1992 Dream Team Autographed basketball

Tsab1318 · January 6, 2018 7:15AM

I have a 1992 Dream team autographed basketball signed by all the players and the coaches. I know most people would say it’s probably fake but I personally was there when all of them signed it in 1992 at the tournament of America’s in Portland Oregon. I am looking for input on the best way to sell this ball and if there is anybody interested in doing a private sale rather then going through an auction house.

secretstash · January 6, 2018 7:38AM

Take it to a PSA show or send it there. Only way to get real vlaue is to authenticate it.

Brick · January 6, 2018 7:47AM

Hi, hello, how are ya? welcome.
Do not even think of selling without authentication. Since you were there it should easily pass. Do not think of authentication by anyone other than those extremely well respected in the industry. It will not cost, it will pay. The only reason anyone would sell such a valuable ball without authentication would be if someone knew it was fake.

Ironmanfan · January 6, 2018 8:08AM

good advice

IMF

Tsab1318 · January 6, 2018 8:46AM

Thanks for the advice. Is this an item I should trust sending it off to get authenicated or should I wait until I can get it authenicated in person

Tsab1318 · January 6, 2018 12:18PM

frankhardy · January 7, 2018 2:09PM

W....O....W!

That is an incredible ball!

dennis07 · January 7, 2018 2:30PM

You do normally keep that in a Basketball display case to keep it protected, right? This is not my area but it looks fantastic to me.

Tsab1318 · January 7, 2018 2:39PM

I am planning on auctioning it off with grey flannel auctions, if and I can’t find anyone to just buy it straight from me, does anybody know anything about them

SmithAuctionCo · January 7, 2018 2:52PM

As others have said, definitely have it authenticated before selling. Many will be wary of buying it without it being authenticated as there are many fake Dream Team balls out there. Authenticated examples very rarely come up to auction as Jordan and Ewing refuse to sign Dream Team balls.

Any sports auction house would accept the ball for consignment and pay to have it authenticated for you. You would be paying the auction company a commission based on what the ball sold for, but saving the cost of having it authenticated yourself (and that will easily run $150 plus cost of shipping or travel).

Tsab1318 · January 7, 2018 3:18PM

Thanks for the info

vols1 · January 7, 2018 4:05PM

In my experience, big auction houses will charge for COA and certification. They will sneak in any fees they can.

thenavarro · January 8, 2018 6:25AM

Send me a message with your asking price.

CARDSANDCOINS · January 8, 2018 7:42AM

I am interested, private message me
Tim
thank you

Tsab1318 · June 1, 2018 7:41PM

https://greyflannelauctions.com/mobile/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=39609
Here is the auction for the ball if anyone is interested

Piggs · June 1, 2018 10:47PM

Good luck with your sale.

Arsenal83 · June 1, 2018 11:23PM

Good luck with the sale, however, you may want to contact GF and have them include better pictures in the listing. The panel with Michael and Magic is not pictured.

airjoedan · June 2, 2018 5:55AM

@Arsenal83 said:
Good luck with the sale, however, you may want to contact GF and have them include better pictures in the listing. The panel with Michael and Magic is not pictured.

Isn’t it unforgivable for them to omit the Jordan autograph?

GoDodgersFan · June 2, 2018 7:53AM

Good luck. Man, the description is also not up to standard. How can you not list every player?? No Bid, No Magic !!

vols1 · June 2, 2018 11:24AM

I don't know what GF is charging you, but it's too much.

Arsenal83 · June 2, 2018 11:25AM

Note to self, don't consign with GF.

basketballcollector · June 2, 2018 3:58PM

HOLY _HIT !!! That is one fantastic item. I would NOT have consigned with Grey Flannel. I don't think you will get you as much money as you should be getting. I would have consigned it with SCP Auctions or Heritage if I owned that ball.

dmurphy3mvp · June 2, 2018 7:58PM

Request that they at least list all the autos. If it's complete with all 12 players, that's one thing, but with the entire coaching staff as well? I'd pay a premium for that.

A lazy effort on the auction house's part, no doubt.

airjoedan · June 3, 2018 2:02PM

It really is quite unbelievable that they didn’t list out all the signatures (or at least say it includes the entire team), instead listing a few and stating “and many more”. There are few teams in sports history that matter more in the completed form than the Dream Team - especially since half of the team is extremely tough.

Given the provenance and quality of the signatures, this is a fantastic item. Not listing the signatures in the description and not picturing the panel with the Jordan could literally be a mistake by the auction house house that reduces the hammer price by $1K-$2K.

Anyways, regardless...this is a great item and was cool to see. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the sale.

basketballcollector · June 3, 2018 8:04PM

A bunch of auction houses ( Huggins & Scott, Heritage, etc,...) have sold a similar ball in recent years. Here is one from Goldin Auctions in 2016:

https://goldinauctions.com/1992_USA_Olympic_Dream_Team_Signed_Basketball_With-LOT23810.aspx

divecchia · June 3, 2018 8:59PM

I don't know much about the value of this ball, but I would think that the description is lacking and will likely cost you money in the end if it is not improved. A more detailed list of who has autographed this ball and more photos of all the big name signatures and a photo of the LOA from JSA would also be helpful to see.

Good luck!!!

Donato

HighGradeLegends · June 3, 2018 9:18PM

@divecchia said:
I don't know much about the value of this ball, but I would think that the description is lacking and will likely cost you money in the end if it is not improved. A more detailed list of who has autographed this ball and more photos of all the big name signatures and a photo of the LOA from JSA would also be helpful to see.

Good luck!!!

Donato

Well said

Tsab1318 · June 11, 2018 11:23AM

Thanks for the input, I called and got them to add that it is a complete signed ball with Ewing and the whole coaching staff.

KingBen · June 11, 2018 11:24PM

Seems rigged to me... they or a friend must want the ball so mess up the listing and get it cheap? I don't know, but it sure seems that way. What kind of an unprofessional place is that to auction items off? I'm not seeing a description at all, just pictures. Anyway, good luck with it.

1992 Dream Team Autographed basketball

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