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∙ 2011-09-26 17:05:39What is the value of a stamped mickey mantle Baseball? Its the 40th anniversary 1956 triple crown season.
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∙ 2011-09-26 17:05:39Mickey Mantle Stamped signature baseballs could sell between $50. -$200. depending on the origin of the baseball. a 1950's salesman sample Rawlings baseball, with stamped autographs of other players could sell in the $25 - $50. A promotional baseball with a stamped Mickey Mantle signature such as one offered by Rawlings in the 1950's for $1.45 with a purchase of a Glove could sell as high as $200. with original packing.
Mickey Mantle Stamped Signature BaseballIf the baseball has a single Mickey Mantle signature, it might be linked to a advertising promotion, and identifying the promotion could dictate the value. In the 1950's Rawlings had an offer for a Mickey Mantle Baseball with a Facsimile Signature for $1.45. This baseball today sells between $250.00 $400.00 in its original package. Campbell's Soup also had a similar offer and has a similar value. Salesman samples given to Sporting goods stores as a gift, as to showcase their product featuring Mickey Mantle's stamped signature sell in the $30.00 - $50.00 price range but most of these baseballs feature other players.
The baseball you seem to be describing is a fotoball or photo ball. The ball features a facsimile (stamped) signature of Mickey Mantle. The baseball is more of a novelty, than a collectible, and is worth about $10.
Souvenir Stamped Signature BaseballsSouvenir Baseballs, with facsimile Autographs (Stamped) were Sold at ballparks across the country. These souvenir baseballs have been a fan favorite for decades, and is one of the first souvenirs kids get when they go to their first Major league baseball game. Most of them have been used to submission, or the signatures faded over the years. But the few that make it through the years are desirable. You did not state what team the baseball is from. In general a stamped Signature Souvenir baseball from 1956 could be worth 30.00 - $100.00 in excellent - near mint condition depending on the team. A baseball that features players like Mantle, Mays, Clemente or Aaron will sell at the higher price range.
A Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle Dual signed baseball is worth about $350.-$450. 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. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. In a recent auction (June 2008) a Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, dual Signed Baseball sold for $358.50 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 more valuable by itself at about $400.-$800. Collectors of a Mantle signature would prefer the Mantle signature by itself and not pay as high for a baseball with other signatures or not pay much more. This is why you cannot add up the value of each signature to come up with a price.
Mickey Mantle Signed Golf BallIn general a A Mickey Mantle single signed baseball is worth about $400.00 -$600.00 The price will vary based on condition, and type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. 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. A golf ball would not display the signature as well as a baseball, and not a desired item as a baseball. The signed Mickey Mantle Golf Ball would most likely sell below $400.00 and still needs to be authenticated.
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.
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?"
Mickey Mantle signed fotoballIt sound like you might have a Mickey Mantle signed fotoball that also features a stamped signature.. A mickey Mantle signed baseball is worth about $500.- $800. with the proper authenticity. If it's signed twice it might sell for more if you find enough collectors interested, but it might be viewed as more of a novelty. If it is a Mickey Mantle signed Fotoball it might have a lower value as it would not display as nice as a collectors preferred Major League baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
A Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and Duke Snider multi-signed baseball is worth about $400.-$500. 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. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. In two recent auctions a Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider Multi-Signed Baseball sold for $334. and $448. 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 at about $400.-$800. Collectors of a Mantle signature would prefer the Mantle signature by itself and not pay as high for a baseball with other signatures or not pay much more. This is why you cannot add up the value of each signature to come up with a price.
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.
The key signature on this baseball would be the Maris signature, and will hold the bulk of the value. the value of the signatures cannot be added up to come up with a total. Multi-signed baseballs are valued as a whole, and how desired the signatures are as a group. A Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris Duel signed baseball is worth about $3,000.-$5,000. Price will vary based on condition, type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. The popularity of the M&M boys from the 1961 season sky-rockets the value of the Mantle-Maris duel signed baseball. Team signed baseball that feature both Mantle, and Maris do not sell this high. Although Yogi Berra is a good fit with Mantle and Maris, the added signature will lower the value by as much as half the value stated above. The placement of each signature will also effect the value.