The 1984 Hackett American Babe Ruth 8.5" collectors plate is worth about $15.-$20. in near/mint-mint condition with the original box.
This plate featuring an original painting by Christopher Paluso is a "Single Issue Release" with a total edition size of 10,000 pieces.
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.
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1992 Bradford Exchange 8 1/4" by Delphi by Brent Benger plate sell for about $10. -$20. well below it's issued price. A Certificate Letter of Authenticity is included along with a small picture card, and pamphlet with a short story of his family and the story of The Called Shot. Limited Edition. Limited edition 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.