Wow! What a super cool story! Again wow!! He happened to see this bat!?!??? Wow! I would have bought the bat because i go to yard sales and look for ‘baseball stuff’ I hope if she sells it down the road, that she he cuts him a chunk of the money or something for him being so honest! Thanks for sharing!
Beginning to think that sports collectibles aren't in Antique Roadshow's wheelhouse. Their estimates are always far below market value. Stick to paintings and vases.
I would want to find a happy split of the bonanza that would result from her bat and my knowledge... No idea what would be the appropriate $plit would be, but probably weighted heavily to the original owner...
Hope they have that bat professionally cleaned, whatever they do with it in the end. Would be a shame to damage it, and professional cleaning would significantly increase the value and beauty of the piece, as you mentioned. Any of the major auction houses could help her arrange that. Incredible story and glad the garage saler got the provenance and didn’t just buy it with a crisp fiver. Thanks for the video!
I'd prob think if the woman is hosting a yard sale, she might not be financially independent. I'd pay her $100 on the spot then return to give her 45% of the auction money
Why is your Tiger Woods card upside-down? 😂 Anyway, the whole point of going to garage sales is to get a great deal on something you can use or something you can flip and make a small/large profit. I think "if ya snooze ya lose." Do your research before you sell something, and this won't happen. IMO. Love watching your vids take care
Remember Chris on “The King of Collectibles” they sold a Jackie Robinson bat for a little over $1 million? It was in much better condition of course, but still this bat should easily get $200K, especially with the provenance of her Uncle.
I find it odd that the 'expert' advice she's been given is to clean up the bat. In most areas of antique collecting this can destroy the value and ruin the item, as there's patina that's been built up over decades/centuries. I wouldn't clean the bat - unless doing so removes the post-Robinson 'damage' - and given the family played with the bat as kids, I doubt she will. Great AFF. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend. 👍
Thanks MIke, another interesting story I would've never heard if I didn't watch your videos. Yes I would tell the seller if I knew something was so valuable, no doubt.
I would have bought it for $1. It's the seller's responsibility to know what they have. That being said, I appreciate that so many would tell her. What would I do? I would keep it. I'd sell it if the price was likely to be life changing money. Even if she gets $75k, after fees and taxes, it'll be significantly less than that.
How fortuitous even unbelievable that a Jackie Robinson bat expert would happen to be at that particular garage sale in if all places Iowa. You’re a better man than me Mike- my dream is to find something like this at a Garage sale- for that reason I would have enthusiastically bought it for a dollar-heck yeah! Amazing story- not sure if I’d clean it up though.
Unbelievable, literally. I'm a little skeptical as the knob does not look anything like the Jackie Robinson gamers on the PSA site. This could very well be (and likely is) a store model bat. They go for less than $100. Hopefully the Antique Roadshow "experts" know the difference.
Would also love to see the markings on the knob of the bat, if still visible. The articles online indicate only the name Jackie Robinson on the barrel and a larger knob, which store models also have. I guess I'll have to wait until the Antiques Roadshow airs to get that detail.
Wish i could take a look. I worked at Louisville slugger for 6 years and know Jackie's model bat very well. Also, you cant clean it, at least to a point where it would increase the value
Would love to see the markings on the knob and barrel, if still visible. I hope the Antiques Roadshow "experts" know the difference between store model bats and game bats.
@@gametimegallery7661 Jackie used a huge bat, his R17 model which was made specifically for him. The only thing that helps is that the womans uncle played for the Dodgers with Jackie so there is some tie between them, but if this was just a random person I would bet my life it was a store model. Have to see the size of it, Jackie used a 36 ounce bat. If it was a real game used bat it would be well into the 6 figures.
I’m glad that someone with integrity and knowledge came to her yard sale and recognized the bat. I’m happy that she decided to keep it. Great story, Mike. Also, I’m looking forward to seeing more from the Vermont collection. How in the world does one get a whole month off from work?
Hi Mike, this was a great story. I'm happy to hear that she is keeping the bat. Looking forward to your future video's. You have another card upside down behind you.
What would you do?
Leave it be, display it, keep it in the family. Maybe loan it to the HOF for display.
Wow! What a super cool story! Again wow!! He happened to see this bat!?!??? Wow! I would have bought the bat because i go to yard sales and look for ‘baseball stuff’ I hope if she sells it down the road, that she he cuts him a chunk of the money or something for him being so honest! Thanks for sharing!
5:36 No brainer, Kurt’s Bat Care!
lol good call
You read my mind
Beginning to think that sports collectibles aren't in Antique Roadshow's wheelhouse. Their estimates are always far below market value. Stick to paintings and vases.
Yeah agreed
I would want to find a happy split of the bonanza that would result from her bat and my knowledge... No idea what would be the appropriate $plit would be, but probably weighted heavily to the original owner...
Hope they have that bat professionally cleaned, whatever they do with it in the end. Would be a shame to damage it, and professional cleaning would significantly increase the value and beauty of the piece, as you mentioned. Any of the major auction houses could help her arrange that. Incredible story and glad the garage saler got the provenance and didn’t just buy it with a crisp fiver. Thanks for the video!
I'd prob think if the woman is hosting a yard sale, she might not be financially independent. I'd pay her $100 on the spot then return to give her 45% of the auction money
Good timing on the episode given the recent passing of Mays. Probably the last living great from the very early integration era.
