Cracked game used bat repair

[metsbats]

Re: Cracked game used bat repair

Yankwood or other members who have dealt w/ Fred Lowman,

I just sent and inquiry to Fred for a quote for a bat which is cleanly split in half. I heard many good things about Fred but is it true that he takes all the pine tar off the bat before the repair ? I don't want this bat clean but just repaired. Someone posted this question but no-one ever responded so I 'm guessing it's NOT true. If it were it wouldn't make any sense.

Thanks
David

[33bird]

Re: Cracked game used bat repair

Not true. But sometimes some of the pinetar is lost during the repair. I prefer an uncracked or repaired bat. The thing is, if you look at Taubes bats that he sales they are almost always repaired. Mears will minus points for cracks, deadwood, etc. Cracked bats are an eyesore to me. I don't think it changes the fact the bat was used, etc. It just makes it a bat again. Everything is the same as when it was last used except no ugly crack. I believe bats sell much better without the "flaws", thus most the bats you see for sale from auction houses, Taube, mears, etc. are mostly bats that are UNCRACKED. But, to each his own.
G.Todd

[metsbats]

Re: Cracked game used bat repair

Thanks for the reply G. Todd

Fred indicated that the joints would have to be sanded after the repair so I can see where pine tar may be removed or lost. I always noticed that cracked bats typically sold for less than uncracked bats which is like you say probably why the auction houses and some dealers sell repaired bats. I prefer cracked bats and usually leave them cracked however the bat I just got is in 2 pieces.

-David

[island_style]

Re: Cracked game used bat repair

I prefer to keep my cracked bats in the same condition as when I received them whether they are a minor handle crack that lays nicely, crack with separation, deadwood, piece missing, etc. I like to leave them in the condition as when the bat last saw action in a game. If I were to get one of Bo Jackson's bats that he snapped in half over his thigh after a lousy at-bat, I'd certainly keep it in that condition.

This is not to take away from any collector who prefers to have their bats repaired (superstar or not). It's all about personal preference. However, if I ever decided to have a bat repaired, I would not hesitate to contact Fred Lowman based on his recommendations.

Kind Regards,

Ron.

Rsamiano@aol.com

[worldchamps]

Re: Cracked game used bat repair

FYI I have got bats for the clubhouse that have been glued back together. I have a couple that were cleanly cracked into 2 pieces and the equipment manager/trainer glued them back together.

Another way to look at it is high end collectibles like paintings, furniture, cars, etc are restored, repaired, touched up...and that doesn't effect the value.

If it is a slight crack I would leave it alone. I thought I heard that cracks can get worse over times if they are not addressed? Any one else?

Most importnantly though, no matter how good the repair is, I think it is mandatory that it be disclosed.

Bill

[10thMan]

Re: Cracked game used bat repair

Here`s something you may not have considered??? OK, maybe a few have, LOL.

I live 1 Block from the Beach, HUMIDITY varies greatly. It generally causes Cracked Bats to get worse. It also makes it difficult to keep my Humidor in check!

I dont mind leaving most cracked Bats as they are, afterall...That`s how the Athlete left them! Some Bats though just swell & Crack more...

I get Bats repaired occasionally,
Sean

[metsbats]

Re: Cracked game used bat repair

Thanks for the additional feedback.

I never realized extreme humdity changes can make a crack worse.

I actually prefer leaving bats cracked but used to repair every cracked bat I got. I agree with the disclosure of cracked and repaired even when the bat repair was so good you cannot tell it was cracked.

If a bat is in two pieces I prefer to try to make it whole again which is the only time I'll consider repairing a bat nowadays.


David