Basketball Memorabilia

You could just go out and buy index cards. If you want them customized, do it to your liking. Index cards are good for TTM Autographs which means sending away for signatures Through The Mail but, signatures signed on an index card will be lower in value than a signed baseball or Photo. If you are getting the autograph in person you should get either a photo or baseball signed. 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 or index card$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.

1. Hakeem Olajuwon - HOU
2. Sam Bowie - POR
3. Michael Jordan - CHI
4. Sam Perkins - DAL
5. Charles Barkley - PHI
6. Melvin Turpin - WSB
7. Alvin Robertson - SAS
8. Lancaster Gordon - LAC
9. Otis Thorpe - KCK
10. Leon Wood - PHI
11. Kevin Willis - ATL
12. Tim McCormick - CLE
13. Jay Humphries - PHO
14. Michael Cage - LAC
15. Terence Stansbury - DAL
16. John Stockton - UTA
17. Jeff Turner - NJN
18. Vern Fleming - IND
19. Bernard Thompson - POR
20. Tony Campbell - DET
21. Kenny Fields - MIL
22. Tom Sewell - PHI
23. Earl Jones - LAL
24. Michael Young - BOS

NFL Jerseys and "replica" jerseys are both manufactured by REEBOK or other licensed manufacturers. NFL jerseys are usually NYLON for wear/tear purposes....while most replica's are polyester.

NFL jerseys (and college too) are most always decorated with sewn tackle twill fabric. While replica jerseys are most always screen printed. REPLICAS are a lot less expensive.

If you have questions or wish to purchase youth replica jerseys please visit www.xosport.com or call 866.496.4327. They will answer any other questions.

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NFL Jerseys are known as authentic jerseys or game worn jerseys. These jerseys have sewn on name and number. These are identical to the jerseys the players wear in the games.

Replica jerseys are a cheaper version. Instead of sewn on name and numbers, they are painted on. If you want something in between, you might consider an NFL Premier Jersey as it looks extremely similar to the authentic jersey, but it is considerably cheaper.

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There is a difference between an "authentic" jersey and a "game worn" one.

An "authentic" jersey is one identical to the ones the players wear in games, as stated above. These (for baseball, at least) run between $200 and $400 depending on the player - a Felix Hernandez or Ichiro jersey is more expensive than a Hector Rondon one. If you buy an authentic jersey it's new and comes straight from the same sewing machine at Majestic that made your favorite player's uniform.

A "game worn" jersey was worn by a player in a game, and depending on a lot of things - which team, which player and the game it was worn in - these can cost thousands of dollars.