Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
I've wasted to much of my time on this matter. The end!
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
I can't say that I've ever seen a clique here.Leave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
Unfortunately there are clicks and those who look out for each other. Many who present themselves as good guys, aren't. Many keep their mouth shut about many things they see wrong because they don't want retaliation, just like I just received.
Amazing!
Regards, TonyLeave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
Before you make comments like that, know the facts!
I emailed him during the auction on 3 separate occasions asking if the bat could possibly be a BP bat, as evident by the taping. He ignore all three emails. I then post the question to the forum for their thoughts. He then see's my question on GUU and threatens me.
I appreciate your loyalty to him, however, before making comments like that, know the facts!
Regards, TonyLeave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
I've dealt with Zane. Great dealer, honest, has 1st tier merchandise, answers email and ships fast. I recommend him all day long. I can see why he doesn't like being bothered by annoying people who aren't even customers.Leave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
Interesting. Although the auction link you provided doesn't mention of the bat being a BP bat, the price itself explains alot. A true gamer would have went for much more than that. I sure wish it showed who won that bat. Very interesting.
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
the mattingly bat mentioned in this thread was originally sold in a feb 23/24 2007 hunt auction. it sold for $650.
http://www.huntauctions.com/online/i...m=823&lot_qual=
rudy.Leave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
I would like to ask for all to no longer add comments to this threat. Doesn't serve a positive purpose and it's only beating a dead horse.
Thanks for all comments made to this thread. I can honestly say I learned a few things through this process.
Take care and go Yanks!
Regards, TonyLeave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
Well, although unsatisifed in GUU's take on this matter, I'm done.
At the most, Zane should have been warned that he, if a member of GUU, is not to make threats of lawyers for GUU members making post on this site.
To me, it's simple. I guess the rules, regulations, and mumbo jumbo always finds a way to not make any sense sometimes.
I'm done with this matter. Time to move on to more positive things.
Yanks and Arod aren't doing what I hoped they would in Baltimore, but I have one more game today.
Regards, TonyLeave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
My experience has been the opposite of Jeterfan and VERY similar to AROD's. A simple philosophy..if you get treated poorly, then stay away...I will never deal with him again. Surely, you'll find another bat of the player you're looking for. Best of luck finding a quality Mattingly bat.
MikeLeave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
Hi Everyone,
I would just like to put in my 2 cents regarding Zane. My son in law and I have had many dealings with Zane over the last several years, both buying and selling, he has always been very accurate with his discriptions and we have never had a problem resolving any issues. Zane has always conducted himself with class and always eager to share his knowledge on bats.
GeorgeLeave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
Hello Everyone,
As follow-up to my previous post, I will let everyone know I spoke with Zane about the email exchange he had with the originator of this thread. He informed me that he did take an aggressive stance in his email correspondences but that he believed his tone was consistent with the way he was being approached by the other party.
To be very honest, given the differing opinions of the parties involved regarding why the tones were taken, we do not feel it is our place or duty at this time to investigate and determine the history and intent of those private correspondences in what seems to be a private matter. Further, in the past these type of interactions on the site have usually turned into "he said, she said" matches that aren't really consistent with the objectives of the forum. Specifically, the objectives of the forum are still in line with the statement on the bottom of this page that reads "This forum was originally created by Eric Stangel as a way to bring game used collectors together and help hobbyists educate each other."
In looking at the value of this thread to collectors, we think the discussions regarding the tape on the bat and its possible implications are of certain value to the collecting community. We do not think a discussion of who said what to whom or "who started it" would be of similar value. As such, we have decided to leave the thread as it is and trust the discussion about the bat itself will be of assistance to collectors.
If anyone feels there is significant value for forum members to investigate and discuss the history of those private emails correspondences, please feel free to look into it and email me directly with your findings and why you think it would be of value to collectors to post it here. Otherwise, if you have any questions about those correspondences you can contact those involved offline and discuss things with them.
Sincerely,
Chris CavalierLeave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
I have had two dealings with Zane:
Last year, I purchased a Harold Baines game used bat from him on ebay. I sent payment and Zane notified me that the bat had previously been sold and was listed in error. He offered me numerous other bats which werent exactly what I was looking for. He refunded my money in a timely manner and offered me free shipping on a future purchase.
A few weeks ago, I hit a BIN from him on a Brian Giles uncracked bat. The bat arrived in a timely manner with the free shipping and although it did have a very minor, almost undetectable crack, I was extremely happy with it. I actually like it better with the crack. It looks better in person than it did in the photo.
I'm sorry if you had a bad dealing with him and I was a little upset about the Baines bat in the beginning but I feel that Zane did right by me and I have no complaints. I hope that you two can work things out. I think that Zane is one of the good guys in the hobby.Leave a comment:
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Re: Don Mattingly...Game Used or Batting Practice Bat?
Hello Everyone,
Despite the accusations of some on this thread, it is worth mentioning that Zane never threatened GUU with legal action. In fact, those taking the time to read the "Disclaimer and Responsibilities" on the the forum will see the following:
The views and opinions stated in the postings do not necessarily represent those of Game Used Universe, Inc. and GameUsedForum.com, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed in postings are the responsibility of the posters and not of Game Used Universe, Inc. and GameUsedForum.com, Inc.
Game Used Universe, Inc. and GameUsedForum.com, Inc. will not be held accountable for slanderous comments posted by others. Messages published on this website are the full and complete responsibility of the author.
All website users agree to these rules.
Those policies can be found through the following link:
For everyone's information, the posts involving the discourse between Zane and Tony were removed pending an evaluation of the context of the exchange between the two parties as well as a discussion with the other moderators. Contrary to the opinions of the posts on this thread, we were not trying to "play favorites" or "selectively police the hobby". Such accusations are unfounded as well as unfortunate that they were made without full knowledge of the situation (something we try to avoid on this forum as a whole).
I actually have to run out to meeting as I'm typing this but will provide a more detail as to why the posts are currently not on the site when I return later today. I just didn't want this thread to continue down paths based on misinformation and unjustified speculation.
Sincerely,
Chris CavalierLeave a comment:
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