Signature Baseballs|Autographed baseballs » autographed baseballs http://www.signaturebaseballs.com Baseballs autographed by past and present baseball teams, players Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:04:30 +0000 en hourly 1 Autograph Values Can Explode in Moments http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/from-zero-to-hero-autograph-values-can-explode-in-moments http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/from-zero-to-hero-autograph-values-can-explode-in-moments#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:21:56 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8207 By Greg Johnson

We all like to hear the “rags to riches,” “from the ground up,” “from nothing to something” stories. It can be satisfying to hear that what was once worth next to nothing eventually came to be something that people value in more than just monetary ways. This can be the case with some of the autographed baseballs that at first seem like they will not be worth much, and for some reason end up increasing in worth. It's true that autographs values can be a 'zero to hero' kind of thing.

Unfortunately the same can be said about autographed balls that at one point are worth a good amount of money, and then eventually loose that value. Regardless, if you are ever going to get rid of one of your signed baseballs, whether you are selling it or giving it away, make sure you know what you are getting rid of before you do it. Also, remember if the player is still in the league there is no telling what can happen and there is still a chance that his autograph goes up value.

Personally, I have stories on both sides of the spectrum, I have held on to balls that were not worth anything and then their value went up, but I have also held on to balls that were once worth more and declined value over the time. In this case, I will tell you about my “feel good” story and perhaps I can influence you to try to keep all the baseballs that you get autographed.

I think I can say that I tried getting Edgar Renteria’s autograph about ten times throughout the seasons of 2009 and 2010. For some reason I never got it because he was always busy and sometimes he just straight denied me. I am not exactly sure why I insisted so much because I was never really a big fan of him but I guess you can say I am persistent.

For some reason towards the end of the 2010 season he gave me an autograph and I put it in my collection. If you were to have checked on Ebay, and looked up an Edgar Renteria signed ball, you would have seen that they were on sale for $20-40 and most of those weren't selling. But autograph values can change like the stock market.

If you watched the 2010 World Series, you know that Renteria was the MVP and just as he did in 1997 with the Florida Marlins, became the series hero. And just like that, in a matter of days, a signed ball by him is worth a little more. Now, if I was someone else trying to make money that would be very convenient for me. I choose to keep all my signed balls whether they are worth money or not, but that is only because to me they have a sentimental value.

Other players, like Albert Pujols can be decent, but not heralded minor league draft picks and then suddenly explode on the scene to become future Hall of Famers. Pitchers who are an afterthought sometimes find their niche later in a career and eventually put up Cooperstown-worthy numbers like Randy Johnson, who coincidentally is a tough autograph.

The most important point here is that you just never know when a signed ball can go up price unexpected, because it can take a player as little asone at-bat to make history.

]]> http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/from-zero-to-hero-autograph-values-can-explode-in-moments/feed 0 Know How to Buy Autographed Baseballs on eBay and Amazon http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/know-how-to-buy-autographed-baseballs-on-ebay-and-amazon http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/know-how-to-buy-autographed-baseballs-on-ebay-and-amazon#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:17:28 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8199 How much online shopping do you do on sites like Ebay and Amazon? How convenient do you find that kind of shopping? With Internet shopping becoming so popular there are many people who rarely go out of their houses to obtain things they need or want. Now, as convenient as these places can be for any kind of shopping, if you are a baseball collector you have to be very careful when trying to buy autographed baseballs from places like Ebay and Amazon.  However, they're also the best places to find great deals since you'll rarely have to pay full price.

First, there are many sports memorabilia companies that have their ebay stores and these stores can be a legitimate way of shopping for authentic signed baseballs by your favorite players. But, just make sure that before you purchase from any of these stores, that the particular store has a good reputation on ebay.  Plus, what better way to determine the store’s authenticity than to read what other buyers like you have to say? If this seller has good rating, and is known for selling autographed memorabilia, chances are pretty high that he or she is selling authentic signature items.  That's true for any seller, not those who call themselves "dealers".

If the baseballs that you buy from these places also come with a certificate of authenticity, do your research, make some calls, send some emails and find out if the company issuing the COA is a legit one.  It never hurts to just make sure.   There are plenty of signed baseballs out there that don't have COAs.  Sometimes the cost doesn't justify the expense based on the ball's ultimate value.  Sometimes sellers just aren't aware.  Utilize the quick opinion services offered by companies like PSA/DNA and Ace Authentication if you just want some peace of mind.

Amazon.com has deals with many of the top memorabilia companies who compete against each other through the largest online seller in the world.  Obviously Amazon is vigilant when deciding who to allow to sell through their brand name.

Knowing how to buy autographed baseballs on eBay or Amazon can be the key to building a nice collection without spending a lot of money.  Utilize our links to signed baseballs for sale and you can find exactly what you're looking for.

