Derek Jeter autograph; worth it?

I missed out on another Jeter due to an early auction end time, but I am browsing for more Jeters.  Is $289.00 too much for this one?  

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Permalink Reply by Erich Jerozal on December 30, 2013 at 12:02pm

buddy got a game used Steiner Jeter for around that price.   Jeter is so high though.  I wouldn't know. 

Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on December 30, 2013 at 12:03pm

Really nice signature on what looks like a perfect baseball, if you're looking to add a Jeter to your collection then I'd say that's an ok, maybe a bit high, price to pay. I'm looking to add a single signed, sweet spot Jeter to my collection and I wouldn't pay that, but I'm cheap. 

Permalink Reply by Mike P on December 30, 2013 at 12:14pm

Thanks guys.  I was looking at a 90s era signature, ended at $239.00 but I missed the auction so lost out on that one.  

There are cheaper ones out there I'm sure, but I'm trying to find nice full signatures like the one above so they are definitely hard to come by.  

Permalink Reply by Null on December 30, 2013 at 12:19pm

$289 would be a great price for that ball. Beautiful. 

Permalink Reply by Mike P on December 30, 2013 at 3:21pm

I appreciate your input Ryan.  I'll think it over, but the ball does look great.  

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 30, 2013 at 3:29pm

that is one sweet ball........I am still amazed at how his signature, considering how many there are out there, still maintains its value

Permalink Reply by Mike P on December 30, 2013 at 8:23pm

I agree, Jeter is a tough one.  I guess you could make the same argument about Mantles/DiMaggios- so many were signed yet they still have held their value.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 31, 2013 at 2:51pm

the difference is that Mantle and Dimaggio signatures are now limited (at least the authentic ones are).

Jeter is still signing.

Permalink Reply by Mike P on December 31, 2013 at 3:52pm

That is true also.  I wasn't into baseball signatures as much as I am now when Mantle/DiMaggio were alive and signing, but I am pretty sure they were signing a lot as well.

I'm not defending Jeter's value, I agree that the price comes down to supply and demand; but I think his value will be similar to Mantles and DiMaggios in the distant future.  What I find strange is that some Jeter autographs cost just as much as a ball signed by either Mantle or DiMaggio.  

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on December 30, 2013 at 3:31pm

You can get some really great deals on Jeter autographs on Ebay if you can afford to be patient.

Of course, we all have our preferences.

I know, us collectors aren't all that patient.

Permalink Reply by Mike P on December 30, 2013 at 8:25pm

I certainly agree; there was a couple I was watching that sold below $250; problem is, I am picky when it comes to Jeter- I like the signatures that don't have much "skips" in the signature.  This one was bold and full, so I wound up purchasing it.  More than I wanted to spend, yes, but I think the quality of the ball and signature will make up for it in the long run.  At least I hope..

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on December 31, 2013 at 5:49am

There is definitely no shortage of Derek Jeter autographs.

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