I am wondering now that Barry Bonds has beaten the record will his past homerun balls go up in value? How about milestone balls such as ball #565 the one that beat Mark McGwire's record? And where is the best place to sell an item like this? Thanks
2007-08-16 17:56:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
It is signed and dated and has the stickers of authenticity too. Also there is a stamp on it, I don’t' know what the reason for that is, but I think it is provable that it is the real ball. All I have been able to find on the web, is:
565: Oct. 5, 2001, off Chan Ho Park, Giants vs. Los Angeles (broke Mark McGwire's season record of 70)
2007-08-16 18:09:02 · update #1
Passing McGwire isn't a particularly memorable feat, though any home run ball of his would have some value. Your big problem is going to be authenticating it - the ball itself is no different than any other MLB ball, so any buyer would essentially be taking your word that it is one of his.
I'd have a talk with a reputable sports collectibles dealer about how to proceed - they'll know the market better and can give some tips on where to sell and how to present it.
2007-08-16 18:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt the value of many of his past homers, particularly those hit during the period he is suspected of using "performance-enhancing" substances, will increase now that he's passed Hank Aaron. The collectable market is quite soft right now - partially the reason the fan who caught #756 is considering hanging on to it until he thinks he can get a better amount for it. Certain milestone balls have more value than others to different people, but the more memorable and publicised milestones are more sought after, and thus higher valued. Selling a ball would best be done through a professional auction house, like Christy's in New York or Lloyd's of London, although EBay is a good option provided you've gotten the ball certified and appraised for authenticity's sake (plus, it tends to sell a lot easier with valid paperwork.)
2007-08-17 01:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you saying you have the ball? just wondering.
i don't know how much it's worth. I guess lately because of so many rumors and whatnot value has gone down, i would of expected that ball to have already been sold.
2007-08-17 02:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Devin Harris < Roddy Beaubois 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is anything dealing with Bonds is not worth 2 cents.
2007-08-17 13:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by B.K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say about over $2,787
2007-08-17 01:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