-noun 1. a game of ball between two nine-player teams played usually for nine innings on a field that has as a focal point a diamond-shaped infield with a home plate and three other bases, 90 ft. (27 m) apart, forming a circuit that must be completed by a base runner in order to score, the central offensive action entailing hitting of a pitched ball with a wooden or metal bat and running of the bases, the winner being the team scoring the most runs.
I have one in mint condition who can I sale it to
Roberto Clemente's favorite color was blue and green
A 1987 Minnesota Twins Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Hrbek, Puckett, Viola, Blyleven, and Carlton is worth about $300.-$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 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 value of a multi signed baseball 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. You have a great group of Brooklyn Doger players from the 1940's - 1950's. A 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers team signed baseball with the key signatures: Robinson, Reese, Newcombe, Snider, Hodges, Furillo, Campanella, Roe is worth about $800.-$1,200. You are missing two key signatures Snider, and Furillo, and using the value of the 1950 baseball as a yardstick your baseball might be worth in the $300.- $500. price range.
Well one without his autograph is $300. So I guess you would get $500 or $550 at the least and $1000 at the most.
The baseball glove could be endorsed by Joe Jackson and not hand signed. A Joe Jackson signature model glove can fetch a value in the $1,000's depending on condition.
A Mike Piazza single signed baseball is worth between $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. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.
In a recent auction (March 2008) a Mike Piazza single signed baseball sold for $127.
You can search for auctions were a Mickey Mantle signed baseball is being auctioned off and compare. Be sure that the baseball that is being sold is authenticated by a reputable company. This will only assure that the likelihood of the signature is authentic. You must have the signature professional authenticated to be sure. An autograph that is not authenticated by a creditable company could sell at half the market value or less. Two of the top, and most trusted authenticators are PSA/DNA, and James Spence Authentic (JSA). Collectors will pay more for signatures authenticated by either one. It may sound odd but in some cases PSA/DNA, and JSA authenticated signatures may sell higher than a Letter of authenticity from an unknown or less trusted authenticator that witnessed the signing even though PSA/DNA, and JSA did not. It's just a matter of collectors trust, and collectors will pay more for it. Check the respective websites Show Schedule to see if they will be in the area that you live. They also do business through the mail. If you did not acquire the signatures yourself, or are not sure of its origin, do your homework. Before spending money on having the autograph authenticatedfind signatures on line that have been properly authenticated, and compare them to yours. If you feel comfortable that they are authentic then proceed.
The 1967 World Series featured the St. Louis Cardinals beating the Boston Red Sox four games to three. A 1967 St. Louis Cardinals World Series Full ticket played at Busch Stadium is worth about $80. -$100.and a ticket stub about $50.-$85. A 1967 Boston Red Sox World Series Full ticket played at the Fenway Park is worth about $80. -$125. A ticket stub sells for about $45.-$90.
Condition is important. The slightest flaws could bring the price down significantly. Common flaws include; rips, creases, stains, and fading. Ticket stubs that are not ripped cleanly will also sell for less.
For more information on vintage baseball tickets visit the link I left below.
Baseball autographs vary greatly based on the quality of the signature and the age of the baseball itself. The age of the baseball can be determind by the commisioner's name on the ball. Overall you can expect that this baseball is worth $35-70 USD.
Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
Another extremely valuable Nolan Ryan card is his 1993 Topps Finest REFRACTOR #107. This card books in the $1000 to $1500 range. There's one currently selling on ebay. THey're asking $925 for it. Only about 242 of these cards exist.
A 1947 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Cavarretta, Grimm, and Pafko is worth about $200.-$300.
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.
I don't have enough data to give you an accurate value on your baseball. So I will give you the results of a couple of recent auctions. Prices will vary based on condition, the amount of key signatures, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. The key signatures would be the most popular players, a player that defines the team that year, or the signatures of the most value.
In a recent auction (May 2007) a 1992 National League All-Star Team Signed ONL (Bill White) Baseball with 32 signatures Key signatures include Cox, O.Smith, Schmidt, Glavine, W. Clark and Gwynn sold for $101.58
In a recent auction (May 2007) a 1992 American League All-Star Team Signed OAL (Bobby Brown) Baseball with 27 signatures Key signatures include: Griffey, Jr., Boggs, McGwire, Ripken, Jr., Ventura, Molitor, Puckett, and Langston sold for $209.13
Signatures that have not been properly authenticated can sell at half the market value or less.
A 2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols rookie card number T247 has a book value of about $50.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. 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.
A 1969 Topps Rookie Stars Rolloie Fingers Rookie card number 597 has a book value of about $40.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. 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.
A Joe Nuxhall autographed baseball card is worth between $35. -$40. 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.
An autograph that is not authenticated by a creditable company could sell at half the price or less than one that is. Two of the top, and most trusted authenticators are PSA/DNA, and James Spence Authentic (JSA). Collectors will pay more for signatures authenticated by either one.
It may sound odd but in some cases PSA/DNA, and JSA authenticated signatures may sell higher than a Letter of authenticity from an unknown or less trusted authenticator that witnessed the signing even though PSA/DNA, and JSA did not. It's just a matter of collectors trust, and collectors will pay more for it.
Check the respective websites Show Schedule to see if they will be in the area that you live. They also do business through the mail. Before spending money on having the autograph authenticated do your homework. Find signatures on line that have been properly authenticated, and compare them to yours. If you feel comfortable that they are authentic then proceed. Try the helpful Link below to compare your signature. And I also left links to both Authenticators.
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.
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. 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 such as "WS MVP" and pay less for personalized inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck"
He swung a 36-inch, 40-ounce Louisville Slugger with a thick, untapered hitting end and a much thicker than average handle - - - a modern-day variant of the Heinie Groh "bottle bat." If you pick one up it feels like a telephone pole, but remember: Robinson was incredibly strong and had huge hands.