ASI Photos

[obeyone10]

Here are some photos just a day or two after the ASI/ESM split. I have a couple more that I am waiting on. Please repost the thread.
Bryan Oberle


Here we have over 150 new xbats. All brand new. You can see numbers written on the knobs and the weights writting on the ends.

Boxes of bats, some just regular rawlings big sticks, but some had old hickory, crown, xbats. Brad sleeping on the couch.

A couple new Giambi Sam bats shown

Some random pairs of gloves, some of which were sold as super bowl winner's game used gloves.

[jon_8_us]

Uh oh.......Looks like that thread is gonna have to be reborn.I'm at a loss for words.This doesn't look very good.......
Jon

[skipcareyisfat]

Bryan,
Are you saying that all of those X bats had ball marks, tape, pine tar, etc. added to them after these pictures were taken? What about all those Rawlings bats in the plastics bags?
-Jason

[3arod13]

I'm at a loss for words...

[3arod13]

Well, that explains why many of their bats couldn't be photomatch.

[obeyone10]

The Rawlings bats are just the $13 bats that are signed and players names are engraved after the signing. No Rawling bigsticks were ever marked up. The Xbats pictured are new...marked/taped and sold later. They will probably pop up occasionally thoughout the marketplace. I have some more photos of other boxes full of bats. If you look real hard at the last picture, there is a large box behind the couch (some have white handles) and there are two more large boxes of bats in the very far right (right of dining room table).
Bryan

[whatupyos]

Anyone from ASI care to explain??? Now's your time!! This is purely ridiculous!!!!!

[ChrisCavalier]

Hello Everyone,

Once again, I will start this post by stating that GUU has absolutely no vested interest in taking anyone's side in this matter. Additionally, none of this site's moderators were privy to any of the protocols used at ASI nor do we know anything about what transpired between Mr. Oberle and ASI. Also, for those wondering, we have not heard any response from ASI to this particular thread.

With that said, when the last thread on this topic was created, we asked Mr. Oberle to provide proof to substantiate his claims about items being doctored. At this point, the moderators of this site need to understand how the photos provided offer proof of foul play. Once again, our personal opinions have nothing to do with matter nor does our question have anything to do with concerns about GUU's liability. To remind everyone, the 'Disclaimer and Responsibilities' in the 'Forum Policies' folder that states:

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However, we believe many are aware that ASI does signings with players that involve un-used items. Therefore, if the "proof" of tampering has to do exclusively with personal eye-witnessing of these acts (i.e., there are no pictures or any other physical evidence of items being doctored, etc.) than we think this situation would be better served by taking it to legal authorities who can investigate these claims and have the means to properly adjudicate this matter.

Please let me know if I am missing something here. I will be happy to answer any questions but at this point we will need to once again ask for physical proof of wrongdoing for this thread to remain on the site. As for this forum, as mentioned in the previous thread, we have created, and will execute, protocols designed to insure this site operates in a responsible manner and that posts will have to be substantiated when deemed necessary. If that type of substantiation cannot be provided here, then this matter should be taken up with legal authorities who can properly assess the validity of the claims.

Sincerely,
Chris Cavalier

[3arod13]

I do agree with Cris that specfic proof is needed, but we all can agree that with the large number of brand new bats shown in these pictures, they have never been known to ever sell brand new, non used, non signed bats. For the amount shown in these pictures, one can come to their own conclusion.

If this pans out to be what is stated, how devistating to the hobby and all of those collectors who made purchases.

[both-teams-played-hard]

I think the use of cellophane on a player's bat is a matter of personal preference. Some like the traditional crack of the bat, while others prefer a nice, dull thud.