Valuing a Ticket Stub?

[rand1com]

Originally Posted by Smanzari

Purchased a Ticket Stub yesterday from a friend as he told me it was a Joe D 5/5 and Gehrig 3/4 game from the 30's; Being a Yanks fan, I thought that was super cool (and have been really kind of getting into stubs lately despite knowing the absolute minimum about them).

Further research after I purchased shows that it is in fact a stub from Joe D's first cycle (plus an extra homer -- 7/9/37) - how do I value something like this when I send into PSA/BGS for authentication/encapsulation? I can find some home run stubs or stubs from his streak, do you just get an idea from there or just submit and cross your fingers they don't upgrade it? Or is there some sort of guide to valuing these things? (sorry for my ignorance, not tons of comps from my typical sources for these!)

I would value it at the lowest amount of $499 or less for purposes of fees.

If it grades high, they may well upcharge you but only if they think it is worth more than you paid the fee for.

I had a ticket that I valued at less than $2499 and paid the $150 fee to have it graded . They graded it the highest one and up charged to $600 or 4 times the fee.

However, the ticket is likely worth 4 times the original estimated value so I was OK with it.

[Smanzari]

Thanks guys! That’s kind of where I was leaning, as that’s the route I go with cards- I just wasn’t 100% sure as I’m not the most well-versed in that market!

[jethrod3]

I don't think you mentioned the condition as you perceive it. I agree that if it's a one-of-a-kind ticket (as far as you know) it might be difficult to price (it will bring whatever someone is willing to pay for it at auction, LOL!!). But if it's in pretty bad condition, I'd recommend sending it to third-party graders that don't have a registry and aren't as prone to upcharge for simply authenticating. Then at least you will have your one-of-a-kind ticket slabbed for whatever you decide to do!

[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by jethrod3

I don't think you mentioned the condition as you perceive it. I agree that if it's a one-of-a-kind ticket (as far as you know) it might be difficult to price (it will bring whatever someone is willing to pay for it at auction, LOL!!). But if it's in pretty bad condition, I'd recommend sending it to third-party graders that don't have a registry and aren't as prone to upcharge for simply authenticating. Then at least you will have your one-of-a-kind ticket slabbed for whatever you decide to do!

Yea, I am not entirely sure of how to grade these - but it looks nice enough to grade IMO

[jethrod3]

Originally Posted by Smanzari

Yea, I am not entirely sure of how to grade these - but it looks nice enough to grade IMO

Based on my own experience with tickets and third-party graders, I'd say that given the staining, corner wear and uneven tear it's probably going to be around a 4. Worth grading and definitely indicate how you want them to label the slab about the unique accomplishment.

[rand1com]

Originally Posted by Smanzari

Yea, I am not entirely sure of how to grade these - but it looks nice enough to grade IMO

Probably 2/3 or so with PSA. Maybe higher with Beckett as they are not as critical.

[DW03]

If I saw this on ebay I'd expect 1500

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by DW03

If I saw this on ebay I'd expect 1500

Well you would be dead wrong.

Just sold on Ebay for $263


https://www.ebay.com/itm/27617700904...p2471758.m4703