[Nashvol]

I have a dozen or so team-signed balls that I don't wonder about whether the autographs are authentic or not. One can take for granted that they are authentic just by verifying the ball, team, year and roster, just so long as they have a vintage about them and not from the prolific recent periods.

Adding to one's collection is one thing, and often remains authentic even if just "to me".

Selling such an item is another thing, and one would have to determine authenticy when determining a price (maybe vice-versa) based on interest. If that is what your post is about, the first thing i would wonder is: how many collectors of Houston Buffs, Texas League, or player-specific items are there?

Rarity would then be a consideration. Let me give you an example: I have three 1949 Nashville Vols signed baseballs, with only a variance of 2-3 players. I have seen 2-3 others that I know other collectors have in their possession.

My own question is this: Should I consider a team-signed 1949 Nashville Vols baseball rare? Or is it a different question oly if another one comes on the market?

Then, it really becomes a question of what a collector (presuming there is one for an item) will pay based on all the considerations above...