Its always a good time for a Pinback thread!

[skooter]

Lately I've been thinking about collecting baseball pinbacks, as a diversion from cards. But what is holding me back is not knowing anything about them, expecially about reproductions. Can anyone recommend a good book about baseball pin collecting. Thanks.

[docpatlv]

Louis,

A good reference book is Paul Muchinsky's guide. It's a nice, hard-bound book with tons of color photos. Has a small section in there about detecting reprints. Paul does infrequently post here, you may want to try to contact him as I think the books are ordered directly through him.

I think Hake also had a pinback book, but it was printed years ago, but might be good to get familiar with what's out there.

One last thing, check some of the old auction catalogs (i.e. REA, Mastro,etc.) as they usually have pinbacks in each auction.

Mike

[Leon]

Shown before but fit in with this thread... I think I like the Billy Goat one the best .

[Bob Lemke]

I just posted a blog entry from a contemporary (1953) TSN account about these Kiner [inbacks on my blog. It's linked below.

Kiner pin.jpg

[batsballsbases]

Hi Bob,
Very nice read on the color Kiner pin. I own that pin and one thing I always wondered why it was made in color like that. Thanks for the read and as we talked about one day I will have to re-do the PM10 section of the catalog.
Al

[patricka]

Just picked this one up last week. Was surprised to find this gem in a Chicagoland antique mall display cabinet among other antique non-sports items for a steal of a price. First time I have ever seen this pin with ribbons and attachments.

[springpin]

Since my name came up on this thread regarding spotting fantasies and reproductions, as a fellow collector I am happy to offer my opinion on any pin that a fellow board member would like my advice/opinion on. Please send a picture of both the front and back. I know nothing about cards, signatures, or pennants, but am most willing to share my opinion about the authenticity of pinbacks.

Sincerely,

Paul Muchinsky

[springpin]

Originally Posted by skooter

Lately I've been thinking about collecting baseball pinbacks, as a diversion from cards. But what is holding me back is not knowing anything about them, expecially about reproductions. Can anyone recommend a good book about baseball pin collecting. Thanks.

Louis,

I'm happy to assist you in any way I can in enjoying pinbacks as collectibles. Please write any time.

Paul

[ctownboy]

My small collection.

David

[Oldtix]

Here's my contribution to the baseball pins thread...and some non-sports buttons just for fun.

[Rob D.]

A new addition:

[Oldtix]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

A new addition:

Amazing, Rob! Congratulations on that one!

[perezfan]

Yes- incredible score, Rob! Never seen one of those before... just a spectacular Pin!