A Pittsburgh Pirates team signed Baseball from the 1970's could be worth anywhere from $125. -$800. depending on the year the team played. If the baseball has the signatures of players from multiple years it could have a lower value than a baseball from a specific year.
To figure out what year the baseball is from visit the Pittsburgh Pirates team signed baseball price guide link located below (Related Links). The price guide features links to full team rosters to help you figure out what year the baseball is from. Searching for the players that played the least amount of time for the team will help you figure it out quicker. Once you have narrowed it down to one year the price guide also provides a list of key signatures for that year. These signatures are the most important on getting top value.
The added value as a "game used" baseball will rely on your ability to prove so. Otherwise it could lower the value of the signatures based on condition. A clean mint condition baseball would be most preferred to display the signatures. A "Game used" baseball would have to be accompanied with provenance, and the quality of the provenance will dictate the added value. A letter from a player, team, or League official would be acceptable. A letter from a fan at the game would not hold much weight if any. Without provenance the added value will rely on the buyers belief in your story.
A 1980 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Stargell, Blyleven, Parker, Tekulve, Candelaria, and Madlock is worth about $150.-$200.
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.
Honus Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates team signed baseballA Honus Wagner single signed baseball is worth between $5,000.-$6,000. But when you add a Pirates team to the baseball the value dramatically goes down. Wagner was a Pirates coach from 1933 - 1953 and depending on the team could range in value from $300.00 - $1,000.00 without the Honus Wagner signature. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. To get a more accurate value you would have to state the year the team is from. A Pittsburgh Pirates team signed baseball from Wagner's playing days would so rare it would be difficult to give a value.
1985 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Signed BaseballA 1985 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Signed Baseball with the key signature: Madlock is worth about $75.-$100. 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.
The Sears & Roebuck baseball would be a collectible by itself, and the value would vary depending on the age of the baseball. Regardless of the value of the baseball as a collectible, once the baseball is signed by a player the bulk of the value will rely on the value of the signature. The value of the baseball as a collectible is lost to the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the baseball, and a collector of vintage baseballs will not pay the full collectors value with the signature. The collectible baseball then becomes an item to display the signature, and the signature is the collectible. In this case, the Ted Williams signature will have a much higher value than the collectible Sears & Roebuck baseball. A Ted Williams single signed baseball is worth between $350.-$600. The Sears & Roebuck baseball could add some value to the signature, making it more desirable. 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. Add for inscriptions. The most desired baseball for a signature would be a baseball made during the players career, and of the same League. Because of the connection Ted Williams had with Sears & Roebuck the baseball could be of equal value. Keep in mind that a collector of baseballs will display the Manufacturer stamping on the ball, and a collector of autographs will display the signature, making the Manufacturer stamping secondary. The box will have added value but to the baseball collector, and not as much to the autograph collector. The Condition of the signature, and the accompanying C.O.A. that you have will dictate the bulk of the value.
Autographed baseball cardsIn general, collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value. If the signature has a lower value than the card it will lower the value of the card. The un-signed card will have a higher value.
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The value of a ball signed by Merkin Valdez depends on the qwuality of the ball and the condition it is in, the clarity of the signature, and whether or not the signature is a counterfeit.
No. Collectible items could add value to the price of a signature such as the cover of a magazine or baseball card but not always. As in the case of a baseball card, generally collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature, and a collector of signatures will not always pay extra for the "collectible" baseball card. This is why it is not a good idea to have an expensive baseball card signed. You could devalue the price of the card, and get less for it. A cheap inexpensive baseball card that is worth .50 cent for example will be worth more with a noted players signature on it. The collectible baseball card now becomes an item to display the signature, and the bulk of the value will now rely on the value of the signature. An expensive baseball card valued at $200. for example will have the opposite effect, in that the collectible baseball card becomes an item to display the signature. The signature now becomes the collectible item. if the signature is only worth $40. it would bring the price down. It would be considered to a baseball card collector to be defaced and not be valued as a the collectible card in "mint condition." The value now relies on value of the signature and how well the card displays the it. In the example of the $200. baseball card and the $40. signature the baseball card will bring more value to the signature but less than the value of the card un signed. Basically a collectible baseball Card, and an Autograph are two different items. Once the Card is signed it is not a collectible baseball card it is a signed Item. For more information on signed Items and value read my newsletter "How Much Is My Autographed Baseball?" (Link below)
Jesse Haines was a very popular baseball player from the 1920's. A 1992 World Series baseball with his signature is worth around $2,000 or more as long as the signature is still visible and the ball is in good condition.
In general a signed Baseball card is worth about 30% - 40% the price of a signed baseball or the same price of a signed 8 x 10 photo. Collectible items could add value to the price of a signature but not always. As in the case of a baseball card, generally collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value. A collector of signatures will not always pay extra for the "collectible" baseball card. The autograph collectors main concern is displaying the signature. This is why it is not a good idea to have an expensive baseball card signed. You could devalue the price of the card, and get less for it. Once a collectible baseball card is signed the value of the card dramatically goes down as a collectible. The card then becomes an Item to display the signature. The bulk of the value relies on the value of the signature of the player that signed the card, and how well the card displays the signature.
.33 cents, The baseball card without the signature is worth more.
Major League Baseball more DesiredThe value of a Signature on a Major League ball could have a higher value than a signature on a "regular baseball" but the value will ultimately fall upon the quality of the signature, and the type of authenticity that accompanies it. A Major League baseball would be more desired for the signature resulting in a higher value. The condition of the ball would be a larger factor on value overall. Because the Major league baseball is more desired it doesn't always translate into a higher value. The signature, and how well it displays dictates the value.
Depends on whose signature it is