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carbonrosa
06-06-2013, 10:59 AM
Can anyone please help me to determine if this is a real Bryce Harper Game Used Bat. Any Photos would be greatly appreciated and or Info on the style bat he used Last Year? The Bat says 8/1/12. Check the photos. Any Help would be greatly Appreciated!!
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bryce-Harper-2012-Game-Used-Marucci-Bat-Uncracked-Ton-Of-Use-COA-INCLUDED-RARE-/00/s/NzQ2WDEwMDA=/z/CBMAAOxy66pRsAZj/$T2eC16FHJH!FFl-s3IB4BRs!ZijUUg~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bryce-Harper-2012-Game-Used-Marucci-Bat-Uncracked-Ton-Of-Use-COA-INCLUDED-RARE-/00/s/MTAwMFg3NDY=/z/ZJ8AAOxyqOxRsAZT/$(KGrHqZ,!qYFGTudMnrFBRs!ZSjP6!~~60_57.JPGhttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bryce-Harper-2012-Game-Used-Marucci-Bat-Uncracked-Ton-Of-Use-COA-INCLUDED-RARE-/00/s/MTAwMFg3NDY=/z/J9YAAMXQhpdRsAZb/$(KGrHqN,!oMFEKu5FT6lBRs!Z,KTww~~60_57.JPG

sportsnbikes
06-06-2013, 11:21 AM
The photos aren't showing.

sportsnbikes
06-06-2013, 12:12 PM
Ok now they are! YAY. Ok so where did you get it? Did you buy it as a GU bat or did you find a diamond in the rough?

carbonrosa
06-06-2013, 04:15 PM
I bought it off a guy who works at Turner Field - Atlanta Braves. I promised I wouldn't mention his name since he can get in trouble but I really don't know him personally. He's sending me pics of him with Harper who gave him the bat this year with a COA explaining how he got it but you can never be sure. I would love to find a photo matching the bat to a specific game.

HawaiiSportsNut
06-06-2013, 04:26 PM
I bought it off a guy who works at Turner Field - Atlanta Braves. I promised I wouldn't mention his name since he can get in trouble but I really don't know him personally. He's sending me pics of him with Harper who gave him the bat this year with a COA explaining how he got it but you can never be sure. I would love to find a photo matching the bat to a specific game.





There is a bat that looks exactly like yours that recently sold on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bryce-Harper-2012-Game-Used-Marucci-Bat-Uncracked-Ton-Of-Use-COA-INCLUDED-RARE-/190851871077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6fa87165&nma=true&si=%252BtHR29YNLBjQXKqXeOSKPJliKmU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

toddhead
06-06-2013, 04:44 PM
Hmmm... something smells fishy.

xpress34
06-06-2013, 05:10 PM
even the same photos from the eBay listing....

Hmmmm....

carbonrosa
06-06-2013, 08:31 PM
even the same photos from the eBay listing....

Hmmmm....

That's correct guys, I'm the one who bought it from that same ebay listing. To be honest, I didn't think he would except my offer and at the same time, I wanted to get more info on the bat from the forum here. I did win it so I had a long conversation today with him and he's sending me the bat with the pics of him and Harper and a COA stating who he is, who he works for and how he got it. I was hoping to see if anyone had more info on his bats and any photos of Harper using a bat like this during August or September of 2012.

08Cubs
06-06-2013, 09:54 PM
I believe I have seen him in one or two photos with a bat marked like that on the barrel, but that doesn't necessarily show anything one way or the other. It is odd that there isn't a bat knob sticker on it (which there normally would be), but that doesn't necessarily show anything one way or the other.

If it came from Turner Field, I'd definitely start with looking at photos there after August 1 for a possible match.

08Cubs
06-06-2013, 10:03 PM
Just went through a few of my own photos from late July - close, but the "Harper" is actually just in outline and not filled in in white, so no match.

BaseballGM
06-06-2013, 10:23 PM
This is the bat he used against the Yankees at home in 2012.

sportsnbikes
06-06-2013, 11:11 PM
I see that the models are also different. The one from Yankee Stadium is a BH model and the one you purchased is a CU.

I really do hope that it is a good bat and you can find a match.