14 BASEBALL HOF MEMBERS SIGNED AL BASEBALL PSA LOA 14 BASEBALL HOF MEMBERS SIGNED AL BASEBALL PSA LOA Paypal US $400.00 20m
1978 AL ALL-STARS SIGNED BASEBALL 24 AUTOS PSA DNA LOA 1978 AL ALL-STARS SIGNED BASEBALL 24 AUTOS PSA DNA LOA Paypal US $475.00 20m
STEVE CARLTON SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA HOF STEVE CARLTON SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA HOF Paypal US $60.00 20m
DARYLE WARD SIGNED BASEBALL PSA COA AUTOGRAPH DARYLE WARD SIGNED BASEBALL PSA COA AUTOGRAPH Paypal US $35.00 20m
12 - DUKE SNIDER HAND SIGNED BASEBALLS PSA COA DODGERS 12 - DUKE SNIDER HAND SIGNED BASEBALLS PSA COA DODGERS Paypal US $700.00 23m
LOUIS CASTILLO SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA METS LOUIS CASTILLO SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA METS Paypal US $45.00 23m
CARL TAYLOR HAND SIGNED BASEBALL POSTCARD PSA DNA COA CARL TAYLOR HAND SIGNED BASEBALL POSTCARD PSA DNA COA Paypal US $20.00 26m
Ted Williams Signed Official American League Baseball PSA/DNA Grade 8 Ted Williams Signed Official American League Baseball PSA/DNA Grade 8 Paypal 8 Bids US $315.00 41m
Mike Witt PSA/DNA Autographed Baseball Mike Witt PSA/DNA Autographed Baseball Paypal US $395.00 47m
Bob Feller Signed Baseball (HOF) PSA/DNA 10 Gem Mint Bob Feller Signed Baseball (HOF) PSA/DNA 10 Gem Mint Paypal US $199.00 1h 13m
Earl Weaver SIGNED MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED MINT 9.5 Earl Weaver SIGNED MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED MINT 9.5 Paypal US $59.00 1h 38m
Fergie Jenkins HOF 91 SIGNED Autographed MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED 9.5 MINT Fergie Jenkins HOF 91 SIGNED Autographed MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED 9.5 MINT Paypal US $69.00 1h 38m
]]> http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/know-how-to-buy-autographed-baseballs-on-ebay-and-amazon/feed 0 Baseball Signed With Ballpoint Pen is Best Option http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/baseball-signed-with-ballpoint-pen-is-best-option http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/baseball-signed-with-ballpoint-pen-is-best-option#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:22:33 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8161 Whether you are a current or prospective collector of autographed baseballs, there is one important thing you must know. What is the best writing utensil that you must use when you get a baseball signed by a player?

If you want to preserve the baseball for a long time so that it has the best chance of being worth something in the future, or even if it’s not about the monetary but sentimental value that you are looking to preserve, this is an important but simple choice you can make. Through many years of being a baseball collector, I have seen many people make the wrong choice and use the wrong utensil, it hurts to see it because authentic Major League Baseballs can cost anywhere from $15 to $25, and if you choose the wrong writing utensil, not only can it ruin the autographed ball but it can waste a lot of money.

Now to the simple answer, the general rule is that when you get an autographed ball it should be signed with a BALL POINT PEN. It is that simple!

Now many people choose to use a Sharpie marker, but this is the worst choice of them all. At first, the marker will look great on the ball, but sooner or later that type of ink will run and bleed all over the ball and you will set yourself up for disappointment. This is not to say that pen ink will never run or bleed on baseballs, but, it is the best ink with the best chance to survive for a long time, plus there are additional tips that we can offer so that you can increase the chances of preserving that nice signed ball that you cherish, STAY TUNED for more!

Check our links to auctions and sales for baseballs signed with ballpoint pen. This simple piece of information will give your autographed baseball collection the highest chance of being preserved for a long time.

