Babe Ruth Sig on a Stamp?

Riversoule · 01-07-2011, 07:48 PM

Just opened a box of Leaf Cut Sigs and at first was skeptical.

Never expected a Babe Ruth signature on a stamp with this product.

Any idea what something like this is worth? It's a tiny signature compared to the other Ruth's autos out there.

Thanks for the help!!!

mwheeler27 · 01-07-2011, 07:51 PM

I used to collect stamps, and I think that is pretty darn cool! I would guess the value would be in line with other Ruth autographs. You should have the auto graded, then try and sell it.

Very nice hit in my opinion. Congrats!

coolrun84 · 01-07-2011, 07:58 PM

Holy Crap!

Riversoule · 01-07-2011, 08:12 PM

Thanks Wheeler-

I guess a stamp is better than the index cards and checks they cut out.
At first I was discouraged because it's so small of a sig, but oh well.

A Babe is a Babe.

GoClips! · 01-07-2011, 08:13 PM

That is out of this world cool!

snackeyp · 01-07-2011, 08:16 PM

He signed a ton in his day so it wouldn't be out if the question for him to have signed stamps.

mwheeler27 · 01-07-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riversoule

Thanks Wheeler-

I guess a stamp is better than the index cards and checks they cut out.
At first I was discouraged because it's so small of a sig, but oh well.

A Babe is a Babe.

I don't think it's bad at all. I'd say you have something very rare that crosses over several markets. I would think it might appeal to not only card collectors and autograph collectors, but possibly stamp collectors. After all, I would assume nearly all serious stamp collectors would have heard of Babe Ruth, and I would further assume that they would want the distinction of being one of only a few to possibly own a stamp with his signature on it.

This might sell very, very well. Please post here if you're going to sell it.

Rick · 01-07-2011, 08:19 PM

I think something like that is very cool. Reasons being it is a cross collectible. Something a stamp collector would love to have & something a baseball/Babe Ruth collector would love to have.

Also it is very unique. How many cut index card autos of there of Babe Ruth? How many Babe Ruth auto'd stamps are there out there?

I think being on a stamp, you may be able to fetch a premium from a serious stamp/baseball collector.

Nice hit either way, if you have time, can we get a better picture?

Thanks for sharing.

Rick · 01-07-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwheeler27

I don't think it's bad at all. I'd say you have something very rare that crosses over several markets. I would think it might appeal to not only card collectors and autograph collectors, but possibly stamp collectors. After all, I would assume nearly all serious stamp collectors would have heard of Babe Ruth, and I would further assume that they would want the distinction of being one of only a few to possibly own a stamp with his signature on it.

This might sell very, very well. Please post here if you're going to sell it.

lol Looks like we posted at the same time Wheeler.

chipmaster · 01-07-2011, 08:31 PM

That's just jaw dropping. Congrats man.

esaslo · 01-07-2011, 09:11 PM

4000 - 5000, but I'd need to see a close up to get a better idea of the sig quality.

And I've sold a Ruth auto and done a lot of research on it, just so you don't think is out of my behind.

SteakNchop · 01-07-2011, 09:21 PM

lucky.......

Riversoule · 01-07-2011, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the input. I've been aggressive in ramping up my PC. Not sure what I will end up doing with this item. I do collect a lot of vintage stuff, so I'm leaning towards holding it for the time being. I will try to break out my good camera and post a nicer/cleaner pic later tonight.

I had some earlier correspondence with Brian Gray at Leaf/Razor last month, so I sent him a new email asking his opinion about this item. I'm curious if it's one of the top 3 or 5 hits in the series.

FYI- for those of you that collect 1950-60s baseball; my mother-in-laws father is having me sell off his collection by piecing it out. From the early pics I saw, they are in Very Good condition, all were placed in cases when he got them back in the day.

SteakNchop · 01-07-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riversoule

Thanks for the input. I've been aggressive in ramping up my PC. Not sure what I will end up doing with this item. I do collect a lot of vintage stuff, so I'm leaning towards holding it for the time being. I will try to break out my good camera and post a nicer/cleaner pic later tonight.

I had some earlier correspondence with Brian Gray at Leaf/Razor last month, so I sent him a new email asking his opinion about this item. I'm curious if it's one of the top 3 or 5 hits in the series.

FYI- for those of you that collect 1950-60s baseball; my mother-in-laws father is having me sell off his collection by piecing it out. From the early pics I saw, they are in Very Good condition, all were placed in cases when he got them back in the day.

I'm interested.

