Old Timers Ball Price?? Jimmie Foxx, Grove, Stengel, Doerr

[yanks12025]

What do you guys think would be a realistic price for this ball if selling at eBay or auction house? Signed by Foxx, Stengel, Grove, Doerr, Malzone and Joe Vosmik. Its on an official american league ball from 1952-59, signatures are very bold probably 9-10 out of 10. The ball is a toned white/cream color. Stampings are light but good. Thanks

[csotus]

I don't have any idea on price but I do know it would be worth more with a PSA cert

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by csotus

I don't have any idea on price but I do know it would be worth more with a PSA cert

Yep i know.


So a member sent me a PM questioning whether the Foxx is real or not. Is anyone else willing to offer their thoughts if its good or not? The auctioneer told me that they came from an estate of an old Boston lawyer. There was another baseball at the auction and signed photos and they were all good. Thanks

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by csotus

I don't have any idea on price but I do know it would be worth more with a PSA cert

The ball is not worth more than it is worth just because it has a cert.
A cert is not a magic wand, it is only an OPINION. An opinion that an extensive advertising campaign has helped to force on this hobby. They want to make you believe that they wave a wand and are infallible but they are not.
It is an opinion that has been wrong at times as this board well knows.
The ball has a value. In some people's thoughts the cert gives them confidence that someone with an OPINION thinks it is authentic. That may result in the ball selling more readily.
And based on the picture, in my OPINION, I think the Foxx is ok, looks a little hinky because he had to squeeze his signature in. I would not say for certain though without having it in my hand.

[Klrdds]

I agree with all you said Richard ...
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