Bonds SAM Bat

[treant985]

It's a nice bat, but I didn't think that Bonds bats went for this much anymore ($2850 with 4.5 days left): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170510133979 .

I recall the last Bonds SAM Bat on ebay went for maybe $1100. This current bat seems to be MLB authenticated--is that why it's going for so much? It still hasn't even hit reserve...

[Bondsgloves]

There was one in Hunt auctions with the current bidding at over $3,000 unsigned.

$3,086.00


http://www.huntauctions.com/live/img27/92_thumb.jpg (http://www.huntauctions.com/live/imageviewer.cfm?auction_num=27&lot_num=92&lot_qual=) 92Barry Bonds professional model baseball bat. Sam Bat "Rideau Crusher" model measures 34" long and weighs 32 oz. The bat shows very fine use including ball marks, stitching impressions, rack marks, and retains its original linen handle tape. Marked "San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds" on barrel in gilt lettering along with model "Bonds 2K1". End of barrel has, 34" 32 oz. 02 19 02 2K1 BB written in black ink. Strong example of this Bonds game bat with direct provenance. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from Chili Davis: EX

[treant985]

Obviously the supply of these SAM bats still can't keep pace with demand. Even accounting for the price premium that a 'real' auction like Hunt would bring, these bats are still fetching a high price.

So much for my hopes of getting one from each year he used a SAM bat...

[Rboitano]

I dont think the bat on ebay has a MLB holo. I asked for the holo number but have not recieved a response.

[Bondsgloves]

I asked the same question, as well as other questions. Never recieved a response. I was willing to make an offer still no response.

[33bird]

He offered the bat to me for 4k. Dont' believe the bat has much use at all. If it did you would think a barrell picture would be added.

[lehmsbobby]

Here's my 2000 sam bat for reference. Would mine be worth in the 1500-2000 range?

[gorilla777]

I just went to All Star Fan Fest over the weekend and looked up close at the Hunt Auctions Bonds Sam Bat -it does not show much use at all.
The current price is really surprising.

Ben

[Bondsgloves]

Here's my 2000 sam bat for reference. Would mine be worth in the 1500-2000 range?

I would give you $1500 for it.

[lehmsbobby]

i;m trying to work on a photomatch...

[lehmsbobby]

any ideas for photos. bat came to me on august 25th 2000 before the game. uncracked. i assume was used that season before in august

[treant985]

any ideas for photos. bat came to me on august 25th 2000 before the game. uncracked. i assume was used that season before in august

I haven't found anything online from that far back.

I was trying to find something from early May 2001 for Bonds--the bat that I have was cracked completely in half, and since he rarely broke bats, I figure I could find the game pretty easily if only video or photos were available.

[lehmsbobby]

yeah ive had a hard time, i see pics that look like my bat that come in the time period i would think it would have been used, but no evidence.

if anyone has any leads please help me out!

[bondsfan]

I am looking to get a Bonds SAM bat and would pay $1600 for one and a Bonds Pirates Louisville Slugger for 700

Email me at covehsolaimani@msn.com

[treant985]

So what happened with the Bonds bidding? Did the seller cancel some of the bids, or were they retracted? The price dropped to $225, and a note says that the seller dropped the reserve price.

[33bird]

Ended at like 1.7..Put back on for a buy it now price of 2.5k...Bonds stuff is not doing well..Like they say cheaters never prosper....

[Bondsgloves]

The bat on ebay shows no sign of use. A sam bat at hunt auction just sold for over 3k with little use. Thats more than most modern day hitters bats Griffey, Ripken, Arod, etc.. So I think the market is just fine. If anyone wants to sell me a Sam BAt with good use I will pay top dollar. Thanks

[treant985]

The bat on ebay shows no sign of use. A sam bat at hunt auction just sold for over 3k with little use. Thats more than most modern day hitters bats Griffey, Ripken, Arod, etc.. So I think the market is just fine. If anyone wants to sell me a Sam BAt with good use I will pay top dollar. Thanks

The Bonds on ebay also appears to have been in the sun for a while. The red maple leaf has turned pinkish (looks gold in some of the photos).

I was unaware that Bonds let any of his bats go through MLB--did anybody ever get a holo number?

[treant985]

...and it appears that the seller of the ebay Bonds has lost all of his bidders. It doesn't help when he says that $1500 is "an insult.":rolleyes:

[33bird]

Yep. Bonds stuff is doing great. The Sam bat ends at 300.00 and nobody bites on 2.5...All the cheaters games used stuff have suffered..No doubt about that.

[treant985]

Yep. Bonds stuff is doing great. The Sam bat ends at 300.00 and nobody bites on 2.5...All the cheaters games used stuff have suffered..No doubt about that.

Obviously Bonds items have taken a hit but nobody's going to waste their time with a seller who's just jerking you around. The seller posted on the auction that he was insulted by an offer of $1500, which most people would say is very reasonable for a bat with little use on ebay. Nobody bid on it because--with the reserve--it would be a waste of time.

Ironically, the bat was close to $2500 when the seller ended it the first time because he wasn't happy. If he had just let it keep going, he probably would've gotten $2500 and avoided the subsequent two or three listings--each of which had less interest than the one before it.

[33bird]

Yea, that's true..Plus, if you had a MLB coa why wouldn't you post that info? Something was fishy.

[Bondsgloves]

The bat sold for over 2k. I know the buyer and he thought it was a steal, the fact that you are trying to put together a run of Bonds sam bats he only played in like 15 games in 2005 you may not see another. I collect Bonds bats and have seen them sell in auction houses anywhere from 1500 t0 3000 in the last year. 2001 Sam bats sell for a premium the record of 73 year.