Opinions on Gil hodges game used glove

[vintagesportscollector]

Where did you pick it up? How was it described? What makes you think it is game used? Give us the full story and more to go on, so we can try to help you.

[vintagesportscollector]

I can't see the markings well from these photos, but you may have an inexpensive store model Hiawatha brand mitt. Here is a link with a brief history of the Gambles Hiawatha brand.

http://www.vintagebaseballgloveforum...hp?f=10&t=4798

[71buc]

You need to be very careful and educate yourself prior to making such purchases. I have to believe a game used Gil Hodges glove would certainly attract more than one bidder and should sell for much more than $250. If you were the seller of this glove wouldn't you do research prior to putting it on eBay? I did a Google search and found another example in minutes. Heritage sold the one below sold for $3100 in April 2010.

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-c.../a/717-82176.s

Eight months later it sold for $4400 at Lelands.

http://www.lelands.com/Auction/Aucti...ame-Used-Glove

If a deal seems too good to be true it usually is.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by 71buc

You need to be very careful and educate yourself prior to making such purchases. I have to believe a game used Gil Hodges glove would certainly attract more than one bidder and should sell for much more than $250. If you were the seller of this glove wouldn't you do research prior to putting it on eBay? I did a Google search and found another example in minutes. Heritage sold the one below sold for $3100 in April 2010.

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-c.../a/717-82176.s

Eight months later it sold for $4400 at Lelands.

http://www.lelands.com/Auction/Aucti...ame-Used-Glove

If a deal seems too good to be true it usually is.

Thanks for the replies...

I did look around before I purchased it and saw those exact models, however those are late 50's. the seller explained this was a 55 mitt, and I tried to photo match and couldn't really find any 55 photos of the glove. He was asking 750 at first and I messaged him kindly asking if he'd take 250, so in fairness he was asking a bit more. He described it as authentic and game used though which is why I figured I could take a shot. I got lucky with a dodger garment bag earlier this month and this seemed to be a great addition to put in the case. So is this 100% not legit??

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Thanks for the replies...

I did look around before I purchased it and saw those exact models, however those are late 50's. the seller explained this was a 55 mitt, and I tried to photo match and couldn't really find any 55 photos of the glove. He was asking 750 at first and I messaged him kindly asking if he'd take 250, so in fairness he was asking a bit more. He described it as authentic and game used though which is why I figured I could take a shot. I got lucky with a dodger garment bag earlier this month and this seemed to be a great addition to put in the case. So is this 100% not legit??

Also it was only up for about 10 minutes and in that time I was able to contact the seller and work out a deal. I promise I wouldn't go for the mitt if it was up for a while with no bidders

[71buc]

It is your money Stephen and you should spend it however you deem fit. You can continue to gamble it if you like. You seem to be passionate about your collecting. Unfortunately this hobby is fraught with unscrupulous people who seek to exploit that passion. We all have opinions and we all have made mistakes. I know because many years ago I purchased a game used Gary Carter jersey. I got a great deal too I now know its worthless. Nonetheless it remains in my collection to serve as a reminder that I shouldn't buy things I know nothing about especially from strangers. I hope the seller of your Hodges glove had more provenance than the story he told in his listing.


"hi, I've decided it's time to start letting go of some of my extraordinary sports memorabilia collection. This item up for bid is a 1955 Gil Hodges Brooklyn Dodgers game used baseball mitt. This first baseman Mitt was given to my grandfather in Brooklyn in 1955 by Gil Hodges himself at the stadium. It was handed to him by Gil himself after the laces broke around the wrist area on the glove. It's been in our family now for 61 years.this is an unbelievable find. Please whoever wins this item please enjoy it and treasure it. I will be offering free priority shipping. All proceeds will go to help benefit our local youth baseball program so please bid and Bid often. Thank you and God bless"

You asked for opinions...I tend to believe you own a Gary Carter jersey.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Haha you are 100% right. I just like buying off eBay because they protect me at least. I already told the seller refund me and keep 20 for his baseball little leaguers. I have good intentions and am glad this forum is here filled with people like you. As you see, I look out for the fellow collector as well when things pop up on eBay and I shoot PMs out, so thanks for helping me out in return with the opinion. Guess I'll keep chugging along and looking for the next diamond in the ruff, cause that's what makes me wake up in the morning.