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Archive 03-26-2009 06:27 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>All,<br>Not a big autograph guy so would like some opinions. Where would you say this one rates as far as value? Thanks in advance,<br>Tony A.<br><br><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/1934RuthBall.jpg" alt="[linked image]"><br><br>

Archive 03-26-2009 06:35 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>David Atkatz</b><p>What kind of a baseball is that? The black-and-orange stitching make it look like a Babe Ruth Home Run Special. Is it?

Archive 03-26-2009 07:15 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>Hi David,<br>Whoops, thought I had them both up there. Sorry bout' that.<br>Here you go. It's on a college league Ken-Wel ball. <br><br><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/1934RuthBall.jpg" alt="[linked image]"> <img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/RuthBall2.jpg" alt="[linked image]">

Archive 03-26-2009 07:21 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>11 - 13K

Archive 03-26-2009 08:04 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>David Atkatz</b><p>Not even close, I'm afraid.<br><br>That's a $3000-$4000 baseball.

Archive 03-26-2009 09:21 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Neat seeing a Ken-Wel ball...that's a rare one.... I can't speak to value or authenticity of the autograph.

Archive 03-26-2009 10:20 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Jodi Birkholm</b><p>I'm with David. This piece would have brought another $1000 over the prof's estimate 4-5 years ago. Best to hang on to it for now if it's yours.

Archive 03-26-2009 10:25 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>Thanks for all the input guys. Much appreciated.<br><br>Tony A.<br>

Archive 03-27-2009 06:00 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Jimmy</b><p>I just sold one in lesser condition for 2000.00, so yours is a bit better<br><br>3000.00 on the low end and 5000.00 on the high similar to above<br><br>Ruth balls just are not getting what they have been in the past<br><br>Take Care<br><br>still a very nice ball<br><br>Jimmy

Archive 03-27-2009 09:40 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Right now is not the best time to be selling something where there is a large supply in the market. Even if it is nice many folks are not spending their money if they will see it again in the (near) future. Tough economic times right now. At the same time it's not a bad time to buy stuff as there are some bargains to be had......Nice ball Tony......

Archive 03-27-2009 09:50 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>travis</b><p>I'd like to know where to get a Babe Ruth ball for 2k?

Archive 03-27-2009 10:14 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Ruth balls are not rare, scarce or even hard to find. There is at least one Ruth signed ball for sale at any given time...sometimes multiple examples. Some auctions you will see 5 or more of them. I would love to own one, but I guess I'm waiting to find one at a local auction and get it for a steal and hope it passes authentication. I'm cheap that way. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

Archive 03-27-2009 10:16 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>DJ</b><p>Where can you get a Ruth ball for $2K? Sauderton, PA...for a &quot;10&quot;!<br><br>Kidding. <br><br>That is an impressive baseball and a similar ball (off sweet) sold last year for $4,250 so $4,000-5,000 is a good estimate.<br><br>IMO, the Ruth market will continue to slide. Every auction is full of them and IMO, (again) there are some amazing forgers out there. <br><br>DJ

Archive 03-27-2009 10:25 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Jodi Birkholm</b><p>Oddly, the values of Ruth and Gehrig-signed items seem to mirror trends in the stock market/economy. Mantle, Maris and Munson items buck this trend, continuing to incline steadily. I always wondered why this is the case. As Dan mentioned, Ruth is a common signature (as are all the other names I've mentioned), but all have always been in strong demand. The main reason that the market remains constant with the more recent players is just that--they remain in recent memory. Many of the folks buying Mantle and Munson grew up watching them play. You don't encounter too many octogenarians for which the acquisition of a Ruth single is a top priority.<br><br>Jodi

Archive 03-27-2009 10:30 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>I think Ruth signed balls have a mystique not unlike owning a T206 Wagner...everyone still knows who Babe Ruth was and rich dudes who don't own any baseball memorabilia at all would still like to own a Ruth signed ball to put on their mantle or desk.

Archive 03-27-2009 11:37 AM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>Jimmy</b><p>I had a signed 1925 Team ball with Ruth on this site last fall, they come around and I still have it - but have been waiting to sell it!<br><br>singled signed can be found for decent prices<br><br>Jimmy

Archive 03-30-2009 05:11 PM

1934 Babe Ruth signed ball value, opinions?
 
Posted By: <b>john</b><p>I'll pay 4,000 for the ball


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