Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

[Nnunnari]

Most likely used by Magglio Ordonez:

http://huntauctions.com/live/imageviewer.cfm?auction_num=54&lot_num=17&lot_qual=

[WadeInBmore]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I couldn't agree more. From the knob markings, to the taped handle, to the contact patterns exhibited on the barrel.

Good eyes Nick!!

Buyer beware.

Thomas Bat used by Magglio.

-wade

[Phil316]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

Did anyone of you contact Hunt?

[WadeInBmore]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I have emailed them. I didn't not before posting but did reach out when I had free time in my day. I am awaiting a response ;-)

-wade

[Phil316]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I did as well. No response yet.

[salukidave]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I examined a lot of the auction items Wednesday at the park and I must say I was impressed with the accuracy of Hunt's descriptions, especially in describing use. I spoke at length with a couple of the Hunt guys and I received a good vibe from them.

[Phil316]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I examined a lot of the auction items Wednesday at the park and I must say I was impressed with the accuracy of Hunt's descriptions, especially in describing use. I spoke at length with a couple of the Hunt guys and I received a good vibe from them.

It still doesn't change the facts on the Thomas bat.

[ndevlin]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

They really should consider posting more than 1 photo per listing. They've done that for years and it's the reason why I never bid.

[twarman17]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I won that bat today, came with White Sox team LOA too. Pretty disappointed to see this thread. Did Mags mark his bats like that? It ended up costing $475 out the door. Thoughts on returning?

I did see a couple other Thomas bats online with some tape like that, but did Mags use that style tape?

I'm a Cubs collector but jumped on the Thomas at that price.

[twarman17]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I won that bat today, came with White Sox team LOA too. Pretty disappointed to see this thread. Did Mags mark his bats like that? It ended up costing $475 out the door. Thoughts on returning?

I did see a couple other Thomas bats online with some tape like that, but did Mags use that style tape?

I'm a Cubs collector but jumped on the Thomas at that price.

[STLHAMMER32]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

Anybody ever see a Mags with that particular tape job and MO marked on the knob?

[WadeInBmore]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I'm not a Magglio collector so I couldn't say to be sure. I know that isn't Thomas markings. I've got over 30 Thomas bats in my collection (spanning his entire career from 1990-2008)...and none of them are like that. Also, Thomas wasn't a taped knob kind of hitter...so I've always stayed away from bats with that.

And I still haven't received a response from ANYONE at Hunts. My email went out to two different email addresses per their email us link.

-wade

[twarman17]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

Thanks Wade, please post if you get a response. I also emailed.

Most disappointing part of this is that the Sox also gave a LOA. Pretty frightening. And is was marketed as having additional authenticity based on the Sox LOA. Instead of "game model" is was sold as "used by Thomas", which was why I jumped on it.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I wonder to just what extent that Hunt's is actually reviewing the game equipment items in the auction and to what extent they're just rubber stamping whatever the Sox tell them?

Dave Miedema

[Phil316]

Re: Frank Thomas Bat Hunt Auctions

I wonder to just what extent that Hunt's is actually reviewing the game equipment items in the auction and to what extent they're just rubber stamping whatever the Sox tell them?

Dave Miedema

I agree Dave. I have noticed a few auction sites and ebay sellers that just take the piece of paper and run with it.