What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

[twarman17]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

+1

I think this is a great piece and I think $500 might even be a little low... I know hat collectors are in the minority, but I think if you put it up at that somewhere, it'd sell quickly. I'd buy this hat over a random Thomas GU bat any day of the week...

Agree, I think it's worth around $700 and I like the dual sig.

[emann]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Who knows. Personally if I was gonna value the hat I would put a 750 to 800 price tag on it. It has a great story behind it, it's authenticated by PSA/DNA, authenticated by Frank himself, rookie hat and is signed 2 times.

+1

I think this is a great piece and I think $500 might even be a little low... I know hat collectors are in the minority, but I think if you put it up at that somewhere, it'd sell quickly. I'd buy this hat over a random Thomas GU bat any day of the week...

[stasman]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

I was thinking about that. But when Frank had the hat he said I'll sign it again so you can have an old and new and you can see the difference. So I just let him do it. He was charging 125 plus 30 for inscription and he just did that for free. It is his hat after all.

[ironmanfan]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

I certainly realize it's not my hat, but I would have spent the PSA/DNA money on authenticating the rookie era/vintage signature and not have it signed a second time.

Neat item nonetheless.

[stasman]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Frank has always been my favorite player so when I was able to buy this and with him going into the Hall in July makes this hat by far my favorite piece.

[stasman]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Yep. He was very cool when he looked at his hat and told me to contact the HOF to see if they would add it to his display. I'm still waiting to hear back from them.

[Phil316]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

You got video as well? That is awesome.

[stasman]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Photo of both signatures

[stasman]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Yes.. Sorry. PSA did authenticate the new auto because they were on scene when I showed it to Frank.. He confirmed the old auto as being his signature from his rookie time.. He said that was when he wanted to sign with all the letters in his name. I figured that was better than a PSA on the old one. I actually video taped him saying that.

[Phil316]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

I remember seeing a PSA/DNA sticker did they not authenticate the new auto?

[stasman]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

It came from Ball Park Heroes (Coa)...I then had authenticator Dave Miedema authenticate it... Then I personally showed it to Frank Thomas who authenticated it. No need for PSA. )

[nycpropain]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Did PSA authenticate it?

[stasman]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Thanks everyone....good info

[Phil316]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

Who do you compare Frank Thomas with to come up with a price?

If you look at his stats he was a beast. He accomplished a lot in his career. He did not however break any major records like a Cal Ripken or even Barry Bonds.

He supposedly never used steroids in an era that it with prevalent in and put up huge numbers.

Who knows. Personally if I was gonna value the hat I would put a 750 to 800 price tag on it. It has a great story behind it, it's authenticated by PSA/DNA, authenticated by Frank himself, rookie hat and is signed 2 times.

In the end it is worth what someone will pay for it. Nothing more nothing less.

It is a great piece and hopefully you will never have to sell it.

[spartanservitto]

Re: What's it worth? Frank Thomas rookie cap

I guess I premiumed based on the big hurt authenticating- but I agree with every follow up , my guess was a little high.