Would this be a fair trade - Mantle single signed ball for Michael Jordan signed card?
frankhardy
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I know some people may say that this isn't the correct forum, but I am not only looking for a trade, I am also looking for opinions. Plus, this forum has more lookers than the BST forum.
I have a Mickey Mantle single signed baseball (see pic below). It is a Bobby Brown Official American League ball. This ball has not been officially authenticated. However, I have a connection (I guess you would call it 2 degrees of separation) with James Spence. James Spence has seen this picture below via email and he says it's good. This ball also comes from a reliable source. Plus, I have examined this ball myself with a loupe and compared it to others. This ball is no doubt the real deal.
I am only 34 years old, so I never saw Mickey Mantle play. However, I did see Michael Jordan play. He was my favorite athlete growing up and I would love to have his autograph. Would it be a fair trade to trade this ball for a Micheal Jordan signed card? Would anybody out there be willing trade? I would, of course, stand behind this ball.
I have a Mickey Mantle single signed baseball (see pic below). It is a Bobby Brown Official American League ball. This ball has not been officially authenticated. However, I have a connection (I guess you would call it 2 degrees of separation) with James Spence. James Spence has seen this picture below via email and he says it's good. This ball also comes from a reliable source. Plus, I have examined this ball myself with a loupe and compared it to others. This ball is no doubt the real deal.
I am only 34 years old, so I never saw Mickey Mantle play. However, I did see Michael Jordan play. He was my favorite athlete growing up and I would love to have his autograph. Would it be a fair trade to trade this ball for a Micheal Jordan signed card? Would anybody out there be willing trade? I would, of course, stand behind this ball.
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I think I would rather have the ball, but everybody likes different stuff.
It is likely an eventually doable trade.
<< <i>I would not trade the ball. Unless it is a signed Jordan rc I would hold onto the Mantle ball. Jordan is a young man and will sign items for many years to come. Mantle on the other hand is dead and the inventory of signed items is not going to get any bigger. >>
I agree with your reasoning. However, it is still a trade that I am willing to do because I have always wanted a Jordan auto.
Shane
I wouldn't be shocked if you end up finding an even trade before tonite's over.
If I had a Jordan auto it'd be in the mail to you for that.
I would do the trade if it was for a nice UD certified Jordan on-card auto.
<< <i>I would not trade the ball. Unless it is a signed Jordan rc I would hold onto the Mantle ball. Jordan is a young man and will sign items for many years to come. Mantle on the other hand is dead and the inventory of signed items is not going to get any bigger. >>
I agree I would only trade for a signed Jordan Rookie... there are lots of on card autos of MJ out there - Upper deck does lots of them each year!
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There were 5 Mantle balls with coa that sold on ebay for $200-$500 dollars
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Keep the ball, buy a Jordan
<< <i>Mantle has passed away and is not signing anymore, Jordan, however signs TONS of stuff.
Keep the ball, buy a Jordan >>
I can't see Jordan signatures being worth more down the road...I would keep the Mantle.
<< <i> Jordan on the other hand had been tough to get in person and now UD owns his signature rights.
I would do the trade if it was for a nice UD certified Jordan on-card auto. >>
Jordan signs in person for any kid at his basketball camp. I know a few people that almost pay for the camp by reselling the autos he signs. it sucks, and will probably ruin it for everyone, but it's reality, at least as of last summer.
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<< <i>Why don't you just sell the ball on eBay? With the proceeds from the sale you could buy an Upper Deck Authenticated card and you would probably have money left over. By the way, I have two Upper Deck Jordan Master Collections, which each include an autographed card, and a 1999 Upper Deck Jordan (with Retirement patch) Signed Jersey (Limited Edition to 230 I think). I am not selling either though.
I probably will. I just thought I would save a step if someone wanted to trade.
Shane
I would not be surprised if the number of signed Mick items will always outnumber Jordans. MJ just doesn't sign much. And he'll never need to go on the auto circuit like the Mick did during the 80's and 90's.
IMO, keep the ball, its in great shape and a great strong signature.
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I'll trade you this MJ signed baseball rookie for the Mantle ball.
The MJ has already passed PSA/DNA quick opinion and I can send you the printed out screenshots of that when I send the card.
I do plan on having the Mick authenticated and would like the trade done on the condition of if either autograph fails full authentication from whatever authenticator we use, either PSA/DNA or JSA, then we could get our original item back from the other person and undo the trade.
Let me know if that sounds agreeable and you have a deal.
Take care,
Mike
Shane