN PAY WITHIN 24 HOURS PLEASE DO NOT BID!!! "

**dcrules01** · 07-14-2009, 06:28 PM

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I looked at a bunch of photos on Getty also after I posted the photos here all adidas.So I joined in and sent the seller a note providing all the information here was his response..

Ya! All those photos were probably taken at one game. I really have no way of proving he wore them in the World Series only what my friend told me. He's an advanced major league scout for the Phillies so he would know. Maybe I will relist them later as just game used and then maybe it won't be so baffling. Thanks

**FastLane80** · 07-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

Maybe it's all in how this guy is approached. I sent him a polite message and he replied back with a polite response. It seems like a nice bat but I doubt it was used in the world series...maybe batting practice?

**Rossi46** · 07-14-2009, 08:50 PM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

Fastlane, I did send him a polite message first telling him that I didnt think they were world series game used. I told him why I thought this. (How Howard has a contract with Adidas etc). Then he sent me that smart ass response about howard wearing under armour batting gloves and reebok cleats in the derby last night. I basically told him that I know what I'm talking about and if he wants to screw people out of money then that's his problem. I could tell from his first reponse he knew darn well that these were not World Series items. I was just trying to let him know incase he bought them from someone maybe he could get his money back (if he bought them through ebay & paid paypal). after his responses though I'm done sending him proof.

**FastLane80** · 07-15-2009, 12:30 AM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

Originally posted by Rossi46

Fastlane, I did send him a polite message first telling him that I didnt think they were world series game used. I told him why I thought this. (How Howard has a contract with Adidas etc). Then he sent me that smart ass response about howard wearing under armour batting gloves and reebok cleats in the derby last night. I basically told him that I know what I'm talking about and if he wants to screw people out of money then that's his problem. I could tell from his first reponse he knew darn well that these were not World Series items. I was just trying to let him know incase he bought them from someone maybe he could get his money back (if he bought them through ebay & paid paypal). after his responses though I'm done sending him proof.

I'm not making any excuses for him and I'm sure your message was polite but because you questioned the authenticity of his items, he may have seen it as an attack. Some people are just more defensive than others. I wouldn't buy from him based on his responses to his negative feedback and the messages he sent you. He seemed pretty convinced the items would sell and they may but to that, I say shame on him for false advertising and shame on the potential buyer for not doing their research. Recently, there was "THE Joe Carter World Series home run bat" that was a nice gamer but was not blonde and not from the hall of fame where it currently resides. Starting bid was 999.99 and it didn't sell. Most people that are willing to spend that kind of money usually do their research but if they buy an obvious fake, then they need to take partial blame for it as well.

**Rob** · 07-15-2009, 01:29 PM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

Thanks for the help.

When I first contacted the seller he said he had game used proof on Getty. However when I asked him for the image number he could not provide it.

I think he knows that it is not game used but he dosen't care.

**jobathenut** · 07-15-2009, 06:55 PM

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I know nothing about the bat and if it's authentic.I am only responding to your post.You told him,"if he wants to screw people out of money then it's his problem".And then you comment about his bad response to you.Are you surprised that he responded to you like that.I would love to read the emails you sent this person, as you only posted his responses.It's kind of like only hearing one side of the story.Because from what you said you said here,i'm not suprised about his response to you.i am not saying its right but i'm saying it sounds like you dished it out first to this person.

Originally posted by Rossi46

Fastlane, I did send him a polite message first telling him that I didnt think they were world series game used. I told him why I thought this. (How Howard has a contract with Adidas etc). Then he sent me that smart ass response about howard wearing under armour batting gloves and reebok cleats in the derby last night. I basically told him that I know what I'm talking about and if he wants to screw people out of money then that's his problem. I could tell from his first reponse he knew darn well that these were not World Series items. I was just trying to let him know incase he bought them from someone maybe he could get his money back (if he bought them through ebay & paid paypal). after his responses though I'm done sending him proof.

**jobathenut** · 07-15-2009, 06:56 PM

Re: Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

To add on to my post.It's not what you say,it's how you say it.

Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

Ryan Howard World Series Bat on EBAY

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