Value of 1980 tops rod carew?

Answer 1

A Rod Carew autographed Baseball card is worth between $15. -$25. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.

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.

In general a signed baseball card is worth about 30% - 40% the price of a signed baseball or close to the price of a signed 8 x 10 photo. Percentage may vary based on the demand for the signature. A high valued card can add some value.

Answer 2

A Rod Carew Single Signed Baseball is worth between $50.-$60.

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. Collectors will pay more for inscriptions like "HOF 91" and pay less for personal inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" In a recent auction a Rod Carew single signed baseball sold for $40.

Answer 3

A 1980 Topps Rod Carew card number 700 has a book value of about .75 cents in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. Condition is important.

Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.