All Babe Ruth Bat Experts....please Help!

[encinorick]

Yeah, but in Vintage's description they say it's "Game Used." So should ignore it, right?

And again, what the heck does a Mears 6 mean if not game used.

[b.heagy]

Here is the description.

This gorgeous George Herman "Babe" Ruth professional grade ash Zinn Beck 300 pro model bat is traced back to the glory years of Murderer's Row circa late 1920s-early 1930s. With deep factory stampings and a gorgeous finish, it certainly appears to be a bat that the Babe would be proud to call his own. As sought after as Ruthian game bats are in the hobby, this one does not disappoint and would fit nicely in any vintage bat collection.

The Zinn Beck 300 pro model bat measures 32 oz and 34" matching correct manufacturing characteristics. It features a hand turned knob and high grade wood which are professional model characteristics. Although Ruth preferred 35-36 inch bats, 34" is certainly acceptable as Ruth spoke about moving down to 34" bats in different times of his career. And in fact, photographic documentation exists of the Yankees routinely ordering and using Babe Ruth Zinn Beck bats. The optimal significant game use evidence you would expect from a Ruth gamer is highlighted by heavy ball and stitch marks as well as cleat marks across the barrel - another Ruth specific trait. The handle remains fully intact and grain examination shows swelling. Overall this impressive Ruth game representation earns a final authentic quality grade of 6 not to be missed if you've been waiting for a Ruth game bat to call your own.

[yanks12025]

Contact Dave or Troy over at Mears then. I dont know every answer you want to know.

[DoctorLoomis]

Bottom line...STAY AWAY FROM IT!

[b.heagy]

The description never places the bat in Ruth's hands. Noted as a professional model bat that is a Babe Ruth Model. Also noted that there is phtographics evidence of the YANKEES ordering this model. Does anyone have a scan of the LOO?

[encinorick]

Vintageauthentics:

"Lot 7: Babe Ruth 1920's-Early 1930's Game Used Bat A6"


Seems pretty clear, doesn't it?

[DoctorLoomis]

On the contrary....second paragraph, fifth sentence....it says "Ruth Gamer".

[b.heagy]

Vintageauthentics:

"Lot 7: Babe Ruth 1920's-Early 1930's Game Used Bat A6"


Seems pretty clear, doesn't it?

Not really. It's a Babe Ruth model bat that is game used. I read that clearly in the description however, not every buyer may read it the same way. I see both sides of the coin.

[b.heagy]

On the contrary....second paragraph, fifth sentence....it says "Ruth Gamer".

"The optimal significant game use evidence you would expect from a Ruth gamer is highlighted by heavy ball and stitch marks as well as cleat marks across the barrel - another Ruth specific trait."

Is what is says. Show me where it says Babe Ruth used this bat.

[encinorick]

Bill: Let me guess, you have one of those subprime loans, right?

Dave mentioned before about "deceptive practices," you should review.
You can't represent something to the general public that's not true or accurate. The courts look at advertisement through the eyes are the everyday consumer, "the reasonable man" with no particular expertise or knowledge about the item. It interpets the "literal meaning" of words.
I could go on, but, I won't bore you.

Good luck with the subprime thing.