Quote Originally Posted by bigtruck260 View Post
This comment speaks volumes. I trust authenticators far less than I trust player-collectors. With Mac stuff, there are a few people here that have great examples of Mac's bats, and other memorabilia that know what is of value - and what is 'dressed up'. If they don't like it, I'd pass too....

Jeff Scott has posted pics before of Mac bats, and if you search, you can see some great examples.
I agree with you on the player-collectors. This site has been such a great help for me and many others. Trusting the authenticators alone can lead to expensive regrets. I still talk to many collectors who will only buy items certified by PSA or other companies. I think it is a much better option to seek help from fellow collectors who are familiar with the characteristics of the player in question.