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

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  1. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    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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    wrimc, Mar 8, 2013
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  2. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'll be interested to find out. I've got a boxing dinner program signed by Dempsey and Carpentier.
     
    AlFrancis, Mar 8, 2013
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  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    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.
     
    mcvey, Mar 8, 2013
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  4. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    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.
     
    Saintpat, Mar 8, 2013
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  5. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Added a the pictures of the item in question
     
    wrimc, Mar 11, 2013
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  6. BillB

    BillB Well-Known Member Full Member

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    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.
     
    BillB, Mar 11, 2013
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  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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

    Not worth a lot but would be cool to own.
     
    Seamus, Mar 11, 2013
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  8. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    Give it a hundred years. Personally id frame it. My workmate has. Signed version of championship fighting..
     
    Vidic, Mar 12, 2013
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  9. MadcapMaxie

    MadcapMaxie Guest

    If that's an original copy of Championship Fighting then that'd be worth a fair bit...especially with his signature.
     
    MadcapMaxie, Mar 12, 2013
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  10. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Keep it.
     
    brnxhands, Mar 12, 2013
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  11. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    I've got 5 and another with Dempsey and Willards signature on, worth about £50 odd quid no more
     
    Jack Dempsey, May 25, 2013
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