Koufax’s prices are even higher from a year ago

[tazdmb]

This signing sold out week’s ago

[NiceDocter]

I had heard Mr Koufax was one of the unfortunate victims of the Bernie Madoff scam ….. I think he lost a lot of his money unfortunately and this may be a part of his current signing fee structure. God Bless him and all the other victims……

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

I had heard Mr Koufax was one of the unfortunate victims of the Bernie Madoff scam ….. I think he lost a lot of his money unfortunately and this may be a part of his current signing fee structure. God Bless him and all the other victims……

Think nearly all of Madoff's victims were paid back in full.

[Chris-Counts]

I've always believed that there should be a greater difference between the price of a vintage autograph signed in ballpoint, or better yet, a fountain pen, and the value of a shaky old man signature done with a blue Sharpie. I have Diamond Stars with gorgeous fountain pen signatures, and there's no way they are devaluing the card. But to pay for a Koufax rookie card done poorly with blue Sharpie holds no interest to me.

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

I had heard Mr Koufax was one of the unfortunate victims of the Bernie Madoff scam ….. I think he lost a lot of his money unfortunately and this may be a part of his current signing fee structure. God Bless him and all the other victims……

I think most of that money has been recovered and distributed to the victims.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

I had heard Mr Koufax was one of the unfortunate victims of the Bernie Madoff scam ….. I think he lost a lot of his money unfortunately and this may be a part of his current signing fee structure. God Bless him and all the other victims……

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/31/busin...ntl/index.html

I know of an extended family (3 generations) who lost a lot of money who were almost made whole. I do not know the specifics.

[packs]

I would think someone would find it more unreasonable to collect cardboard photos and fake coins than game used memorabilia.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by packs

I would think someone would find it more unreasonable to collect cardboard photos and fake coins than game used memorabilia.

Yeah from one standpoint maybe. But to me it's all about what I collected as a kid. Therefore it comes down to bubble gum cards, cereal box cards and the premium coins that were "Free Inside!" potato chips and dessert mixes.

[keithsky]

It's mind boggling those prices especially to sign a bat at 2200.00. I have a signed bat at 600.00 that's beautiful and can't sell so who's spending 2200.00. Oh well. He's getting older so his autograph will only increase. He's a class act with a beautiful autograph even at 90 years old

[egri]

I've always thought the 'limited to 25 spots' part should be taken with more than a pinch of salt. If 26 or 30 or more people send in, at a minimun $1,250 a pop, I'd be surprised if Sandy says no.

[Bigdaddy]

If he wanted to maximize the money, he certainly wouldn't limit the number of items.

[Lordstan]

I think the only reason to pay those prices is if you need something special signed. If you just want a generic ball or bat, they can be had much cheaper. If you a specific ball or bat then maybe its worth he premium.

[sbfinley]

Considering the proceeds of items he sold through his website went to specific charity, I’d assume doing a super expensive/low volume signing is along those lines. If he were doing it for personal gain he wouldn’t have capped it at 25 items.

[theshleps]

I have read he donates all the $

[Scott Garner]

Koufax has always been good about contributing to charities that he feels connected to, FWIW....