Signed Back In The Day: More Desirable?

[Runscott]

'69 Mets - 1969 vs Reunion ball

This is kind of fun

Period '69 Mets: https://goldinauctions.com/lot-2556.aspx

Reunion '69 Mets: http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...12.html#photos

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by Runscott

'69 Mets - 1969 vs Reunion ball

Period '69 Mets: https://goldinauctions.com/lot-2556.aspx

Reunion '69 Mets: http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...12.html#photos

I'm surprised the reunion ball went as high as $812. Seems overpriced compared to the vintage ball that went for $1,422.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

I'm surprised the reunion ball went as high as $812. Seems overpriced compared to the vintage ball that went for $1,422.

I also saw a mid-80s reunion ball. I didn't note the price, but the signatures were very close to those on the '69 ball.

I love my old balls.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

I'm surprised the reunion ball went as high as $812. Seems overpriced compared to the vintage ball that went for $1,422.

One thing that was conveniently omitted in the description of the 1969 Mets vintage ball is that the Nolan Ryan signature was added much later (post 1987). His 1969 era signature is considerably different, FWIW.

Take a look for yourself:
The 1st ball was signed by Nolan circa 1969; the 2nd ball is the vintage 1969 team ball sold in the auction referenced ^. A pretty obvious difference to anyone that knows Nolan's signature...
Gary Gentry also appears to be added later as his autograph crosses over Nolan's modern era signature.