So this week was probably the weakest week for glove sales that I can remember. Only if I was financially hard pressed would I consider selling any portion of my collection right now. With the price of gas and food what it is, and the economy where it is there is just less discretionary income out there, meaning lower sales prices. But let’s get on with the fun and talk about gloves. There were a couple of PRO HOH gloves that I passed over. I’m pretty sure I can’t do these gloves justice so I’ll leave those to the MGOTW thread.
I found this Victor lefty Buckle Back Victor Catchers Mitt to be rather interesting. The glove is in beautiful shape for sure, although the seller does mention the buckle strap was trimmed. The palm has a circular leather patch, which we’ve seen on other gloves. This one however, seems to be fastened to the glove using typical glove lacing, whereas most others are sewn into the palm…at least that is how it looks in the pics. Not bad for a lefty catcher’s mitt, $318 on 9 bids.
This week’s bargain of the week was brought to us by forum founder, Brett Lowman. The Wilson A2040 Ted Williams fielders glove was among their top gloves from ’53-’58. The glove looks to be in very good shape, but does have some minor "alligatoring" at the base of the glove. But the gloves leather, lining, stampings and patch are what stand out to me. The glove has been nicely relaced as well. Despite all this the glove went for the low, low price of $44 on 10 bids. Sorry Brett, that won’t buy too many Sonnetts.