April 2017 Pickups

[dangerzone79]

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This bat is not very special as far as collections go... but it's the sentiment behind it. It's a 2007 Brandon Moss bat, a year the Red Sox won the World Series. I collect Sox bats from the WS seasons. Another collector hit me up and told me he had this bat. I asked how much & he replied "No money. Just give me your address & I'll send it out." Now THIS is what the hobby is about. Helping each other out, doing a solid for someone you've never met. Too many people including many on this forum (you guys no exactly who you are) are in this just to turn a profit. Which is your right but it's gross & it somewhat ruining a pretty great hobby. You buy bats from other collectors, or from Fanatics, or Ebay/Auctions and then turn right around and ask for double the money. But whatever, I wanted to share my experience. It's inspired me to do the same thing & I sent out a bat this week for someone and didn't ask for a dime. Felt pretty good.

[sox83cubs84]

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Steve:

Marvelous Aaron bat!

GCF76:

That's a nice Brewers flannel...good work.

Dave Miedema

[toddhead]

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Picked this up the other day.

[emann]

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'69-'72 Roberto Clemente bat: I picked up this Clemente bat that is just destroyed with use

Easily in the top 10 bats I've seen you post and there have been some great ones. Just an incredible pickup Ben, congrats.

[MyOhMy]

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2007 Yuniesky Betancourt Seattle Mariners Game Used Autographed Jersey MLB COA

[Nnunnari]

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Great pickup Steve, congrats!

[Masimen]

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Awesome bat Steve. I may have to swing by some time soon to see all your new goodies!

Thanks Dan! Anytime. You are always welcome to come on down.

[dangerzone79]

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Awesome bat Steve. I may have to swing by some time soon to see all your new goodies!

[Masimen]

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Was lucky enough to pry this Hank Aaron gamer from Ben (Gorilla777) last week. 69-72 PSA GU9 really nice use, some pine tar. A great example all the way around. Very happy to add this to the collection.

[seanbaseball]

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Milwaukee Brewers 1971 game worn flannel - Ellie Rodrigue

When u complete this mission will u be moving out of New York City to display them?

[GoCrazyFolks76]

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Milwaukee Brewers 1971 game worn flannel - Ellie Rodrigue

[MyOhMy]

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2016 Robinson Cano Seattle Mariners Game Used Autographed Batting Gloves.

Just received them in the mail today, could only trace these gloves to April 16-17th vs Yankees and April 21st agains the Indians during the 2016, will have to spend some time to try and photmatch them.

[anthony3133]

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ABSOLUTELY AWESOME pickups, Ben! Truly amazing Aaron and Clemente bats! Well done, Sir and thank you so much for sharing.

[sox83cubs84]

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'69-'72 Roberto Clemente bat:

I picked up this Clemente bat that is just destroyed with use, has a real heavy pine tar application on the upper handle, scoring across the barrel and 21 on both the knob and barrel end. It's the most extreme bat of his I had ever seen, just love it, a real war club. It's supposed to be tied to the '71 playoffs, but no way to tell for sure. Clemente definitely went to using pine tar on the upper handle at the end of the 60's and into the early 70's. You can see it in the many photos from the '71 WS, especially. I had not found one close to this in the open marketplace, so thrilled to be able to get it.

Ben

Fantastic Clemente bat! I like the 2 1970 photos you used, too.

Dave Miedema

[gorilla777]

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By far the nicest Clemente I have ever seen. Doesn't get any better than that! Glad I got to see it in person!

Thanks again, Steve and good seeing you the other day to check out bats!