14 years ago I was attending a large outdoor antique show. In a barrel of old hand tools, axe handles etc. I pulled out a Hannah Batrite Foxx model with the flying bat logo. The handle was shattered, but for $3.00 I was a buyer. I sent it to Fred Lowman to restore and it came back in beautiful shape. One of the best jobs I've seen. That was $125.00 or so. I posted it somewhere, and got an offer for $1,500 for it (yes...I fully disclosed the restoration) and took it. I didn't "need" the money, but made several terrific purchases with the funds. That being said, I wish I still had that bat.
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Always buying baseball trophies, figural pieces, glassware, as well as Cubs and Tigers pinbacks and pennants.
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