Mantle's Signatures Value

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by rand1com

I doubt it would make a difference. He really had stopped doing many shows well before he died. There will always be more collectors of Mantle's autograph than there are authentic examples. Imagine how many forgeries are hiding out in collections who think they have the real thing. If those were not around, his autograph would command much more than it does.

I agree with this. If not for all the forgeries, his auto would be much much more. The demand will always be there. Quality is declining as each year goes by. Also, I very much wanted to get a Mitchell and Ness jersey signed before he died, but missed my opportunity as he just stopped doing shows (and the price went way up). Was also doing Upper Deck authenticated signings.