Babe Ruth barn find. single-signed ball. 96 years in my family

Bpm0014 · #1 11-26-2018, 09:20 AM

This ball was signed on October 25th, 1934

I can tell you that the ball was definitely not signed in 1934. Was signed much earlier...

Bpm0014 · #2 11-26-2018, 09:25 AM

Also, the ball is 100% legit/genuine. If I had to give you a ballpark value of what it's worth, I'd say $3000-$5000, and most likely toward the lower end of that. Paying $400 for someone else to tell you "it's authentic" really eats into your profits.....

Leon · #3 11-26-2018, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Also, the ball is 100% legit/genuine. If I had to give you a ballpark value of what it's worth, I'd say $3000-$5000, and most likely toward the lower end of that. Paying $400 for someone else to tell you "it's authentic" really eats into your profits.....

With respect to profits his cost basis is 0 out of the chute. Maybe there is a service that is less and will net the same value in auction? I would probably put a few services in the top echelon of resale value not just PSA. Then too I don't follow autographs except what is posted on the board so could be incorrect in that thinking.

jhs5120 · #4 11-27-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Also, the ball is 100% legit/genuine. If I had to give you a ballpark value of what it's worth, I'd say $3000-$5000, and most likely toward the lower end of that. Paying $400 for someone else to tell you "it's authentic" really eats into your profits.....

I think you're low. Likely $4,000-6,000. It's a single owner, dated ball with a story and a bit of provenance. Not in the best shape, but clear enough to make out the signature.

If you're thinking about selling, I would ask the auction house to pay for the authentication fees.

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