Those are so pretty!

MK would probably have the definitive answer.

I think you're right that it's the Cubs, but I'd like to be 100% on it. I don't know who MK is, but would certainly appreciate his opinion too. If you say he would know, that's good enough for me.

Mike Kendall - big time Cubs pin collector.

I can’t be 100% certain, but if I have to give my opinion, I would say it is not a Chicago Cubs pin. I looked at hundreds of pins I own as well as other Cubs merchandise, and not one had this example of a Cubs head. It does not have the MLB logo but does have an R which I assume is for registered trademark. I’m guessing it is related to something else. Again this is just my opinion and I could be wrong.

Thank you for your time and research. From what I've seen it's similar to some but definitely not exactly like any Cubs logos I've come across. I appreciate your opinion and consider it a valid one. I bought it thinking it could be just a very odd Cubs logo, but I'll have to research it some more to try and find out exactly what it is.
Thank you once again and thank you too Rob!

Ok, I'm wondering what you all think of this. Real?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11647562688...Q&LH_Auction=1

Just picked this up ....

If it's a repro, it's a really good one! From the photo, I'm saying legit.

Outstanding!

Thank you for your opinion!! It looks right to me as well. Strange that PSA wouldn't grade it or even authenticate it. I'm not into PSA graded items (especially pins) at all but wondering if this is common for PSA?

Thank you.

Hi Ed it is legit but its not really a pin.. Its known as a Tab.. But I bet you knew that...

I was asking if everyone thought this pin was legit:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11647562688...Q&LH_Auction=1

:rolleyes:

New arrival from the wild! A 1930’s PR3-11 Green Sox Second Baseman pinback button.

Today’s estate sale rescues. Anyone familiar with the Washington pinback? I couldn’t find it right off in the Muchinsky book.

Don't know anything about it, Jim, but I had one at one time. I'd guess 1920s, very cool and rare.

Thanks, Hank. I was hoping that you’d weigh in. It’s a really neat one.

Just arrived in the mail this morning. Not the prettiest condition, but was able to add this awesome Stadium Kansas City Monarchs pin to the collection.

That's a beauty.

Thanks Jim!

Been looking low and high for this
 

Going to enjoy going thru this book. Finally found one and came in the mail today. Paul Muchinsky's "Baseball Pinback Buttons.

The publisher still sells these.

Nearly three years after filling up my first shadow box with pins, I've completed a second shadow box display. I only wish I had started about 10 years earlier when it was way easier to find — or at least buy — the tough ones.

Great displays, Chris! Pins are odd….some marginal guys are cheap and readily available. Other guys are nearly unobtainium and ridiculously expensive if they do turn up.

Cool.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26719610512...mis&media=COPY

Love all pins, tabs, etc. Just something about them.

1 penny each. :p

Very nicely displayed, Chris!
Congrats on completing shadow box #2. :cool:

A mix of pins

I picked this up ...

I don’t pay a ton of attention to the early stuff, but that’s a cool pin. I’m assuming it’s part of a set? A set I’ve never seen? :p

When I first saw the photo of the front of this pin, I just assumed it was from the 1930s set of Chicago evening pins which featured 10 Chicago White Sox and 10 Chicago Cubs. However, when I saw the back of the pin, I was very confused. The originals are 1 1/4 inch in diameter. I’m wondering what this one is as it appears to have some sort of a rim around the outside. Here’s a photo of one of the originals.

I keep looking at Ed’s picture and can’t figure out what we’re looking at. :confused:

I’m with you. I hope he can add some more information.

Hi Mike looks normal to me.. I think what you call a rim is just the way your looking thru the plastic holder making it appear it has a rim around it... Looks like a normal 1 1/4 to me....

That makes sense. It looks like the “ring” is the same color as the background that we can barely see, outside the holder. The pin/clasp is different, though.

That’s a ‘Bear Brand’ Sandpaper logo.

Rob I have seen them both with that pin clasp locking hoop and the straight pin.. like i said it just appears to look like a rim but I believe its just the reflection from the plastic coin holder making it look that way...

Post 1848?

Sorry about taking so long to reply. The pin is 1.25 inch and the locking pin is different than what I'm used to seeing on that set. I thought it might have lost the original pin at some point and it was replaced with the current one.


Thank you to Al (Batsballsbases) for clearing it up:

"Rob I have seen them both with that pin clasp locking hoop and the straight pin.. like i said it just appears to look like a rim but I believe its just the reflection from the plastic coin holder making it look that way..."

Photo out of the coin holder:

Yep looks about right! Thanks Ed for taking it out of the holder...

I'm really starting to enjoy picking up and learning about pins. Is there a (affordable/In Print) Book / "Bible" or a super-frequented resource to dive into? Really wanting to learn about the types / rarities / etc. and what to keep my eye out for when digging at shows - I think I saw one a large handful of posts back but the post seems to imply its rare/expensive (I write in my books like this, so can't over spend when its getting doodled in!)

Post #1873, above. It might cost you 100 bucks but it’s worth it IMO. There are a few inaccuracies and the prices are somewhat inflated but there’s no better book out there.

Thanks - I saw that but wasn't completely sure if it was "A book" or "THE book"! haha

IMO, this doesn't compare to THE book, but does contain some decent information. I just found this on ebay for 11 bucks. There may be others.

I have this. Good reference book.

It’s quite a book with great photos. If I recall correctly, the pins included were all in the author’s collection. He included a price guide at the back of the book and I agree that the prices, at least for the more commonly available pins, are inflated. Overall, Paul Muchinsky’s book is fun and informative, depicting the author’s love for this niche of the hobby. It’s a must-own for any collector of baseball pinback buttons.

Here's a link to the book ooo-ribay suggested. It's $18 new:

https://www.tedhake.com/itemcatalog.aspx?categoryid=243