Babe Ruth

A 1992 Conlon TSN Babe Ruth card number 345 has a book value of about $1.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.

Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.

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 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.

The 1984 Hackett American Babe Ruth 8.5" collectors plate is worth about $15.-$20. in near/mint-mint condition with the original box.

This plate featuring an original painting by Christopher Paluso is a "Single Issue Release" with a total edition size of 10,000 pieces.

Limited edition or in this case "Single Issue Release" is A term often used by manufacturers of collectibles to indicate scarcity. A limited edition means just that - production of the item in question will be limited to a certain number. However, that number may be large or small, and is relevant to the amount of collectors interested in it. The value of a limited edition item is high only if the number made is less than the number of collectors that desire the item. If the limited amount made is more than the amount of collectors interested, the value will go down from the issued price. If the piece reads Limited to a certain amount of "Firing Days" This means that the product will be produced for that amount of time. There is no set number and the "Limited Edition" can be over produced. More Items than collectors means less value. Often theses plate will have a resale value of less than the issued price.