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Rare Hampden Ball

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February 06, 2008, 00:20
Bill Kapp
Rare Hampden Ball
Hi guys and gals,

Here are a few pics of a Hampden/Ball I bought several months ago. The ebay seller gave me permission to use his photo's on sites like this. I have a camera on order that I hope will take quality pics and will post some of my other balls at a later date. Its also on that page with the hampden numbers down below.
Hampden Ball
Of course, any Hampden Ball is rare but:


This watch illustrates the fact that price guides are just that, a guide.

The Ball's Standard, Cleveland O, is about 8 times rarer than The Ball's standard Superior Grade, but is valued at about one fourth!

Ok, by me, I probably wouldn't have bought it if it were more expensive. I am not selling it anyway, I will let my son worry about it.

You will probably see it in a garage sale in 10 years or so for 20 bucks!

Happy hunting.

Bill Kapp
February 06, 2008, 01:10
Ray Hallenbeck
Bill,
Very nice, rare Ball. First I've seen. Thanks for showing it.

Ray