I'm helpipng someone find a buyer who has a one of a kind baseball contract from 1922 signed by Babe Ruth. It has been DNA tested. He would prefer a Japanese buyer because he hears that there are a lot of baseball collectors in Japan. He asked me to help him find one and I don't really know where to look. Does anyone have any advice?
2007-01-10 09:15:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
EBAY!!
2007-01-10 09:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by johnjohn_9_21_03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with the auction houses mentioned with a significant reserve first. Frankly, I don't trust EBAY buyers with an item of this value if it is genuine! If no one makes the minimum bid(and if you and the owner are certain beyond a reasonable doubt that it is authentic I would make the bid at least 33-50% of the estimated value)I also agree that you would probably want to consider Mr. Rosen. He would probably make you a fair offer after assuring that the item is real.I've been around the hobby for 20 years and I can honestly say I have not heard anyone with any legitimate reputation in this field have anything bad to say about him.(I don't know the man but I trust him). Hope this helps!
2007-01-10 12:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by bigheadedb rat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's worth in the $100,000 plus range. Be careful. Best bet would go to a big auction house in NYC. If they accepted it, they will hold an auction for it as well as other extremely expensive items. You'll get the big money in NYC bidding on it as well as the Japanese over the telephone from Japan if they cannot make the auction. The auction house of course will send out information to all potential bidders who have the money. The only drawback is the auction house takes a big slice of the sale, then again if they sell the item for a lot of money your friend is still going to be making big money. Christie's and Southerby's are the two biggest auction houses in NYC.
2007-01-10 09:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBay is good because he can set a reserve price(a lowest price he would sell at) and then not sell if that price isn't met. Their commission is also pretty cheap. If the ball is worth tens of thousands, then you could always go to a Sotheby's or other auction houses.
2007-01-10 09:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Phat Kidd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget E-bay. I would try one of the auction houses that specialize in Baseball memorabilia, such as Lelands. Very reputable.
http://www.lelands.com/
Also, there's a guy in New York called Alan Rosen (aka Mr. Mint) who has been buying stuff like this for years.
http://www.mrmint.com/
I've sold stuff to this guy and he will give you a decent price.
2007-01-10 09:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by Baked n Blended 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebay?
2007-01-10 09:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EBAY!
Put it on eBay.. set a reserve price and let it go. You'll get your best money there guaranteed!
2007-01-10 09:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever IT is, you can find It on Ebay!
2007-01-10 09:19:12 · answer #8 · answered by ~♥Jade♥~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ebay
2007-01-14 06:42:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ebay
2007-01-10 09:17:44 · answer #10 · answered by Suzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.authenticsignedsports.com/store.php?cat=12
2007-01-10 09:18:21 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