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Janice Joplin's Autograph - Best Place to Sell

Hi Everyone. During the Festival Express in Winnipeg many, many years ago, my boyfriend got Janice's autograph on a cigarette package which he gave to me. I dug it out of my jewelry box and now think it's time to sell. Where would be the best place to sell this and does anyone know a ballpark price it could go for? Thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 31, 2016 at 6:49pm

Hi Chris,

Please post an image of it, a good one. That will help you get the best advice. Janis Joplin autographs are very desirable!

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Permalink Reply by Paul on July 31, 2016 at 6:51pm

Esp on a packet of f***!

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on August 3, 2016 at 5:10pm

I would estimate its value at about $750-$1,000, but that's just my opinion. The "OP" portion didn't turn out so well, which is a bit of a drawback, but it was signed only three months before she passed away.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 3, 2016 at 6:03pm

Where is it posted?

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on August 3, 2016 at 6:13pm

It's included in her photos.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on August 3, 2016 at 6:34pm

If it were signed on an lp what would ot be worth?

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on August 3, 2016 at 6:38pm

About $4-5K.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 3, 2016 at 6:38pm

Thanks, Ballroom. I think your range on market value is accurate.

Chris, if you offer it for sale yourself, I wouldn't take less than $750...that should be a super easy sell at that. I don't think it will be hard to get $850-$900 with a little time and work.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on August 3, 2016 at 6:43pm

It's pretty cool. There are a lot of quirky items signed on cigarette papers or packets,like the Prince i posted.
You could make a collection of them.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 3, 2016 at 7:29pm

Yes. Chris's Joplin is bold and looks nice but part barely shows on the blue, which affects its value. Otherwise it could go for $1,300 or more.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Westreich on December 14, 2016 at 3:57pm

Hi, I have the same questions about a Janis Joplin autograph. I was in a diner after seeing her in concert in Asbury Park when she came in. She was nice enough to sign my ticket stub. Photos of both sides are attached, with another photo of her autograph with the contrast enhanced.. It's in pencil because none of us had a pen so we had to borrow a waitress's pencil. I appreciate any advice anyone could give me about what the selling price should be.Thanks!

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