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MLB Autographed Items Market Value

Current market data for 113,801 autographed MLB items shows a median price of 25.

What you'll usually pay

$25 typical price
Most are between$6โ€“$153
Brand new$44
Used$29.99
On sale now113,801

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 32% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The highest value is found in PSA authenticated items, which command a 184% premium over the median. Among players, Ty Cobb leads with a 260% increase, while team-based value peaks with the Atlanta Braves at 100% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Not Authenticated 20,722 on sale$23.74 ยท 5% cheaper

Price by team

Baltimore Orioles
$25
New York Yankees
$34.98+40%
Cincinnati Reds
$39.99+60%
Detroit Tigers
$43.87+75%
Chicago Cubs
$44.36+77%
Atlanta Braves
$49.99+100%

Why? Price variance is driven by franchise popularity, with Atlanta Braves items (49.99) costing more than Baltimore Orioles items (25).

Price by autograph authentication

Not Authenticated
$23.74-5%
Upper Deck
$27.49+10%
Sportscard Guaranty Corporation (SGC)
$49.99+100%
Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
$60+140%
James Spence Authentication (JSA)
$69.95+180%
Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
$70.99+184%

Why? Certification provides a significant price floor, with PSA (70.99) commanding a premium over unauthenticated items (23.74).

Price by player

Babe Ruth
$29.5+18%
Joe DiMaggio
$55+120%
Ichiro Suzuki
$59.95+140%
Nolan Ryan
$76.45+206%
Willie Mays
$89.25+257%
Ty Cobb
$89.99+260%

Why? Value is tied to historical legacy, with Ty Cobb (89.99) reaching higher medians than Babe Ruth (29.5).

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Common questions

How much does professional authentication increase the median price?

PSA authentication increases the median price to 70.99, compared to 23.74 for items that are not authenticated.

Which MLB team's autographed items have the highest median cost?

The Atlanta Braves have the highest median price among the listed teams at 49.99.

What is the price difference between new and used autographed items?

The median price for new items is 44, while the median for used items is 29.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $6โ€“$153, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 10, 2026.