What is it Worth? Thread to ask about baseball collectibles and their value.

[jhart05]

Yes, autographed.

 

$1,500 to $2,000 ???

 

No way. Really?? I was thinking maybe a couple hundred. Wow. Still would never think of selling.

[JimH5]

Pre-accident Campanella sends that one through the roof. If Hodges is there too, that's even more awesome.

 

Keep it out of the light. If you're going to frame them, I would recommend a professional frame shop to be assured of acid-free materials and UV-protectant glass.

 

Kevin Keating from Quality Autographs is good at pricing high end stuff--though understand he will want to buy it.

[jhart05]

Yep, Hodges, Furillo, Reese, Gilliam, Padres, Erskine ... they are all on there. Hell, even Don Zimmer. There are at least 20, probably around 25 names on it. I'll have to look again, but believe it has Walter Alston as well.

 

I don't know if I'd actually take it to a dealer to get an "professional" value for it. Was just looking for a ball park estimate.

[Hoops03]

Bernie lawn gnome from last year ....one of 100 signed by nyjer Morgan....what's it worth

[Bikeage77]

60. 75. Tops.

[Crew2323]

I'm just looking for an approximate range of prices for the following:

 

The entire set of 2007 SGA Bobbles. That includes blues of Cooper, Molitor, Moore, Yount, Simmons, and Thomas.

 

The '04 Gantner full size bobble

 

The '08 Braun bobble

 

The '08 Prince bobble with the crown on the head

 

Two '08 Yovani Gallardo Beloit Snapper bobbles

 

The '08 Barrel Man Bobble

 

The '09 Braun Bobble mimicking his run around the bases in game 162

 

The '09 Bratwurst bobble.

[TURBO]

I'll take a stab at this, just an opinion, feel free to make corrections:

 

The entire set of 2007 SGA Bobbles. That includes blues of Cooper, Molitor, Moore, Yount, Simmons, and Thomas. I think you can expect about $10 each for the pinstripe minis, and the blues about $20. The Charlie Moore seems to be the most valuable, probably as high as $30.

 

The '04 Gantner full size bobble ($20)

 

The '08 Braun bobble ($20)

 

The '08 Prince bobble with the crown on the head ($15-$20, maybe closer to the $15 figure since he is no longer a brewer)

 

Two '08 Yovani Gallardo Beloit Snapper bobbles ($40 each)

 

The '08 Barrel Man Bobble ($15)

 

The '09 Braun Bobble mimicking his run around the bases in game 162 ($20)

 

The '09 Bratwurst bobble. ($15)

[Bikeage77]

I'd prolly say the Gallardo Beloits at about 25-30, and all the full size ones at about 12-15. The Bratwurst probably closer to 10-12. If there's retros involved they can go up to 30ish. Maybe the Gantner to 40 on a good day.

 

A lot of the 82 minis you can find on eBay for 5-7 if yer patient. The demand for Brewers bobbles is steadily dropping off since there's way to many out there no one wants to really begin collecting them at this point, and the people that are currently collecting them don't need any of those at thsi point. Just my opinion.

[jonny5t]

What's the Patriotic Snappy going for these days?

[rwa12]

I have on separate 1957 game programs:

 

1957 Milwaukee Braves - Fair condition.

 

1957 Brooklyn Dodgers - Fair condition.

 

All the big names are on there. Aaron, Mathews, Spahn, Burdette, Koufax, Drysdale, Snider, Campy, etc...

 

Wouldn't sell either of them as they are family treasures. My Dad got them as a boy after a game. I guess all the players went to a bar or restaurant after the game.

 

Just wondering if anyone could even make a guess.

 

I agree that the Dodgers one should be highly valuable, the better quality of the signature the better. Fading will reduce the value. JimH is right, the pre-accident Campy is the money signature. Other than that, the Koufax would probably be the most important, as he is a reluctant signer.

 

The Braves one I'm not so sure on. The major stars were all good signers. I would expect Legends or somewhere to sell it for $1500, but I would guess the actual value to be around $500-700. I'm not that familiar, if it has signatures of players who died young, that would increase value. Even if they were lesser players.

[wichmae]

Have a chance at buying a Hank Aaron 1954 Topps rookie at 450. Its not graded but from my inspection it should grade around a 6 or 7. What do you guys think? Good buy?

[JimH5]

Based on eBay, I'd say that's a decent price. Though I would say there's also some risk since it's not graded.

 

It could be fake, it could be trimmed, it could be a 3 instead of a 6. . .it depends on how badly you want the card and how much you'd be bummed if those turned out to be true.

