Rob,
Nope the Mantle 60 in 61 is 1 3/4 inch in size (Real Deal) the one being sold is also 1 3/4 in size. Side by side the fakes are kinda washed out in look. The images are a little blurry.
As for the Mays yes wrong size being sold 1 3/4 (Fake) 2 1/4 in size (real) and yes this is the pin I bought back about a year ago but not the same seller. Has the exact same (Fake) age spots on the front with a few more now... Amazing.
As for union Bugs yes a true indication of a real pin from the era, but like was said NOT all the REAL pins have them on it. You really have to collect for many years to have the feel and know the look of pins.. Yes around 50/50 as to having the union logo on the back....
As for winning pins sometimes someone has to open up that snapper purse a little wider my friend in order for the GOOD items to come to a collection!!:D:D

So Al, do you think the age spots on the Mays were put there by the creator (presumably pinzplus)? I don't. I think it is one of his pins that was maybe stored in a wet area. I really don't know, one way or another. I have several of his repros....I should experiment to see if I could create some fake age. I guess printing the pin with an image lifted of an old, aged pin makes sense but he doesn't seem to do that. His pins seem to be repros of mint examples (as shown).

No I agree with you as to he (pinzplus) doesnt seem to age them himself. I believe he sells them looking brand new and OTHERS try and age them to make them look old.

A buddy of mine scooped up a real deal 2.125" Mays like the one above on a $100 BIN. I am soooooooo jealous. :eek:

You mean like these 2! I had seen that pin and almost bought it.. That was a good buy...
Dont know if your watching it but the FAKE one is now at $67.00

Yes, I saw that. :rolleyes:

If you ever see that SF Mays again for 100 bucks, buy it and flip it to me for double. :cool:

Do you think this one could be flipped for double? I am tempted to try, but was hoping for free shipping...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/penn-state-v...EAAOSwEppURcsP

Now THAT'S a good one! :D

Mark,
I believe if you could pay the 21c and remove the 52,000 you might have a chance at a double up.....;);)

I can get brand new copies of Paul Muchinsky's book to you for $60, shipped. PM me if interested.