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Fair price for nice Mantle signed ball?

What's a fair price to pay for a signed Mantle ball, bold signature, clean ball?

Authenticated balls on eBay seem to be selling for $450-$800. Are there better deals to be found?

Thanks, Justin

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on May 6, 2020 at 6:21pm

If you know autographs, you can always find deals; if you don't know autographs, it's a mine field.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 6, 2020 at 6:41pm

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 6, 2020 at 6:43pm

A member recently bought a GREAT Mantle ball with a bold autograph for a good price, $400 I think.

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Permalink Reply by Baseguru on May 7, 2020 at 3:01pm

Thanks for the info!

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Permalink Reply by Baseguru on May 13, 2020 at 6:55pm

Where do you find these balls for sale? Are they posted on here?

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Permalink Reply by Steve on May 6, 2020 at 10:01pm

I have seen several on eBay in the $300-$400 range. If they have a buy it now, they disappear quick. If you know your stuff, you can pick it up quickly. If you are skeptical or decide to wait a little, they usually are gone when you come back.

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Permalink Reply by Baseguru on May 7, 2020 at 3:03pm

Thanks for the info, Steve. When you find a ball in that range on eBay, do you typically look for it to be authenticated by a certain company or companies? Do you stick with only certain sellers on eBay? I'm afraid if I find a good deal, it will be gone before I can post pictures on here for opinions.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on May 7, 2020 at 3:15pm

you will pay a premium for a certed ball. Study his signature, and you will be more likely to be able to find a bargain.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on May 7, 2020 at 3:27pm

If I were in the market for one, I would not look for a vertex ball unless one popped up with a great price. Most people who send a ball in for authentication expect a premium on their price. Those who list without that are most likely to have a much more reasonable price. Way more people don’t know what to look for in a Mantle signature and either gravitate to a forgery because it is cheap or the opposite direction because someone else is telling them it is good. If you are able to rely on your own skills, you can have your pickings from everything in between.