Favorite kind of game-used item

[Topnotchsy]

Have been dabbling in game-used stuff recently and there's obviously a lot out there. At the higher-end modern players have MLB logos, bat knobs, bat barrels, All-Star Game patches, lettermen along with flag patches for a few.

I've never owned one but to me there's something really cool about the personalized element of a bat barrel.

What's your favorite?

 

[Pinbreaker]

Here is my favorite.. since it was off his jersey during a difficult time for the country..

 

[Austin]

Bat barrel cards look the coolest, but I'd rather have the entire bat, which is what you can buy with the price of some of the barrel cards.

 

[Topnotchsy]

Here is my favorite.. since it was off his jersey during a difficult time for the country..

I feel the same but over the years do not recall ever having even a shot at acquiring one and I may have seen scans of no more than a couple. I guess the WBC offers an opportunity for those kinds of cards...

 

[Topnotchsy]

Bat barrel cards look the coolest, but I'd rather have the entire bat, which is what you can buy with the price of some of the barrel cards.

I hear your position. Some would argue the same about any card though. The raw materials are pennies yet we can spend a ton more for a card we want. For some picking up the GU card is more about the material in the card and therefore logically prefer the full bat at a similar or sometimes even cheaper price. Others just want the rare cool card.

 

[Musial Collector]

Full gamers are the way I have gone, cards just dont do it for me any more

Cuddyer:
Jerseys - 6
Bats - 6
Balls - 7
Glove - 1
Shoes - 1
Helmets - 2
Hats - 2
Misc Items - 4


Suter (Hockey):
Jersey - 1
Sticks - 2
Gloves - 2 pairs
Skates - 1
Pucks - 1

 

[gracecollector]

Opening day game-used bases were pretty cool, especially with a ball swatch too from the game. Plus the Helton is from Albert Pujol's debut game, and the Grace is from Pujol's first home-run game.

 

[ekuhockey13]

My Favorite is my Michel Hernandez collection a good friend of mine I have the following:

5 Gameworn Jerseys (2 spring training Pittsburgh and Baltimore and 3 Tampa Bay game used)
2 Pullover Jackets ( Pittsburgh and Yankees)
8 Game Used Bats.
2 Pairs of Batting gloves
2 Gloves
1 Equipment Bag Columbus Clippers..


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[A_Pharis]

On cards and full-size:

Gloves, hats and cleats.

For the guys I collect, you could guarantee that these were worn/used more and usually show a TON of character,

 

[tramers]

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[Topnotchsy]

Opening day game-used bases were pretty cool, especially with a ball swatch too from the game. Plus the Helton is from Albert Pujol's debut game, and the Grace is from Pujol's first home-run game.

Those cards are pretty sick. 2001 Absolute had a ton of really nice stuff.

I have the Pujols /75. It's from the Cards home opener and as you mention Pujols' first homer game. They saved the colorful pieces for the ones with a piece of the ball (like yours).

 

[TBTwinsFan]

Hands down, jerseys are the "ultimate" for me. I do like bats, hats, helmets, gloves, etc, but jerseys are what I enjoy the most.

I think I have 3 gamers, and 1 issued when it comes to jerseys. I also have 4 hats and 3 bats.

For hockey, I have 2 jerseys.

Not really interested in basketball, and haven't gotten anything for football.

 

[383astro]

My favorite would be laundry tags followed by hat and glove.

 

[Pinbreaker]

I feel the same but over the years do not recall ever having even a shot at acquiring one and I may have seen scans of no more than a couple. I guess the WBC offers an opportunity for those kinds of cards...

This flag patch was on Edgar's jersey after 9/11.. It's not off a WBC jersey..

I also have this one.

Here is the list of players that had one made..

Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #1 Alex Rodriguez
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #2 Curt Schilling
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #3 Hideo Nomo
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #5 Mike Sweeney
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #7 Roger Clemens
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #8 Shawn Green
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #9 Vladimir Guerrero
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #10 Carlos Lee
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #11 Edgar Martinez
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #14 Mark Buehrle
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #16 Paul Lo Duca
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #19 Cliff Floyd
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #22 Brandon Duckworth
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #24 Juan Uribe
Card 2002 Studio Spirit of the USA #25 Dewon Brazelton

These are rare and expensive if you can find one..