Originally Posted by jimtigers65 (Post 1962105)

Attachment 389213

Added another 1960’s Detroit Tigers pin for my collection.

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 1962113)

Jim ,
I believe that pin is for the Clemson Tigers Baseball team, not the Detroit Tigers... I have seen it before..

Originally Posted by jimtigers65 (Post 1962133)

Ugh! Glad I only spent a couple of bucks on it.

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 1961684)

Rob,
I had to think long and hard about the question you are asking what is real and what is fake. Lets try and clear some points up all pins are REAL! Now the real question is are all pins ERA real! I have collected pins for over 45 years and have a collection very large so I have been able to see many styles,,, It takes years sometimes to gain the knowledge and sometimes even an expert gets burned . Your first point is the Brown pin real yes, is it Era Real ( in my opinion ) NO. To many red flags keep it from being good. Second " one of a kind pins" yes do exist and are era real. Lets take Pierce ( We all know your a Giants collector) As was just pointed out to you Andy (andypcl) Hi Andy now owns that Pierce pin I have he has one. So now there are 2. Is it real Absolutely! Era real Absolutely! (I post Pics) It is black backed and union stamped. ( hard to see) I will have to ask Andy if his is also. Now comes years of collecting knowledge Wes Westrum so far I think Im the only one who has one and that will and can change size 2 1/8 union stamp No. Is it era real Absolutely! Why, other known 2 1/8 pins made in the same style just like this one.. Another Don Muller 1 3/4 inch in size union stamp No. Era real Absolutely! Why, others made in a similar style and also the back of the pin in construction is very consistent with era pins. Now here is era correct and not era correct( Pics) Roger Maris Salute pin. Home run chase in 1961 Both pins are real But only one is era correct.. The pin known as the "Pink box" version is rare but is era correct. The #1 is in pink. The second one Is it real? Yes .. Is it era correct No. Made 20 + years later. There are differences no pink number in the box, Different photo of Maris on the front. all the rest is the same... Pin is 3 1/4 inch in both cases BUT other than the front its the back that is the give away.. Real looks like a bottom of a coffee can the other is usually bright and shiny ( unless its been aged by other means) If you ebay that pin the much later version can be found for upwards of 300+ dollars. Worth about 50... Now fakes real fakes! Here is a Mickey Mantle Theresa brewer pin. Made in the 50s.. I have never seen a real one without the union logo on the back. Size 1 3/4 inch. Is the pin real Absolutely, has the pin been faked absolutely . There are good fakes and bad fakes ( bad fakes all red letters on front) then there are good fakes.. BUT no union logo on back and the small piece of the bat doesnt go around the curl of the pin to the back! (Pics) . Styles also change as to pin back construction. Here are some phillies pins are they era correct Absolutely. Are the backs made differently Absolutely. Same fronts but different style pins used. 2 have straight pins or spring pins the other 2 have what is known as Bayonette style pins. Bottom line is you really have to have collected these pins for a long time to gain knowledge as to what is really out there. I could keep going but will stop here for now!:D

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 1963093)

I myself try and stay away from all pins made after and around 1969 give or take a few years. Most pins but not all made after that date really have small value but have more of a collector value. The value really lies in your heart as a true collector. If you are collecting them as a purist and for the love of your team they are priceless, BUT if your collecting them as an investment for later years my thought would be they wont be worth much more that you paid for them now...

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman (Post 1963311)

I wish you would've been able to tell that to the person who outbid me on all three of these in the past six months on eBay for a collective total of around $700 :(.

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 1985850)

No one is sending meanthing! :mad:

;)

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman (Post 1986025)

If I had that Billy Pierce or Mike Krukow pin they would be on their way :D. The few Giants pins that I have are the easily found ones.

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 1986121)

Well, don't lave us hanging.... post it already, Rob!

Originally Posted by whiteymet (Post 1986183)

Hi Guys:

I don't collect Mets pins but can anyone tell me what set this 3 1/2" pin came from?

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman (Post 1986234)

These are from WorthPoint. I would have figured they were a 1969 issue but the odd inclusion of Marshall puts them at 1970 or less likely 1971. No idea who made them.

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman (Post 1988505)

I know that the late 70's-early 80's numbered Sports Photo Pins are not at all popular and have virtually no mention here, but I have some mysterious ones that I was wondering if anyone else has any or if they know something about them. On the main series the highest number that I am aware of is #400, but I have seven Cubs pins that are from late 1984-early 1985, the format is different, and the numbers jump to high 700's-low 800's. Other than one of the Sandberg's they are high quality made. I have only seen Cubs. Does anyone know anything about these or have one from a different team? There is also a Ron Cey and a Bob Dernier but I don't have those. A board member graciously sold me the Durham.

