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[khkco4bls]

guys a while ago i had work done to the duck web glove because the back where your hand goes was shot and the strap was 3/4 gone. i want to replace with vintage glove parts. what are your thoughts, and i'll go with the majority. thanks

[Mr. Mitt]

In my opinion, given their rarity and value, duck-webs should not be restored in any way.

I've owned several duckies though the years and will always be in the market for them, but would not be willing to spend market value, not to mention any sort of premium, for a refurbished example.

In this case, you've had work done and if you're happy with the results, great. But you're not going to realize the glove's full potential if you ever come to sell it.

[william_9]

Mr. Mitt, no biggie. Everyone has a different perspective on the issue. It all comes down to what you like. It's a little bit restoration, a little bit preservation, and sometimes a blend of both.

khkco4bls, did you replace the button? I've never heard of a Spalding Duck web.

Finding a vintage full web as a lining donor is doable. The piping is a little trickier. Not only is it very thin, and thus very fragile, it is cut to size for each glove. You'd be looking at a splice job and the colors would most likely have to be blended using three, possibly more, donor sections. It's all possible.

[khkco4bls]

it is not a spalding it was a ratsch peerless, the button was gone when i got it . i would like to go back vintage with every thing thats been done. give idea of cost william. e mail me baseballrelics@yahoo.com. thanks by the way not a bad glove for 20 dollars.

[Mr. Mitt]

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[Mr. Mitt]

$20 for a duck-web is the steal of the century!!! Enjoy the refurbishment and don't worry about resale, I think you'll make a slight profit when the time comes to sell it.

[khkco4bls]

you know whats great is that i bought just outside of cooperstown years ago at an antique store.