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06-19-2012, 06:13 PM #1
Cheatsheet available for autographed baseballs?
Looking for some "newbie" info on autographed baseballs...
Is there a particular brand/type of ball that should be used, new or game used, recommended pen, one signature per baseball, etc.
I live in the Charlotte, NC area and typically take the family to a number of A and AAA games (Kannapolis Intimidators and Charlotte Knights).
I wouldn't be looking to sell any of them...just something for the kids...thought I'd try to do it the "right" way.
LOL.
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06-19-2012, 07:57 PM #2
Use official major (or minor) league baseballs and blue ballpoint ink pens, do not use sharpies or markers as they will bleed/fade over time. Here is a nice summary of the best pens to use for getting memorabilia signed:
http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ycn-7608960
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06-19-2012, 10:43 PM #3
Gotcha. Thanks for linking the article...
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06-30-2012, 11:43 PM #4
If your getting one signature on the ball it's best if it's signed on the sweet spot (ss). I do not have any, but when doing a team ball I believe the ss is reserved for the manager. I would handle the ball as little as possible. Acid in your hands over time will corrode metal. I would imagine the same would hold true for leather. After the ball is signed it should be kept in a uv protected display cube and out of direct sunlight and incandescent light as much as possible. As was stated no sharpies and blue ballpoint pens are best.
...Rick
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