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman (Post 1988505)

I know that the late 70's-early 80's numbered Sports Photo Pins are not at all popular and have virtually no mention here, but I have some mysterious ones that I was wondering if anyone else has any or if they know something about them. On the main series the highest number that I am aware of is #400, but I have seven Cubs pins that are from late 1984-early 1985, the format is different, and the numbers jump to high 700's-low 800's. Other than one of the Sandberg's they are high quality made. I have only seen Cubs. Does anyone know anything about these or have one from a different team? There is also a Ron Cey and a Bob Dernier but I don't have those. A board member graciously sold me the Durham.

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 1983805)

Wow! This thread was buried.

Over in the pennant thread, Greg figured out an easy way to show a whole collection...Google photos. Here's basically my whole SF Giants pin collection, save for a few 6 inchers. The good, the bad and the ugly. If you have any I'm missing and are willing to sell, let me know!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dyeDbkonCnkVv4y89

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 1989617)

Apparently, they made the "black box" pins for football, too. News to me.

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman (Post 1991891)

When I searched for these on WorthPoint I ran across Plunkett several times, I think there was one of a soccer player but I can't remember his name.

Originally Posted by ASpaceman (Post 1992999)

#1 of 3x shadow boxes - took about 2-months to get the 'right' mix/fit. :)

Thought I would share!

Originally Posted by ASpaceman (Post 1993024)

My apologies; original post edited with better image

Originally Posted by ASpaceman (Post 1992999)

#1 of 3x shadow boxes - took about 2-months to get the 'right' mix/fit. :)

Thought I would share!

Originally Posted by sayhey24 (Post 1993043)

Great pins Aaron -- now let's see boxes 2 and 3!


Greg

Originally Posted by ASpaceman (Post 1992999)

#1 of 3x shadow boxes - took about 2-months to get the 'right' mix/fit. :)

Thought I would share!

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman (Post 1993066)

There is a Al Kaline 1968-69 Detroit Tigers Iron-On Transfer promo pin that matches my Ron Santo 1969 Chicago Cubs Iron-On Transfer promo pin in the upper left corner, I didn't know the Kaline existed.

Originally Posted by ASpaceman (Post 1992999)

#1 of 3x shadow boxes - took about 2-months to get the 'right' mix/fit. :)

Thought I would share!

Originally Posted by ASpaceman (Post 1993133)

Thanks for the compliments, Gents.

Give me a month or 2 on the other 2x - I've been staring at an office floor of pinbacks for the better part of quarantine :)

The hobby is about people.

I was lucky to have a couple of really kind & helpful collectors show me the ropes when I first started collecting pins 15-or-so years ago. I remember seeing Mike Hoevet's glass coffee table of pins/celluloids and thinking "THAT is what I want in my office". I was lucky enough to be able to tell him that prior to his passing (RIP). Collections inspire; thus - why I shared a meager photo of mine.

I've frequented this board (inc pre-net54) for close to 20-years. Thanks All for sharing your stuff. A lot of my drive to keep searching was fueled by many of the pieces/conversations/etc. you all have enriched me with.

Thanks + cheers!

PS. Al, that Haddix of yours would look awfully nice hidden amongst there, no? If you ever sell, FYI - I should've kept it ;)

Originally Posted by ASpaceman (Post 1993133)

Thanks for the compliments, Gents.

Give me a month or 2 on the other 2x - I've been staring at an office floor of pinbacks for the better part of quarantine :)

The hobby is about people.

I was lucky to have a couple of really kind & helpful collectors show me the ropes when I first started collecting pins 15-or-so years ago. I remember seeing Mike Hoevet's glass coffee table of pins/celluloids and thinking "THAT is what I want in my office". I was lucky enough to be able to tell him that prior to his passing (RIP). Collections inspire; thus - why I shared a meager photo of mine.

I've frequented this board (inc pre-net54) for close to 20-years. Thanks All for sharing your stuff. A lot of my drive to keep searching was fueled by many of the pieces/conversations/etc. you all have enriched me with.

Thanks + cheers!

PS. Al, that Haddix of yours would look awfully nice hidden amongst there, no? If you ever sell, FYI - I should've kept it ;)

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 1993264)

I miss Mike...

The Memorabilia forum has never been quite the same since he left us. :(