14 BASEBALL HOF MEMBERS SIGNED AL BASEBALL PSA LOA 14 BASEBALL HOF MEMBERS SIGNED AL BASEBALL PSA LOA Paypal US $400.00 20m
1978 AL ALL-STARS SIGNED BASEBALL 24 AUTOS PSA DNA LOA 1978 AL ALL-STARS SIGNED BASEBALL 24 AUTOS PSA DNA LOA Paypal US $475.00 20m
STEVE CARLTON SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA HOF STEVE CARLTON SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA HOF Paypal US $60.00 20m
DARYLE WARD SIGNED BASEBALL PSA COA AUTOGRAPH DARYLE WARD SIGNED BASEBALL PSA COA AUTOGRAPH Paypal US $35.00 20m
12 - DUKE SNIDER HAND SIGNED BASEBALLS PSA COA DODGERS 12 - DUKE SNIDER HAND SIGNED BASEBALLS PSA COA DODGERS Paypal US $700.00 23m
LOUIS CASTILLO SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA METS LOUIS CASTILLO SIGNED MLB BASEBALL PSA COA METS Paypal US $45.00 23m
CARL TAYLOR HAND SIGNED BASEBALL POSTCARD PSA DNA COA CARL TAYLOR HAND SIGNED BASEBALL POSTCARD PSA DNA COA Paypal US $20.00 26m
Ted Williams Signed Official American League Baseball PSA/DNA Grade 8 Ted Williams Signed Official American League Baseball PSA/DNA Grade 8 Paypal 8 Bids US $315.00 41m
Mike Witt PSA/DNA Autographed Baseball Mike Witt PSA/DNA Autographed Baseball Paypal US $395.00 47m
Bob Feller Signed Baseball (HOF) PSA/DNA 10 Gem Mint Bob Feller Signed Baseball (HOF) PSA/DNA 10 Gem Mint Paypal US $199.00 1h 13m
Earl Weaver SIGNED MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED MINT 9.5 Earl Weaver SIGNED MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED MINT 9.5 Paypal US $59.00 1h 38m
Fergie Jenkins HOF 91 SIGNED Autographed MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED 9.5 MINT Fergie Jenkins HOF 91 SIGNED Autographed MLB Baseball PSA/DNA GRADED 9.5 MINT Paypal US $69.00 1h 38m
Mark McGwire 2000 SIGNED Official MLB Baseball PSA/DNA #B86926 Mark McGwire 2000 SIGNED Official MLB Baseball PSA/DNA #B86926 Paypal US $139.00 1h 38m
Elmer Valo SIGNED Baseball 1940-61 A'S YANKEES d.1998 PSA/DNA K50578 Elmer Valo SIGNED Baseball 1940-61 A'S YANKEES d.1998 PSA/DNA K50578 Paypal US $69.00 1h 38m
Irv Noren SIGNED Official AL Baseball YANKEES 1952-56 PSA/DNA K50582 Irv Noren SIGNED Official AL Baseball YANKEES 1952-56 PSA/DNA K50582 Paypal US $59.00 1h 38m
]]> http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/baseball-signed-with-ballpoint-pen-is-best-option/feed 0 JFK Autographed Baseball Sells for $26,450 http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/jfk-autographed-baseball-sells-for-26450 http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/jfk-autographed-baseball-sells-for-26450#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:47:06 +0000 admin http://www.signaturebaseballs.com/?p=8114 A single-signed John F. Kennedy baseball sold over the weekend at Hunt Auctions' latest sale.

The ball hJohn F Kennedy signed baseballad originally been presented to former Washington Senators' manager Mickey Vernon during one of JFK's opening day first pitch tosses between 1961 and '63. The family of the late big leaguer consigned the ball and a number of other items to the auction.

The final bid, including a 15% buyer's premium, was $26,450.

The ball was personalized to Vernon and had faded a bit over the years.

A game bat signed by Joe DiMaggio and presented to Vernon in the early 1950s, sold for $35,650, the top price among the 800+ items sold by the auction house.

A baseball in superior condition, signed by Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris brought $15,306 while a ball signed by 13 members of the 1930 Yankees including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, sold for $9200.

While signed baseballs from Kennedy are extremely rare, players like Mantle signed thousands--especially after their playing days ended. Mantle was a regular on the sports card show circuit throughout the mid-1980s to early 90s.

Despite the large number of signed Mickey Mantle baseballs on the market, the demand still outweighs the supply in most cases. Mantle balls are among the most counterfeited, however, so collectors and fans are encouraged to buy only those carrying professional authentication.

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Among the items up for bid will be a Hall of Famers Single Signed Baseballs Collection (56) Including Campanella, DiMaggio and Mantle autographed baseballs.

This collection of 56 single signed OAL, ONL, and OML balls each bears either a blue or black ballpoint autograph from a Hall of Fame inductee. The spheres are moderately toned to white examples, with the scriptings averaging “7-9”. Signed baseballs include: Aaron, Campanella, DiMaggio (“HOF 55”), Drysdale, Koufax, Mantle, and Musial. Minimum bid $1,500.

1934 Tour of Japan Vintage Signed Baseball (16 Signatures) Including Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx and Berg. The autographed baseball boasts sixteen black ink "Tour" signatures averaging about "5-8" in terms of strength and clarity. The ball's sweet spot is occupied by Babe Ruth ("6"). On other panels are Cascarella (Joe), Frank O'Doul ("7"), Lou Gehrig ("7-8"), Whitehill (Earl), Connie Mack ("7"), Moe Berg ("7"), Rabbit Warstler, Doc Ebling (trainer), John Quinn (umpire), Clint Brown, Eric McNair, Frankie Hayes, Jimmie Foxx ("8"), Lefty Gomez and Earl Averill. Minimum bid $1,000.

1914 New York Giants Team Signed Ball (10 Signatures) Including Mathewson, McGraw and Thorpe. Signature highlights on this unofficial “National League” ball include Christy Mathewson, John McGraw, Jim Thorpe and Chief Myers (signed “J.T. Myers”). All have significant fading, with Mathewson rating “2-3” strength, Myers projecting “2”, and McGraw and Thorpe assessing “1-2”. Most of the other names have faded into obscurity. Finding Mathewson's signature on a team ball—let alone acquiring the ball—can constitute a lifelong quest for the most ardent collector. Minimum bid $1,000.

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