How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant?

wrimc · 03-08-2013, 04:32 AM

Currently on a phone but will post a picture later. I wanted the classic forums opinion on what you would expect to pay for such an item? I know there are some big memorabilia collectors in here.

It's a postcard depicting the Willard fight with a signature from Dempsey on the reverse.

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AlFrancis · 03-08-2013, 05:34 AM

I'll be interested to find out. I've got a boxing dinner program signed by Dempsey and Carpentier.

mcvey · 03-08-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wrimc

Currently on a phone but will post a picture later. I wanted the classic forums opinion on what you would expect to pay for such an item? I know there are some big memorabilia collectors in here.

It's a postcard depicting the Willard fight with a signature from Dempsey on the reverse.

Ive the same postcard , courtesy of my late Father in law, bit dog eared now.. He met Dempsey in the restaurant, but unfortunately didn't get a photo.

Saintpat · 03-08-2013, 10:37 PM

Not a collector, but I believe Dempsey's autograph, even on such an item, is not a true high-value item because he signed for anyone and everyone who came to his restaurant.

wrimc · 03-11-2013, 05:26 PM

Added a the pictures of the item in question

BillB · 03-11-2013, 06:19 PM

I found several of those pictures on Ebay, autographed by Dempsey.
They were asking from $50 to $150 for them. It doesn't mean they were selling for that.

I'd look for a sports memorabilia site and see what they are getting for them. Since they sell retail, you could probably get half that much.

Seamus · 03-11-2013, 06:30 PM

Dempsey lived a long time and signed A LOT of stuff.

Not worth a lot but would be cool to own.

Vidic · 03-12-2013, 04:39 AM

Give it a hundred years. Personally id frame it. My workmate has. Signed version of championship fighting..

MadcapMaxie · 03-12-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vidic

Give it a hundred years. Personally id frame it. My workmate has. Signed version of championship fighting..

If that's an original copy of Championship Fighting then that'd be worth a fair bit...especially with his signature.

brnxhands · 03-12-2013, 04:31 PM

Keep it.

03-08-2013, 04:32 AM	#1
wrimc Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,314 vCash: 1000	How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? Currently on a phone but will post a picture later. I wanted the classic forums opinion on what you would expect to pay for such an item? I know there are some big memorabilia collectors in here. It's a postcard depicting the Willard fight with a signature from Dempsey on the reverse. EDIT: Last edited by wrimc; 03-11-2013 at 05:26 PM.
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03-08-2013, 05:34 AM	#2
AlFrancis Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Granada, Spain. Posts: 3,958 vCash: 1000	Re: How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? I'll be interested to find out. I've got a boxing dinner program signed by Dempsey and Carpentier.
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Saintpat Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,206 vCash: 1000	Re: How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? Not a collector, but I believe Dempsey's autograph, even on such an item, is not a true high-value item because he signed for anyone and everyone who came to his restaurant.
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wrimc Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,314 vCash: 1000	Re: How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? Added a the pictures of the item in question
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03-11-2013, 06:19 PM	#6
BillB Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 979 vCash: 500	Re: How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? I found several of those pictures on Ebay, autographed by Dempsey. They were asking from $50 to $150 for them. It doesn't mean they were selling for that. I'd look for a sports memorabilia site and see what they are getting for them. Since they sell retail, you could probably get half that much.
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Seamus Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lisboa, Portugal Posts: 10,120 vCash: 1000	Re: How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? Dempsey lived a long time and signed A LOT of stuff. Not worth a lot but would be cool to own.
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Vidic Rest in Peace Manny East Side Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8,451 vCash: 75	Re: How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? Give it a hundred years. Personally id frame it. My workmate has. Signed version of championship fighting..
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brnxhands Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bronx ny Posts: 6,129 vCash: 0	Re: How much for an original Dempsey autograph on a postcard from his restaurant? Keep it.
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