Any One Collect Pins?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by andypcl

Not that I have seen. There's another "welcome" pin that just says Carpet and Floor Styles - 1899 Mission. That's the only other one that I know of.

I've seen Carpet and Floor Styles, as well.

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I've seen Carpet and Floor Styles, as well.

My contribution to your posts

[ASpaceman]

Off topic - but, Al - what did you use as a backer on that? It doesn’t look like foam?

Rob, that Lefty O’Doul variation goes to the top of my wantlist. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen one; yours is beautiful

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by ASpaceman

Off topic - but, Al - what did you use as a backer on that? It doesn’t look like foam?

Rob, that Lefty O’Doul variation goes to the top of my wantlist. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen one; yours is beautiful

Hi Aaron,
No its not foam ,to thick to fit in the 25 count snap case. I found that if you just use a thin piece of cardboard cut to size stick the pin thru it it works well. I find the white cardboard the the comic book backer boards uses works well! Makes it look better.....

[ASpaceman]

Thanks, much Al - I appreciate the response.

I 'made'/cut foam inserts for my 2.5" pins and smaller.

Bought cases for my 3"+, and am looking for some other options.
I'm assuming you use comic backers on those too?

Anyone have an alternative they use?

[andypcl]

Hi Aaron,

Years ago I used to attend the political collector shows. Tom French displayed literally hundreds of buttons in foam backed holders that he sells on his website. They looked really great on display. Here's his link with a tab on the front page to click on. https://usamericana.com/

[ASpaceman]

Andy - you made my day. That is exactly what I'm looking for.

Thank you!

[GaryS]

Hello all. I'm a longtime baseball pin collector, but new to this forum. Looking foreword to talking pins!!
I also collect vintage Negro League memorabilia and Jersey City Jersey's items.

[MK]

Originally Posted by GaryS

Hello all. I'm a longtime baseball pin collector, but new to this forum. Looking foreword to talking pins!!
I also collect vintage Negro League memorabilia and Jersey City Jersey's items.

Good to have you on board!

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by MK

Good to have you on board!

+1.

Welcome!

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by GaryS

Hello all. I'm a longtime baseball pin collector, but new to this forum. Looking foreword to talking pins!!
I also collect vintage Negro League memorabilia and Jersey City Jersey's items.

Well hello Gary! Long time no talk! Nice to see you have joined... Just to let the board know Gary has a very extensive collection.... As soon as he is comfortable Im sure he will post some of it!

[GaryS]

If anyone has a Kolb's Miller, Smallwood or Washburn, please let me know. Also looking for Mrs Sherlock's Hyatt and Middleton.
And I'm always looking for Diamond Gum and Rochester Mascot gum pins.
Thanks!

[Scott Garner]

HOF Ed Walsh 1910-1912 Sweet Corporal pinback

Knot Hole Gang pinback to accompany my 1938 Cincinnati Reds Knot Hole pass in my Vandy showcase.

Vandy's 1st of two consecutive no-hitters on 6/11/1938 was a Knot Hole Day game attended by perhaps 4,000-5,000 lucky kids in addition to 5,814 paid that attended this game against the Boston Bee's.

[UKCardGuy]

I managed to pick this 1928 PM6 of Grover Alexander yesterday.

I've found some details on prewar cards

I've not been able to find any other sales of the pins. If anyone has any other background or info about values, please let me know.

Thanks.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

I managed to pick this 1928 PM6 of Grover Alexander yesterday. I've not been able to find any other sales of the pins. If anyone has any other background or info about values, please let me know.
Thanks.

Terrific acquisition! PM6s used to be around some, usually undervalued as so little was known about the issue. Many have major rust problems for some reason, some almost like they were sitting in water or some other liquid for a while. Scarce now, I think the initial find(s) has been pretty much collected up. Not sure there were any commons in the set (of 10, maybe?), all major stars of the 1920s. I don't have Muchinsky's book, I'd like to see what he says about them.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by GaryS

Hello all. I'm a longtime baseball pin collector, but new to this forum. Looking foreword to talking pins!!
I also collect vintage Negro League memorabilia and Jersey City Jersey's items.

Hi Gary! You'll find plenty of fellow avid pin guys and gals here looking forward to your posts. NL, too.