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Is a signed baseball more valuable with just one signature or more?
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∙ 16y ago
Depending on the signatures. In most cases a single signed Baseball of a "Noted Player" will be worth more than a multi signed baseball that features the same "Noted player".
Using Mickey Mantle as an example of a "Noted Player" vs. an actual Multi signed baseball that sold at auction, and included Mickey Mantle's signature on it.
A Mickey Mantle single signed baseball is worth between $400.-$800.
In two separate auctions a Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider Multi-Signed Baseball. (NY center Fielders) very desired Willie Mickey and the Duke baseball sold for $334. and $448.
Value is based on the price collectors pay for an Item. There are more collectors of Mickey Mantle memorabilia, and his signature is more sought after than the other two HOF'ers on this baseball. You have to treat this as two separate items. A Mickey Mantle single signed baseball, and a Mickey Mantle Multi signed baseball. There are less collectors of Hall of Fame multi signed signatures, than collectors of a Mickey Mantle signature. Therefor a Mickey Mantle Signed baseball will sell at a higher price.
A collector of a Mickey Mantle signed baseball might prefer the signature by itself, may not desire the other signatures, and will not pay extra for the others or just pay less for the less desired baseball getting the Mickey Mantle signature at a bargain. This is why you cannot add up the value of each signature to come up with a value.
To be a little extreme a David Ortiz single signed baseball might sell in the area of $300.-$400. most of the collectors of this baseball would be a David Ortiz Fan or, and a Boston Red Sox fan. Add a New York Yankees Bucky Dent signature to it. You just removed 99% of the Boston Red Sox collectors from the list of potential buyers. A collector looking for a Bucky Dent signature will not pay extra for the Ortiz signature. The amount of collectors that would desire this baseball has been significantly reduced bringing the price down with it.
In some cases you might get more for a pair of signatures than the price of one, but not the total value of the two. I hope this helped you out. It could get confusing. If you have any question get back to me. I will leave a link from my website below. "How much is my autographed baseball?"
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Why the difference is price for signed vs autographed sports memorabilia?
Signed autographThere is no difference between signed memorabilia and autographed memorabilia. It is just deference in terminology. A signed baseball is the same as an autographed baseball and the same value. An autograph is signed. You could sign a check or a document but the signature would not be considered an autograph. You sign a baseball or a photo and the signature is an autograph.
How much is a baseball signed by Derek Holland and by Josh Hamilton worth?
nothing....now if it was just signed by holland or just by hamilton its def. worth something....but a lot of times when baseballs are signed by multiple players it makes it less valuable
How much is a signed baseball of Mickey Mantle worth if he only signed Mickey?
Mikey SignatureThis would be difficult to put a value on as there are no auctions or a history of sales to base it on. I don't think there would be a large demand for it and it might be more of a novelty to a Mantle collector. If the "Mickey" Signature was properly authenticated as being signed by Mickey Mantle I would think it might fetch about half the value of a full signature or more if there is interest. A full Mickey Mantle signature on a baseball is worth about $600.-$800. If it were signed just "The Mick" it might have a higher value.
What is the difference between a signed and stamped baseball?
A signed baseball is autographed, or hand signedby a noted personality. A stamped baseball is a facsimile signature, stamped or printed on the baseball. It is a copy of the actual signature of the noted personality. It is called a stamped signature, because a stamp is made of the signature to be used in the printing process.Facsimile or Stamped signatures are printed signatures usually used on Souvenir baseballs, promotional photos, Postcards, Bats, Gloves, advertising's etc. A preprint, or Facsimile is simply a photographic copy of an original signed photograph, or in the case of a baseball a stamp is used to mass produce the signature.See Related Links for more information on Facsimile stamped signatures.
What is the value of a baseball autographed by Mickey Mantle Early Wynn Lefty Gomez Bob Feller Billy Herman and Ernie Banks?
In some cases a single signed baseball of a noted player is worth more than a multi signed baseball with the same player of note. In this case the Mickey Mantle signature would be the most valuable, and the key signature with the other Hall of Fame players on this baseball. I would categorize this baseball as a "Mickey Mantle Multi signed Hall of Fame baseball" And this would be part of the explanation of why a Mickey Mantle single signed baseball would be more valuable than a Multi signed HOF baseball. Value is based on the price collectors pay for an Item. There are more collectors of Mickey Mantle memorabilia, and his signature is more sought after than the other HOF'ers on this baseball. You have to treat this as two separate items. A Mickey Mantle single signed baseball, and a Multi signed baseball. There are less collectors of Hall of Fame multi signed signatures, than collectors of a Mickey Mantle signature. Therefor a Mickey Mantle Signed baseball will sell at a higher price. A collector of a Mickey Mantle signed baseball might prefer the signature by itself, may not desire the other signatures, and will not pay extra for the others or just pay less for the less desired baseball. This is why you cannot add up the value of each signature to come up with a value. A single signed Mickey Mantle Baseball is worth about $400..-$800. I checked an auction house for Mickey Mantle Multi signed baseballs and found 5 baseballs that sold between $131. - $896 averaging around $350. Of cause the signatures that appear on each baseball are different, and will effect the value, as well as the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures, and condition. Which signature that appears on the "sweet spot" will also effect the value. The baseball that sold for $896. was in great condition, strong signatures, PSA/DNA authenticated, and had the following signatures: Mantle, Herman, Spahn, Koufax, Sewell, Musial, Killebrew, Palmer, Berra, Banks, Marichal, Mays, Lemon, Aparicio, Ford, Aaron and Frank Robinson. With three signatures in common with your baseball with some similar signatures, but more. Two Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and Duke Snider Multi-Signed Baseballs. (NY center Fielders) very desired Willie Mickey and the Duke baseball sold for $334. and $448. This baseball with only three signature might be more desired than the baseball you have. A Mickey Mantle, Wally Post, Ted Kluszewski, and Gus Bell, very sloppy condition sold for sold for $167 Your baseball should do much better that this, and based on the information from these auction I would say that your baseball if properly authenticated in excellent+ condition should be worth at least $350.-$500. signatures that are not authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. If the signatures are not authenticated, and if you do not no the origin of the baseball, be sure that the signatures are hand signed, and not facsimile (stamped) signatures. For more info on facsimile signatures, and autographed baseballs read my newsletter "How Much is my autographed baseball" I will leave a couple of links below.
