Lot Description to Include Use/Wear Description?

[Robert Sanders]

Just curious as to whether the lot descriptions will include information about the item's degree of use/wear. For me, and I suspect others too, this is one of the most important factors in deciding on whether a supposedly game worn or game used item is a must have item or merely a piece of junk.

Robert

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Lot Description to Include Use/Wear Description?

Just curious as to whether the lot descriptions will include information about the item's degree of use/wear. For me, and I suspect others too, this is one of the most important factors in deciding on whether a supposedly game worn or game used item is a must have item or merely a piece of junk.

Robert

Hello Robert,

Absolutely. Our goal is to make sure collectors are able to have all the information they need to make informed decisions about the items they purchase. This will include complete descriptions as well as multiple images of the item so you can make the determination of the item's quality. In addition, we offer an interactive format where you can ask questions and have those questions answered quickly in case there is additional information you need.

While write-ups will obviously vary depending on the item, here is an example of the write-up done for the George Brett bat in the auction:

George Brett 1992-1993 H & B Professional Model Game Used Bat

For two decades, George Brett was one of the best hitters in baseball, hitting .300 or better eleven times, and becoming the first player in history to win a batting title in each of three decades – 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Appearing in 11 consecutive All Star games, Brett will forever be remembered for the fabled “Pine Tar Incident” on July 24, 1983, started by an appeal of Brett’s characteristic use of pine tar on his bats. Brett finished his career with three batting championships, a Most Valuable Player Award (1980), a World Championship (1985) and election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

This model B351 bat was manufactured by H & B and appears in Brett’s personal H & B records as having been shipped to him multiple times in 1992 and 1993. The bat measures 33.75 inches in length and weighs approximately 32 ounces. The bat has a slightly displaced wood crack approximately 12 inches from the knob, extending approximately 4 inches toward the center. Brett’s famous characteristic application of pine tar begins at a heavily caked knob, extending 6 inches down the handle. Similar application is evidenced approximately 11.5 inches from the knob, and extends approximately 12 inches into the center label.

Additional evidence of game use include many ball marks and stitch marks on the right and back barrel, cleat marks, blue rack marks, and the impression from a weighted bat donut.

This bat has been signed by Brett on the sweet spot in black Sharpie. Clear and unhurried, the 2.5 inch signature reads “George Brett 1992.”

This is a remarkable bat used by Kansas City Royals fans’ favorite Hall of Fame player. You will not find a more characteristic example of a George Brett game used bat in the entire hobby. This bat is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA (John Taube / Vince Malta).

Please let me know if that answers your question.

Sincerely,
Chris

[Robert Sanders]

Re: Lot Description to Include Use/Wear Description?

That's great! It is nice to see that this will go well beyond the totally useless description "shows light/some/moderate game use/wear".

[MSpecht]

Re: Lot Description to Include Use/Wear Description?

To illustrate Chris' point about multiple images, here are the photos that accompany the Brett bat described above as shown in the Auction Preview currently up on this site.

Mike

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/lots_gallery/index.php?solt=1&page=6&id=85

[Nathan]

Re: Lot Description to Include Use/Wear Description?



How far up the bat does that pine tar go?