Spalding Flange Sign Story

[vintagesportscollector]

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.

[khkco4bls]

Joe I thought 3000, to 4 when it was listed. I loved the sign but just couldn't pull the trigger

[baseball tourist]

For what it's worth - I saw this exact style sign for sale, slightly better overall condition at the Toronto International Show last year. The dealer was asking $3K Canadian. No pics unfort. Don't know if it sold at the show or not.

[irv]

Originally Posted by baseball tourist

For what it's worth - I saw this exact style sign for sale, slightly better overall condition at the Toronto International Show last year. The dealer was asking $3K Canadian. No pics unfort. Don't know if it sold at the show or not.

Off topic, sorry.

Chris, I plan on attending the T.O. show this year, (maybe?) which will be my first in over 20 yrs.
My last one was this one and I went when I inherited my Topps cards.

Question is, and I think I know the answer, is the majority of this show based on hockey cards, or are there enough dealers/sellers etc in B cards to make it worth my while to attend?

I believe, 20+ yrs ago, I did find some older 52 Topps cards but they were far and few between just like other older/vintage BB cards.

I am also looking for card holders etc so I may go regardless, but I am curious what you noticed there last year for BB cards?

Thanks.

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by irv

Off topic, sorry.

Chris, I plan on attending the T.O. show this year, (maybe?) which will be my first in over 20 yrs.
My last one was this one and I went when I inherited my Topps cards.

Question is, and I think I know the answer, is the majority of this show based on hockey cards, or are there enough dealers/sellers etc in B cards to make it worth my while to attend?

I believe, 20+ yrs ago, I did find some older 52 Topps cards but they were far and few between just like other older/vintage BB cards.

I am also looking for card holders etc so I may go regardless, but I am curious what you noticed there last year for BB cards?

Thanks.

Hi. I am really a memorabilia guy and don't pay a lot of attention to cards unfort. Saying that, the show is hockey-heavy and baseball (except Jays and Expos) will be in short supply. May find some good deals however.

[irv]

Originally Posted by baseball tourist

Hi. I am really a memorabilia guy and don't pay a lot of attention to cards unfort. Saying that, the show is hockey-heavy and baseball (except Jays and Expos) will be in short supply. May find some good deals however.

Thanks, Chris.

Like I mentioned, I may go anyways but my son has his hockey banquet that evening and his first 4 on 4 game early Saturday morning.

I was thinking Friday might be the best day as that is my day off but maybe Sunday would be better for some deals?

[murphusa]

This is a 1930's sign where the Reach is a lot earlier. A Reach in great condition had sold a few years ago for $19,000 so the Spalding in great condition would be in the $12 to 15,000.

If this sign were mine I would be asking $6500