Riversoule · 01-07-2011, 10:07 PM

Next time she visits us, she will bring them for me to inventorize.
I will save your info "SteakNChop".

mjbentzen · 01-07-2011, 11:11 PM

I know a serious buyer for the Ruth... his ebay id is fatman-3

WiggumPI · 01-08-2011, 04:11 AM

Not to lessen your pull since it's most assuredly awesome, but I seem to recall a similar Babe Ruth card with an autographed stamp (the same stamp in fact) in the 2005 Donruss Signature Series Signature Stamps checklist.

tonedef2oo8 · 01-08-2011, 09:08 AM

Great card BUT another razor fail IMO. Once again going a bit low end on their high end cuts. Its getting silly, the high end cuts are either falling apart, on a piece of super stained paper, or this literally on a stamp.

While I would kill for that card they need to step up and buy some real nice cuts, not keep cutting corners and showing gem mint 10 cuts on the sell sheet. with tiny print saying "these are examples not the real deal"

hofmichael · 01-08-2011, 12:19 PM

Donruss used a signed stamp for Ruth in one of their products also.I believe it was a 2005 product.Perhaps Donruss Signature.I may be wrong on the product and year.

aggie4ever · 01-08-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonedef2oo8

Great card BUT another razor fail IMO. Once again going a bit low end on their high end cuts. Its getting silly, the high end cuts are either falling apart, on a piece of super stained paper, or this literally on a stamp.

While I would kill for that card they need to step up and buy some real nice cuts, not keep cutting corners and showing gem mint 10 cuts on the sell sheet. with tiny print saying "these are examples not the real deal"

I actually think the opposite, Razor did step up and buy a nice Ruth autograph in this case. A Ruth signed stamp is going to sell for more than an autograph on a piece of paper most of the time. Most Ruth autographs on a piece of paper sell for around $2k, searching the Heritage Auction archives, I see a Ruth signed stamp sold a couple of years ago for $4500.

Now if the OP would post a nicer scan of the item so we could tell if the autograph is nice and bold or not, then we could better comment on whether Razor went cheap or not on the autograph.

dmogull · 01-08-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie4ever

I actually think the opposite, Razor did step up and buy a nice Ruth autograph in this case. A Ruth signed stamp is going to sell for more than an autograph on a piece of paper most of the time. Most Ruth autographs on a piece of paper sell for around $2k, searching the Heritage Auction archives, I see a Ruth signed stamp sold a couple of years ago for $4500.

Now if the OP would post a nicer scan of the item so we could tell if the autograph is nice and bold or not, then we could better comment on whether Razor went cheap or not on the autograph.

Ruth cut for 2k??? Where??? I'llbuy it!!!

Riversoule · 01-08-2011, 01:23 PM

I keep getting errors every time I tried to re-load the newer pic.
Can someone PM me their email address and I will send it over for one of you to add?
I tried this morning, got frustrated, and just gave up.

Thanks and Sorry!

aggie4ever · 01-08-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmogull

Ruth cut for 2k??? Where??? I'llbuy it!!!

Notice I said a Ruth autograph on a piece of paper, and not a Ruth cut auto card. But if you are asking where you can buy a Ruth autograph on a piece of paper for $2k, sign up for any major sports auction house.

Here's five Ruth autographs from Heritage Auctions from the past six months:

The first one sold for $2k, the next two sold for $2300 each, and the last two sold for $2500 each. So with just a little work you can find a Ruth autograph for $2k, if you don't want to wait to find one for $2k, you can easily buy one for $2.5k or less.

Now I hope a card company wouldn't be mega cheap and buy this Ruth autograph for $1750 that you can hardly see because of where on the photo it is signed:

Babe Ruth Autograph Photo PSA/DNA 8 - eBay (item 140497763794 end time Jan-12-11 17:51:12 PST)

Riversoule · 01-10-2011, 07:44 PM

Finally figured out how to upload pictures (had to resize them).

Here is a better pic of the Stamp we were talking about this past weekend.

herbc · 01-10-2011, 10:07 PM

i would post a picture on the ebay sportscard forum. There are a few guys who might have some additional information about your hit.

