How much would a menu from toots shor's restaurant be worth if signed by joe dimaggio?

Answer 1

Toots Shor Signed MenuA Toot Shor ashtray goes for $125 on eBay and an unsigned piture of Toots went for $75. So I think a menu and signature would be well over $100. Theres been greater interest now that Toots' Granddaughter directed a movie about him and it was part of the NY Tribeca Film Festival.

Answer 2

Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the signature.Baseballs are the most common, and preferred by collectors because of it's connection to the game, low cost, availability and it displays the signature well. The signed Baseball represents the average price for a signature, and by deducting or adding from this price for the Item signed accordingly will give you a good idea on value.

The lowest priced signed item would be for a "cut Signature." A cut signature is a signature on a piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. Index cards are the next step up, and both sell at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display.

In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is.

A collectible item can add some value to the signatures to a degree of being more desired by a collector to display the signatures, but once the collectible item is signed it becomes a display for the signatures, and could lose it's value as a collectible. The bulk of the value will rely on the value of the signatures. The condition of the item, the condition of the signature, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, and how well the signatures are displayed.

An "autographed Menu" if signed on the cover would have a similar value as an 8 x 10 Photo. A Joe DiMaggio single signed 8 x 10 Photo is worth between $175.-$275. and your menu should be at the lower end of that price range. $150.-$200. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. In a recent auction a DiMaggio signed photo sold for $191.