Opinions on Walter Johnson Single Signed value

[btcarfagno]

My best guess would be in the $1,500-2,000 range.

[rholmes]

Thanks, Tom.

By the way, if anyone has a similar decent looking WJ single signed for sale in the $1500-$2000 range, let me know. I might be a buyer.

[rholmes]

Since I mentioned it in my original post, here's the box score from Walter Johnson's last appearance in a pro game, putting himself in to pinch hit in the 9th.

The Reading Times, September 17, 1928:

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by rholmes

Thanks, Tom.

By the way, if anyone has a similar decent looking WJ single signed for sale in the $1500-$2000 range, let me know. I might be a buyer.

Then be sure to keep a look out at Heritage. Similar ones in the price range hit there about twice a year.

[packs]

I agree with the valuation. This example sold in SCP. It is an official American League ball and though the condition is slightly worse than yours, it is not personalized and on the sweet spot. It sold for $1,290

https://catalog.scpauctions.com/bids...e?itemid=21122

[rholmes]

Originally Posted by packs

I agree with the valuation. This example sold in SCP. It is an official American League ball and though the condition is slightly worse than yours, it is not personalized and on the sweet spot. It sold for $1,290

https://catalog.scpauctions.com/bids...e?itemid=21122

I'm not sure the "slightly worse" SCP/Helms example is a 1:1 comparison if you're trying to make a point. That ball has significant damage exactly on the sweet spot and if you didn't know it you might not be able to tell the signature reads "Johnson". On the whole, the ball I have- as any old run-of-the-mill ho-hum Walter Johnson signed baseball, and as an object of baseball history- is in a better class.

Thanks though. I do appreciate opinions, which is why I asked.

[packs]

Why don't you decide how much it's worth then? Your ball is not a pristine example. Most of Walter has flaked off on your baseball as well. I'd expect to pay between $1,500 and $2,000 for it. I wouldn't be persuaded to pay more based on its history.

[btcarfagno]

How about this one?

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/1...umbnail-071515

A bit lighter signature. Personalized. Side panel. OAL ball. Ball in better shape than yours.

Or this one?

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/c...umbnail-071515

Side panel. No personalization. Signature about as dark as yours, possibily a touch moreso. OAL ball. Ball itself in rough shape but panel with the signature not too bad.

Or this one?

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/1...umbnail-071515

Similarly alternating flaky and bold as is yours. OAL ball. Sweet spot. Ball in as nice shape as yours.

Or this one?

https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/c...umbnail-071515

Sweet spot signature. No personalization. Not an OAL ball. Ball in better shape than yours. Signature slightly lighter overall than yours but no flaking.

I can keep going...