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 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 like 660 HR or HOF, and pay less for personal inscriptions like "Good Luck Julie" If this is what you mean by "signed it as Julie Troop" The value would most likely be cut in half or less. A Willie Mays signature is too common for someone to pay top dollar for a personalized signature.

A Milwaukee Braves Souvenir baseball from the 1950's is worth about $50. -$100. From the 1960's $30. -$75. in near/mint condition.

Souvenir Baseballs, with stamped Autographs were Sold at ballparks across the country. These souvenir baseballs have been a fan favorite for decades, and is one of the first souvenirs kids get when they go to their first Major league baseball game. Most of them have been used to submission, or the signatures faded over the years. But the few that make it through the years are desirable.

He might have signed Ed Ford early in his career, and baseballs signed "Ed" would be few. Signatures of Ed Ford, and Larry Berra, instead of Whitey, and Yogi could be an indication that the baseball or photo you have is a facsimile, or stamped signature commonly found on souvenir baseballs, or photos, and is not hand signed.

With a stamped signature baseball the ink would be too consistent. When you sign your name, you use different angles, and pressure as you sign. This is more evident when signing with sharpie. Some parts of the signature will be darker, or lighter depending on the pressure you put on the pen. With a stamped signature it is usually all the same density, and thickness. When you cross a "T", or at the end of your signature you might tail off as you come off the page. A stamped signature might start, and end with no variation at all.

With a photo a preprint or facsimile signature often appears to be below the surface gloss of the photo, and the signature is often very "flat." Hold the photo up at an angle to a light source. A real signature is written on the surface of the photo, and should have a different level of reflectivity than the rest of the surface. A preprint will blend right in with the surface because it's underneath the surface gloss.

See Related Links Below for a picture of Ed Ford, and Larry Berra stamped signatures that appear on a 1955 baseball. If your signatures are exactly the same then you have a souvenir baseball.

If it is a Mickey Mantle signed Fotoball it might have a lower value as it would not display as nice as a collectors preferred Major League baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.

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. 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.

The 1954 Topps Tommy Lasorda Rookie card number 132 has a book value of about $250.00 in Near Mint-Mint condition and $65.00 - $125.00 in Very Good condition - Excellent condition. Because the card is signed it could not be graded as Near Mint - Mint and would be closer in value to the $65.00 "Very Good" value.

If you found the baseball or do not know its origin you should question if the signatures are stamped on, or hand signed. Stamped signature baseballs are commonly sold at the ballparks. They are collectible, and souvenir baseballs from the 1967/68 era can sell for about $20.-$35. in near/nint condition.

With a stamped signature baseball the ink would be too consistent. When you sign your name, you use different angles, and pressure as you sign. This is more evident when signing with sharpie. Some parts of the signature will be darker, or lighter depending on the pressure you put on the pen. With a stamped signature it is usually all the same density, and thickness. When you cross a "T", or at the end of your signature you might tail off as you come off the page. A stamped signature might start, and end with no variation at all.

If the signatures are hand signed you would have to determine what year the baseball is from. If the baseball is signed by players from different years it could have a lower value based on the key signatures.

A 1967 Boston Red Sox Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Yastrzemski, Lonborg, Howard, Lyle is worth about $600.-$900. A 1968 Boston Red Sox Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Yastrzemski, Howard, Lyle is worth about $450.-$600. 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.

To figure out what year the baseball is from visit the Boston Red Sox team signed baseball price guide link located below (Related Links). The price guide features links to full team rosters to help you figure out what year the baseball is from. Searching for the players that played the least amount of time for the team will help you figure it out quicker. Once you have narrowed it down to one year the price guide also provides a list of key signatures for that year. These signatures are the most important on getting top value.

If the signatures are hand signed. Find signatures on line that have been properly authenticated, and compare them to yours. If you feel comfortable that it can be authentic then proceed to have them authenticated by a reputable company.

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. But before spending money on having the autograph authenticated do your homework, and compare the signatures.

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.

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.

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.