Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

[sportscentury]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Babe-Ruth-Game-Used-1930s-H-B-Pro-Model-Bat-Yankees_W0QQitemZ230042455151

I just saw this ... it was snagged off of eBay pretty quickly for $10,000. What do folks think? A Babe Ruth game used bat for $10G is an incredible steal, correct?

Reid

[corsairs25]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

Isn't this the same seller who invented the side written Joe Jackson bat a month ago? is it Peter Freund?

[kingjammy24]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

no photo of the center brand?

anyway, i've a somewhat related question. if you've got a highly desireable item that's worth X amount, then why would you sell it for half that price? the ebay auction states that a bat "that is nearly identical to this one that sold recently at Mastro Auctions for $25,000+". if an almost identical bat sold for $25k, why would they sell this one for $10k? why not consign it to mastro or whoever and get $15-20k?

i'll often see similar ads that say the item is worth X amount and they're selling it for less than half. if the item is really worth X amount then why don't they get that amount for it?

rudy.

[earlywynnfan]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

I emailed the seller (again, anyone want to bet if he'll respond?) and the buyer. This Freund guy is unreal!

Ken

[BoneRubbedBat]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

Here is the original auction that Peter won the Ruth in. AMAZING....it used to have the 36" inch marks stamped on the knob, and during the transport to him, it disappeared!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250023601626

[sportscentury]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

Ken, Marcus, Rudy, corsairs, and others...

I had similar "questions" about this item. Truly remarkable. You have to feel terrible for the buyer. That is a ton of money - Could you even imagine flushing $10,000 down the toilet?

Reid

[BaseballGM]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

Is this type of thing happening more frequently now or are more people finding these ummm gems?

[BoneRubbedBat]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

Make a mental note on this item also. I bet we see it again.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180023400347

Another opportunity for the Inch Mark Gremlin.

[sammy]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

This a**hole (championshipsportsinvestments) is a true piece of garbage.

I'm sure the buyer will be notified.

[JimCaravello]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

This is a travesty - I have contacted the Buyer who I know very well........thanks for the great investigative work done by all of you....truly sad........

[sicollector1954@insightbb.com]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

HI GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS to all who e-mail me and were looking out for my best interests. FOOL ME once but not twice. The deal is never going through!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Took my time to contact the best people in the business before making any kind of payment like that!

I asked that the bat be sent for authentication to PSA and then I would pay for it after it was cleared. Just got an e-mail back saying he was not comfortable doing that as supposedly it has to be sent to the seller.

So I just sent an e-mail stating next time he should remove the green paint before sanding the 36 off the knob next time. I indicated that game used forum is watching and told him to STICK IT!

Thanks again.

Dave

[sicollector1954@insightbb.com]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

Bat is up and running again! listing #230042638215
Thought people would like to know. Apparently, the deal with me is a dead issue! Never responded back after I sent my last e-mail and exposed him. I plan on following the auction and hope others will as well and if any other people look to buy the bat....give them the heads up as well. Thanks.

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

HI GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS to all who e-mail me and were looking out for my best interests.

I just wanted to second your comment in thanking everyone here for helping you make an informed decision.

I think it shows the value of this site for all who are involved in the buying process. I know I won't make any major purchases in the future without checking with the people on this site first.

Sincerely,
Chris

[sportscentury]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

Never responded back after I sent my last e-mail and exposed him.

Actually, it was this thread that exposed him. And this is not the first thread on GUF to do so. The recent thread started by Marcus about the manufactured side-writing is another example. I don't think this will be the last thread to do so, either.

I'm certainly glad to hear that you didn't get ripped off for 10 grand.

Reid

[earlywynnfan]

Re: Babe Ruth game used bat for $10,000

I have reported this seller and this bat to ebay. I spoke with their customer service, and she said that if enough people report it, the seller can and will (if they determine him to be a scammer) be banned.

Ken