A Mickey Mantle signed 8 x 10 photo sells for about $150.-$300. Price will vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Photo composition, and appeal will effect the price as well. Part of the value will be determined by how well the photo displays the signature. The type of ink used, and how it stands out in contrast to the photograph will also effect the price. Sharpie would be most preferred for a photo. Larger and more desired pictures could sell for more.

Mickey Mantle signed a lot of Autographs. One of the most sought after signatures, there are also a lot of fakes on the market. The numbers are alarming. This is why to get top dollar for an autograph it should be properly authenticated. Signatures that are not properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on Mickey Mantle signatures visit the link below.

A 1964 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Berra, Mantle, Ford, Howard, Maris, and Stottlemyre is worth about $600.-$800. 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. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guidesee Related Links below.

Former Yankees to have worn #17 are Vic Raschi, Oscar Gamble, Mickey Rivers, Ricky LeDee, Mike Easler, Bob Cerv, Kenny Rogers, Rafael Santana, Gene Michael and Jerry Hairston Jr.

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A 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle card number 253 has a book value of about $9,500. in Near Mint condition and about $2,000-$3,000 in Very Good - Excellent 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.

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According to the (SMR) Sports Market Report a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle card number 253

graded values are as follows -

EX5 $3,000

EX-MT6 $5,000

NM7 $10,250

NM+7.5 $12,500

NM-MT8 $20,000

NM_MT+8.5 $30,000

MT9 $85,000

A Gem Mint 10 recently sold at auction for $600,000

New York Yankees Minor League affiliates:

AAA - Scranton Wilkes/Barre RailRiders, International League
AA - Trenton Thunder, Eastern League
Advanced A - Tampa Yankees, Florida State League
A - Charleston RiverDogs, South Atlantic League
Short Season A - Staten Island Yankees, New York-Penn League
Rookie - GCL Yankees, Gulf Coast League/DSL Yankees, Dominican Summer League

In general a Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger 125 K55 full size, store model bat in unused excellent -near/mint condition is worth about $75.-$150. in used but not abused excellent condition about $50.-$100. The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, and age. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more.

With Louisville slugger bats in short, if your bat has the size stamped into the knob it is a store model bat. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Examples of this would be number like; 4, 04, 34, and in this case MM4. These markings will indicate a 34 inch bat. When letters proceed the number like MM4 it is indicating the player model initials followed by the size, In this case MM4 Mickey Mantle 34 inch. This number as the 125 in the center brand is not a model number. A bat closest in size, and mode to the bat a player used during his career will have a higher value.

Mickey Mantle was known to use Models M110, K55, and P72. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977. For example a K55 Mickey Mantle pro model would have K55 on the knob as opposed to the store model bat with K55 appearing on the barrel. The "125" refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. "125" is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. The "125" bats are also used for the highest quality store model bats.

The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.

A 1963 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Berra, Mantle, Ford, Howard, and Maris is worth about $1,000.-$1,500.

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. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide see Related Links below.

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 Mickey Mantle single signed baseball is worth about $400.-$600. Price will vary based on condition, and type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Rare examples of pristine signatures or inscriptions like "The Mick" "HOF 1974" or 536 HR's" could raise the price to the $1,000. price range. Personal inscription like "Good luck Mike" could sell below $400. A rarely signed full name signature "Mickey Charles Mantle" will break the $2,000 price mark as it did in a May 5th 2007 live eBay auction selling for $2,390. A signed photo sells between $150.-$300.

After condition the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature will dictate the price. Mickey Mantle was under contract with the Upper-Deck company before he passed away. Baseballs that have the Upper deck hologram could sell in the $1,000.-$1,500. price range. signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.

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