Babe Ruth Box

[mjkm90]

Mike, The price of these has a large range. Considering condition of this example, I would not go over $250 to $300. You can erase the pencil mark gently but the edges are a bit off and I see a couple creases. If you love the piece and want an example in your collection, I would hold out for a better one and pay more.

Any other oppinions for Mike?

[Oldtix]

I would agree with Mike...I think $200 is a very fair price to pay for this one. It isn't faded on the top, like so many I've seen. Would like nice on display.

Funny story - years ago, I found a similar box with six pairs inside, still wrapped in the paper bands. I called my Dad to tell him that I had found a box of Babe Ruth underwear. He said, "How do you know they were his?"

I told him they smelled like hot dogs. Gee, I miss that guy.

Nice find, 71buc!

[71buc]

Thanks Mike and Rick I appreciate your time. Your estimate is actually very much in the neighborhood of what I was going to offer her for it.

Mike

[WillowGrove]

Just found this photo online so thought I'd attach it here. Maybe something else to shoot for 71 buc?

[71buc]

Originally Posted by WillowGrove

Just found this photo online so thought I'd attach it here. Maybe something else to shoot for 71 buc?

I saw that one sell for $1,276.51 in the most recent Henry Yee auction. It is WAY out of my league. I just paid $250 for the Ruth box which is more in line with my budget. My wife permitted me to do so as long as I agreed to not make any ebay purchases for six months. I quit drinking 21 years ago and I have a feeling that my continued sobriety will be much easier than honoring my promised ebay sabbatical

[Oldtix]

Originally Posted by WillowGrove

Just found this photo online so thought I'd attach it here. Maybe something else to shoot for 71 buc?

The Babe was just ahead of his time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhwbxEfy7fg