I was having a conversation with a friend, and fellow collector earlier today about what we may or may not like when it comes to game used items in our collections. He isn't anywhere near as picky as I am, but we both have our "things". I am curious to see what kind of rules/requirements you all have for items in your own collections.

I am a game used "purest" as my friend says. I will not purchase any game used items that have been signed, nor will I have them signed, as that is not the way the item was when it was being used. For some reason or another I prefer that my game used bats are cracked, but not completely broken in half. I do, however, have a few hammered bats that are not cracked. The more and more I collect, the more I stray away from any items that aren't authenticated by MLB. I will definitely make an exception here and there for items that I really really want, and or items acquired from highly reputable sellers.