Opinions on Gil hodges game used glove

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Thanks for the replies...

I did look around before I purchased it and saw those exact models, however those are late 50's. the seller explained this was a 55 mitt, and I tried to photo match and couldn't really find any 55 photos of the glove. He was asking 750 at first and I messaged him kindly asking if he'd take 250, so in fairness he was asking a bit more. He described it as authentic and game used though which is why I figured I could take a shot. I got lucky with a dodger garment bag earlier this month and this seemed to be a great addition to put in the case. So is this 100% not legit??

Also it was only up for about 10 minutes and in that time I was able to contact the seller and work out a deal. I promise I wouldn't go for the mitt if it was up for a while with no bidders

[71buc]

It is your money Stephen and you should spend it however you deem fit. You can continue to gamble it if you like. You seem to be passionate about your collecting. Unfortunately this hobby is fraught with unscrupulous people who seek to exploit that passion. We all have opinions and we all have made mistakes. I know because many years ago I purchased a game used Gary Carter jersey. I got a great deal too I now know its worthless. Nonetheless it remains in my collection to serve as a reminder that I shouldn't buy things I know nothing about especially from strangers. I hope the seller of your Hodges glove had more provenance than the story he told in his listing.


"hi, I've decided it's time to start letting go of some of my extraordinary sports memorabilia collection. This item up for bid is a 1955 Gil Hodges Brooklyn Dodgers game used baseball mitt. This first baseman Mitt was given to my grandfather in Brooklyn in 1955 by Gil Hodges himself at the stadium. It was handed to him by Gil himself after the laces broke around the wrist area on the glove. It's been in our family now for 61 years.this is an unbelievable find. Please whoever wins this item please enjoy it and treasure it. I will be offering free priority shipping. All proceeds will go to help benefit our local youth baseball program so please bid and Bid often. Thank you and God bless"

You asked for opinions...I tend to believe you own a Gary Carter jersey.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Haha you are 100% right. I just like buying off eBay because they protect me at least. I already told the seller refund me and keep 20 for his baseball little leaguers. I have good intentions and am glad this forum is here filled with people like you. As you see, I look out for the fellow collector as well when things pop up on eBay and I shoot PMs out, so thanks for helping me out in return with the opinion. Guess I'll keep chugging along and looking for the next diamond in the ruff, cause that's what makes me wake up in the morning.

[vintagesportscollector]

So this was on eBay?? You worked out a deal, without knowing what you are buying, and now within hours you are returning it. It's a good thing ebay offers such good buyer protection. Stephen, you do this all the time - please just be up front and disclose information if you come on to this forum saying "please help", and expect people to bail you out. You are just wasting everyones time when you don't. I know you don't want someone to snatch it up from under you, but when you say "I just picked this up", most people will look on ebay and see the auction anyway - so just cut to the chase. Best of luck!

[Republicaninmass]

Did the seller offer a return policy off ebay? In my limited experience, I have not been able to get a refund when I took a risk and had a seller end early. Consider yourself extremely lucky if he's willing to refund.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Did the seller offer a return policy off ebay? In my limited experience, I have not been able to get a refund when I took a risk and had a seller end early. Consider yourself extremely lucky if he's willing to refund.

I did not work out the deal OFF ebay... I just had him lower his BIN price from 750 to 250.

He already refunded me, and I donated 20 of the refund to his little league program.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

I did not work out the deal OFF ebay... I just had him lower his BIN price from 750 to 250.

He already refunded me, and I donated 20 of the refund to his little league program.

That makes sense then. Ebay makes it easy for the anyone to buy stuff, and ask opinions later. Was the $20 for the seller, less the shipping he had to refund, and the cost of the label to ship back to him?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

So this was on eBay?? You worked out a deal, without knowing what you are buying, and now within hours you are returning it. It's a good thing ebay offers such good buyer protection. Stephen, you do this all the time - please just be up front and disclose information if you come on to this forum saying "please help", and expect people to bail you out. You are just wasting everyones time when you don't. I know you don't want someone to snatch it up from under you, but when you say "I just picked this up", most people will look on ebay and see the auction anyway - so just cut to the chase. Best of luck!

I was not trying to hide anything. I do almost all my buying on ebay. If you thought I was hiding something I apologize. Yes I worry about someone snatching things up from under me which has happened about 4 times when I posted on here lol that is why I buy first then ask, as I can always return on ebay.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Haha you are 100% right. I just like buying off eBay because they protect me at least. I already told the seller refund me and keep 20 for his baseball little leaguers. I have good intentions and am glad this forum is here filled with people like you. As you see, I look out for the fellow collector as well when things pop up on eBay and I shoot PMs out, so thanks for helping me out in return with the opinion. Guess I'll keep chugging along and looking for the next diamond in the ruff, cause that's what makes me wake up in the morning.

Nothing personal but could you please post your eBay ID?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Nothing personal but could you please post your eBay ID?

Why would you need my ID?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Why would you need my ID?

Blocked bidder list. Like I said nothing personal but you buy things and then decide to return them on a very regular basis. I am sure I am not the only one who would appreciate it. My wife does the same thing on Amazon and it drives me nuts.

[ajenks3378]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Blocked bidder list. Like I said nothing personal but you buy things and then decide to return them on a very regular basis. I am sure I am not the only one who would appreciate it. My wife does the same thing on Amazon and it drives me nuts.

Blocked bidder list!!! That so made me smile this morning.
Thank you
Andy

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Blocked bidder list. Like I said nothing personal but you buy things and then decide to return them on a very regular basis. I am sure I am not the only one who would appreciate it. My wife does the same thing on Amazon and it drives me nuts.

I get offended when you say I do this all the time.

I have made over 300 purchases for over 50K this past year and only posted 3-4 things on here for advice.

How about this? Post yours and I won't give you my business I promise. No hard feelings.