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Tom Brady Private Signing for $649

Tom Brady is doing private signings through Tri-Star and Steiner. (See below). I'm interesting in writing a post for Forbes where I cover sports memorabilia. I don't begrudge Brady, I suppose, though I'm a Jets fan.

Three questions, please.

Has anyone ever seen such a high cost for a star to sign your item?

Can anyone thinking of other stars at the peak of their fame and prowess signing?

Finally what do folks think of "private" signings? While half the fun is meeting your hero, if you have a prized possession, it's the only option.

David

P.S. The price of Brady inscriptions is as much as as the vast majority of autographs.

YOUR ITEM	PRICE
Your flat Item up to and including 11x14	$649
Your flat Item larger than 11x14, mini helmet, or football	$699
Your full size helmet, or NFL licensed jersey (jersey numbers not accepted)	$749
Your artwork, game used, or multi-signed item with 5 or more autographs already on item, or any other item not listed	Contact Us
Inscription - Choose 1 from: 3x SB MVP, SB 49 MVP, SB 38 MVP, SB 36 MVP	$179
Inscription - Choose 1 from: 2x NFL MVP, 4x SB Champ, SB 49 Champs, 07 NFL MVP, 10 NFL MVP	$199
Personalization up to 20 characters	$299
Notes: ONE (1) INSCRIPTION PER ITEM. Tom will not inscribe roman numerals. No trophies or trophy plates.

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Permalink Reply by James on November 22, 2015 at 10:05pm

What he charges keeps going up - not necessarily his value. Looking at recent past sales on eBay for Brady PSA/DNA signed items, one can get signed mini helmets for under $250. A PSA/DNA signed 8x10 sold for $150. It's simply a matter of people over-paying for his autograph at private signings.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on November 22, 2015 at 5:35pm

I don't collect much in sports, though that's where I started. Tom Brady is one I want but I don't really want to spend that much. I plan to wait until his fame dies down though if Tri Star continues to own him he might never get cheap. I will keep scanning for somebody re selling a Tri or Steiner and at least get a discount. I don't mind not "meeting" them in a rushed environment anyway and usually if you buy through the company there is better signature placement.

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Permalink Reply by Barry S on November 22, 2015 at 6:04pm

Thank you Ian. I totally understand, hope you can pick up one for a decent price. I'm with you, I haven't collected sports in a few years. That's where I started.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on November 22, 2015 at 6:14pm

I can wait,or buy one full price if I want,the money isn't an issue( Im waiting for my boy to send me Roger Waters Dark Side and an Adele he just got). Brady is special though and Im still a football fan though the Eagles suck!

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on November 22, 2015 at 6:20pm

here is one that is fairly reasonably priced, Ian

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tom-Brady-Autographed-Mini-Helmet-4X-SB-Cha...

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Permalink Reply by Rich on November 22, 2015 at 6:24pm

That's why I don't follow the appeal of spending twice as much for the exact same product. If you got to meet Tom and see it sign, then, okay. But you're not, obviously.

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Permalink Reply by David Seideman on November 22, 2015 at 6:29pm

You raise a really interesting point, Rich.

As a baseball collector, I've had players sign unique vintage gloves and game-used bats for me. But I can't think of an equivalent for Brady. How many game-used jerseys are out there? The only thing might be to personalize it ,"To XX." But that, of course, devalues the autograph.

So what would be the point of sending something? I'll ask Steiner.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on November 22, 2015 at 7:44pm

Yeah, if there's an opportunity to get something unique, rare or with special sentimental value signed, then that could be a game changer and makes much more sense than dropping hundreds more on something you can get much cheaper (i.e. standard 8 x 10, mini helmets, football, etc).

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on November 23, 2015 at 10:32am

Thanks Mr. T but the Mountain Dew killed it for me. I don't really buy things counting on the fact they will be a good investment. I know these things are overpriced. I buy what I enjoy.

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Permalink Reply by Xwiesy on November 22, 2015 at 7:21pm

These sports autographs are terrible investments.

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Permalink Reply by James on November 22, 2015 at 10:13pm

As with all genres of autograph collecting, it depends. Some music autographs can be terrible investments. And the same can be said of movie star autographs. It all depends on supply, demand, and the popularity of the signer. I can tell you one thing. Not many people will say Babe Ruth is a bad investment, unless, of course, you over-pay. And that applies to all autographs.

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Permalink Reply by James on November 22, 2015 at 11:30pm

I should add that although I've been critical of the pricing for both Brady and Ford, I certainly can understand people's desires to have their autographs. I am a fan of both. The Star Wars saga is an international treasure, and Brady is one of sports greatest superstars now. And to think their was once a debate of who was better, Brady or Manning. I think that's now been clearly answered. And for those that thought Brady was getting an advantage with an under inflated ball, how did he look in the Super Bowl with a fully-inflated football? And how does 9-0 sound so far this year?