Is there a value book for autographed baseballs?

Answer 1

Autographed Baseball Price Guide
See Related Links below for links to Team signed and single signed Baseball price guides. Multi-signed baseball have to valued based on the combination of signatures that appear on the baseball. 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.

If you need values for dual signed or multi-signed baseballs use Wikianswers to help find the value. Just include the signatures that appear on the ball in your question. You could also find closed auctions on line of compatible baseballs that have sold to find a value. Keep in mind that the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, and the condition are both major factors on value. Signatures that are not properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.

Answer 2

They do sell price guides for Sports Memorabilia that feature signed baseballs. However most are out dated and the new Autographs might have changed in value. You could search eBay for closed auctions or auction archives at a number of on line auction houses. This will give you an idea of value. Take note of condition and authenticity as compared to yours.

Answer 3

The 'Sweet Spot'

Individually signed baseballs usually have the autograph on the sweet spot; the shortest distance between two seams. This location on the baseball is the most preferred by collectors because it is centered as to the point of view, and pleasing to the eye when displayed. The other "sweet spot" is were the manufacturing stamping is placed on the ball.

The "sweet spot" on team signed baseballs are typically reserved for the manager of the team, or and the teams most popular player. The choice of the player that signs the "sweet spot" can effect the value of the baseball.