by dwags4him » June 30th, 2006, 5:57 pm
Speaking of A2000 symbols, I just restored a "made in the USA" A2000 XL. That in itself is no big deal, since I have done about 7 of these in the last month alone.
What makes this glove unusual is that the stamping of the patent info, "nylon stiched", "straplock," and other logos are inconsistent in their definition, some being almost illegible, and others being very dark. On top of that, the letters "DN" are stamped right next to "Nylon Stitched," and a large cock-eyed "J" is stamped on the pinkie finger near the felt securing straps.
The owner said that his mother worked for the Wilson company and bought the glove for $5. I am pretty sure that what he has is a defective or "irregular" glove. The leather inside is not tanned correctly, and is remarkably plastic-like in feel. What should be a sweet glove has a large tear in the pocket due to the poor piece of leather used for the palm.
Is there anybody out there that can give me a definite opinion on the extra letters?
David Wagner
Play It Again Sports Northbrook
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I service all gloves brought to PIAS Schaumburg, Villa Park, Oak Lawn, and Northbrook.
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