What is the value of a 1983 Hackett American Collectors Co single edition Nolan Ryan plate officially commended by Ryan and the Houston Astros?

Answer 1

The 1983 Hackett American Nolan Ryan 10 1/4" collectors plate is worth about $20.-$25. in near/mint-mint condition with the original box. There is also an 8 1/2" plate worth about $10. -$20.

This plate featuring an original painting by Christopher Paluso is a "Single Issue Release" with a total edition size of 1598 pieces for the 10" plate, and 8402 for the 8 1/2" plate. Limited edition or in this case "Single Issue Release" is A term often used by manufacturers of collectibles to indicate scarcity. A limited edition means just that - production of the item in question will be limited to a certain number. However, that number may be large or small, and is relevant to the amount of collectors interested in it. The value of a limited edition item is high only if the number made is less than the number of collectors that desire the item. If the limited amount made is more than the amount of collectors interested, the value will go down from the issued price. If the piece reads Limited to a certain amount of "Firing Days" This means that the product will be produced for that amount of time. There is no set number and the "Limited Edition" can be over produced. More Items than collectors means less value. Often theses plate will have a resale value of less than the issued price.