by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
Following the Stanley Cup Championship, a Sidney Crosby autograph jumped significantly in value. If he wins more before retiring, an increase in value will accompany each win. As he breaks and sets records, his autograph will increase in value, and if he is voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, there should be a substantial spike in its value. Hockey equipment or game programs signed by Crosby, especially if there is any sports history significance associated with the item, are of significant value. Do not get a Sidney Crosby rookie signed, as this devalues both the card and the autograph.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
The autograph of Mixed Martial Arts champion has a great deal of cachet in the collectible’s marketplace. The degree of value depends on the legibility of the autograph and whether or not the signature is on a sheet of paper or on a piece of sports equipment. If it is on a piece of equipment, the value is greater than on a piece of paper, and if the equipment has any sports history significance. If the item was part of a championship or record-breaking event, then value increases. The actual value of the autograph is difficult to pinpoint, as it rests on demand and how many autographs exist.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Celebrity Autographs
Baseball memorabilia associated with Babe Ruth are some of the most desirable items in the sports collectibles world. His autograph is in high demand, and items signed by him are in even greater demand. There are some things to consider when buying or selling his autograph. The first is the condition of the autograph. Signatures can degrade quickly and the more difficult a signature is to distinguish, the less valuable it is. Second, the item signed plays a role. Did he sign a ball from the gift shop, or did he sign a game ball; a program or a World Series program? Also, if his signature appears with other Yankee luminaries, the value of everyone’s signature increases. As added security, insist that the signature be authenticated by a recognized agency.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Celebrity Autographs
Items autographed by LeBron James may be an excellent investment. His signatures, either alone or on items, does not command as high a price as it may in the future. The biggest contributors to its increase in value will be if he is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame (the odds are quite good on this) and if he wins an NBA Championship (still to be seen). If both events occur, and LeBron James continues to perform as projected, then it can be reasonably expected to see his stock rise. If you have one of his rookie cards, it is not a good idea to have it autographed. Instead, get his autograph on a plain piece of paper or in an autograph book. Autographing rookie cards hurts the value of both the card and the autograph.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
Because of Michael Jordan’s high profile as a professional athlete, and the attention he drew, he was not a prolific signer of autographs. This has helped to drive the desirability of his autograph and any items he signed, up. When purchasing his autograph, or items that bear his signature, buy only those items that have been authenticated by a recognized agency (such as Upper Deck). This is a necessary protective measure because fake signatures have flooded the market. The value of his signature varies somewhat – an autographed piece of paper (while still quite expensive) carries less value than an autographed uniform or piece of equipment. If you possess an autograph or autographed item, visit several on-line vendors to get an idea of its value.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Popular Topics, Sports Athlete Autographs
A Tom Brady autograph, at the present time, has a moderate value in the collectibles marketplace; the most important factor is the object signed. The greatest demand is for game equipment signed by Brady: helmets, jerseys, footballs, and the like. They value increases if the equipment was used in a game, and increases again if the game was notable in some way (a record set or broken, a playoff or championship game). Because these objects are rare, their value is enhanced. There is some debate as to whether or not a signed rookie card has greater value than an unsigned. The general pattern is that signed cards tend to be worth less than unsigned cards; in fact, the value of both the card and the signature drop. When collecting an autograph from Tom Brady, if it is not on a piece of equipment, it is best to get it in an autograph book, on a program, or a plain piece of paper.
