"Goony Bird" EGA help

[Keith]

I just bought this EGA hoping it would match one I already have, but it is a little different.  I guess I would like blessed that it is the real deal and not a repro?

I also will post photo of the one I already have, that I was trying to match.  Any input on either of these would be appreciated.  (Neither has a hallmark). Thanks, keith

 

[Blacksmith]

Hey Keith, no offense good Sir, but those pictures are fuzzy.

 

Doesn't look to be out of focus, but dithering that happened when you uploaded them.

 

Creates some weird artifacts - especially around the edges - making it hard to see detail.

 

This is the case for me anyway.

[Keith]

Thanks Blacksmith for the reply.  Yes, I was aware of the photo quality but tried them anyway.  I will do better photos and post them later. Thanks again. keith

(I don't see a way to edit the original posting for different photos; is there a way to edit?)

[normaninvasion]

They are both good. There are so many variations that matching can take a long long time. There is a sub in this forum, Match That Emblem, where members tried to find mates. If you have interest in collecting EGAs pick up a book and study the old threads here to train your eye on the details. Nice variations!

[Keith]

Thank you.  I tried to take new photos; I hope they are better.  After photoing these side by side it is easy to see the differences.  I have a couple of questions:

1.  Is either one better or more sought after than the other? 

2.  Do the nuts look original to their host?

I do not collect EGA's, I just had the one and thought it would be nice to have a matching pair. 

 

Regards,

keith

[normaninvasion]

Imo, the "new buy" is more common. I never really paid attention to nuts, but I believe your new buy has the correct style toller ehile the other does not.