Is this the same bat?

[yanks12025]

I feel bad for Dave Bushing who bought the bat I believe. Cause it most likely was a decal it would only be worth under $1,000 Right???

[Mark]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

I feel bad for Dave Bushing who bought the bat I believe. Cause it most likely was a decal it would only be worth under $1,000 Right???

As I understand it, there is ample evidence that major leaguers used decal bats. If a 40JJ decal bat matched Jackson's known preferences for weight and length, and if the knob looks right, then a case could be made that such a decal bat was a professional model and worth more than 2 or 3 thousand bucks. I am curious to learn how this bat will be evaluated.

[MGHPro]

Originally Posted by Mark

As I understand it, there is ample evidence that major leaguers used decal bats. If a 40JJ decal bat matched Jackson's known preferences for weight and length, and if the knob looks right, then a case could be made that such a decal bat was a professional model and worth more than 2 or 3 thousand bucks. I am curious to learn how this bat will be evaluated.

Mark- You have your information mixed up. Decal bats with 40JJ, 40 TC etc, even though 99% of them are hand turned, are just store model bats. They weren't used by the player themselves. The argument is for the earlier hillerich and son's that said Made By in the center logo.

The bat is not a pro model by any stretch of the imagination.

A 40jj without a decal is a few hundred bucks at best.
Matt

[Mark]

Originally Posted by MGHPro

Mark- You have your information mixed up. Decal bats with 40JJ, 40 TC etc, even though 99% of them are hand turned, are just store model bats. They weren't used by the player themselves. The argument is for the earlier hillerich and son's that said Made By in the center logo.

The bat is not a pro model by any stretch of the imagination.

A 40jj without a decal is a few hundred bucks at best.
Matt

Yes, you are, of course, right. So what is it about the bat that makes it worth 2 grand?

[MGHPro]

People probably thought they were bidding on a unique bat. If the bat was legit, it would be an extremely rare variation of a Joe Jackson bat. In the right setting it would probably sell closer to 4k.

It will be interesting to see what happens to the bat. If the buyer goes through with the deal, if it gets returned or if it shows up in an auction
Matt

[yanks12025]

Yea, cause I used to own a professional model decal bat of Nap Lajoie but it dated from 1905 and had "Made By" instead of 40 L..


I'm guessing Dave will return it after realizing if it is indeed Dave Bushing. Has anyone sent him an email or do they keep these treads.

[Shoeless Moe]

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