Buying autographed balls through players' web pages.
I've been looking into players' web pages as another avenue for purchasing autographed balls. My thinking is twofold. 1) I know it's authentic. 2) Players sometimes use the money for their charities.
A Johnny Bench auto without inscriptions can be had for 69.99 whereas a Cal Ripken ball free of inscriptions will put you back 215.00. The Bench ball seems reasonable. The Ripken ball seems exorbitant.
What are your opinions regarding purchasing autos in this way? What players have you found to be reasonably priced and which players seem to be exorbitant. Thanks.
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