Check out this Bench "Gamer" Wow..just wow

[jbsportstuff]

Where do you start with this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Johnny-Bench-197...item3ca9d91e2d

[bigtruck260]

I'm not a vintage bat collector - maybe you could educate me. I think I can spot a few things - and I am assuming this is a store model bat (?)...

But I really have no idea what to look for. Thanks.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Store model with the "JB3" or "JB4" obviously sanded down.

[karamaxjoe]

I'd like to know how a company that considers itself experts can give the bat a model number when none exists. And yes, that knob has had some work done to it.

[jbsportstuff]

So many things are wrong with this bat. It calls it a R43C - C designates cupped on the end.. Uh...the bats not cupped.

Bench NEVER ordered a 37 oz bat. Ever. Just horrible.

[Manram]

That is so bad

[bigtruck260]

So many things are wrong with this bat. It calls it a R43C - C designates cupped on the end.. Uh...the bats not cupped.

Bench NEVER ordered a 37 oz bat. Ever. Just horrible.

Thanks for the info. I was presented with a Bench 'gamer' to sell for a charity auction last year...the bat was signed but apparently that's all that was legit with it.

It had JB4 on the knob - and since this knob has been doctored, it makes more sense to me. Thanks for the help guys.

[allstarsplus]

Not familiar with this authenticator. http://www.tsabats.com/100_money_back_guarantee

[jbsportstuff]

I'm wondering if the Ebay seller is also the "authenticator." This type of "authentication" goes to show you how far someone will go to make a buck off of something fake.

[kylehess10]

Their "logo" is a basic format you find on microsoft word. Shows how cheap they are