Value Question and Validity.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

I agree. But he wants 150. So it's a great investment opportunity if I can get it certed and hold it for the next 20 years. That's my thinking at least. But I'll steer clear of you guys tell me it looks bad. Thanks

Investment opportunity?

Unless it's a unique item with Joe DiMaggio's autograph on it, I can't foresee Joe DiMaggio's autograph increasing in value for it to be an "investment."

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Investment opportunity?

Unless it's a unique item with Joe DiMaggio's autograph on it, I can't foresee Joe DiMaggio's autograph increasing in value for it to be an "investment."

Ok I just bought this book. I truly do try. @Thetruthisoutthere what is yoru opinion on this ball?


Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs: A Reference Guide Paperback – November 1, 2012
by Ron Keurajian (Author), Foreword by Fay Vincent (Author)

[Duluth Eskimo]

Let me clarify what people are saying. Do your own homework. You are asking people for free advice so you can make money on their knowledge. Whether it is now or in the future, it's the same thing.

I do appreciate that you are not hiding your intentions because most people would, but it's not just an endless advice forum. I don't think you are trying to be that guy, but you are being that guy. Many people have given you advice on how to proceed and that would be to do your homework. If you had specific questions about different styles of DiMaggio, you would get more help. Your questions are basically "I dont have the time to do my own homework, I want to make money now". That doesn't fly. The experts on this forum have been giving away their opinions and free advice for years to collectors, but you have worn out your welcome on free advice recently. You also mentioned you don't sell, but you asked advice on your recent pin purchased ad then said you were going to flip the others you don't want. So obviously you do sell items you buy.

Please do your homework. The forum search feature would give you all the free reading you could handle for months.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Let me clarify what people are saying. Do your own homework. You are asking people for free advice so you can make money on their knowledge. Whether it is now or in the future, it's the same thing.

I do appreciate that you are not hiding your intentions because most people would, but it's not just an endless advice forum. I don't think you are trying to be that guy, but you are being that guy. Many people have given you advice on how to proceed and that would be to do your homework. If you had specific questions about different styles of DiMaggio, you would get more help. Your questions are basically "I dont have the time to do my own homework, I want to make money now". That doesn't fly. The experts on this forum have been giving away their opinions and free advice for years to collectors, but you have worn out your welcome on free advice recently. You also mentioned you don't sell, but you asked advice on your recent pin purchased ad then said you were going to flip the others you don't want. So obviously you do sell items you buy.

Please do your homework. The forum search feature would give you all the free reading you could handle for months.

Sounds good. Not trying to be that guy (sorry for wearing out my welcome) I'll try to figure this signature out on my own. I told the guy I'd take it for $150 because after comparing it to authentic signatures I feel there are many similar characteristics. Obviously I'm not sure, but I will use the search feature all night and cross my fingers that my gut is right. Otherwise, it's $150 gone BUT a lesson learned which is worth the $150 IMO. I understand you don't want to give free advice and I agree that you do not have to do anything you don't want to. If you knew me you would know my intentions are good and I'm what many people consider a great person, just a little too enthusiastic and move too fast sometimes which I don't mind cause that is what makes me me. Have a good night.

[Duluth Eskimo]

I'm sure you are a good person and there is a lot of good advice on here. Search DiMaggio and start looking at previous threads. You should be able to get close to the answers you are looking for. You probably know this, but you generally get what you pay for. If you do your homework and are willing to take a burn occasionally, you can but many high quality autographs without a COA or LOA, but the guys you are interested are the most highly forged and what others that know are often looking for deals on. Be careful or you will be wasting your future investment.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Ok I just bought this book.


Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs: A Reference Guide Paperback – November 1, 2012
by Ron Keurajian (Author), Foreword by Fay Vincent (Author)

One of the best books out there by far. That book is a fantastic source.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

One of the best books out there by far. That book is a fantastic source.

yea I have read great reviews on this

[Klrdds]

Buy Ron's book and study it and the other sources of examples available . Also use this site as a confirmation of your opinion and then address any dissenting opinion as to why that opinion differs from yours is my recommendation. The responsibility upon any purchase is ultimately yours not the members of this site. Education is the best guarantee of a successful purchase.
Lastly in my opinion Joe D, like so many others including Mantle and Ted Williams, is not an investment grade autograph unless on something very rare and unique.