Willie Keeler game used bat on ebay?

[kesseldawg]

I was thinking of bidding on this, but does anyone have any thoughts as to if it's actually good? From all of the research I've done, it seems right, I'm just nervous about trying to get my money back if I send it to Taube and it comes back bad. http://www.ebay.com/itm/140728039010 Thanks!

[griffeyfan]

Not an expert on Spalding bats but I thought I had read somewhere that if the players name is in script (signature) that it was a store model bat. The non-signature models (players name block letter stamped) were more inclined to be professional model bats if used in the early 1900's.

Hopefully someone can confirm this for you. Good luck.

[kesseldawg]

I had seen that too, however there are several credible articles that state Keeler store bats were not made to 30.5 inches, and the ones sold at auction (http://www.lelands.com/auction/AuctionDetail/52349/November-2009-Catalog/Sports/Baseball-Equipment/Lot6~1908-1910-Wee-Willie-Keeler-Game-Used-Bat-%28PSA-GU8%29) appear to look just like the one on ebay.

[yanks12025]

I'm sure the guy has a high estimate. I sent him the link to one selling for only $8,000 but he doesn't post anything about that one. So Im sure they think it worth's the 70k the other one sold for.

[GoTigers]

I agree, i dont think it'll sell, i bet the reserve is too high. Last one sold for around 8,500 with premiums. I'd say a realistic ebay value is around 6,500-8000. I'd guess the reserve is well over that. I dont know how that first one reached 70k.

[dpm]

Just curious to know the sources regarding bat length. I have a 30.5" Spalding Gold Medal Keeler with Spalding stampings on both ends. Always assumed with the stampings it's a store model.

[MGHProductions]

Its a store model even though it is 30.5 inches.
Matt



Just curious to know the sources regarding bat length. I have a 30.5" Spalding Gold Medal Keeler with Spalding stampings on both ends. Always assumed with the stampings it's a store model.