Frequently Asked Questions

What is glove conditioning?
We properly treat the leather to help preserve the glove. But because leather is a natural material, and absorbs oils and stains over time you can not expect that the leather will ever look as good as it was when it was new.

How do I send in my glove for an evaluation and quote? Working with John Golomb.
Pack it up along with your daytime telephone number and a note telling us what you want us to do. click here for a convenient Glove Repair Order Form to include with your item. We will call you to let you know the glove has arrived safely and discuss the work. Click here for Itemized Restoration and Repair Prices, guaranteed, contactus@thesportsdoctor.com or
Send to: John Golomb Legacy Pastime Preservations 3, 2nd Street #1, Brooklyn, NY 11231

What if I decide I don’t want you to do the repair work or if you decide the glove is not repairable?
Free evaluation. After we discuss your repair or restoration item with you and if we can not do the work or and our evaluation is not agreeable, we will return your item for no extra charge.

Do I need to include payment?
For our restoration and repair service we like to evaluate and discuss your glove with you before we do anything. At that time we will discuss the exact cost.

We don't accept credit cards for special repairs. We regret the inconvenience to our customers

If you wish at anytime we will return your item for no extra charge.

Our Guarantee?
We offer 100% satisfaction. We guarantee our repair work for two years. In other words, any problems related to the repair we did, we will honor. We guarantee our custom gloves for ten years. That’s how strongly we believe in the quality of our work.

Where can I get more information about your glove restoration service?
Pastime Preservations, http://www.baseballglove.com/Pastime Preservations.html.

For special restoration work there is additional $12 shipping and handling charge per order. If you are a resident of New York State add 8.65% for sales tax.

What is included and not included in our Pastime Preservations and Repair Service? What is the cost you and what is each special operation? Pastime Preservations and Repair Itemized Pricing

If you’re having leather work done on your glove, but new laces are also needed, there is an additional charge of $55 to replace all the glove's laces or $12 per lace as needed. If we are using your own laces, it will be $25.00 and $7.00 respectively. Re-palm Leather Pocket replacing costs $110.00. This means that the leather in the pocket of your glove where the ball hits needs to be replaced with new leather. If your glove has tears or holes in this area then re-palm service is needed. We match the color of the leather we are replacing and we maintain the original shape and feel of your glove.

Leather lining replacement costs $100. This means your glove or mitt has worn out in the area where you place your hand. The padding is showing through and there are holes and tears that are abrasive and annoying you. Our one of a kind restoration service, replicates, replaces and installs a new leather lining. The service includes the replacement of all leather loops and straps. We match the color of the leather we are replacing and we maintain the original shape and feel of your glove. Pastime Preservations and Repair Itemized Pricing

Glove body and web patching and seam mending costs $50.00 for each area of repair. This means any holes or open seams will be mended or patched to restore the complete function of your glove. In some patch cases extra stitching may be visible. We will discuss any and all cosmetic issues regarding your restoration before we do any work.

Binding edge replacement repair is $50.00 per glove. Your glove may need to have the rolled leather edging that wraps around the glove’s hand opening. Your glove may have been manufactured with vinyl binding edging and is now cracked and broken. The original leather edging could be wore and torn. We will remove and replace the old vinyl or leather with fine high quality leather. We match the color of the leather we are replacing and we maintain the original shape and feel of your glove. Pastime Preservations and Repair Itemized Pricing

Thumb loops, Pinky loops and Wrist Straps will be replaced for $35.00/loop or strap. Thumb and Pinky loops are straps that help you grip and control your glove with your hand from the inside. Your glove could have an adjustable wrist strap or Velcro strap that is broken or dysfunctional. We will repair or replace the strap in exacting detail.

Felt padding replacing and/or stuffing costs $40.00 for each piece. These items are primarily the main pads that fill the thumb and pinky areas of the glove. There are additional smaller pads that fill the other fingers. Pre-war gloves have fabric or canvas sleeves that are filled with curled animal hair or cotton. If your glove has damaged or torn pads, our repair all or any of them with exacting detail. We will replace the felt foam or fabric materials. We maintain the original shape and feel of your glove. Pastime Preservations and Repair Itemized Pricing

Plastic finger support replacements cost $25.00/each piece. You may be experiencing that your glove or mitt is floppy or not holding its shape. Often gloves and First basemen’s and Catcher’s mitts are made with plastic flat spoon shape rigid supports inserted in the thumb and pinky areas to maintain their shape. They are installed originally in the felt padding and are not readily noticeable. Our experts can evaluate and determine that these supports need to be replaced. We are also able to custom make plastic supports additionally for installation in your glove.

We can install a microSorb TM space age super shock absorbent padding in your glove. The cost is $40.00/glove or mitt. microSorb TM is a revolutionary material specially developed for this application. The material is thin flexible lightweight and super shock absorbing and unobtrusive. We place the material in the area of your glove or mitt where the ball hits in the finger and palm area of the pocket. microSorb TM takes the sting out! Pastime Preservations and Repair Itemized Pricing

How long is it going to take to finish my glove?
We work on gloves as they come in. Our usual turnaround time for re-lacing is a week to ten days. Your item deserves special attention and can not be rushed. Unusually, work could take as much as six weeks depending on the volume of repairs we have at the time. Its best to contact us and describe your request with us prior to sending your item. We do not give any gloves priority treatment. Many so called glove repair services offer a rush service option for an extra price. No one’s glove will be neglected because someone can pay more to push theirs to the top of the list.

Can you give me an average cost of glove repair work?
Total re-lacing is $55.00 or $12/per individual lace replacement. Most leather repairs are between $75.00 and $200.00 plus shipping and handling. Pastime Preservations and Repair Itemized Pricing

Do you offer multiple glove or team discounts?
The shipping cost is reduced for multiple glove orders that we can ship in the same package.

Why would I want to have a glove custom made instead of buying one from a store?
Today’s gloves are mostly imported from Johnny come lately manufactures who are scrambling to make gloves fast and cheaply. There is no telling where they get their materials and their quality could be suspect. They are most likely made from inferior leathers and materials that do not hold up. In other words, they don’t make them like they use to. If you buy a glove from us we guarantee it. That's it.

What does Major League Quality mean? Our gloves and mitts are made to last, break-in not break down. Our gloves and mitts are stiff at first and need to be broke in and insures they are of high quality materials. Pre broken in gloves that are soft and supple from the start may not last custom gloves are made in the time honored way based on 100 years of craft knowledge. Our guarantee

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