How reputable is "ZaneBats" on E-bay?

[Neal]

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Zane has been great to buy from in my experience, FWIW.

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[redoctober]

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Zane has been great to buy from in my experience, FWIW.

[Mark17]

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I've bought at least a dozen bats from Zane the past 5 years and had no problems at all. His offerings on ebay are a mixture of game used, team issued, HOF commemorative bats, store models, and so on, so read the descriptions and study the pictures.

He also has other cool stuff, besides bats. I got a Vic Power flannel Twins shirt from him a few months ago.

Several months ago he started listing some bats with high buy-it-now prices, like Tom Matchick and Wayne Comer at $2000 each, and I'm not sure if that strategy is working for him.

If he lists an item on ebay and it doesn't sell, it's always a good idea to email him with an offer. He takes into consideration the saving of ebay and PayPal fees, so for example, if a bat doesn't get bids at $400, he might sell it for $300 if you pay by money order or check, since he's saving fees. Or, he may counter-offer $350.

Anyway, I've had some success doing that. He's a nice guy. Short answers, but to the point. I check his listings weekly.

[FastLane80]

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What's wrong with buying bats in other arenas and trying to re-sell them for more? I think we all like to do that. I've gotten a lot of nice bats from Zane. AND, if you email him and make an offer you can usually get them for a lot cheaper than what he lists them for on ebay. Just my 2 cents.

Agreed. He buys bats from other auctions (including eBay) and tries to resell them for more than double what he paid for them. How do I know? I've been barely outbid a few times and then the same bat I bid on ends up on eBay. Normally wouldn't mind but I may be just a little bitter he was willing to spend more. It's all good but if he wasn't around, I'd have a few more bats

[flaco1801]

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I've never purchased anything from Zane, but this i know..id rather take a chance with him than ANY auction house...

[33bird]

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What's wrong with buying bats in other arenas and trying to re-sell them for more? I think we all like to do that. I've gotten a lot of nice bats from Zane. AND, if you email him and make an offer you can usually get them for a lot cheaper than what he lists them for on ebay. Just my 2 cents.

[FastLane80]

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Nice bats available, but BIN prices are way too high typically

Agreed. He buys bats from other auctions (including eBay) and tries to resell them for more than double what he paid for them. How do I know? I've been barely outbid a few times and then the same bat I bid on ends up on eBay. Normally wouldn't mind but I may be just a little bitter he was willing to spend more. It's all good but if he wasn't around, I'd have a few more bats

Does anyone else notice how new some of his bats from the 40s look? Just an observation.

Despite all of that, he does usually provide enough information and pictures in his descriptions to help me decide on whether or not I want a bat. I have bid on some of his auctions and will continue to do so. If something's questionable, I just won't bid on it.

[gorilla777]

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Nice bats available, but BIN prices are way too high typically

[murfsteve25]

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I've also purchased from Zane. He is a little on the slow side when it comes to replying back to emails. Very short responses when he does reply tho.

[sportscentury]

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From my own personal experience, he doesn't like being questioned at all. He can get very nasty.

Regards, Tony

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[Eurostar09]

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Asked some questions on a high priced item that was up for auction. Got back to me very quickly with all the info I needed on the bat during the auction. Won auction at a great low price & then the bat magically disappeared after I paid for it. Refunded payment a week latter after he got back in town & was done searching for it. Take it for what you will.

[brianborsch]

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I too will vouch for Zane. I have purchased a few bats with no issues. Bats are as described. He gets some nice ones!

[Rboitano]

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I have dealt with Zane a number of times. He is a good person and has a lot of nice items. I have never had an issue with him or his items.
Robert

[3arod13]

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Anyone deal with these guys. Trying to ask some real easy questions about bats they are auctioning and they seem to get pissed when and if they do answer you. Looks like really nice stuff though. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

snakejr77@yahoo.com

From my own personal experience, he doesn't like being questioned at all. He can get very nasty.

Regards, Tony

[Masimen]

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Zanebats is Zane Burns. He has been in the Bat Biz forever and a day. Alot of his inventory seems to be issued bats. I have dealt with him a couple times over the last dozen or so years. Never really had an issue. Sorry it isn't going so smooth for you.