Autographs

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.

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.

An "autograph book" signature is an autograph signed on a piece of paper (page) inside of a book. The signature cannot be displayed well, and has a lower value. For the signature to be displayed it would have to be removed from the book or cut from, putting it in the "cut signature" or index card category. An autograph book can be valued as a whole putting it in the "multi signed item" category, and be valued by what signatures the autograph book holds. Each signature valued on it's own merit as Cut Signatures.

An average price for a Babe Ruth signed baseball sells for about $4,000.-$10,000. Cut signatures sell between $2,000.-$3,000. Prices will vary based on type of authenticity, and condition. A dated inscription (July 16 1935) will add value. Personal inscription like "Good Luck Chuck"will sell for 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.

it is worth about 35,000 dollars, i wouldn't sell it though

The signature should be bold, strong, and stand out in contrast to the photo. 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 baseball Signed with his full name "George Herman Ruth" will sell at a higher price at about $20,000.-$30,000.

Not necessarily. Mickey Mantle signed very few Gene Budig baseballs which came into use in 1995, the year Mantle died. He was also very ill that year and didn't sign often. Although it is possible to have one it is unlikely, and should at least send up a red flag on its authenticity But, if the signature is properly authenticated it could sell for more because of its scarcity.

It doesn't' matter too much on which card was 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 will have a higher value.