What are the signatures of baseball players worth?

Answer 1

The value of a single baseball player's signature is based on the demand for the individual's signature. Value is determined by the average prices of recently closed auctions. 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.

The value of multi signed baseballs (more than one players signature) cannot be priced by the value of each signature added up. Multi signed baseballs are valued as a group of signatures, and how desired that group is as a whole. This does not necessarily mean that two signatures will sell for less than one, but in most cases it does, or at least not the full value of the two signatures added up.

Team signed baseballs will vary in value based on the team, the year the team played and the number of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the Baseball with key signatures the more valuable. Key Signatures are the most important signature or signatures on a team signed Item or baseball. The signatures of the key players that define the team for that year. The team stars or most desired Autographs.

The item signed and how well the item displays the signature will also effect the value of a baseball players 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. The signed baseball represents the average price for a signature, and by deducting or adding from this price for the Item signed accordingly will give you a good idea on value.

The lowest priced signed item would be for a "cut Signature." A cut signature is a signature on a piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. Index cards are the next step up, and both sell at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display.