Whacked out value?.....or not...

[suicide_squeeze]

This is a little auction phenomenon that can happen when two collectors have their hearts set on an item they simply can't live without....also known as "a consigners dream".

Here is a beautiful bat, an Eddie Murray 1977 rookie bat, complete with original tape job, number on the knob in Eddie's hand, matches factory records, and comes with an Orioles assistant clubhouse manager's letter for provenance....on Orioles letterhead stationary no less.

A nice bat, huh?

But what would you value it at?

$5,000.00? Pricey, huh?

How about $7,000.00 No way, right? Well, maybe with a couple of big shots who just want it.


How about $10,000. Now, we're crossing foolish, right?

This bat just sold in Heritage Auctions for..... $13,000.00

When you add in the buyers premium....... $15,535.00

That's a chunk of change for a bat from a recent star player.