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yankeesman
yankeesman Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I've seen posts over the years about the prices for private signings and how they've increased but I just had one knock my socks off. I guess maybe I'm naive but I have a Derek Jeter final Yankee stadium season jersey (not game used or anything) and I saw that Steiner was having a private signing. I inquired as to the price (as it was conveniently not listed on the website) and was told the signing fee would be $600. I inquired if that was a different fee than in the past and was told that it's been that fee for several years now. How in the world can someone justify charging $600 for an autograph? I understand supply and demand but this one for the life of me I don't get. Needless to say I'm keeping the jersey unsigned. Thanks for letting me vent.
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  • LarkinCollector
    LarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well, Steiner needs to fund the auto'd NBA litho they just lost and Jeter needs something to replenish his GF fund, so...
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  • jay0791
    jay0791 Posts: 3,603 ✭✭✭✭
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    AS a yankee fan sorry Jeter ......

    But for that $ I'll get a mantle, Joe D or any older HOFer for that.

    Absolutely ridiculous.

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  • CollectorAtWork
    CollectorAtWork Posts: 859 ✭✭✭
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    You can try to get a free Jeter auto: Link
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  • yankeesman
    yankeesman Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Well, Steiner needs to fund the auto'd NBA litho they just lost and Jeter needs something to replenish his GF fund, so... >>



    Honestly the lost litho was the first thing I thought of when they gave me a price.
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  • RipublicaninMass
    RipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
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    If he charges $600 now, think what it will be worth in the future!!! Especially with all the people who WONT pay 600

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  • jmmiller777
    jmmiller777 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭
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    The greed amazes me, and from a multi 100 dollar millionaire. I wonder how much he will charge to sign when he finally makes it to a National Convention.
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  • Ilovecards
    Ilovecards Posts: 271 ✭
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    cant a jeter auto be had really cheap on ebay
    I edit almost all my posts because my auto correct is crazy !
  • JMDVM
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    << <i>If he charges $600 now, think what it will be worth in the future!!! Especially with all the people who WONT pay 600

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    Its basic economics. Jeter doesn't need the money so what is the number that will make him come to Steiner to sign? Apparently its $600.....
  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,798 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Once this price is established (?), that this will be the price threshold from here on out, will the already signed auto. cards we pull from packs rise in price accordingly? If not, this would seem to be a cheaper alternative for his auto.
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  • byronscott4ever
    byronscott4ever Posts: 932 ✭✭✭
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    Is there an example of a player who played in the "autograph show" era whose autograph increased a few years after he retired? It seems current players charge more than retired players who then seem to be a much better deal. Just using one show for an example, for the price of one Drew Brees flat, I could buy a flat of Warren Moon, Marcus Allen and Bob Lilly.
  • LarkinCollector
    LarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Once this price is established (?), that this will be the price threshold from here on out, will the already signed auto. cards we pull from packs rise in price accordingly? If not, this would seem to be a cheaper alternative for his auto. >>


    I haven't noticed any correlation between prices charged at shows/private signings and pack issued autos. Pack issued seems to be the way to go unless you're looking to get something larger signed that can't be done any other way.
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