MULLERED CHECKERING BORDER ON A REPRO

[Dean Romig]

But still, it’s a matter of personal preference.





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[Dean Romig]

The men and in women in Meriden and Ilion who created the originals probably never dreamed that in 100 or more years their utilitarian creations, no matter how plain or how ornate, would be prized so highly by collectors, nor did they have the slightest inkling that politicians of the future would like to take them away from the American public.





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[B. Dudley]

The checkering on the B grades and A1s is of fine quality. And... they even have mullered borders.

[Jim DiSpagno]

In my humble opinion, the D grade repos without special features are as collectible as the Yugo autos of the 80s. Personally, anything stamped Made in Japan so vividly is not collectible as a classic double. They might be utilitarian and fill a void in the 28 ga area but still a repro if the original in looks only. That’s just my opinion and not meant to insult anyone here.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno

In my humble opinion, the D grade repos without special features are as collectible as the Yugo autos of the 80s. Personally, anything stamped Made in Japan so vividly is not collectible as a classic double. They might be utilitarian and fill a void in the 28 ga area but still a repro if the original in looks only. That’s just my opinion and not meant to insult anyone here.

Well, you just did insult many Parker Reproduction collectors.

I don't need to ask about your opinion that "Personally, anything stamped Made in Japan so vividly is not collectible as a classic double." (nevermind that here in the USA the country the product originated from is an importation requirement), as that speaks for itself and may even be considered a xenophobic comment.

But, I am interested in your humble opinion that "the D grade repos without special features are as collectible as the Yugo autos of the 80s." Just exactly what special features available on D-Grade Repros would you consider as having a chance at being collectible? There may be some collectors of Parker Reproductions that might want to add some examples with those special features to their collection.

Can't we all in the Parker community just get along without denigrating or insulting one particular genre of Parker collecting? We're all in this together, aren't we?

[Jim DiSpagno]

I was not trying to insult anyone but they are not now and never have been a favorite of mine and although I’ve had numerous opportunities to own one I’ve never had the desire. In 2004i was give a 28 ga D repro and sold it in 3 day as it did nothing for me. But that’s just me. Sorry

[Alfred Greeson]

Nice work, I personally like it much better. I recall seeing one early on that had the wood reshaped a little and oil finished. New case would help. Just my opinion but the repro 28's are affordable and available but continue to be going up. I once asked if I should consider selling some originals Parkers to buy a 410/28 repro set and I got a stern talking to from a very reputable dealer, which I did appreciate. Never hurts to listen to some of our members who know Parkers.

[Bob Jurewicz]

Here is one that Brian Dudley did for me.
Bob Jurewicz