Starting an autograph baseball collection.... - Autograph Live2024-03-29T00:37:15Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/starting-an-autograph-baseball-collection?commentId=3524372%3AComment%3A1091741&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Pete,
If you at into ootb…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-18:3524372:Comment:10929662017-07-18T10:17:22.212ZRyan Faleyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Ryan513
Hi Pete,<br />
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If you at into ootball and baseball autos then the show coming up is for you HOF'ers from both! Go to nyshows.org and select east coast national then August auto guests for a list. Has to be about 50 players and even actors from major league. I probably am going hopefully for both days depends on if the wife agrees lol. Maybe see you there.<br />
Ryan
Hi Pete,<br />
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If you at into ootball and baseball autos then the show coming up is for you HOF'ers from both! Go to nyshows.org and select east coast national then August auto guests for a list. Has to be about 50 players and even actors from major league. I probably am going hopefully for both days depends on if the wife agrees lol. Maybe see you there.<br />
Ryan Hi Taylor, thank you for your…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-17:3524372:Comment:10920352017-07-17T13:17:38.286ZPete Carellihttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/PeteCarelli
Hi Taylor, thank you for your input.....it is greatly appreciated. First and foremost, I would consider myself a collector. I have a "finished" basement (mancave) with a bar and projection big screen. I have a bunch of autographed things from football players and celebrities. I use to attend an autograph show in New Jersey (chiller theater) where they would have tons of celebrities....so I would collect my favorite celebs.<br />
(Batman /Robin..Barbara Eden..Henry Winkler. ..etc.) So, I guess I'm a…
Hi Taylor, thank you for your input.....it is greatly appreciated. First and foremost, I would consider myself a collector. I have a "finished" basement (mancave) with a bar and projection big screen. I have a bunch of autographed things from football players and celebrities. I use to attend an autograph show in New Jersey (chiller theater) where they would have tons of celebrities....so I would collect my favorite celebs.<br />
(Batman /Robin..Barbara Eden..Henry Winkler. ..etc.) So, I guess I'm a collector at heart. My thought process for the baseballs was to collect them for my personal enjoyment, yet 50 years from now, when I am gone, they would carry some value for my daughter.....guess I want my cake and eat it to....lol. I think I will collect the players I like...and maybe invest in a Mantle/Mays/Williams/Dimaggio. ..etc. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Hi Ryan, thank you for your i…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-17:3524372:Comment:10920332017-07-17T13:04:54.249ZPete Carellihttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/PeteCarelli
Hi Ryan, thank you for your input. I am in Fonda, about 35 miles west of Albany...so Cooperstown is only about a 49 minute drive for me. a trip to your area would be nothing for me. (Have driven across the country a half dozen times...lol) Would definitely be interested in the shows down in your area. I love collectiing autographed stuff. I am mainly into football but have recently become more interested in baseball. Avid Mets fan, (I know, why?...lol)
Hi Ryan, thank you for your input. I am in Fonda, about 35 miles west of Albany...so Cooperstown is only about a 49 minute drive for me. a trip to your area would be nothing for me. (Have driven across the country a half dozen times...lol) Would definitely be interested in the shows down in your area. I love collectiing autographed stuff. I am mainly into football but have recently become more interested in baseball. Avid Mets fan, (I know, why?...lol) Pete, the folks on here have…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-16:3524372:Comment:10918612017-07-16T22:04:21.214ZTaylor Williamshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/TaylorWilliams
<p>Pete, the folks on here have given you some good advice. Decide whether this is an "investment" or a "collection". If it is a collection, get the players you like off of that list. If you are near any minor league parks, buy the appropriate league balls off of Ebay and go to a game. Both teams will have prospects that may turn out to be the next Aaron Judge. Having Michael Jordan play for the nearby Barons in 1994 was a great way to get me (and my son) started.</p>
<p>Pete, the folks on here have given you some good advice. Decide whether this is an "investment" or a "collection". If it is a collection, get the players you like off of that list. If you are near any minor league parks, buy the appropriate league balls off of Ebay and go to a game. Both teams will have prospects that may turn out to be the next Aaron Judge. Having Michael Jordan play for the nearby Barons in 1994 was a great way to get me (and my son) started.</p> Chuck, back when Mickey was s…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-16:3524372:Comment:10919612017-07-16T21:57:26.546ZTaylor Williamshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/TaylorWilliams
<p>Chuck, back when Mickey was signing for $25, it took you 2-3 days to earn that amount. That is why you didn't have a case of baseballs with you.</p>
<p>Chuck, back when Mickey was signing for $25, it took you 2-3 days to earn that amount. That is why you didn't have a case of baseballs with you.</p> Rod Carew recently dodged a h…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-16:3524372:Comment:10917412017-07-16T19:00:39.806ZChuck Palsahttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/ChuckPalsa
