Another Captain America badge from 1941... thought I'd pass this one along!14702
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| Hi all, As I have acquired my badge recently I wanted to pass this along. I noticed a recent eBay listing for an original Sentinels of Liberty badge. The badge is in immaculate condition and if it weren't for the current price coupled with the long auction duration and the multitide of views, I may have tried to snag this one too! However, one is enough and I am happy with my find. I know that my initial post regarding the badges generated some interest from others so I wanted to post the link here in case anyone wanted to bid and add one of these to their own collection! Thanks again for all the help, now I want to pay it forward in a way... Jake https://www.ebay.com/itm/224464468031?hash=item34431ff83f:g:UPgAAOSwHr9goYfR   |
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| Is this a real one or a reproduction? There's no makings on the back. | ||
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| Real. The originals never had markings. Regardless, I urge everyone who’s interested to do their own research into the history of these badges as they are super interesting and amazing connections to the early 10 issue Simon and Kirby era of Captain America. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by BuffJake09 Coo! Thank you for this. I love this badge. |
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 I showed my wife and she was so happy for me she started to cry.
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| @BuffJake09 thanks for the heads up, been looking for a long while myself. Can I ask what you paid for your badge just kind of a gauge where it might land | ||
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| Batman, are we going to cost each other money? If so, I’m not that interested, so please lmk. It’s a cool item, but I’m not hell bent on having one. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by Batman66 @Batman66 It's tough to gauge as far as price... One in pretty nice shape sold on Hake's back in Feburary for $1929 including the buyers premium. One in exremely poor condition sold on eBay two months ago for $305 and one in nicer condition sold not long before for $355, so its all over the place. When looking back at past auctions, historically they sell in the low to mid $300 range and go up as condition gets nicer (i.e. paint, luster, color.) Each year they seemingly creep up higher and higher as to be expected. With Cap turning 80 this year, I think they'll get harder to find, so that may affect prices realized too. With eBay (this auction) its like the wild wild west. This one is currently up to $305 with six days to go, up from its $89 opening bid this morning. As for my badge, I got it online from a comic shop in Maine for $200 plus $5 shipping. At first I thought I may have overpaid but in seeing recent prices, I'm not so sure anymore! |
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I showed my wife and she was so happy for me she started to cry.
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| @Haljordanfan are you the bidder at 305? It was at 177 I bid 300 and almost immediately it went to 305. I've been wanting one of these badges for years, was hoping to find one floating at an antique store, funny I never looked on eBay, duh. Definitely interested but not at a couple of grand. Let me know what you think | ||
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 I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie.
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| Are these the size of a police badge or much smaller? | ||
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| Smaller. About 1.5 by 1.8 inches. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by flanders It'd be a regular sized badge for a very small policeman. |
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| @Batman66 I took it to $175 and then backed off for the time being |
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| The listing ends tonight at 7:30 for anyone who may be interested. Current price is $430. | ||
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| Who’s bidding? | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by Haljordanfan Not me... that’s just a little bit out of range on this college student budget of mine, especially after saving for my earlier badge! I see it sold for $445, not too bad a deal. Seems to be in nice shape! |
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I showed my wife and she was so happy for me she started to cry.
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| @BuffJake09 I got the winning bid at 445, thanks for the information, pretty excited to get this little guy home. | ||
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| @Batman66 That's terrific! Congratulations! Please post some photos once it arrives! I will say, they are much smaller than I originally thought but they are amazing pieces of history nonetheless! A very real link to a fictional hero is quite awesome and quite unique for any time! Enjoy! |
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I showed my wife and she was so happy for me she started to cry.
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| @BuffJake09 i didn't realize how small they were as well until someone had a picture of it next to a ruler, still pretty cool | ||
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