AJ Reach Plate

[Pologroundsidol]

ISO any info on this AJ Reach plate.

[perezfan]

My buddy Mike Hoevet (RIP) had one of these plates. Rumor has it that the base runner was called out, and he lost his head over the call.

Seriously I know nothing about this piece, other than it appears to be circa 1930s-40s, and is a nifty little advertising vehicle for Reach Sporting Goods. A nice display item that tends to turn up about 3-4 times per year on ebay and elsewhere. If memory serves, they typically sell for $125 - $150.

Hope this helps!

[aelefson]

I have one but it does not have an advertiser on it. I have also seen the same image on a guitar case at Brimfield. The plates are much cheaper than what the guitar case was offered at! I think I got my plate for 50-75 dollars. I like yours with the Reach advertisement.

Alan

[Hankphenom]

Just me, but I think with the Reach ad and the store back the value might be somewhat higher than suggested, more in the $200-$300 range. If I had this at shows I would test the waters at the higher end and I suspect it would move pretty quickly. Very nice piece.

[jbsports33]

Outstanding item just not a big value item, just harder to find in nice condition - have had similar ones myself and always paid in the $200 range. Stuff like this is getting lost in cards, so todays value is not what it was say 15 years ago. I still like it in the 300.00-500.00 range just not many people paying that right now. Cool piece! the Reach ad makes difference on price (Alan hope you are well too!)