It really depends on the leather, some are prone to bleed while others aren't. I've found that a ball with a thick hide and a really tight, smooth grain is best for ball point. Nothing that've found is 100% stable. Staedtler fine tip markers seem to be the best available today. They completely dry before the signature is finished and they don't fade. Problem is that most people have heard horrible things about sharpies on baseballs and won't use them. As a result, if you are collecting for today, but may sell down the line, they don't seem to hold value as much as a ball point. With autograph prices the way they are, it's a valid concern.
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