information about buying autographed item

[Lordstan]

The autograph in the first link appears fine.
Personally, I think Mill Creek is a very reputable outfit. I also think they are very expensive.
$499 for a smudged Mantle ball isn't a good deal in my book.

If you want a Mantle ball that is guaranteed to be real or your money back, I would consider contacting Richard Simon or Jim Stinson.
Rich is a board member. I don't think Jim is.

Both have excellent reputations and expertise. Both are also very reasonably priced. I don't mean cheap, but very fair.

Good Luck,
Mark

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

The autograph in the first link appears fine.
Personally, I think Mill Creek is a very reputable outfit. I also think they are very expensive.
$499 for a smudged Mantle ball isn't a good deal in my book.

If you want a Mantle ball that is guaranteed to be real or your money back, I would consider contacting Richard Simon or Jim Stinson.
Rich is a board member. I don't think Jim is.

Both have excellent reputations and expertise. Both are also very reasonably priced. I don't mean cheap, but very fair.

Good Luck,
Mark

i am not familliar with autographed ball value.

According to you, you seem to know this domain, how much is the value of a mantle auto ball ?

If it is possible i would like to have a ball at the time when mantle played....

you said in the first link the price seem not a good price.. how much it is the value ?

thx

[drc]

Mantle did signings with UDA (Upper Deck Authenticated) so UDA Mantles are reliable. Witnessed in person. Though UDA's will probably bring a premium in price.

Duly note that Travosty is harsher than most anyone on PSA and JSA. Those two companies offer good opinions on autographs, but can make mistakes from time to time. PSA and JSA's opinion is definitely worth something.

A key is to buy from reputable sellers, especially reputable in autographs. Gather a list of good a autograph dealers and check on what they have.

I happen to know of the ebay seller in your Mantle link. I think he specializes in game used not autographs, and I've never bought from him, but think he's a reputable enough seller.

Mill Creek is a reputable and well known dealer.

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by drc

Mantle did signings with UDA (Upper Deck Authenticated) so UDA Mantles are reliable. Witnessed in person. Though UDA's will probably bring a premium in price.

A key is to buy from reputable sellers, especially reputable in autographs. Gather a list of good a autograph dealers and check on what they have.

I happen to know of the seller in your link. I think he specializes in game used not autographs, and I've never bought from him, but think he's a reputable enough seller.

do you have a couple website link to specialized autograph ball seller ?

thx

[Lordstan]

There are no specialized ball sellers per se. Most autograph dealers sell a wide variety of items that are signed.

As far as a price. I think $300-500 is probably a reasonable range to expect for a decent signed Mantle baseball. It certainly could be much higher. If the ball was a ball in perfect condition, has a special inscription, or comes from UDA, as DRC mentioned, it can draw a premium price. I wouldn't expect to pay that for a smudged one.

I think my advice for you is probably similar to if a non card collector came to you for advice about buying a certain type of card. I think most would probably say to do some research on what they want, what the prices are, and then find a reputable dealer to deal with.

My recommendation on those two dealers stands. Both are fair and honest. If they don't have want you want, I know they point you in the right direction.

Good Luck,
Mark

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

There are no specialized ball sellers per se. Most autograph dealers sell a wide variety of items that are signed.

As far as a price. I think $300-500 is probably a reasonable range to expect for a decent signed Mantle baseball. It certainly could be much higher. If the ball was a ball in perfect condition, has a special inscription, or comes from UDA, as DRC mentioned, it can draw a premium price. I wouldn't expect to pay that for a smudged one.

I think my advice for you is probably similar to if a non card collector came to you for advice about buying a certain type of card. I think most would probably say to do some research on what they want, what the prices are, and then find a reputable dealer to deal with.

My recommendation on those two dealers stands. Both are fair and honest. If they don't have want you want, I know they point you in the right direction.

Good Luck,
Mark

Thx a lot for all informations. I will do my homework before made any purchase

Thx again

[RichardSimon]

Thanks for the recommendation.
I don't have a Mantle ball in stock now.