Canseco help needed

[b.heagy]

I know there are alot of advanced Joe Canseco collectors on here. Looking for some help. What is the value of a 85-86 era LVS bat (foil stamped block letter name) basicly from the rack worth? Any help is always greatly appreciated.

[Nnunnari]

I'd say somewhere between $150-175 is my guess. But who knows you could get more than that from an avid Canseco fan.

[Canseco44]

I would have to say Nnunnari is very close on this one. Usually a game bat wil go for around $100, but being a rookie are LS would definitely double that. Could you post a photo. I have a Rookie era used LS and I'm curious to see another.

Thanks, Todd

[b.heagy]

Thanks for the responses. I just picked up the bat today. Here are some pics. I appreciate the input.

[MSpecht]

Hi Bill--

I believe that we have posted this previously at some point, but for your information, here are Canseco's documented records on C243 model Louisville Sluggers:

9/12/85 35 in / 35 ox no finish 4 bats Oakland A's BBC
9/12/85 35 in / 33 oz no finish 4 bats Oakland A's BBC
11/22/85 35 in / 33 oz finish not specified 6 bats to BB Miscell
12/2/85 35 in / 33 oz no finish 12 bats Licey Baseball

Throughout 1986 all of canseco's orders for C243 bats were 35 inches and either 33 or 35 ounces with no finish. Additional orders that year with similar specs went to BB Miscell (no weight specified) and BB Promotions. Variations were made in 1987, when a shipment of Flame treated Finish C243 bats were shipped to Canseco (35 in / 35 oz.)

Canseco's earliest H & B orders were S2C (1982), R161 (1982, 1983 & 1984), and P89 (1985).

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

[sylbry]

I used to own an LS block letter foil stamped Jose Canseco bat with just "Canseco" on the barrell. Did LS stamp Jose's first and last name because they also provided bats for his brother Ozzie?

[b.heagy]

Mike,
Great info as usual. I really appreciate you taking the time to post it. I was wondering if his shipping records were available. Thanks for your time.