1950s Stamped Autograph Baseballs

[murphusa]

it is also funny the prices they bring. They were sold at the stadium just like programs, pennants, pins etc but they are not looked at as fondly as those items

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by murphusa

it is also funny the prices they bring. They were sold at the stadium just like programs, pennants, pins etc but they are not looked at as fondly as those items

Perhaps because many collectors have felt that let-down at some point, either as a child or later on in life, when they learned that their prized team-signed ball was actually stamped. And now that they are buying back items that remind them of their early days of budding fandom, that is one memory they don't care to relive...?

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by murphusa

it is also funny the prices they bring. They were sold at the stadium just like programs, pennants, pins etc but they are not looked at as fondly as those items

Programs, pennants, pins, etc are original pieces of authentic memorabilia.
Stamped baseballs are facsimiles of real autographs and I don't blame collectors for not making them popular.

[John V]

Thanks for your feedback. I have them for sale in BST.
John

[perezfan]

Well, here's one that looks somewhat comparable, and sold for nearly $30...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1960s-N...p2047675.l2557


On the other hand, you could take the "low road" and do this with it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Earl...item2a28deaa70

I don't know which is more far-fetched... the seller claiming it's really signed, or thinking someone would honestly pay $475 for it

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Well, here's one that looks somewhat comparable, and sold for nearly $30...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1960s-N...p2047675.l2557


On the other hand, you could take the "low road" and do this with it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Earl...item2a28deaa70

I don't know which is more far-fetched... the seller claiming it's really signed, or thinking someone would honestly pay $475 for it

The guy selling the stamped ball for $475, claiming it is really signed, is also selling watches, clothing and other non autograph items. Why do people think they can just put anything up on the bay, do zero investigating, and just automatically assume it is authentic.

[John V]

Ridiculous. It's pretty obvious these things do not have actual signatures. Before listing something I'm unfamiliar with, I at least ask a few questions and review completed Ebay listings.