information about buying autographed item

[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.