by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
Signed football memorabilia has its greatest value if it can be attributed to a Hall of Fame player, or to a significant moment in football history. Equipment and uniforms worn by HOF members carry tremendous value. If the signed football equipment or uniform was used or worn in an historically significant game, then the value of the item increases. Memorabilia signed by entire teams has its greatest value if the signed object is from a significant event – like a championship game.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
Autographs from participants in Mixed Martial Arts depend on the popularity of the athlete, the accomplishments of the athlete, and whether or not the autograph is on a piece of equipment associated with MMA, or on a piece of paper. Assuming the fighter is high-profile, his or her signature may be in high demand, and its value driven up. Autographs on pieces of paper will bring lower prices than those on equipment, and signatures on the equipment fluctuate depending on the historical significance of the event in which the equipment was used.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
Sports memorabilia that is autographed can garner great interest in the collectibles marketplace. However, there factors that have an impact on their value regardless of the sport. The first factor is who has signed the object in question. High-profile athletes are in greater demand than those who were cut before the season began. The next factor is the equipment or object itself. Signed equipment from a game has greater value than something from the gift shop. If the equipment was used in a game in which something significant happened, the value increases. Signed programs from significant games are also highly desirable.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
Like any other autograph, the value of an athlete’s signature rests on the reputation and accomplishments of the athlete. With the New England Patriots, this is also true. High profile players like Tom Brady and Wes Welker command greater interest and bring higher prices because of their on-field accomplishments and to some extent their off-field notoriety. Autographs signed by players have greater value if they are on a piece of equipment – such as a jersey or a game ball – than if they were on a player’s card. Autographs in a collection in an autograph book also do well. Autographs on player’s cards tend to devalue both items.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
The value of autographs signed by the New York Yankees depends on the player, the object signed, and the condition of the object signed. Players with a higher profile, or who have greater mystique in the Yankee pantheon, have signatures that carry greater interest. If collecting autographs, it is best to have the signatures in an autograph book, on a letter or a piece of paper. Signatures on equipment or programs do well also, especially if the equipment has some direct connection to the player. It is not recommended that baseball cards be signed, as that tends to devalue both the card and the signature.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
The value of a Derek Jeter autograph is slowly increasing in value. While not a record setter, as captain of the New York Yankees and member of many World Series championship teams, make his signature desirable among collectors. The next jump in value will come when he is voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Game equipment and uniforms used and worn by Derek Jeter currently have the highest value of current Yankee players, and as time passes, his value may approach the greatest players in all of Yankee history.
