[Leon]

As you know I have some inside scoop on this situation. That being said I don't think you are morally obligated to do anything at all. It's is yours and only you can decide if you want it more than they are willing to pay for it. I don't think they will go long and deep on value but I don't know for sure. Heck, I have no idea, at all, of the value of the bat.

For me...and this is only me. If I am not attached to something I usually try to work something out in order to get the item to someone that it would be so dear to. At some point it comes down to what you do in life and what kind of person you are. Please don't take this the wrong way. Even if you keep it I wouldn't think any less of you one tiny bit. At the same time I would very much respect and applaud you if you do make it available, IF IT'S not so dear to you. If it is so dear to you then by all means I would keep it. I also like the idea of loaning/renting it as that might be an option. I know you are a good guy so have full trust you will make the right decision for yourself. I think we would all be interested in what you do when you make that decision. Let me restate one thing....if it is really dear and important to you then I see no reason not to keep it in your collection. There are certain cards I would probably keep regardless of the situation. take care