How much is it worth?

laser · 03-01-2007, 08:31 PM

I have a baseball signed in spring training by all of the 1969 Mets. The signatures are of all of the players and coaches, and also manager Gil Hodges. Does anyone know where I can find out what it would be worth and where I could sell it? I thought of e-bay, but I am probably the only person in America who has not ever been there and since I really am not sure of the value I am a little hesitant to go that route. Any ideas would be appreciated.

molson · 03-01-2007, 08:37 PM

I know there's sports autograph authentication services that use lasers or something to authenticate autographs. I have no idea how much they cost, but I would think any serious buyer would require it.

And I'd probably hold onto it until more members of the team are dead, or at least until 2009 (40 year anniversary).

Raiders Army · 03-01-2007, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

I know there's sports autograph authentication services that use lasers or something to authenticate autographs. I have no idea how much they cost, but I would think any serious buyer would require it.

And I'd probably hold onto it until more members of the team are dead, or at least until 2009 (40 year anniversary).

ditto

WSUCougar · 03-01-2007, 08:39 PM

I'd say it's worth quite a bit. This link has one listed at $599.99.

Logan · 03-01-2007, 08:41 PM

I'd say you would have to knock a couple hundred off that price if you're going the ebay route.

Mustang · 03-01-2007, 08:42 PM

$600... bah...

Try this out

hxxp://www.grandstandsports.com/sport5.aspx?itemid=10207

Mustang · 03-01-2007, 08:46 PM

If you are honestly going to sell it, I would find a reputable source to authenticate it and I'd put it up for auction potentially in something centered around sports memorabilia. I wouldn't go the Ebay route. Traditionally, auctions that are live will get you more $$$ especially on autographs just because there is alot of crap out there in the autograph industry and people just won't pay alot site unseen...

M GO BLUE!!! · 03-01-2007, 08:48 PM

I had a ball signed by the '68 Tigers that my father's wife gave me when I was a kid. I gave it to a friend after he died (and I wanted nothing to remind me of her.)

I'll probably kick myself if I find out the value of it... but it did have moisture damage that caused the ink to "cloud" a bit, so that's a plus for me!

stevew · 03-01-2007, 08:50 PM

I have what I think is a 71 pirates signed ball with Clemente. I'm guessing it would be worthwhile to authenticate as well?

14ers · 03-01-2007, 08:52 PM

Can I buy the $600 ball and sell it to the $6,000 ball people?

Easy Mac · 03-01-2007, 09:12 PM

I think the bigger question is... will it blend?

03-01-2007, 08:39 PM	#4
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	I'd say it's worth quite a bit. This link has one listed at $599.99. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

03-01-2007, 08:42 PM	#6
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	$600... bah... Try this out hxxp://www.grandstandsports.com/sport5.aspx?itemid=10207 __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its... Last edited by Mustang : 03-01-2007 at 08:42 PM.

03-01-2007, 08:46 PM	#7
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	If you are honestly going to sell it, I would find a reputable source to authenticate it and I'd put it up for auction potentially in something centered around sports memorabilia. I wouldn't go the Ebay route. Traditionally, auctions that are live will get you more $$$ especially on autographs just because there is alot of crap out there in the autograph industry and people just won't pay alot site unseen... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

03-01-2007, 08:52 PM	#10
14ers High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2006	Can I buy the $600 ball and sell it to the $6,000 ball people? __________________ I like the company I keep when I am alone. 'The Blonde Bomber'

03-01-2007, 08:37 PM	#2
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I know there's sports autograph authentication services that use lasers or something to authenticate autographs. I have no idea how much they cost, but I would think any serious buyer would require it. And I'd probably hold onto it until more members of the team are dead, or at least until 2009 (40 year anniversary).

03-01-2007, 08:41 PM	#5
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I'd say you would have to knock a couple hundred off that price if you're going the ebay route.

03-01-2007, 08:48 PM	#8
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I had a ball signed by the '68 Tigers that my father's wife gave me when I was a kid. I gave it to a friend after he died (and I wanted nothing to remind me of her.) I'll probably kick myself if I find out the value of it... but it did have moisture damage that caused the ink to "cloud" a bit, so that's a plus for me!

03-01-2007, 08:50 PM	#9
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I have what I think is a 71 pirates signed ball with Clemente. I'm guessing it would be worthwhile to authenticate as well?

03-01-2007, 09:12 PM	#11
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I think the bigger question is... will it blend?

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