Any One Collect Pins?

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Completely agree with Al… Fantasyland.

Yep. I hope this wasn't actually listed as vintage. Hate to see that.

[edtiques]

Thank you all for your replies. I appreciate the information.

[Chris-Counts]

There are a ton of fantasy pins floating around. I've seen some major sellers on eBay peddling them — several have popped up in this thread. I suspect we'll see more of them since the pin market is so hot. A number of sellers use the word "style" in listings to protect themselves, and deceive those who don't know better.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

There are a ton of fantasy pins floating around. I've seen some major sellers on eBay peddling them — several have popped up in this thread. I suspect we'll see more of them since the pin market is so hot. A number of sellers use the word "style" in listings to protect themselves, and deceive those who don't know better.

Yes. And one reason why I cringe when I see these is that purchasers or folks who acquire collections may not know the difference and may represent them to be legit. Sometimes purely innocently but also sometimes out of willful ignorance. In any event, it makes the market more difficult to navigate for folks getting into this niche of the hobby.

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

Yes. And one reason why I cringe when I see these is that purchasers or folks who acquire collections may not know the difference and may represent them to be legit. Sometimes purely innocently but also sometimes out of willful ignorance. In any event, it makes the market more difficult to navigate for folks getting into this niche of the hobby.

Agreed as a pin collector for over 45 years I cant tell you how many people message me and ask Al is this real? Or can you look at this item and tell me if its good... The guy Pinzplus is the worst offender at putting out these repro pins...

[batsballsbases]

I try and show people over the years what is a fake (well let me re phrase that reproduction) and this one seems to have come out alot more lately. The one on the left is vintage the one on the right is reproduction. Check for the longer extended name band going up the shoulder, much cleaner tin back, and photo much brighter on the front..... One of many showing up lately. Most people dont have 2 to sit side by side so they buy the repro not even knowing it is a repro...

[Vintagedeputy]

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