01-07-2011, 07:48 PM	#1
Riversoule Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 736	Babe Ruth Sig on a Stamp? Just opened a box of Leaf Cut Sigs and at first was skeptical. Never expected a Babe Ruth signature on a stamp with this product. Any idea what something like this is worth? It's a tiny signature compared to the other Ruth's autos out there. Thanks for the help!!! Attached Thumbnails

01-07-2011, 07:58 PM	#3
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01-07-2011, 08:19 PM	#8
Rick Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,548	I think something like that is very cool. Reasons being it is a cross collectible. Something a stamp collector would love to have & something a baseball/Babe Ruth collector would love to have. Also it is very unique. How many cut index card autos of there of Babe Ruth? How many Babe Ruth auto'd stamps are there out there? I think being on a stamp, you may be able to fetch a premium from a serious stamp/baseball collector. Nice hit either way, if you have time, can we get a better picture? Thanks for sharing. __________________ Buying ALL iPhones, iPods, iPads, Androids, Phones, ALL Electronics etc. Check my thread. http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/non-sports-singles-buy-sell-trade/99541-buying-all-iphones-blackberrys-androids-psps-etc-etc.html GET CASH FOR MORE CARDS! HUNDREDS OF SATISFIED SELLERS - ALWAYS IMMEDIATE PAYMENT!

01-07-2011, 07:51 PM	#2
mwheeler27 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NorthEast Kansas Posts: 18,419 mwheeler27 mwheeler27	I used to collect stamps, and I think that is pretty darn cool! I would guess the value would be in line with other Ruth autographs. You should have the auto graded, then try and sell it. Very nice hit in my opinion. Congrats!

01-07-2011, 08:12 PM	#4
Riversoule Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 736	Thanks Wheeler- I guess a stamp is better than the index cards and checks they cut out. At first I was discouraged because it's so small of a sig, but oh well. A Babe is a Babe.

01-07-2011, 08:31 PM	#10
chipmaster Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: puppies n kittie cats Posts: 10,049	That's just jaw dropping. Congrats man. __________________ rainbows n butterflies

01-07-2011, 09:11 PM	#11
esaslo Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1,498 esaslo	4000 - 5000, but I'd need to see a close up to get a better idea of the sig quality. And I've sold a Ruth auto and done a lot of research on it, just so you don't think is out of my behind. __________________ I'll save you the PM: Yes, I collect Peanuts Fine Art.

01-07-2011, 09:21 PM	#12
SteakNchop Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 356	lucky.......

01-07-2011, 09:49 PM	#13
Riversoule Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 736	Thanks for the input. I've been aggressive in ramping up my PC. Not sure what I will end up doing with this item. I do collect a lot of vintage stuff, so I'm leaning towards holding it for the time being. I will try to break out my good camera and post a nicer/cleaner pic later tonight. I had some earlier correspondence with Brian Gray at Leaf/Razor last month, so I sent him a new email asking his opinion about this item. I'm curious if it's one of the top 3 or 5 hits in the series. FYI- for those of you that collect 1950-60s baseball; my mother-in-laws father is having me sell off his collection by piecing it out. From the early pics I saw, they are in Very Good condition, all were placed in cases when he got them back in the day.

01-07-2011, 10:07 PM	#15
Riversoule Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 736	Next time she visits us, she will bring them for me to inventorize. I will save your info "SteakNChop".

01-07-2011, 11:11 PM	#16
mjbentzen Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 1,315	I know a serious buyer for the Ruth... his ebay id is fatman-3

01-08-2011, 04:11 AM	#17
WiggumPI Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,224 WiggumPI TheCardInvestor	Not to lessen your pull since it's most assuredly awesome, but I seem to recall a similar Babe Ruth card with an autographed stamp (the same stamp in fact) in the 2005 Donruss Signature Series Signature Stamps checklist. __________________ WiggumPI www.TheCardInvestor.com

01-08-2011, 09:08 AM	#18
tonedef2oo8 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7,335	Great card BUT another razor fail IMO. Once again going a bit low end on their high end cuts. Its getting silly, the high end cuts are either falling apart, on a piece of super stained paper, or this literally on a stamp. While I would kill for that card they need to step up and buy some real nice cuts, not keep cutting corners and showing gem mint 10 cuts on the sell sheet. with tiny print saying "these are examples not the real deal"

01-08-2011, 12:19 PM	#19
hofmichael Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albany,NY Posts: 1,093 hofmichael	Donruss used a signed stamp for Ruth in one of their products also.I believe it was a 2005 product.Perhaps Donruss Signature.I may be wrong on the product and year.

01-08-2011, 01:23 PM	#22
Riversoule Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 736	I keep getting errors every time I tried to re-load the newer pic. Can someone PM me their email address and I will send it over for one of you to add? I tried this morning, got frustrated, and just gave up. Thanks and Sorry!

01-10-2011, 07:44 PM	#24
Riversoule Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 736	Better Picture Finally figured out how to upload pictures (had to resize them). Here is a better pic of the Stamp we were talking about this past weekend. Attached Thumbnails

01-10-2011, 10:07 PM	#25
herbc Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 1,225 hlc1949	i would post a picture on the ebay sportscard forum. There are a few guys who might have some additional information about your hit.