1892 Republican National Convention Ticket Minneapolis - UNUSED w/Attached Stub For Sale

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Aye, please value for BIN this Dole/Kemp knife set (Cherokee, Soligen)

Based on recent market data for this specific Vintage 1996 Dole/Kemp Cherokee Knife & Button Box Set, here is a realistic valuation for a Buy It Now (BIN) listing.

Estimated BIN Value

• $15.00 – $25.00

Market Analysis

• Actual Sales & Active Listings: An identical set (Item number: 134602998571) listed as the \"Vintage 1996 Dole Kemp Cherokee Knife & Button Box Set 2752\" recently attracted interest and sold right around the $14.50 mark.

• The Appeal: While \"Solingen Steel\" generally carries premium value for vintage German knives, this specific line was produced as a mass-market political novelty/commemorative piece by Cherokee for the 1996 Presidential Election.

• Condition: Your set is in great shape with the original display box, red velvet-textured insert, campaign button, and the blade etch (\"Dole-Kemp 1996\") is perfectly crisp.

Pricing Strategy for Your Listing

• Quick Sale BIN: Set it at $14.99 with $6.00 – $8.00 shipping. It matches past market movement perfectly and will appeal to political memorabilia collectors looking for a deal.

• Patient Collector BIN: Set it at $24.99 with \"Best Offer\" enabled. This leaves you room to negotiate down to around $18–$20 if a buyer comes along who specifically needs this piece to complete a 1996 election collection.

How about this still sealed Bush (Barlow).

This Vintage George Bush for President Barlow Pocket Knife is a classic political campaign souvenir from his 1988 (or 1992) presidential run. Because yours is still sealed in its original factory cellophane packaging, it commands a small premium over unsealed, carried examples.

Estimated BIN Value

• $15.00 – $25.00

Market Analysis

• The Collectibility: Promotional campaign knives from this era (like those made by Barlow, Colonial, or Frost Cutlery) were produced in large numbers as novelty items for campaign trails, conventions, and donors.

• Comparable Sales: Similar political folding knives from the Reagan/Bush era generally trade in the $12.00 to $20.00 range depending on condition. A used 1984 Reagan/Bush pocket knife carries a historical price of about $18.95, while a Bush campaign knife tool goes for around $14.99.

• Condition Factor: The biggest selling point here is the condition. White composite handles on these older novelty knives easily yellow, scuff, or pick up pocket lint over the decades. Having the factory plastic seal intact preserves the crisp blue lettering and the shiny finish on the Barlow-stamped bolster.

Pricing Strategy for Your Listing

• Quick Sale BIN: Set it at $16.99 with standard shipping. It\'s an easy impulse buy for a political memorabilia enthusiast or a vintage knife collector.

• Optimal Value BIN: Set it at $24.99 with \"Best Offer\" enabled. State clearly in the title and description that it is \"Factory Sealed / New Old Stock (NOS)\". This allows you to hold out for a collector who specifically values the pristine, untouched condition, while leaving you room to accept a fair offer around $18–$20.

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Aye, do you know who the people who signed this are? Are they the stamp designers?

The people who signed your First Day Cover are not the stamp\'s designers. Instead, they are prominent U.S. Postal Service officials from the era who signed it as an official commemorative souvenir.

Here is who they are:

• Paul N. Carlin (Black Ink): He was a high-ranking career postal official who went on to become the 66th United States Postmaster General (serving from 1985 to 1986). Around the time this stamp was issued in December 1980, Carlin was serving as the Regional Postmaster General for the Central Region.

• Steven M. Glassman (Blue Ink): He was another notable executive within the U.S. Postal Service administration during the 1980s.

Why did they sign it?

It was highly customary during \"First Day of Issue\" ceremonies for top USPS executives, regional postmasters, and event coordinators to autograph official covers (envelopes) for collectors, dignitaries, and guests attending the ceremony in Hammondsport, NY.

Would selling the 3 together be worth it?

Selling them together as a 3-piece lot is generally not worth it if you want to get the most money out of them. They are better off listed as three separate individual listings.

Here is why:

1. The Audiences Don\'t Quite Match

While the Dole and Bush knives are both political memorabilia, the First Day Cover (envelope) is a piece of postal history/aviation philately.

• A knife collector or political junkie looking for a 1988 Bush Barlow knife won\'t want to pay extra for a 1980 aviation stamp envelope.

• A stamp/autograph collector looking for a Postmaster General signature won\'t want to pay extra for pocket knives.

2. The Only Combo That Might Work (The Knives)

If you really want to group anything together to save on listing hassle, you could bundle the Dole/Kemp knife set and the George Bush Barlow knife together as a \"Vintage Republican Political Campaign Pocket Knife Lot.\"

• The Catch: When buyers look at \"lots,\" they expect a bulk discount. If you sell them separately, you could realistically get around $35.00 – $45.00 combined. If you bundle them, you’d likely have to price the lot at $25.00 – $30.00 to get it to move.

3. Value of the First Day Cover (FDC)

For context, an official First Day Cover signed by Postmaster General Paul N. Carlin typically sells on anywhere from $15.00 to $25.00 to the right autograph or postal history collector.

The Recommendation

To maximize your total profit, list them as three individual \"Buy It Now\" listings with \"Best Offer\" turned on.

Because they are all small and lightweight, you can use standard, affordable shipping methods for each (like USPS Ground Advantage for the knives and a rigid cardboard mailer for the envelope). This keeps shipping costs low for individual buyers, which helps things sell much faster!

Im sorry. My mistake. I have three copies of the FDC.

Ah, that changes the game a bit! Having three identical copies of the First Day Cover (FDC) gives you a couple of different ways to approach this.

