Re: Pete Rose game used bat, who to authenticate?
The bat is good -- I did extensive research. You outbid me at the last second -- nice move! Curious how high you were willing to go, as I regret not bumping up a little earlier.
Enjoy the bat! My research puts it in a fairly rare category for Rose gamers in terms of numbers produced (79 Hornsby finish). All records match what I found exactly. My concern for not going a lot higher was around the amount of use and lack of photos in 79 of him using this model. I will say that I wish I had won though!
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Re: Pete Rose game used bat, who to authenticate?
Many will tell you "authenticating" is a load of hooey. You have the records. Post some Q's on here: what side should the hit marks be on? Should there be tape? Tar? Is the proper number on the knob? Do the ball marks look like MLB balls, are there any transfer marks, or does it look like someone hit some golf balls with it?
If all the answers answer in the affirmative, you've authenticated it youself. Or, you can pay Mears or PSA to do exactly the same thing.
Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com
PS: Looks like a really nice bat!Leave a comment:
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Re: Pete Rose game used bat, who to authenticate?
getting that sportcaster card would look cool in a display with that bat.Leave a comment:
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Pete Rose game used bat, who to authenticate?
I'm new to the forums and have enjoyed the vast knowledge found here. I just purchased this Pete Rose bat on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170318955127 I also found on here a record that matches this bat and finish from 1979. What do you guys think. And who is the best to authenticate, I'm told MEARS and PSADNA. Any opinions are appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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