Hey, pennant guys

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

No.

I hope you know I was just giving you a hard time. I can't tell you guys how much I value the knowledge and insight you've all shared. Usually, I can't even keep track....but I do have all of Kyle's blog printed out and housed in a three ring binder. For me, collecting memorabilia is all about discovering the history and origins of the objects. There was a recent thread about insuring a card collection....I was going to chime in that I don't even bother with insurance because if my collection ever burned up or whatever, I would just have a good cry and probably not start over. I'm convinced I have memorabilia items that I could never find again. Getting a cash payout might ease the pain but it would never replace my "stuff." Now, with cards, there is no mystery as to age or origin and with enough money you can always (always!) replace them. I refrained from sharing this opinion because I didn't want to piss off the card guys.

We really, really need to do a book. It would have to be on a par with Muchinsky's pinback book and he set a very high bar. When we do this book , we are all going to have to send all our pennants to the same person, so that the pennants can be photographed in exactly the same setting. There's my suggestion for a start...

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I hope you know I was just giving you a hard time. I can't tell you guys how much I value the knowledge and insight you've all shared. Usually, I can't even keep track....but I do have all of Kyle's blog printed out and housed in a three ring binder. For me, collecting memorabilia is all about discovering the history and origins of the objects. There was a recent thread about insuring a card collection....I was going to chime in that I don't even bother with insurance because if my collection ever burned up or whatever, I would just have a good cry and probably not start over. I'm convinced I have memorabilia items that I could never find again. Getting a cash payout might ease the pain but it would never replace my "stuff." Now, with cards, there is no mystery as to age or origin and with enough money you can always (always!) replace them. I refrained from sharing this opinion because I didn't want to piss off the card guys.

We really, really need to do a book. It would have to be on a par with Muchinsky's pinback book and he set a very high bar. When we do this book , we are all going to have to send all our pennants to the same person, so that the pennants can be photographed in exactly the same setting. There's my suggestion for a start...

Merry Christmas everyone!

I agree that a book would be great.

When I started cataloguing all the pennants in this thread, my intention was to start organizing the pennants for numerous purposes like that. My thinking is that the first thing that' s needed is a way to uniquely identify each pennant.

(I'm guessing that I'm not the only one who uses the reference numbers from Muchinsky's book in their pin collection inventory. )

So far I have 1,360 pennant catalogued. Most have the graphics theme assigned and 41% have the manufacturer identified.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I hope you know I was just giving you a hard time. I can't tell you guys how much I value the knowledge and insight you've all shared. Usually, I can't even keep track....but I do have all of Kyle's blog printed out and housed in a three ring binder. For me, collecting memorabilia is all about discovering the history and origins of the objects. There was a recent thread about insuring a card collection....I was going to chime in that I don't even bother with insurance because if my collection ever burned up or whatever, I would just have a good cry and probably not start over. I'm convinced I have memorabilia items that I could never find again. Getting a cash payout might ease the pain but it would never replace my "stuff." Now, with cards, there is no mystery as to age or origin and with enough money you can always (always!) replace them. I refrained from sharing this opinion because I didn't want to piss off the card guys.

We really, really need to do a book. It would have to be on a par with Muchinsky's pinback book and he set a very high bar. When we do this book , we are all going to have to send all our pennants to the same person, so that the pennants can be photographed in exactly the same setting. There's my suggestion for a start...

Of course! And actually I do lose a little sleep.

And yes I’d be all in on a book … however I can help.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

And yes I’d be all in on a book … however I can help.

You can start by getting several hundred pennants off your wall, out of their toploaders and ready to ship to the, yet unknown, photographer (Marc?).

[butchie_t]

I know you all work with original pennants but my recent purchase, while it is a pennant, is a reproduction. Thing is, it will be the closest I will probably ever come to the original.

A 1924 WASHINGTON SENATORS World Champions mini-pennant.

I'm good with it, please be gentle.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

I know you all work with original pennants but my recent purchase, while it is a pennant, is a reproduction. Thing is, it will be the closest I will probably ever come to the original.

A 1924 WASHINGTON SENATORS World Champions mini-pennant.

I'm good with it, please be gentle.

Butch that looks great! Nice get.

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Butch that looks great! Nice get.

Thank you sir. I like it!

B. T.

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

I know you all work with original pennants but my recent purchase, while it is a pennant, is a reproduction.

Nothing wrong, in my view Butch, with a well made reproduction. Most of your non-pennant friends won’t even notice!

But, technically speaking, your flag isn’t a pennant … it’s a burgee

I bought the ‘55 Brooklyn Dodgers version from the same seller and I’m quite happy with it.

[butchie_t]

Burgee??? That sounds somewhat strange.

'Hey how does this look on me? I just got this new burgee and it is a little tight around the waste. Does it make my butt look too big?'

Thanks for the correction. I did not know that. I am a rank amateur when it comes to the differences.

Cheers,

B. T.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by butchie_t

I know you all work with original pennants but my recent purchase, while it is a pennant, is a reproduction. Thing is, it will be the closest I will probably ever come to the original. A 1924 WASHINGTON SENATORS World Champions mini-pennant. I'm good with it, please be gentle.

I love mine! Cool is cool, whether it's a hundred years old or brand new. If you're an actual collector of something, why would it matter? I couldn't believe how nice this recent acquisition was for the price when I had it in hand.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133896172683

[UKCardGuy]

It's been a little quiet on the Pennants thread lately so here's a new arrival today

I love these player photo pennants. I'm hoping to get some of the other Cubs Power Pennants to add to this.

I'm in two minds about whether to try and clean the small circle of dirt on the right side of the pennant.

[ooo-ribay]

Not a fan of the Cubs but I do like that pennant.

And thank you for reviving this thread!