What is the value of a 25 cent Official Program with ticket stubs from opening day at Shea Stadium NY Mets April 17 1964?

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A 1964 New York Mets scorecard is worth about $15.-$20. in excellent - near/mint condition. The opening Day at Shea Stadium April 17 1964 program should be worth about $200.-$300. I do not have any information from any auctions to go by. There is a 1964 Shea Stadium Dedication program that could be worth more. A 1962 Mets program from the first game played by the Mets at the Polo Grounds is worth between $500.-$800. As with all collectibles, condition is the most important factor of all providing that the item is authentic. With programs/scorecards the slightest flaws will bring the price down significantly. An exceptional mint condition scorecard could sell for more.

Common flaws would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading, stains, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. Un-scored programs will generally sell at a higher price than a scored program but sometimes it doesn't effect value. The over all condition, and how well the cover displays will.

The value on a "scored" program as opposed to a un-scored program can vary depending on the game, and collectors preference. In general I would say an un-scored program will sell at a higher price. Some collectors do not mind scored programs. Vintage Baseball tickets stubs for all teams from this era in general are worth about $10.-$15. Because the ticket stubs are from the inaugural game played at Shea Stadium they will sell at a higher price. Somewhere between $100.-$200. The ticket stubs from the 1962 first game played by the Mets at the Polo Grounds is worth between $150.-$250. Condition is important. Rips, crease, stains and fading could bring the price down significantly. With ticket stubs if the stub was not torn cleanly it will effect the price as will if the stub was stapled to a program (holes) which was a common practice.

If I come across more accurate information I will update this page. I will leave a links below for more information on vintsge baseball Tickets/Stubs, scorecards, and publications.