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. 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.
In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8x10 photo $50. 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.
A Postcard would be in the category of an index card. Cut signatures sell between $2,000.-$3,000. and the signed postcard should fall in or slightly above this price. Prices will vary based on type of authenticity, and condition, and how well the postcard displays the signature. If the postcard has a canceled stamp, and dated it could add value as well. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies.
To help you determine the value of your signatures read my newsletter "How much is my autographed baseball? for more information. I will leave a link below.
Babe Ruth cut Signatures sell for about $2,000.-$3,000. 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. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies.
The signature should be bold, and strong, and a weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Most Autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value.
A Babe Ruth signed silver certificate one dollar bill would be valued in the price range of a cut signature. Babe Ruth cut signatures sell between $2,000.-$3,000. Value will vary based on type of authenticity, condition, and how well the one dollar bill displays the signature. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies.
A copy as in a fake Babe Ruth signe baseball would have no value, and you could get in big trouble to sell it as authentic. If the Baseabll features a stamped signature as a modern souvenir baseball it would have a value of about $5-$10.
The best place to sell the Babe Ruth cut signature would be through an auction house. If you sell it to a dealer you will only get about half the market value, more or less depending on the condition of the signature. The "authentic" signature would need to be authenticated to get top dollar as well. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Shop it around with a few auction houses like Heritage Auctions (ha.com) or Robert Edwards Auctions, and see who offers you the most to your needs. They will also help you get the signature authenticated.
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. An autograph signed with a pencil will have a lower value than an autograph of the same grade, signed with a fountain pen which was commonly used in Ruth's day. The value will still be determined by how well the pencil signature stands out in contrast to the item signed, or the boldness of the signature. A sharp, clean, and bold pencil signature that displays well could have a higher value than a faded ink signature. Pencil signatures were more common in Ruth's era as well. Not the big business it is today autograph seekers would use what ever was available at the moment. Babe Ruth cut Signatures sell for about $2,000.-$3,000. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies. A Babe Ruth single signed baseballin general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000.
A Babe Ruth cut signature, is worth about $2,000.- $3,000. Although a "slabbed" cut signature should sell for a lot more, I only found two "slabbed" signatures selling at a recent auction for $3,107.00, and $2,868.00 Prices will vary based on condition (grade) and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. In another recent auctions a Babe Ruth cut signature (not slabbed) sold for $3,107.50.The signature should be bold, and strong, a weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Most autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value. If the signature is not properly authenticated it could sell at half the market value or less. Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticitythat 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. 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.In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. 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.In the case of Babe Ruth, his signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Cut Signaturesare often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value such as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used for inserts by baseball card companies. Slabbed is a term used to describe a professionally graded card or cut signature that has been encapsulated in a sonically sealed holder.
Babe Ruth SignatureSignatures 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. 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.In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. 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.In the case of Babe Ruth, his signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatureBabe Ruth "cut Signatures" sell for about $2,000.-$3,000. Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies.The signature should be bold, and strong, and a weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Most autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value.
Assuming the signature is authentic, the value and interest to collectors becomes a function of: 1) the clarity, legibility and overall condition of the signature, 2) the size and placement of the signature, and possibly 3) the provenance - meaning the who, what, when and where of its history. Items genuinely signed by Babe Ruth are always in demand, particularly baseballs, but demand has increased for "cut" signatures recently, as they offer collectors many more options for display than baseballs and photos. Depending upon the aforementioned variables, a genuine Babe Ruth signature may be worth several hundred dollars to approximately $1000. In terms of assessing and appraising such a signature, a photo is extremely helpful and worth the proverbial thousand words.
A Babe Ruth signed check is worth about $3,000.- $6,000.In a recent auction a 1935 Babe Ruth Christmas Signed Check to Daughter Julia sold for $3,400. In another auction a 1940 Babe Ruth Signed Check sold for $3,162. If the signature is not properly authenticated it could sell at half the market value or less.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. 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.In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. 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.In the case of Babe Ruth, his signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. With pictures the size, composition, and quality of the photograph signed and how well it displays the signature will effect the price.
