Catalog Original?

[Jerry Andrews]

Is this catalog original and how can I tell if it is or not? thanks to anyone who might help, Jerry

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/CaneRodMaker/ParkerCatalog.jpg

[Bill Murphy]

If that is a color picture, the catalog is not original. As I recall, that catalog has a pink cover. Check in TPS for better information.

[Dean Romig]

Jerry's picture sure looks like faded pink to me.

[Eric Eis]

Agree with Bill

[Bill Murphy]

I really don't know how to tell the difference. There are so many new repros available now on ebay, I can't keep up. I used to buy all the repros but now there are too many. Jerry, where did this one come from? It's a scarce catalog if it's original.

[Bill Murphy]

The ebay picture of the Cornell repro shows a green catalog. I don't know if theirs is green or the correct pink in real life.

[Jerry Andrews]

Mine has a pinkish cast. It came from an Estate Auction. I'm doubting it's a fake but I don't know for sure. It has an insert that tells about the automatic ejector. That sheet is greenish. Any other was to tell? Jerry

[Eric Eis]

Jerry take a look at the staples if they are bright and shiny probably a repo, show some age maybe original. I have seen some repos that are really hard to tell from originals but sometimes the staples give them away. Just a thought. Eric

[Jerry Andrews]

Not completely shiny but also not rusted. I'd love to know if this thing is real! Jerry

[Bill Murphy]

If you want to, mail it to me and I will lay it beside mine and give you my opinion. However, my (1902?) catalog is not in the best of condition but it is definitely pink like the TPS picture. If I think it is real, I will make you a very fair offer or pay your price if it is for sale. By the way, Jerry, thanks again for the great Syracuse Smith part you sent me.

[Jerry Andrews]

What is a TPS? Jerry

[Dave Suponski]

Jerry, That's our way of saying "The Parker Story"

[Jerry Andrews]

OK, I'm up to speed now. Bill can you PM me your mailing address and I'll send this catalog over tomorrow. Most welcome on the Smith part, I hope it worked out for you. If this catalog is original, what would it be worth? It's completely unscathed with the insert on ejectors. Any ideas? Jerry

[Bill Murphy]

Jerry, catalogs like this are valued on condition largely. With defects and wear, start at $100 up over $200 as condition becomes better. This is one of the nicer catalogs in that it contains both hammer and hammerless models. Its scarcity would make its value higher, except that the Pine Cone catalogs that followed it are so much better quality with embossed covers. The Pine Cones, although more common than the 1902-3, sell for much more money. I will PM you with my address, or I could just meet you half way at the river. Just kidding.