Why is your Tiger Woods card upside-down? 😂 Anyway, the whole point of going to garage sales is to get a great deal on something you can use or something you can flip and make a small/large profit. I think "if ya snooze ya lose." Do your research before you sell something, and this won't happen. IMO. Love watching your vids take care
Yeah I totally get that. 🤷🏻♂️
I was wondering the same thing about the Tiger card
@@mangobango6970 my wife does that hoping I won’t notice, and I often don’t before my video 😂
@@JunkWaxHero that's pretty funny. Clever of her to know you might not notice
@@JunkWaxHeroAhaha, she got you again!! 😂 That’s hilarious
If I saw the Jackie Robinson on the bat, I would think it was a replica that you could buy with the players name on it.
Remember Chris on “The King of Collectibles” they sold a Jackie Robinson bat for a little over $1 million? It was in much better condition of course, but still this bat should easily get $200K, especially with the provenance of her Uncle.
Yes! Good call!
As a Jackie Robinson fan, I would definitely keep it. Thanks for sharing the story. See you at the National.
Looking forward to it!
I find it odd that the 'expert' advice she's been given is to clean up the bat.
In most areas of antique collecting this can destroy the value and ruin the item, as there's patina that's been built up over decades/centuries.
I wouldn't clean the bat - unless doing so removes the post-Robinson 'damage' - and given the family played with the bat as kids, I doubt she will.
Great AFF. Thank you for sharing.
Have a great weekend. 👍
Yeah that advice surprised me as well
Thanks MIke, another interesting story I would've never heard if I didn't watch your videos. Yes I would tell the seller if I knew something was so valuable, no doubt.
Thanks Richard!
I would have bought it for $1. It's the seller's responsibility to know what they have. That being said, I appreciate that so many would tell her.
What would I do? I would keep it. I'd sell it if the price was likely to be life changing money. Even if she gets $75k, after fees and taxes, it'll be significantly less than that.
Yeah I totally get buying it for a dollar. No judgement from me!
How fortuitous even unbelievable that a Jackie Robinson bat expert would happen to be at that particular garage sale in if all places Iowa. You’re a better man than me Mike- my dream is to find something like this at a Garage sale- for that reason I would have enthusiastically bought it for a dollar-heck yeah! Amazing story- not sure if I’d clean it up though.
Yeah I totally get that, Rob. No judgement from me!
Unbelievable, literally. I'm a little skeptical as the knob does not look anything like the Jackie Robinson gamers on the PSA site. This could very well be (and likely is) a store model bat. They go for less than $100. Hopefully the Antique Roadshow "experts" know the difference.
@@gametimegallery7661 she says they all agreed that it was a Jackie gamer
We had Jackie Robinson model bat in high school with the thick handle...didn't like using it..I used the Yastrzemski model
Yazzzzz!!
Would also love to see the markings on the knob of the bat, if still visible. The articles online indicate only the name Jackie Robinson on the barrel and a larger knob, which store models also have. I guess I'll have to wait until the Antiques Roadshow airs to get that detail.
Yeah I wondered the same
I'd buy the bat for $1.00, sell it and return with a nice little stipend to the original seller. At least that's what I think I would like to do.
That’s very nice
Wish i could take a look. I worked at Louisville slugger for 6 years and know Jackie's model bat very well. Also, you cant clean it, at least to a point where it would increase the value
Thanks
Would love to see the markings on the knob and barrel, if still visible. I hope the Antiques Roadshow "experts" know the difference between store model bats and game bats.
@@gametimegallery7661 Jackie used a huge bat, his R17 model which was made specifically for him. The only thing that helps is that the womans uncle played for the Dodgers with Jackie so there is some tie between them, but if this was just a random person I would bet my life it was a store model. Have to see the size of it, Jackie used a 36 ounce bat. If it was a real game used bat it would be well into the 6 figures.
That is an amazing story! I am glad she decided to keep it. I see no reason to "restore" it. It should be preserved. Great video!
Agreed
Great story. Wow. Thanks for sharing.
If owner does have the bat cleaned, will people consider it altered? 🤣😂
Good question! lol
I wouldn’t have told that lady it would’ve been my reparations
So is it OK to clean this bat but not a Robinson rookie card? Food for thought
I’m glad that someone with integrity and knowledge came to her yard sale and recognized the bat. I’m happy that she decided to keep it. Great story, Mike. Also, I’m looking forward to seeing more from the Vermont collection. How in the world does one get a whole month off from work?
My employer gives a monthlong “sabbatical” after 10 years
@@JunkWaxHero, wow. Have fun. Looking forward to the LCS visits.
Gonna be real real hard to top this story!
It’s a great one!
Hi Mike, this was a great story. I'm happy to hear that she is keeping the bat. Looking forward to your future video's. You have another card upside down behind you.
Glad you enjoyed it, Jim! My wife got me again with the card 😂
Pretty amazing story, can’t wait to watch it. Will be on the lookout for the reminder in the JWH Newsletter 😉
Awesome! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Hell no ,I'm poor 🤔
lol I get it
Awesome story
Glad you liked it!
I’d buy it for a dollar, see how honest I am. I just told the truth.
lol
Tiger woods! I win
lol