ChiBosox05
06-06-2013, 11:48 PM
Have you tried contacting the bat company? They might be able to help you out. Also if you have facebook, you might want to check out their page and ask them....anything is worth a try.

carbonrosa
06-07-2013, 10:27 AM
I found a Bryce Harper Game bat that he used in September that matches the style of mine So at least I know he used this style bat!! "Marucci model CU7-M, from the 2012 season, is un-cracked and game ready. Several bat rack streaks and scuffs from general handling are visible on the barrel. The date of manufacture (09/10/12), Harper's number (34), length (3.5)and weight (1.2) are stamped into the knob. Stamped on the front barrel is 'SHRH', which represents the initials of Harper's parents Sheri and Ron Harper. A Bryce Harper signature, his number '34' and the scripture notation 'Luke 1:37' (For nothing is impossible with God) are on the front barrel in silver marker.
This bat was given to Ron Carnal and his son on September 26, 2012 at the Phillies Citizens Bank Park, in exchange for Harper's 20th home run ball. Ron caught the ball, gave it to his son and then both were escorted to fan services where they were told Bryce wanted the home run run ball and in exchange offered them this signed bat. Documentation detailing the exchange accompanies the bat"

https://www.digitalfm.com/gameusedbats/pics/items/HarperWeb_3-4.JPG

Dach0sen0ne
06-07-2013, 06:31 PM
I think CU7 is the Chase Utley model. Apparently he really likes them.

5toolplayer
06-30-2013, 09:17 PM
SO many Harper bats on the market that he either gave away to minor league teammates or donated them somewhere else. For me, MLB Authenticated Harper bats ONLY.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/mar/27/bryce-harper-marucci-bats-vegas/#axzz2Xkw8ETm1

carbonrosa
07-05-2013, 12:02 PM
It is definetly something to look out for but at the same time he gave away true game used bats from his rookie season which are worth alot of money. I did end up buying this bat That I posted though. It was sent with pictures with Harper and the seller in Atlanta at the Braves stadium with the bat. I'm coming close to photo matching it from the end of last year. As soon as Harper does his next signing I will have him sign it with 2012 Game Used and then send it to PSA or Mears to have it Graded. I feel completly confident it's a true game user of 2012 possible into 2013.

Enyouartist
07-05-2013, 02:56 PM
I think you made a fine purchase, and if you can photo match it, then it would be spectacular. In any case, send it over to John Taube @ PSA and get it authenticated/graded.

carbonrosa
07-06-2013, 10:01 PM
I think you made a fine purchase, and if you can photo match it, then it would be spectacular. In any case, send it over to John Taube @ PSA and get it authenticated/graded.

Thanks, I will. I definitely want to get it signed first and then I will send it to John At PSA. Should I tell him that you recommended him to me?
-Devin

MercyMe78
07-20-2013, 08:09 PM
Thanks, I will. I definitely want to get it signed first and then I will send it to John At PSA. Should I tell him that you recommended him to me?
-Devin

Out of curiosity, any problems dealing with the seller? Any update on the photo matching? Looking to purchase something from him but don't want it to be a fake

carbonrosa
07-22-2013, 12:24 AM
No problems as of yet. The bat is a real, was made 8/1/12 and was order by Harper. I am still trying to match it. Some of the pictures I have found that could be winners are from August 6-8 2012 vs. The Astros and I found a picture during batting practice that's real close 8/14/12 against the Giants then that's it for the rest of 2012 until Harper gave the bat to William Hammond on June 1 2013 before the game at the Braves complex. Which was the day the Nationals finally put him on the DL. The picture he sent with Him and Harper looks good since you can see the cut under his left eye when he stupidly crashed into the wall at Dodger stadium. I'm going to order from MLB and watch there archives to see if I can truly match the bat against the Astros during there series in August of 2012. Harper is real tough to match since the majority of the pictures I have seen have the decals away from the photographer . I feel confident though he used this bat at some point during the season.

mayralphie
09-01-2013, 08:44 PM
In reference to the knob stickers. I work in an upper A minor league team in the Carolina league and see allot of the orioles and nationals players on rehab assignments. Most bats of these players have the knob stickers from the major league club but not always. Would guess when Harper first got to Nationals he did not have the knob stickers on the bat. Ones used in 2013 I would guess would have to have the stickers. Have seen allot of the bats for sale at Nationals park and they all have the knob stickers on them. Charlie

08Cubs
09-01-2013, 10:26 PM
Just from occasional but not constant observation, it seemed like last year the stickers were almost always on the bats, and much less so this year.

Also, it's fairly common for Nats players to give the odd BP-used bat out over the dugout before the game (I've seen Harper do it both at home and on the road this year) but I don't think these were gamers - neither of the Harpers I saw come over were Marrucci or Chandler. And I'm not 100% positive, but I don't recall that either of those had a sticker on the knob.

allstarsplus
09-02-2013, 11:46 AM
Bryce and Chandler bats donated this HR Derby model bat for us to auction off at the Gio Gonzalez Foundation camp we put on a few weeks ago.

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