What is more worth a autograph baseball or a autograph card?

Answer 1

Collectors will pay more for inscriptions such as "HOF" and pay less for personalized inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" An autograph without an inscription will be worth more than an autograph with a personalized inscription. A collector named "Bob" would have no desire for an autograph personalized to "Chuck" unless he could save a lot of money.

Answer 2

Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of an Autographed Baseball. Part of the value of an autographed item is how well the item displays the signature. Baseballs are a preferred item for display, as is a Bat or a uniform. The value of a photo could be determined by the subject, and composition of the picture. Again the more pleasing or the better the photo displays the signature the more valuable. Size and availability of the photo could also factor in the value. The lowest priced 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 (10-20%) the cost of Baseballs, Bats, and equipment. Collectors will also pay a premium for inscriptions such as "500 Home runs," and pay less for personal inscriptions like "Good Luck Crystal" In general an autograph on a baseball worth $100. the same autograph on a 8x10 photo $50. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. Price will vary based on the player, and availability. Joe DiMaggio stopped signing baseballs late in his life because of Arthritis in his hands. Therefore you could put a premium on a Joe DiMaggio autographed baseball. For more information on autographed items read the keymancollectibles newsletter: How much is my Autographed baseball?

Answer 3

Autograph Values

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 signed baseball card would be valued higher than a signed index and closer in value to a signed 8x10 photo. It doesn't matter too much on which card is signed. In general, 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 of the card as a collectible. If the signature has a lower value than the card it will lower the value of the card. The un-signed card could have a higher value.