Spalding Flange Sign Story

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Great article Carlton, as always, thanks for sharing. The sign is fantastic and Michael got a good deal. I completely agree with your premise, but the speculation that the sign could go for 10 times as much or $24K seems a stretch – perhaps I am wrong. Did that other Spalding sign sell for $24K or is that just what the seller was asking? In the ebay listing this seller claims another sign sold in mint condition for $7K, but who knows what the story is on that. I would also add that this eBay listing did not go unnoticed, and I know several who were following, including on big Spalding collector. Again, who knows, and it’s incredible and has found a wonderful home with Michael, but in another auction house I would speculate closer to a $5K ceiling.