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. 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.In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. 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.In the case of Babe Ruth, his signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. As with the signed picture value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The size, composition, and quality of the photograph signed and how well it displays the signature will effect the price. A Babe Ruth signed card will fit into the cut signature, index card category, and could be worth about $2,000.- $3,000. In a recent auctions a Babe Ruth cut signature sold for $3,107.50. I do not have information on the signature of his wife but could be in the $100.-$200. price range. The signature "signed shortly before he died" will not effect the price unless it can be proved. Strong provenance would be needed.The signature should be bold, strong, a weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Most autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value.If the signature is not properly authenticated the signed picture could sell at half the market value or less.
== == 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. 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.In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8 x 10 photo $50. 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.In the case of Babe Ruth, his signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. Value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The signed Business card would fall into the category of a cut signature or a index card. The type of business card and the it's relation to Babe Ruth if any will also effect the price, as well if it is signed on the front or back.Babe Ruth cut Signatures sell for about $2,000.-$3,000.Cut Signatures are often cut from an item that has been ruined to save its value from such items as a cover of a publication, photograph, letter or notebook on which it was originally signed. Cuts are commonly used by collectors to display with a framed photo, or for inserts by baseball card companies.The signature should be bold, and strong, and a weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Most autographs in Ruth's day was signed with a fountain pen. A signature with the quotation marks around "Babe" typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value.If the signature is not properly authenticated it could sell at half the market value or less.
If it is James spence authenticated or psa authenticated in mint it is worth around $30,000 but if not about $20,000Babe Ruth Signed Baseball CapSignatures 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. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's, HATS, 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 cut signature $20. on a bat or a hat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is.In the case of Babe Ruth, his signature is one of the most prized signatures in the hobby. Baseball Caps or hats were not as available to be signed. Babe Ruth signed a lot of baseballs and a signed "hat" by the babe would be far more rare. A signed "hat" by Babe Ruth could sell for much more money than the price of a signed baseball.A Babe Ruth single signed baseball in general is worth about $6,000.-$10,000. As with a signed hat the value may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. The quality and type of the hat, and how well it displays the signature will effect the price. A vintage baseball cap of either the Red Sox or Yankees would be most desired, and could sell at about $15, 000. or more.The signature should be bold, strong, and stand out in contrast to the "hat". A weak, and faded signature will sell for less. Sharpie was not available in Ruth's day, and most signatures were signed with a fountain pen.If the signature is not properly authenticated the signed picture could sell at half the market value or less. For more information and a sample of a Babe Ruth signature visit the link I left below.
Value will depend on a number of factors including what item is signed. 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. 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.In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8x10 photo $50. 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. Lou Gehrig's signature is fairly scarce unlike his counterpart Babe Ruth who signed often. Both signatures are highly sought after. The signed piece of paper you have would be considered a "cut signature" A Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Cut Signature is worth about $2,000.- $4,500. Price will vary based on the condition of the paper, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures, and the grade of the signatures. The signature should be strong, and bold, as opposed to faded and hard to see. Each signature will be graded on it's own merit. Cut signatures are commonly used for inserts by baseball card companies or framed by collectors to display with a 8x10 photo as you have. This will add value to the item for it's display, and the extra value will be low and vary based on it's appeal. It could add as much as $500. if done right. The bulk of the value will still rely on the signatures. A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig duel signed baseball is worth about $15,000. -$30,000. Price will vary based on the type of baseball signed, condition of both the baseball and signatures, and what type of authenticity that accompanies the signatures. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.In an auction held in May of 2007 a pristine example of this duel signed baseball sold for $33,460. and another sold for $26,290. in October 2007 an excellent duel signed Ruth Gehrig baseball signed with the quotation marks around "Babe" that typified his pre-1928 autograph sold for $14,340. Below is a link to a great baseball that sold for about $25,000. The Babe Ruth Autograph signed on the Baseball with the inscription: "I'll Punch Lou in the Nose" and the Lou Gehrig Autograph signed on the Baseball with the inscription: "To my friend Kay from H.L. Gehrig The kid known as Lou" Check it out.
Very candid, there are many photos of Babe Ruth. Today there are mass produced 8 x 10 photos that can be easily bought for about $10. All photos will have a value but It all depends on what type of photo you have. The value of your photo will rely on if it is an original first generation photo made from the original negative, a snap shot taken, a news service photo, or a wire photo printed off a teletype machine. All are highly collectible, and can sell between $20. -$200. in general. The photo could also be from a magazine premium or a team released photo sent to fans. Contact me with more details or I can help you figure out what type of photo you have. PSA/DNA has a photo authenticating system that will help sellers of photographs realize the highest prices possible in a market that demands authentication. Check out their website at psadna.com