<p>Rod Carew recently dodged a health issue. I would place him as #1 on my list. Try to find an "era appropriate" ball for him to sign. Having his sig on a modern-day ball takes a bit of the shine away. These older balls are around - somewhat pricey - but still available. The other sigs are strictly whatever your budget can handle and whatever players you are most interested in - childhood memories, hometown heroes, All-stars, etc.</p>
<p>I agree with others. There is little, if any,…</p>
<p>Rod Carew recently dodged a health issue. I would place him as #1 on my list. Try to find an "era appropriate" ball for him to sign. Having his sig on a modern-day ball takes a bit of the shine away. These older balls are around - somewhat pricey - but still available. The other sigs are strictly whatever your budget can handle and whatever players you are most interested in - childhood memories, hometown heroes, All-stars, etc.</p>
<p>I agree with others. There is little, if any, investment value in any of these sigs. I shudder to remember the day when I got my 1st Mickey Mantle for $25. Why didn't I take a case of baseballs with me???</p>
<p>Those days are long gone. Good luck!</p>
<p></p> Not sure where you are upstat…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-16:3524372:Comment:10918412017-07-16T18:32:12.159ZRyan Faleyhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Ryan513
Not sure where you are upstate I am on Long Island and have done the Cooperstown shows a few times with my wife many years ago and it was a blast. Most players very friendly accomdating reasonable prices and they made it a lot of fun. I love having the memory of shaking their hands talking to them pictures etc. now though it is so expensive with auto fee then inscription fee photo fee etc they have taken away a lot the fun making it a small fortune. If you want a good chunk of autographs…
Not sure where you are upstate I am on Long Island and have done the Cooperstown shows a few times with my wife many years ago and it was a blast. Most players very friendly accomdating reasonable prices and they made it a lot of fun. I love having the memory of shaking their hands talking to them pictures etc. now though it is so expensive with auto fee then inscription fee photo fee etc they have taken away a lot the fun making it a small fortune. If you want a good chunk of autographs baseball football etc the weschester national is in the middle of August and there is a Long Island national as well. A lot of signers at both. I know from Albany (I went to Siena) it is about 2 hours to the show. again as stated you can get a lot of them cheaper elsewhere so it is not so much about investing in signatures but collecting. At least for me. Love having my kids into it especially on the hockey side. They are hooked! thanks Tim. I am a collector…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-16:3524372:Comment:10917272017-07-16T17:34:37.383Zterrier8HOFhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/terrier8HOF
<p>thanks Tim. I am a collector of signed baseballs, and while I certainly applaud the folks that prefer in person signatures, when I see the word "investment", it certainly changes the game.</p>
<p>Personally, I feel a lot better about finding a vintage Johnny Bench or Sandy Koufax on a Giles or Feeney ball, for example. And if you are patient, you can gather an impressive collection for likely less than you would pay at one of these shows.</p>
<p>thanks Tim. I am a collector of signed baseballs, and while I certainly applaud the folks that prefer in person signatures, when I see the word "investment", it certainly changes the game.</p>
<p>Personally, I feel a lot better about finding a vintage Johnny Bench or Sandy Koufax on a Giles or Feeney ball, for example. And if you are patient, you can gather an impressive collection for likely less than you would pay at one of these shows.</p> well stated Stevetag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-16:3524372:Comment:10918362017-07-16T17:30:58.302Zterrier8HOFhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/terrier8HOF
<p>well stated Steve</p>
<p>well stated Steve</p> Another thing to consider is…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2017-07-16:3524372:Comment:10918322017-07-16T17:24:18.502ZSteve Zarellihttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MrZipper
<p>Another thing to consider is that generically signed baseballs from common show signers are mass produced. Long after these guys are gone, they will still be in high supply. As Terrier mentioned, you are better getting a playing era signed ball, or a rookie style signature. No matter how many they sign for Steiner these days, they won't be making the vintage stuff anymore. For instance, I won't touch a modern Jeter signature. Mass produced slop. I only buy rookie era signatures.</p>
<p>Money…</p>
<p>Another thing to consider is that generically signed baseballs from common show signers are mass produced. Long after these guys are gone, they will still be in high supply. As Terrier mentioned, you are better getting a playing era signed ball, or a rookie style signature. No matter how many they sign for Steiner these days, they won't be making the vintage stuff anymore. For instance, I won't touch a modern Jeter signature. Mass produced slop. I only buy rookie era signatures.</p>
<p>Money is the other consideration. Show signing fees are often more than you will ever recoup from the signature. It may be worth it for the experience and the photo, but don't expect that your show signed ball will ever pay off as an investment.</p>
<p>If you really want to get show signed balls, try to get a unique inscription or at least HOF, etc... something to make it rise above a totally generic signed modern ball.</p>
<p>Also, in my opinion, multiple signed items are a waste of time and money, for instance a ball or bat signed by a bunch of random HOFers. It may look cool on the wall, but they sell for peanuts on the secondary market. The whole is much LESS than the sum of it's parts. </p>
<p>The most important thing is to have fun, but also maintain realistic expectations. Collecting modern show autographs is a poor financial investment.</p>