Best Way to Sell Single Signed Ruth?

[Leon]

Hey Guys and Girls
I am giving a little direction to a person who emailed me concerning a baseball that was found in his Dad's stuff as they are going through it. His dad is 85 and of very modest means so they want to try to get the most they can for it, of course. He has sent it to JSA and they have a full letter coming for it. His dad isn't sure where the ball came from except HIS dad was a car dealer back in the 20s-30s. They think it could have come from the Grandfather. The box is pretty nice. Is it worth getting another alphabet COA (I think for this auto they can be upwards of $300)? thanks for any help...

[MrSeven]

That's a clean looking Ruth. I'm no expert but for something like a single signed Babe Ruth baseball I don't see how getting a PSA letter for it could hurt.

Two LOAs probably will cause the bidding at auction to exceed the $300 to get it examined by someone like PSA.

[Bpm0014]

Can't hurt to get an LOA for that but certainly not needed. 100% authentic without question. But I can understand how some uneducated people would like an LOA for peace of mind. It's a $6000-$12000 baseball depending on the auction house.

[Sophiedog]

I think having the JSA letter is good enough. No need to spend more money. Whoever buys it will likely know its real and the one COA should give the buyer reasurance he's not buying a stamped or "made up" ball. It's a nice ball too and the box adds some value as well.

[mordecaibrown]

That box is not the original box for that ball though. Ball is an American League Reach baseball and box is for National League Spalding ball.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mordecaibrown

That box is not the original box for that ball though. Ball is an American League Reach baseball and box is for National League Spalding ball.

Thanks.
I don't know my balls that well . Never thought I would say that. Anyway, my understanding is the ball was always in the box. If it isn't original to it, it is ok and is what it is. I don't think the owner wants to make any more or less of what it really is. Which looks to be a pretty nice ball.