Koufax/Brady private signings

Smarti5051 · #1 01-30-2024, 08:45 PM

Am I wrong that the cost of just about every autographed item is MORE than a nice example available on the open market? It might be worth a premium if you were able to see him up close in person, maybe exchange a smile, and have him sign the item. But, if you are ultimately just getting an autographed card, ball, or ticket in the mail, what is the upside versus just getting a previously autographed example?

packs · #2 01-31-2024, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Smarti5051

Am I wrong that the cost of just about every autographed item is MORE than a nice example available on the open market? It might be worth a premium if you were able to see him up close in person, maybe exchange a smile, and have him sign the item. But, if you are ultimately just getting an autographed card, ball, or ticket in the mail, what is the upside versus just getting a previously autographed example?

Well depending on your perspective, a TPG can either be depended upon or not. So if you're one of those collectors who doesn't trust a TPG, then getting the signature yourself is the only way you'll ever be satisfied with authenticity.

doug.goodman · #3 02-08-2024, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by packs

Well depending on your perspective, a TPG can either be depended upon or not. So if you're one of those collectors who doesn't trust a TPG, then getting the signature yourself is the only way you'll ever be satisfied with authenticity.

And then the opinion sellers might not agree that it's real, hahahahahaha!

mq711 · #4 01-31-2024, 08:33 AM

Agree these prices are crazy but hard to place the blame on the signer. Back in the day Koufax was a generous signer, either in person on TTM but if someone is offering an 90 yoa person probably 100k for a couple hours of writing why would he say �no.�

mr2686 · #5 01-31-2024, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mq711

Agree these prices are crazy but hard to place the blame on the signer. Back in the day Koufax was a generous signer, either in person on TTM but if someone is offering an 90 yoa person probably 100k for a couple hours of writing why would he say �no.�

The problem is that they're not offering him the money. He has a fee that he charges and then the people putting on the show figure out how many autographs he can sign in the amount of time agreed upon, and then charge enough to make back the money with a profit.

packs · #6 01-31-2024, 11:58 AM

Yes, that's how it always works but the cost for the athlete's time is factored into the cost passed on to the ticket buyer. I highly doubt Koufax is going to sign for $75 a signature and then watch tickets be sold for $1,250 and be at ease with that. I would guess that if the ticket costs the buyer $1,250 then it probably cost the promoter $700 to $800. The split might even be closer than that.

GrayGhost · #7 02-06-2024, 09:44 PM

Ridiculous prices

shelly · #8 02-07-2024, 08:58 AM

It seem to me that the price might be to high. I understand that at this time they have not sold out. On koufax.

Hankphenom · #9 02-07-2024, 10:30 AM

Supply and demand, pure and simple. If players can make half a BILLION dollars in their careers, who's to say what a legend's autograph should be worth? Look at ticket prices, concessions, merchandise, etc., it all seems crazy to me, but most ballparks are pretty well packed every night with fans ponying up for those.

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