Sport & fitness
Vintage Spalding wood tennis racket, 1970s
A laminated wood racket from the era before graphite took over. They sell mostly as wall decor for a rec room or a bar, so a straight frame and intact strings matter more than playability.
Estimated resale range (used)
$15 – $40
A ballpark, not a quote. Condition moves this number a lot, and so does who turns up to buy it. It isn't an appraisal and it isn't a dealer's offer.
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What matters when you check it
- Check the frame for warping by sighting down the shaft; a twisted head cuts the value sharply.
- Look at the grip and strings, since original leather grips in good shape help the decor appeal.
- Note the brand stamp and any cover; a matching press or cover adds a few dollars.
Where the number comes from
Watching what these go for, not a record of sales. The range is a judgement call from what the same thing fetches secondhand. When an item has real sources behind it, they'll be printed here with the date they were checked.
Before you sell anything, look at sold prices rather than asking prices. Asking prices are wishes; sold prices are evidence.