What's The Attraction...?

[frikativ54]

What's the attraction to the pink bats? I know it might seem ridiculous that I am asking, but I don't understand why having such a bat is so attractive in a collector's mind.

Is it that fighting breast cancer is a great cause? Is there sentimental value behind it, maybe because a woman in your life has had breast cancer? Or do you simply like the way the pink bats look, and how rare they are?

I hope you guys don't think I'm a jerk for asking this. I just would like people's opinions, so I can better understand the pink bat phenomenon. I guess that a pink bat isn't the first game-used collectible I'd go after, so I'm wondering what it does for others. Thanks for your help.

-Frik

[both-teams-played-hard]

Is it that fighting breast cancer is a great cause?

YES!

Also, the pink bat can be pinpointed to being used on a certain day. I don't collect bats. But, I think a pink bat would make a heckuva conversation piece!

[Vintagedeputy]

Knowing exactly when a bat was used is huge. Plus, ball marks show really well on pink bats.

[metsbats]

They help us guys get in touch with our feminine side.

But seriously the rarity, ease of photo matching and the dollars go to a great cause.

-David

[eGameUsed]

Frik,

Though already stated, the assurance of knowing which game the bat was used in is key. In addition, the novelty and cause is a great one!

For me, I happened to make Astros BP on Sunday, May 13 and got to see a lot of the guys prep and use the bats during BP. Berkman launched a few massive Home Runs during BP and I later won the bat. For me it was neat to see him hit the HRs and swing the bat before and during the game that drew me to it.

Thanks,

[David]

I would bet that if these bats were any unusual, distinct color they would be popular-- yellow, green, bright blue, pink. other.