Oops! I guess it's not that rare after all

[Leon]

Very frequently I think of this same question, concerning rarity, about cards. With the advent of ebay, and the amount that come to market over time, many things we once thought were rare, aren't so rare anymore. As for memorabilia I have to think a Ruth signed ball is anything but rare. Fortunately for folks that collect them, the demand side is huge. Good question.

[Bilko G]

Originally Posted by Leon

As for memorabilia I have to think a Ruth signed ball is anything but rare.

[D. Bergin]

LOL! Great photo. There's a similar one of Muhammad Ali sitting in front of and signing a dump trucks load of boxing gloves.

Like Ruth during his time, one of the most common authentic signatures, is also one of the most forged because of the demand associated with it.

[TheSquire]

Originally Posted by Bilko G

I'd still love to have one. And one of those boxes as well...

[Leon]

Infraction and option given to The Squire for:

edited- Not sure if a PM was sent but suffice it to say, TheSquire needs to edit his comment or put his name in his posts.

[ValKehl]

I was a kid, so I now collect most anything related to him. Back 15-20 years ago, before auctions and the internet became big, I came came across this batting average calculator, which I had never seen before, at a local, DC-area card show. I assumed it was rare (probably helped with this assumption by the dealer), and I had to have it. Well, over the ensuing years, I have seen this item several times, and they now sell for a fraction of what I paid for mine! They are probably common as heck down Texas way!
Val