Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2393747)

Hi Rob, I saw that pin the one you are talking about,if it was this one I believe the person got screwed. I believe that someone took an easel back out of another cheaper pin (easy to do) from a later era and put it in that pin. That easel back you show isnot the correct on for that pin. Also that pin is a much later pin made I believe in the late 70s or 80s. I own this pin and here is the correct easel back that came with it... As to your question the earliest I have seen this easel back you show is around 1960... It is also the same easel back that is on the large mantle maris ruth shooting for 61 in 61 pin.. so that would at least show it was around 1961.....

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2393769)

Great info, Al!

So, to be clear, you also own this pin (with the correct back) but it was made long after the Dodgers left Ebbets? Is this pin a copy of an actual 6” pin that did exist back in the Ebbets era?

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2393994)

Rob yes that is my pin with the correct back. And yes it was made long after the dodgers left Ebbets.20 to 30 years after. But as for an actual copy I myself have never seen a real one of this pin so as for an actual copy I believe this pin is a real later made lets call it a fantasy or later made dodger pin... there is also a smaller 2 1/4 inch same size one.. I also have it and is the same made in the 70s or early 80s...

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2394181)

OK….just to get one last kick in on this dead horse…in your expert opinion, these pins were never made in the Ebbets era? They never looked 1950’s vintage to me…

Originally Posted by phlflyer1 (Post 2395643)

Was lucky enough to pick up a Luxello pin a year or two back for my Phillies/A's type collection that I've posted here previously.

Here are some Luxello Cigar bands that I was happy to pick up a few months ago to go along with the pin.

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2395657)

I don't remember seeing the pin. Can you post it again?

Originally Posted by phlflyer1 (Post 2395780)

Hi Rob,

Its back on page 13 of this thread but I certainly don't mind reposting it.

Judging from the fact that the Barry pin wasn't one of the 22 examples from the Paul Muchinsky collection that sold in a past Hakes auction, I would guess that it might be a slightly tougher common from the set.

That being said, any Luxello pin can be considered tough as they don't come around that often.

Scott

Originally Posted by phlflyer1 (Post 2395780)

Hi Rob, Its back on page 13 of this thread but I certainly don't mind reposting it. Judging from the fact that the Barry pin wasn't one of the 22 examples from the Paul Muchinsky collection that sold in a past Hakes auction, I would guess that it might be a slightly tougher common from the set. That being said, any Luxello pin can be considered tough as they don't come around that often. Scott

Originally Posted by Hankphenom (Post 2395958)

That's a beauty! What do they go for, give or take? I love pins, they're so undervalued compared to cards, IMO.

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2398671)

Just a heads-up that the latest TSOG episode features Pinback Buttons of Mickey Mantle. None of the uber-expensive super rare ones that sell for 4 figures... but a pretty decent array, none-the-less.

Here's the link...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2nTgCAVflU

Hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!

Originally Posted by JimmyC (Post 2398735)

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing! Love my Mantle pins and as he says in the video, its a great way to collect Mantle without breaking the bank.....

I don't really collect the 2-1/4" PM 10 pins ( have a few ), so don't have that Mantle....and don't have the rare, super expensive ones.....have the others shown, recently obtaining the tougher early pin up in the left hand corner of that display case.....This is my favorite of his though from that era....tougher to find and just love the blue background....

https://i.imgur.com/2h4sjEy.jpg

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2399300)

Guys Im putting this here as more might see it ..its also in the BST section. Looking to try and put some of these sets to bed. Here is who I need .. I used the robin roberts yellow basepath as a reference the list is who Im looking for.. Any help would be fantastic.. Thanks in advance. Buy / Trade/ What ever you prefer.. Thanks in advance.. Just PM me....

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2399545)

If any of those top three miraculously turned up on ebay, would you have stiff competition? Or are they rare yet not especially sought after?

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2407341)

OK just putting a little life in the post... Always loved these crossed bats versions made by the midwest badge company.. always working on mine ..if someone has any reach out... I know my friend Mike K does! Showem Mike!:D:D

Originally Posted by MK (Post 2407385)

Here you go Al.

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2407498)

It blows my mind you found all those. It took me years to find the ONE I was after.

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2407507)

Thanks for posting mike looks like I have one that you dont... and you have 8or9 I need! LOL;);)

Originally Posted by MK (Post 2407607)

Yes Al, that Cleveland one has eluded me. The Pittsburgh variations are a huge mystery. I’m pretty sure these pins were distributed locally in the Minneapolis area in 1962. Why then were two versions made? I also know there are two kinds of pins on the back: spring pin and the attached pin version. Do the Pirates pins have these two different pins?

Originally Posted by MK (Post 2407607)

Yes Al, that Cleveland one has eluded me. The Pittsburgh variations are a huge mystery. I’m pretty sure these pins were distributed locally in the Minneapolis area in 1962. Why then were two versions made? I also know there are two kinds of pins on the back: spring pin and the attached pin version. Do the Pirates pins have these two different pins?

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2407620)

I'm guessing they simply produced the mis-spelled "Pittsburg" version before catching their mistake... and then substituted the corrected "Pittsburgh" version.

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2408442)

Pretty strong price realized on the ‘bay tonight. :cool:

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2408486)

If we are talking about the Brooksie pin Rare pieces command good prices. The last one in Hakes went for 2600.. So kinda right in line. Good thing you collect giants Rob some of those oriole pins are near next to impossible to find.. :eek:

Originally Posted by Mark70Z (Post 2409203)

I dropped out at around 1200 on the Brooks PM10 pin. Thought it would go for about the same as the example in the Hakes auction, but thought I'd at least bid. The one in REA sold for around 3000 if I'm not mistaken.

Anyone know who picked up this example?

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2409332)

Hi Mark 2640 with juice to be exact....;););)

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2412063)

Hey AL - did other teams do these larger (3.5") crossed bat variations or just the Giants?

Originally Posted by batsballsbases (Post 2412207)

Rob in this very small style at the bottom I would say the giants are the only ones I know but there are 3 1/4 go go white sox a chicago white sox 2 different color LA Dodgers and an angles That I know of. They are all the same style of the 1 1/4s and 1 3/4s