What do I look for in a Jeter game used bat?

[yankees24]

I haven't collected many game used bats, but am thinking of purchasing a Jeter game used bat in the near future. What do I need to look for in Jeter bats, that will distinguish them from a store model that was manipulated as appearing game used? Thanks!

[GameUsedBats]

I suggest you pay the premium and buy from Steiner. I believe in the long run you will be be glad you did.

- John

[yankees24]

I suggest you pay the premium and buy from Steiner. I believe in the long run you will be be glad you did.

- John

I would but some of the Jeter bats sold by Steiner show very little use.

[BULBUS]

Jeter uses most of his game bats till they break:

[yankees24]

That's a nice one, but the ones listed on their website show very little wear.

http://www.steinersports.com/derek-j...-used-bat.html

http://www.steinersports.com/derek-j...d-bat-uns.html

[yanks12025]

Those could be stock photos.

[gameused]

Contact John Taube at www.gameusedbats.com

I have seen many Jeter game used bats on his website through the years, some signed and unsigned, all with great game use.

Below is a nice example of one that he had on his website a while back.

Good luck,
Bobby

[yankees24]

Thanks for posting those photos, it also reminded me about this question. Does an MLB Authenticated hologram add more value on a Jeter game used bat, or does a Steiner hologram suffice?

[TFig27]

Here is one of my Jeters

I have had 4 Jeter bats, all direct from Steiner. The downside is they did not put a hologram on 3 of the bats. (Only if they are signed) This one from 09 has a hologram, but not a numbered one. So, once a Steiner Jeter bat hits the market, it comes with a credit card type COA and a letter from Jeter. But there is no direct connection to the specific bat. Not a great way for them to be authenticated.

[yankees24]

I have had 4 Jeter bats, all direct from Steiner. The downside is they did not put a hologram on 3 of the bats. (Only if they are signed) This one from 09 has a hologram, but not a numbered one. So, once a Steiner Jeter bat hits the market, it comes with a credit card type COA and a letter from Jeter. But there is no direct connection to the specific bat. Not a great way for them to be authenticated.

Thank you for mentioning this. If Jeter game used bats come without a Steiner hologram on them, can't someone just take a store model bat, put some wear on it to look like it's used, offer the bat for sale and say they lost Steiner paperwork but it's still a game used Jeter bat? Or is there some other unique identifier that can distinguish a genuine Jeter game used bat from retail models?