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01-25-2009, 05:45 PM
Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>First, I have to say this is a great forum that I happened to trip over after a little Googling. I wanted to ask folks about a trophy I purchased a few weeks back for $300. I am just getting into sports trophies and am entering a field I am not 100% sure of values but it sure looks great on the shelf which is most important. Is this a fairly common trophy?<br>Thanks - Ray<br><br><img src="http://www.2x4misc.com/images/spalding.jpg" alt="[linked image]">
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01-25-2009, 05:49 PM
Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>$300 is a steal for that trophy...it is worth multiples of that. I wouldn't say the trophy is rare or scarce, but the Spalding figurals are among the most highly desired by trophy collectors.<br><br>Nice going!
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01-25-2009, 05:52 PM
Posted By: <b>Tom Boblitt</b><p>$300 was about 5-10% of what they're worth in nice shape. Have seen them around $5K in nice shape. Yours is pretty nice, maybe not top of the line but I'd guess $3-$4K. Other people closer to the issue will chime in I'm sure.<br><br>
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01-25-2009, 06:15 PM
Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>Hey - thanks for the feedback. I enjoy going to the hole in the wall auctions where most items are glassware, comics, magazines, etc. and these things pop up. I will post another question here about a ball I purchased today which is not as cool - but I had to have it !!<br><br>Thanks Again!!
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01-25-2009, 06:42 PM
Posted By: <b>Ricky</b><p>Great pick up. As already stated, they are desired by collectors, but not rare. Probably 2,000-4,000 in value (IMO), depending on different factors. By the way, are there any inscriptions? Date of the award? Is the tiny Dieges & Clusts band still on it? Glad you got it, if you ever want to part ways with it let me know. All the best in your treasure hunts!
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01-25-2009, 07:28 PM
Posted By: <b>Ray</b><p>It is inscribed with "1931 Champions - Brooklyn Amateur Junior League".<br><br>Also, yes - the Dieges & Glust band is on the back and has not been tampered with.
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01-25-2009, 07:42 PM
Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>Amazing find! Worth about 10x what you paid. Not bad at all.
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01-25-2009, 08:04 PM
Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Same sentiment... I was thinking you may have left off a "zero" when you stated the price you paid. Amazing pickup for that price, and a gorgeous piece. Congrats!
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01-25-2009, 08:15 PM
Posted By: <b>Matt Hart</b><p>Ray,<br>Great pick up. The fielder is one of the rarer trophies in the set. If you check out the photo gallery on my site <a href="http://oldbaseballbats.webs.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://oldbaseballbats.webs.com</a>/ , you'll see the catcher, the baseman and pitcher.<br>Matt<br>
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01-26-2009, 11:26 AM
Posted By: <b>Jimmy</b><p>Glad to see that someone found a rare item for that much, which is why I always look around at shows and shops. <br><br>nice item! good luck in your collecting
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02-02-2009, 02:41 PM
Posted By: <b>sporteq</b><p>wow .. awesome find!! Congratzzz on the purchase.<br><br>aL