WTB Bill Goodman Memorabilia

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Gentlemen,
I would like to buy any of the "Bill Goodman" mugs or bells, I have the decanter set but need a bell and mug.
If there were any other offerings that I do not know of I would be interested in those also.

Thanks
Terry

 

[contender]

I may have a spare bell,,, I'll check.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Thanks! I thought you picked up some from Street at Harrisburg a few years ago.
Terry

 

[RPM Enterprises]

Terry where did the photo come from? I do have some of those. I think there was two decanter sets. One was just a decanter and the other has shot glasses with it. I do have that mug and bell.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Terry where did the photo come from? I do have some of those. I think there was two decanter sets. One was just a decanter and the other has shot glasses with it. I do have that mug and bell.

Rick,
I'm not sure where I snagged that picture, I've had it for a while now.
My Decanter has the shot glasses, thanks for the heads up on there being a second variation. Makes me wonder if there are more than one variation of the mugs & bells, :?:.

Coog's had some in his display at Harrisburg I do remember that.
Terry

 

[RPM Enterprises]

Not sure on the mug but I think that there are two if not three of the bells.

 

[AJGUNNER]

For some of us that don't know, would you guys mind sharing a ball park on what these items are worth. Never know when and where a guy might run across something like this and I would hate to pass on a bargain knowing that one of you might need it to complete a display.

 

[contender]

Ok, I just checked my bells. I have (2) of the Bill Goodman ones. Sadly,, I can't part with one. Why? Well,,,, it appears there are at least (2) variations. On the outside,,, they are identical. yet,, On the inside,,, one has a serial number,,, and the other one has RCA. I also have a RCA bell that's different all together, yet it's serial numbered inside as well. Since there are different variations,,, I need to keep them in my collection. Sorry Terry!

 

[flattop44]

Terry, I have a couple spare mugs that I can let you have. Be a while before I can get to them. I'll send you a PM.
Bill

 

[Coogs]

Bill Goodman? Been a long time...................brings back some good memories....................Can't remember what I have. If it was in my .22 collection I can part with them............if I can find them............moving/getting ready to move................oh boy!

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Bill & Ty,
I answered your PM's & thanks to both of you for checking out your stash's,,, :wink: .

Coogs,
Yes it was your NM Single-Six display. Thanks for looking for me. No hurry when you get time and you find them just shoot me a PM or an email.

AJGUNNER,
I think I paid some where around $110.00 for my Decanter & Shot glass set several years ago, and I considered that a steal but that's me, :wink: . I have only seen one Bell sell on ebay a couple of years ago and I believe it sold for $100.00 - $125.00.

These are not factory issue or authorized, They were gifts that Mr. Goodman gave out to displayer's at his shows, so are not quite up to snuff as a piece of Ruger memorabilia in general. But in my opinion they are a part of Ruger Collecting history and bear tie's to the RCA shows so their value may be speculative.
So I guess the best answer I can give you is "They are worth what ever someone is willing to pay"


Thanks guys for your help!!!
Terry

 

[Dan in MI]

Terry, Thanks for the info. When I saw Bill Goodman all I could think of was Bill Goodman Gun and Knife shows down in Detroit. Now I get the connection.

 

[SBH4628]

Terry
I seen a mug like that with gold trim at the flea market yesterday,but it was blank.
I gan get it for you if the guy still has it next week.
Let me know

Daniel

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Terry
I seen a mug like that with gold trim at the flea market yesterday,but it was blank.
I gan get it for you if the guy still has it next week.
Let me know

Daniel

Daniel,
Please do if you have the chance. Let me know and we can work out the rest.

Bill Hamm, had two mugs that are very different from the one pictured in in this post, and was kind enough to part with them. So there are two
known variations your discovery would be the third.

Terry

 

[contender]

I think that picture of the mug & bell is my picture. I'd have to check my photos,,, but that gray cloth background looks like my standard way of doing pics. I have 2 different shades of gray cloth to shoot pics on.
I know there are variations of the bells (now) and the mugs. I'm still wanting a decanter & glass set myself.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

TT one more time.