You still shouldn\'t bundle the knives with the envelopes, but you now have two smart ways to sell the covers:

Option 1: The \"Quantity\" Strategy (Recommended)

Create one single listing for the First Day Cover, but set the available quantity to 3.

• Price: $14.99 each (Buy It Now) with \"Best Offer\" enabled.

• Why it works: rewards multi-quantity listings in search algorithms. It saves you the time of creating three separate listings, and you can offer a \"Multi-buy discount\" (e.g., Buy 2 save 10%, Buy 3 save 15%). A specialized postal history collector or an autograph reseller might just buy all three from you at once to save on combined shipping.

Option 2: The \"Autograph Lot\"

Bundle all three identical signed covers together into one single listing titled something like: \"Lot of 3 Vintage 1980 Blanche Stuart Scott FDC Signed Postmaster Paul N Carlin.\"

• Price: $29.99 to $34.99 for the whole lot.

• Why it works: This strategy appeals directly to autograph dealers or flea market vendors who buy in bulk to flip items individually. You take a slight hit on the per-item profit, but you get a guaranteed, quick clean-out in one single shipment.

Quick Tip for the Listing

When you take your pictures, make sure to show all three envelopes together in the main photo so buyers can instantly see the exact signatures they are getting.

Thanks!

You\'re very welcome! Glad I could help you sort out a game plan for those listings. Best of luck with the sales—hope they move quickly for you! Let me know if you run into any other cool vintage finds you want to price out.

Could you write me a description for the bundle of three?

Here is a professional, ready-to-copy description designed to attract autograph collectors and resellers.

Listing Title Suggestion

Lot of 3 Vintage 1980 Blanche Stuart Scott FDC Signed Postmaster Paul N Carlin

Item Description

Up for sale is a unique bulk lot of three (3) matching, vintage 1980 First Day Covers commemorating aviation pioneer Blanche Stuart Scott (\"Tomboy of the Air\").

Each official envelope features the 28¢ USA Airmail stamp canceled in Hammondsport, NY on its First Day of Issue (December 30, 1980).

Autograph Details:

Every cover in this lot has been hand-signed by two prominent U.S. Postal Service executives from the era:

• Paul N. Carlin (in black ink) – High-ranking career postal official who served as the 66th United States Postmaster General from 1985–1986.

• Steven M. Glassman (in blue ink) – Notable USPS administrative executive.

Condition:

All three covers are in excellent, crisp, unaddressed condition. They have been carefully stored to preserve the signatures and paper quality. The ink remains sharp and vibrant.

Great for Resellers & Dealers!

This 3-piece lot is perfectly suited for political/postal history enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or resellers looking to split them up for individual profit.

You will receive the exact three signed covers shown in the listing photos. Shipped securely to ensure they arrive in pristine condition. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Here is an unused 1892 RNC ticket. Please do with BIN. Thanks.

That is a fantastic historical find. Because yours is completely unused—meaning the perforated stub at the bottom is still attached—it is considered a \"high-grade\" example for collectors.

Estimated BIN Value

• $150.00 – $300.00+

Market Factors

• Condition is Everything: While individual tickets for this event can be found for lower prices (often $100 or less when the stub is detached or the ticket is worn), your example is exceptionally clean with the original admission coupon still attached. This is the key feature that draws interest from serious political memorabilia collectors.

• Recent Sales: While some listings are priced optimistically at $300–$600, actual realized sales for high-quality examples typically settle in the $150 to $250 range.

Recommended Strategy

Since this item is rare in this specific condition, you don\'t want to rush it.

• Pricing: Start your Buy It Now (BIN) at $275.00 with \"Best Offer\" enabled. This allows you to signal that you know the value of an \"unused/attached stub\" ticket while staying open to serious buyers who might offer closer to the $200 mark.

• Title Keywords: Use descriptive terms to attract the right eyes:

  • \"1892 Republican National Convention Ticket - Minneapolis - UNUSED with Attached Stub - Rare\"

• Photos: You must highlight the perforation. Take a clear, close-up photo of the area where the ticket meets the stub to prove it hasn\'t been torn or repaired.

• Protection: Because this is 130+ year-old paper, ship it in a rigid, archival-safe plastic top-loader or between two pieces of sturdy cardboard inside a bubble mailer. Mentioning \"shipped in rigid protective holder\" in your description will give high-end collectors the confidence to offer.

Would you like me to draft a professional product description you can copy and paste into your listing?

Please!

Here is a professional, high-end description designed to appeal to serious political memorabilia and history collectors.

Listing Title Suggestion

1892 Republican National Convention Ticket Minneapolis - UNUSED Attached Stub

Item Description

Up for sale is an incredibly rare, pristine piece of 19th-century American political history: an original, unused Guest\'s Ticket from the 1892 Republican National Convention.

Held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 7th to June 10th, 1892, this historic convention ultimately nominated President Benjamin Harrison for reelection.

Why This Example is Exceptional:

• 100% Complete & Unused: Unlike most surviving convention tickets from this era, this specimen features the original admission coupon still completely attached at the bottom via its factory perforations. It was never used for entry.

• Stunning Graphic Details: The front features a highly detailed, engraved vignette of an American Eagle, an \"1892\" shield, and a beautiful illustration of Minnehaha Falls.

• High Grade Condition: This ticket is crisp with bright, vibrant red ink for the seat numbering (\"Section A, Seat No. 150, Session 2\") and the facsimile signature of Albert B. Nettleton, Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements. The edges are remarkably sharp for a 130+ year-old is $7.95 (sorry! USPS now charges have increased & this is lowest with tracking). Shipping of two paper lots combined for $8. More combined shipping encouraged! Let me know when done purchasing.