November 2014 Pickups

[sox83cubs84]

Re: November 2014 Pickups

Hi Dave,

Yes there is a flag tag there with FY on it. Never noticed this tag before because it was curled up.

That means that the jersey was issued in February of 1993.

Dave Miedema

[Wrigley2010]

Re: November 2014 Pickups

That means that the jersey was issued in February of 1993.

Dave Miedema

Thanks a bunch Dave your help is greatly appreciated.

[3arod13]

Re: November 2014 Pickups

Yeah I did, only got a 9. Was a little disappointed in the grade considering the use but either way happy it got the thumbs up from John.

Really? Your bat shows tremendous use! I'm confused on how bats are graded. I've seen some with minimal use and graded a 10. Then like your bat, I see a bat with pounded use, and it's graded a 9.

I have a bat that was graded a 9.5. Was told the only thing keeping it from a 10, was a slight crack in the bat.

[Griffey24fan]

Re: November 2014 Pickups

Really? Your bat shows tremendous use! I'm confused on how bats are graded. I've seen some with minimal use and graded a 10. Then like your bat, I see a bat with pounded use, and it's graded a 9.

I have a bat that was graded a 9.5. Was told the only thing keeping it from a 10, was a slight crack in the bat.

Yes you are right, definitely a good looking bat regarding the amount of use. I assume it was given a 9 due to the crack in the handle though.

[3arod13]

Re: November 2014 Pickups

Yes you are right, definitely a good looking bat regarding the amount of use. I assume it was given a 9 due to the crack in the handle though.

I don't see why a crack in a bat should lessen the grade. A crack is part of and a result of use.

[Griffey24fan]

Re: November 2014 Pickups

I don't see why a crack in a bat should lessen the grade. A crack is part of and a result of use.

I agree I never thought the crack would take away from the grade but from their site:

PSA/DNA GU 9
A PSA/DNA GU 9 bat is one that exhibits very similar qualities to a PSA/DNA GU 10 bat. The bat in question must match available factory records, possess identifiable player characteristics and exhibit medium to heavy use. It may also be accompanied by some verifiable form of provenance but the existence of such documentation may or may not affect the overall grade. Slight cracks or minor repairs may be acceptable. Team ordered and index bats may qualify, provided the model number and matching length and weight specifications, appear on the team record while the player was on the roster.

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PSA/DNA GU 10
In order to achieve the PSA/DNA GU 10 grade, a Professional Model Bat must be fully documented or possess extraordinary player characteristics, match available factory records and exhibit medium to heavy use. Slight cracks or minor repairs may be acceptable, provided they do not impair the visual quality of the bat. Vault marks or factory side writing are considered documentation under this grade. Team ordered and index bats may qualify, provided the model number and matching length and weight specifications, appear on the team record while the player was on the roster.

In cases where documentation is not included, if a bat possesses perfect player characteristics, exhibits medium to heavy use and satisfies all other criteria to achieve a grade of PSA/DNA GU 10, the authenticator, at his discretion, may award the highest grade. Under these circumstances, the bat must be exceptional on its own merit, absent documentation.

In addition, provenance has no bearing on player characteristics. In many cases, a bat possessing little or no player characteristics is accompanied by a letter of provenance that is defined as first party. A bat of this nature cannot be graded a "10" based on existing provenance since the bat cannot qualify on its own merit. The likelihood of game use is established by visible use and player characteristics, not documentation alone. Therefore, a bat can receive any numerical grade with or without provenance.

Note: Documentation must be first party. Team letters are acceptable.