Its George info? Was pointed out it's an earlier case by the strap having a metal "hook",not the velcro used on later examples.Any idea of it's age?

[outrider1]

 

[alphadog]

This is a earlier one judging by the lock.

 

[alphadog]

Your newer version

 

[outrider1]

Your newer versionView attachment 749206

I guess I'm a bit confused now. Clarify please?

 

[alphadog]

If a couple thousand words (2 pictures) don't make it clear.....

 

[maha]

in any case a beat up old case doesnt have much value. current players want pockets and collectors want pristine.
you might get a hundred or so from someone.

 

[outrider1]

If a couple thousand words (2 pictures) don't make it clear.....

Oh I later realized that you were referring to the locks,lol! (I actually know what a diary lock is buddy,I own 2 Fellini cases) Just didn't reply because I didn't want to prolong the agony of my post. Jeez.

 

[outrider1]

in any case a beat up old case doesnt have much value. current players want pockets and collectors want pristine.
you might get a hundred or so from someone.

Yes sir,I understand it has some "love" marks,all my cases have them. Thanks for your input, I think I will just give it away.

 

[maha]

its a great case if you dont need pockets.

 

[outrider1]

They used to call them "slicks" at the Pool Rooms I used to work at. After the Huey choppers in Nahm I think.

 

[1pocket]

I have a case EXACTLY like this one -- worn and all also! The clasp on mine is not always 100% reliable which is the real reason I stopped using it. There is nothing worse than having the top of your case come loose and your cue come clattering out on the curb as you are putting it in your vehicle!!

 

[eddieindetroit]

Many of the older series “It’s George” cases had genuine leather exteriors.
I have seen a few such cases. I had a beauty with an ostrich look once.
I have seen a few vinyl cases too. Not for me. Here’s the case I owned that was top grain leather.

 

[outrider1]

Many of the older series “It’s George” cases had genuine leather exteriors.
I have seen a few such cases. I had a beauty with an ostrich look once.
I have seen a few vinyl cases too. Not for me. Here’s the case I owned that was top grain leather.
View attachment 749523

Nice! Mine is leather I've been told.

 

[outrider1]

I have a case EXACTLY like this one -- worn and all also! The clasp on mine is not always 100% reliable which is the real reason I stopped using it. There is nothing worse than having the top of your case come loose and your cue come clattering out on the curb as you are putting it in your vehicle!!

I actually have an It's George clasp but the chrome is worn away. It was on a Fellini case attached by 4 small screws. I still have it in my junk.

 

[ACL]

I have a very similar It's George with lizard skin. I purchased it in '89-90. I hope that helps.

 

[outrider1]

It surely does! TY sir!

 

[jus1pktson]

Just a few it's George

 

[jus1pktson]

I have a few pictures of latches server won't let me upload

 

[Ted760_0]

I have a gray Ostrich skin "It's George" 1X2 case with a small 7" pocket at the bottom of the face side. the strap and latch looks exactly like the one eddieindetroit posted and the bottom looks just like the black one jus1pktson posted.. I got it in a pawnshop 20-25 years ago with a McDermott RS-1 I bought. The RS-1 was only made from 1995-1998 and I am sure the case is from the same time period.

 

[outrider1]

Kool!