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I did it. I bought a Mantle signed ball!
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Here it is:
The Mick
I paid $679 plus $25 for shipping and insurance. I know I paid a lot for it but I am 100% confident that I'm getting an authentic autograph as it is Upper Deck Authenticated. SMR lists a Mantle signed ball at $500 but I gladly paid a premium for the Upper Deck Authenticated. I'm giddy with excitement right now. I'll use my tax rebate that I'm getting next month to pay for it.
The Mick
I paid $679 plus $25 for shipping and insurance. I know I paid a lot for it but I am 100% confident that I'm getting an authentic autograph as it is Upper Deck Authenticated. SMR lists a Mantle signed ball at $500 but I gladly paid a premium for the Upper Deck Authenticated. I'm giddy with excitement right now. I'll use my tax rebate that I'm getting next month to pay for it.
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Lou
<< <i>but I am 100% confident that I'm getting an authentic autograph as it is Upper Deck Authenticated. >>
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Not saying your ball is fake but Upper Deck is one company I wouldn't count on.
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Why is it we can put a man on the moon, but cannot develop a baseball that doesn't brown or spot though? It actually gives older baseballs some character when evenly toned, but when it is going through the spotting stage of the process, it can really detract from the piece. Few things in the hobby suck as much as one's prized autograph fading, bleeding, or otherwise being altered by the elements over time. I know you can tuck it away in a dark, cool, and dry place... but what is the point of having something like this unless you can display and enjoy it?
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<< <i>I like it a LOT better than the other one you were looking at. Good choice!! >>
Yes, I decided that if I'm going to spend a lot of money on an item that I really wanted, I might as well get one in good condition. I also figure that it will hold it's value well, especially since it's Upper Deck Authenticated.
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<< <i>but I am 100% confident that I'm getting an authentic autograph as it is Upper Deck Authenticated. >>
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Not saying your ball is fake but Upper Deck is one company I wouldn't count on. >>
My ball was signed while Mantle had a contract with Upper Deck. It wasn't an autograph that Upper Deck had to buy from another vendor. They had their people witness the signing. Babe Ruth died long before Upper Deck came into existence so obviously they couldn't witness the signing. I'm 100% confident that my purchase is authentic.
Matt - I was gonna say the same thing - it was well known that Mantle was signing directly for UDA back in the early 90s.
Prior to that, he was signing with the Score Board - who distributed them to just about everyone on the planet - this was back when a Mantle ball went for like 40 to 50 bucks. The most I ever saw a signing for was 50 bucks - in 1993 - he was at the Nassau Colliseum but by the time I got there, he was sold out.
I was lucky - my wife got a Score Board Mantle for 39.95 from the Penny's catalog for xmas - that was considered top dollar back then - the ball is still in great shape also - no discoloring.
Also, Ted Williams was signed with UDA - and one could buy that ball for like 60 to 80 bucks early on. Then they started escalating.
But, of course everyone knows of the great Joe D. debacle - where he signed 1941 bats which were initially put up on QVC for 4K! Not tons of takers - then the price dropped - this was around 1993-4?
mike
<< <i>Congratulations on the pick up.
Matt - I was gonna say the same thing - it was well known that Mantle was signing directly for UDA back in the early 90s.
Prior to that, he was signing with the Score Board - who distributed them to just about everyone on the planet - this was back when a Mantle ball went for like 40 to 50 bucks. The most I ever saw a signing for was 50 bucks - in 1993 - he was at the Nassau Colliseum but by the time I got there, he was sold out.
I was lucky - my wife got a Score Board Mantle for 39.95 from the Penny's catalog for xmas - that was considered top dollar back then - the ball is still in great shape also - no discoloring.
Also, Ted Williams was signed with UDA - and one could buy that ball for like 60 to 80 bucks early on. Then they started escalating.
But, of course everyone knows of the great Joe D. debacle - where he signed 1941 bats which were initially put up on QVC for 4K! Not tons of takers - then the price dropped - this was around 1993-4?
mike >>
This allows a great opportunity to ask a question that I keep meaning to. I collect HOF signed balls too - usually at shows etc. How rare is a Joe D ball signed with his HOF year? Dealers tell me it's always tough to see one but what does the inscription add to the price of one today?
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