There are different variations of errors on Baseball cards. Some more desirable than others. Errors such as mistakes made on information on the card will only be worth more money if the mistake was corrected, and the card that was printed in the fewest quantity would be worth the most. Not necessary the card with the error.
Other errors are made during the printing process. "Flopped" negative image, Wrong back, Blank back, printed half off center, or combined with another player to name a few examples. A baseball card missed cut at the factory will have no collectors value at all. A collector might buy a "missed cut" of a high valued card for a few dollars, but only as a novelty.
The bulk of the value will rely on the signatures, and not the collectible value of the book. The value of the signatures will be valued a cut signatures. Each signature will be graded, and valued on it's own merit. Cut signatures sell at about 10%-20% the price of an autographed baseball. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value such as a baseball card, cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used for inserts by baseball card companies, or used by collectors to frame with a photo of the player.
A Willie Mays autographed baseball card is worth between $50.-$100. 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 the same price of a signed 8 x 10 photo. A high valued card can add some value. For more information on Willie Mays signatures visit the link below -
It is not a good idea to have an expensive baseball card signed. Even if the baseball card has a low value today, if the price goes up in the future the value will be diminished by the signature. Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the 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. Baseball cards sell at about 30- 40 percent, and could be compatible in price with autograph photos that typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball. Bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display.In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. a baseball card $35. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is. 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. A high value card can add some value to the signature, but not as much as the card unsigned.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.
Ernie Banks 1966 autograph bookAn Ernie Banks cut signature is worth about $20 -$30. I don't know who signed the signatures of the "others" that appear in the autograph book, and can't give you an accurate value. The autograph book as a whole might have a lower value as each signature sold separately as cut signatures.A Cut Signature, or "Cuts" is a signature on a small piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. The lowest Item in value for a signature. Index cards are the next step up in value, and both sell at a fraction of the higher priced Photos, Baseballs, Bats, and equipment. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value such as a baseball card, cover of a publication, photograph, letter, or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used for inserts by baseball card companies. Some collectors use cut signatures to display and frame with a photo of the player.A cut signature sells at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. The percentage of the price could vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is. By finding the value of a signed baseball you could come up with an estimated value of your cut signatures, if you cannot find cut signatures that have sold at auction.
Vic Wertz died fairly young, and his autograph is fairly tough to get on any item. His autograph is generally arround $150 -$250 depending on the item. A singed baseball card $250, for a cut about $200
I don't know who signed the signatures of the "others" that appear in the autograph book, and can't give you an accurate value. The autograph book as a whole might have a lower value as each signature sold separately as cut signatures. A Cut Signature, or "Cuts" is a signature on a small piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. The lowest Item in value for a signature. Index cards are the next step up in value, and both sell at a fraction of the higher priced Photos, Baseballs, Bats, and equipment. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value such as a baseball card, cover of a publication, photograph, letter, or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used for inserts by baseball card companies. Some collectors use cut signatures to display and frame with a photo of the player. A cut signature sells at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. The percentage of the price could vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is. By finding the value of a signed baseball you could come up with an estimated value of your cut signatures, if you cannot find cut signatures that have sold at auction. See Related Links below for a single signed baseball price guide to help you find values.
These "cards" were a aftermarket creation, basically the producers cut out 2 images from baseball cards and glued them with spacers onto a original card. These are novelty items at best. The value? At best 5 bucks. This company was sued by baseball and the card companies and won, the court said once a card was sold anyone could do whatever they wanted to do with it.
Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the signature. The signature of a baseball player would be most preferred on a baseball. 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.I'm sure that the same would apply to other sports such as a Football or a hockey puck would be compatible with a baseball. Expensive Sports cards are not a good item to have signed.generally collectors of sports cards would rather have a card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value. A signed card could never receive a high grade like near/mint.A collector of signatures will not always pay extra for the "collectible" card. The autograph collectors main concern is displaying the signature. You could devalue the price of the card, and get less for it. Even if the card has a low value. If the value goes up on the card, you will lose the added collectors value.Once a collectible 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. A high valued card can add some value to the signature.
Although baseball bats, and uniforms are valued at a higher price baseballs are the most common and most preferred item to be signed. The signed baseball can be used as a guideline to value other items.Photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of an Autographed baseball. The lowest priced items 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 (10-20%) the cost of Baseballs. Collectibles could fall into any of these categories, and I would put the signed country club card somewhere in the category between a cut signature/Index card, and a signed photo.The Continental Country Club card can be tied in with Mickey Mantle, and might add some extra value, but by itself will have little collectible value if any unless his name appears on the card. The bulk of the value will rely on the strength of the signature, and how well the card displays the signature.A Mickey Mantle single signed baseball is worth about $400.-$600. Price will vary based on condition, and type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. That would put the value of the signed Continental Country Club card at about $80.- $150. and again the value will be determined by How well the signature displays the signature, and how desirable the Country Club card is to collectors. Price will vary based on condition, and type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. If the card displays as a "cut Signature" the value could be as low as $50.-$100. I have seen a black and white copy of a (cardboard) 1964 Mickey Mantle baseball card same size as the original without a COA sell for $45.I have a Mickey Mantle Reserve Life Insurance Card on my website. I know of one that sold for $150. signed and this card features a picture of Mickey Mantle, short bio, and stats. I do not remember if the card was accompanied by a letter of authenticity.For more information on similar items signed by Mickey Mantle, and Mickey Mantle Memorabilia visit the link I left below.
The 2007 Topps Sterling Baseball set only contains 10 Cards that featured a Mickey Mantle cut signature, and would make it hard to come up with an accurate price. There is a 2007 Topps Sterling Mickey Mantle Cut Auto Jersey Bat #3/10 currently on eBay with a buy it now price of $1,850.00
An Albert Pujols single signed baseball is worth about $250.-$400. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Letters of authentication from companies that witnessed the signing like Steiner Sports will sell at a higher price than third party authentication like PSA/DNA. Letters from less known and trusted authenticators will sell for less. Signatures that are not authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Other factors that will effect the value would be how well the signature stands out. Blue ballpoint pen would be most preferred over sharpie which tends to "bleed" on a baseball. A sharpie signature will stand out better than a ballpoint pen, and if you got away with a clean signature it might sell for more. But I will not recommend to have a baseball signed in sharpie. For more info read my newsletter "how much is my Autographed baseball?" link below.
depends on the person willing to buy it.. when you say trimmed, what do you mean? Did it come out the pack that way, did you or someone else cut the card?