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a Mickey Mantle Autograph signed on an 8 x 10 Photo. This autograph was obtained in
person at a signing in the late 1980's at a baseball card
show in Brooklyn. I witnessed the signing, so if you are using it to compare to
one you are purchasing feel safe that it is authentic.
At the Show signing with Mickey was Reggie Jackson.
Jackson was getting $10. and Mickey was getting $15.
Wow! That was top $ back then.
A Mickey
Mantle single signed baseball is worth about
$500.-$800. A
Mickey Mantle signed Photo is worth about
$150.-$300. Larger and more desired photos could
sell for more.
Price
will vary based on condition, and type of authenticity
that accompanies the signature. Rare examples of a
pristine signature or inscriptions like "The
Mick" "HOF 1974" or 536 HR's" could
raise the price to the $1,000. price range. Personal
inscription like "Good luck Mike" could sell
below $400. A rarely signed full name signature
"Mickey Charles Mantle" will break the $2,000
price mark as it did in a May 5th 2007 live eBay auction
selling for $2,390.
After condition the type of authenticity that
accompanies the signature will dictate the price. Mickey
Mantle was under contract with the Upper-Deck company
before he passed away. Baseballs that have the Upper
deck hologram could sell in the $1,000.-$1,500. price
range. signatures that have not been authenticated could
sell at half the market value or less.
Mickey
Mantle's Autograph was different at the beginning of his
carrier than it was later in his life. Be aware of
team signed baseballs from the old days, in that on occasions,
Club house people would sign for a player that was
not available.
TIP!
Don't Forget to keep your
Autographs Away from a lot of Light, especially sunlight! Even reflected sunlight will take its toll.
The Ideal
conditions for display would be indirect lighting,
at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50%
humidity. Always check your signatures periodically for
signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive
handling.
Visit
the Single
Signed Baseball Price Guide for values on
other players.
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