Did I overpay at the National? Vintage catchers mask and fielders glove

[perezfan]

Yes, you paid “dealer pricing”, but honestly you did not do too badly. Those items will display nicely and appear to be in very nice condition.

That 1930s “circular spitter” Spalding Mask is somewhat rare and a desired style. If you can find one with all padding still in-tact, and with a complete head strap, you’ve done well. If it has no ink writing and no rips/tears to the leather, it’s icing on the cake.

Mel Ott was a pretty common endorser of gloves back then, but you didn’t overpay much, if at all. He is a mega HOFer, and the glove (while not rare) still looks nice. Those buckle-back designs are cool and yours is in nice condition with original lacing and no real flaws. A couple of great scores, if you ask me!