Greed

[Brent G.]

There are a lot of terrible deals in the autograph trade these days, especially those 5x markups to sign rookie cards.

While this isn't Tom Brady-bad, the rates for an upcoming Derek Jeter signing are just laughable:

Derek Jeter Private Signing – January 2026
Courtesy of LMC and powered by MLB Auctions

This is your chance to get your item — or one of ours — signed by the Captain himself. MLB hologram included on all items.

Mail-In Pricing (Your Items)
• Ball / Flat up to 16x20: $685
• Tickets / Figures / Minis: $750
• Oversized Flat / Jersey / Helmet / Bat / Glove: $999
• Trading Card / Artwork: $1,100
• Game Used / Stadium Items: $2,000
• Inscriptions: $300

Memo to "The Captain," ... f--k off.

I feel sorry for any saps out there rolling over for this.

[packs]

Pretty unusual to see trading cards at the highest tier of items.

I need Judge on my captains ball. I wish he'd do a signing. I'd pay whatever he wanted:

[gonefishin]

I really don't like to see players, or other public figures, who were once very talented and the top tier in their industry fall from grace over money. I understand that while making the big bucks they probably led a very exclusive, and expensive, lifestyle that they need to maintain. So, because they have no other talent, skill, or education to either own or operate a successful business (or do so for a deep pocket individual), they prostitute themselves for money. Whether that be in some lame commercial (typically insurance or cell phones), charging large amounts for guest appearances, selling their autograph, etc., they have to find a venue to bring in that cash.

I really can't blame them, because we all do something to bring in money to support ourselves or our family.

The autograph prices are crazy. However, they will charge whatever the market will pay. In this case, not for me. If no one paid these prices I guarantee they would change the next time around. I'm sure Jeter will get paid handsomely and a percentage of the take. If not, he will be forced to make another commercial with the insurance man. I mean shouldn't he since he has to meet fans that idolize him?

[Beercan collector]

You can get a baseball card signed by Derek Jeter or you could get about 30 different items that were signed by Stan Musial