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I own a PING ANSER putter with a Gary Player Signature on the bottom of the club. It's bronze in colour. I hope you are able to go on that? If you would be so kind as to value it for me?
Quentin Lee Webster

Dale Concannon writes:

Despite the high values of some modern classic putters, the market for Pings is limited to a handful of makes including those early models from the late-1950's and 1960's, stamped either 'Redwood City or 'Scottsdale.' Other Pings that really get collectors really excited are those models stamped with the name of Jack Nicklaus or Gary Player on the sole. Produced in the mid to late 1960's, it was hoped that overseas sales of these innovate putters would be enhanced by having such famous names associated with them. It did. Exported in fairly limited numbers, the Nicklaus models went to Britain while the Player models went to South Africa around 1967. Considered fairly rare, Ping Ansers like yours are now worth upwards of $2000-$3000 depending on condition, reducing down to $500 for less popular models like the Kushin. Remember though that condition is also a vital consideration when placing a valuation on such clubs. For example, without the original grip, or original shaft labels, it can reduce its worth by over least a third. A few minor dinks on the head is expected but anything excessive like a bent neck can also reduce its worth quite considerably.