Trophy damage and value

[ooo-ribay]

Who “repaired” that? 9th grade shop class?

[ruth-gehrig]

This was a real professional repair on a trophy i bought about 4-5 years ago online. I can't remember the details but do remember the pics didn't show any of this. I don't recall ever seeing this particular trophy before and have wondered if the player even belonged on top of this ball from the repair job! Needless to say I returned the trophy and got my money back after getting ebay involved.

[perezfan]

Yes, I would wager that figural bater was added at a later date. Really looks "off" as compared to other legit examples.

[murphusa]

has the dramatic price drop on the Spalding Trophy's in all auctions etc due to damage or have they lost their luster

[ruth-gehrig]

I was kind of wondering the same thing Jim. Seems like they have softened a bit doesnt it?

[murphusa]

I know the Pitcher that Lelands had some issue and the two from Hunts lasts month were on sale at the Philly show for $4000 and $4500

[MGHPro]

I think they’re just getting back to reality . They’re scarce but not impossible to find and there has been a good amount of them on the market lately . Plus , a lot of the people buying them up have made their set so you lose that demand unless they want to upgrade.