 

Good Luck. . .I don't want to wreck your party, just want to be a devil's advocate. Otherwise, go for it!

[Bikeage77]

if it's from a shop of some sort, get the reciept. get it graded. if it comes out authentic then whatever the grade is, thats the grade. a 4 should bring you close to what you have invested into it.

 

if it comes back as a miscut, trimmed, etc, as Jim was saying, bring it straight back to the shop you got it from.

 

i'm hoping that within a year I can find an Aaron rookie myself. I've done some homework on it and it's a bit harder to find than a Kaline or a Banks rookie (both of which I have)...from my understanding, stars are graded a bit tougher, so if you think it's a 6, it may come back a 5. but still, a good investment...you can always figure out a way to trade up.

 

good luck! I'd love to hear that you scored a 7, keep us posted!

[cvollbrecht]

So at the T-Rats game last night I won the Scooter vs Snowman Bobble by spinning a wheel for a $1. Not looking to sell or anything but how rare/valuable is this bobble? I don't collect other than the ones I get at games. Thanks!!

[TURBO]

I've sold a few Scooter bobbles for $30 on ebay. That is probably the top dollar right now.

[midaph]

I have many rare Milwaukee Braves collectibles but I am particularly interested in a ballpark value for this particular item:

 

Full Uncut 1958 World Series Ticket Sheet. I have never seen one before. Image at link below.

 

http://milwaukeebravesmuseum.com/Collectibles/Misc/uncut_tix.html

[Bikeage77]

I would think torn tickets are 50, and full tickets close to twice that. To have a whole uncut sheet though? WOOF! Very very cool piece.

[JimH5]

That Braves ticket item is pretty sharp. I have no idea what it's worth, though the boys at MEARS might be able to give you an idea, and they'll want to list it in an auction.

 

Recently on eBay, there was an unused sheet of 1953 Yankees WS tickets that sold for $999. So that's the very top end of what it might be worth.

 

Your tickets aren't as old as the Yankees sheet, and there isn't as much national interest in the Braves as the Yanks, AND the Braves lost that series, so there will be some reduction for those things.

 

I would guess maybe $600. . .It's certainly unique.

 

Is it worth substantially more because the sheet is untorn? That makes it way more rare, but does that equate to value? Like a team signed sheet of paper might or might not be worth more than if it were cut into individual cuts. . . Not suggesting you tear it apart at all, just don't know if there's a ton more value as a whole sheet.

[GoToHelfaer]

There have been 3 recent sales on Ebay for uncut World Series ticket sheets, all for the 1964 Phillies. Those sold for $39.99, $46.00 and $20.50.

[Bikeage77]

Hey guys,

Do any of you know what a 1921-22 Spalding Basketball guide would go for?

 

What about Notre Dame football programs spanning from the 30's-60's?

 

I have a few Marquette football programs from the 1960's as well.

 

Thanks!

[OpelEye]

Hello i have a 2008 Wild Card Mini Bat (with the Holographic Word Series Sticker on it) And i am Looking for a Value on it. Any help Would be Great.

[JimH5]

Recent issue commemorative things like that mini-bat are often at their peak value when they are sold. Maybe they will retain their value, often they lose quite a bit. I'm thinking of some of the Brett Favre Sports Illustrated issues, or team photo plaques. That stuff might look cool on a wall or in a display case, but doesn't sell for much.

 

I don't know about your bat. I don't think the hologram does anything to add or subtract value.

 

I would guess it's somewhere between $5 and $10.

[OpelEye]

Just a Side Note It is My belief that this Bat is from 2008 (it has 2008 Listed in 3 Different Spots Including the World Series Sticker).

[Bikeage77]

I'm with Jim. I can't see you getting more than 10 for it if you were to sell it. It looks nice, but most commerative stuff just doesn't go for much. Rawlings special edition baseballs (World Series, ASG, etc) Get some value over time, but that's about all I can come up with.

[JimH5]

Just a Side Note It is My belief that this Bat is from 2008 (it has 2008 Listed in 3 Different Spots Including the World Series Sticker).

 

By "recent issue", I'm including stuff from 2008. Really, anything from your generation would be "recent issue" in the way I use that term. It's not like your grandfather got something at Borchert Field and now you just discovered it.

 

I'm guessing it was mass produced. And it's an item that has no use other than as a collectible (so it's not like everyone else who bought one has been using it as a real bat). So almost all of them that were sold in 2008 are in the same exact condition as yours.

 

The Hall of Fame does commemorative mini bats each year to celebrate that year's inductees. They're dated, and they're cool display items. But they don't really increase in value.

 

That doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy the bat. It's a cool memento of the 2008 season.