Serious Baseball Card Collectors Only?

It depends on the card. If its just a regular Verlander card, it would be more valuable autographed, if you can get it autographed.

If its a special insert or limited edition card, then its usually more valuable as is. The best option is for you to look up the card in Beckett magazine. If its a just a regular series card, then the value will probably be anywhere from $0.30 - $2.00 and would be better off autographed.

Some special insert and limited edition cards in mint condition could be worth hundreds and an autograph would diminish the value in some cases.

From the card you have though, it sounds as if its just a regular card. Can you get me a Verlander autograph too when you go? haha, just kidding, hope this helps!!

Typically, outside of rookie cards and inserts, cards aren't worth much today because of the over production.

The question comes down to this, is he looking at the card at a piece of paper with a picture (of a pitcher) or an investment.

I don't believe the no hitter will affect the cards value at all.

Prices for individual cards are mostly artificial and doesn't reflect scarcity, more than 'stardom'. If the player is a 'star', then there is more demand to collect it as an individual.

So, what I would say is this (and the same as the first answer, which was a great one). If it's an insert, some numbered one and not part of the regular series, then leave it as is.

If it's a regular card, have him sign it, that would be more valuable for the memory of meeting Verlander than any monetary value.

If you can, even get a picture of your son and Verlander and your son can hold the signed card.

Something to tell his kids if Verlander develops long term into what he has been so far.

If you are looking at with $$$$ in your eyes, get the autograph. Although a VERY good pitcher, he is young, and hopefully has a long career ahead of him. Bottom line is that the card right now will not be worth any great amount either way. Unless 10-15yrs down the road he put together a great career. If your son is a big Detroit Tigers fan.......get the autograph. It may be sentimental in the long run to him. Just as I got my favorite players autograph when I was a kid........John Jaha of the Brewers....He had a GREAT couple of years, but then nothing and the rookie card with his autograph is worth less than $2.00. Oh yeah......I still have it 16 years later and treasure it as he was my favorite player on my favorite team.

It depends on the card. On the rookie card u should leave. But reaugler verlander card should be autographed. o yea if verlander signings autographs at the game get a pic signed cause a baseball doesnt have a big value. Buy his no hitter pictuer and get it atographed

Your son (and you) should not look at the cards as an investment. Baseball cards owned by kids should be for fun only. Getting an autograph from a star player will be a memorable experience that both of you will share into his adulthood.

Later on, you can spend another $5.00 or so for a replacement card to replace the autographed card. It will be well worth it to him (and you) just for the memories of the game. Enjoy the trip to Comerica!

The guy above me gave a very good answer. I would say leave the card as. It would be awesome to get his autograph, but if it were me I would go out and buy an official MLB baseball, and have him sign that. Baseball cards with autographs are nice, but I can see the autograph smearing. On a baseball, you can go buy a nice holder to put it in and display it. In the long run, it would be worth more on a baseball as well.

well, if i were you, i would just bring a couple of major league baseballs that are authentic. just a get Verlander's autograph on a couple of thoughs. don't get the card signed. it will go up in value and be very valuable in the future without the autograph. just get him to sign a ball. i hope this helps! and have fun at the game! :)

Get the autograph if you can! I would suggest that you take a picture of him signing it. Though it may increase the cards value (authenticity) in 50 years, the photo, your ticket stubs and the baseball card could be framed and hung in your sons room.

It would be a great way to remember the day for years to come!

It really depends on the card. A vaulable rookie card I would not get autographed because it would lower the value. The card your son has is not worth that much. In this case it might even raise the value. If a card is valued at less than $2.00 I would say it is ok.

Best would be to buy a Justin Verlander uniform top and let him sign that. Some hard core collectors frown upon signed baseball cards.