How do you make custom index cards for sports autographs?
You could just go out and buy index cards. If you want them customized, do it to your liking. Index cards are good for TTM Autographs which means sending away for signatures Through The Mail but, signatures signed on an index card will be lower in value than a signed baseball or Photo. If you are getting the autograph in person you should get either a photo or baseball signed. 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 8x10 photo $50. a cut signature or index card$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.
What is the value on a 1973 Cleveland Indian baseball with six signatures?
With just six signatures this baseball would not concidered to be a team signed baseball but, you might be able to use the value to estimate the value of your baseball. It would come down to which six players signed the baseball, and having the signature of Perry is important. A 1973 Cleveland Indians Team Signed Baseball with the key signature: Perry is worth about $90.-$120. 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. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide see Related Links below.
How do you establish the year a baseball was signed with just 6 signatures that are Roy Hartzell Dizzy Dean Mel Ott Bill Terry Babe Ruth and Gabby Hartnett?
A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value. Babe Ruth passed away in 1948 but the other signatures could have been added years later. Most autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. If any of the signatures were signed with a ballpoint pen or Sharpie for example it would date the signature to a later date. Sharpie did not appear until the 1970's. It might be impossible to determine the year the baseball was signed, and might not effect the value either way. A Babe Ruth signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. If the signature is not properly authenticated it could sell at half the market value or less. A Babe Ruth (Key signature) Multi signed baseball could sell for less than a Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Multi signed baseballs often do. The other names you mentioned as gabby Hartnett are not to shabby but the additional signatures as a whole would have to be more desired than a baseball signed by Babe Ruth alone. It would most likely sell below the value of a Babe Ruth single signed baseball. The Dizzy Dean signature could recapture the value
Your friend has a signed painting or print of the collector by Norman Rockwell is it valuable or just a print with a signature on it?
First thing that MUST be determined is whether the "signature" is actually a signature or is a printed signature. To test for printed or real, tilt the print toward a light bulb and using a magnifying glass look for the pixels to either have dots in the signature or see if there is a layer of blue or blank ink laying on top of the image pixels. If it is signed, then you need to check for authenticity. The best way is to find someone of known honesty who is selling something signed by the artist and compare your signature with the one known to be real. A real Norman Rockwell signature on a print would be worth $300-500 USD. A real Norman Rockwell signature on a authentic painting would be determined by the current auction rate for a similar painting by him of the same size.
How much would a signature of Amelia Earhart be worth if it was just before she died?
It depends where she signed. If she signed a book, or a flight plan, then it might be worth much more, but from what I know a signature on a normal peice of paper could be worth as much as $1,899.00.
What is the value of a 8 by 10 inch photo of Carl Yastrzemski with autograph 3 by 5 inch card and certificate of authenticity?
The 8x10 photo of Carl Yastrzemski is most likely just for display purposes, and if it was signed it would be worth about $75. -$150. The collectible is the signature, and from what I understand from your question you have a signed 3"x 5" card or index card. A signature on an index card has a lower value than a signed baseball or photo. They typically sell for about 20 percent the value of a signed baseball, and the percentage of the value will vary based on the popularity of the ballplayer and how sought after the signature is.A Carl Yastrzemski signed index card would be worth about $30. $40.The value will vary based on the condition of the signature, and the type of authenticity that you have. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
Value of Limited Edition roger maris signed baseball?
The value of multi signed baseballs cannot be priced by the value of each signature added up. Multi signed baseballs are valued as a group of signatures, and how desired that group is as a whole. This does not necessarily mean that two signatures will sell for less than one, but in most cases it does, or at least not the full value of the two signatures added up. One of the most prized signatures in the hobby a Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. A baseball in poor condition with a weak signature could sell in the $4,000. price range or less, and a minty baseball with a strong signature could sell in the $15,000 price range or more. With the Mickey Mantle, and Roger Maris signatures Added this baseball will sell at a lower value. The Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle Roger Maris multi signed baseball should sell in the $4,000 price range depending on the condition of the signatures, the location of the signatures on the ball, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. A few years ago New York Yankees pitcher David Well, had his Babe Ruth signed baseball, signed by Barry Bonds. This move stirred up a lot of criticism, and most felt he was destroying the Ruth ball.
