Yankees Oswald Peraza's autograph offered on eBay for a whopping $19,999, seller claims it looks like a d**g
Oswald Peraza is a rising star in the New York Yankees organization. One of the top prospects in the country, the 22-year-old's rise to the top has been rapid. The Venezuelan star signed with the club back in 2016 and has worked his way up the ladder. With a hole in the shortstop position next season, many expect Peraza to start.
Yankees fans love their collectibles and memorabilia. If the item is signed, that makes it that much more rare. When an up-and-coming star is making a name for himself, fans scramble to get their hands on autographed items.
In a recent article from popular Yankees sports site Yanks Go Yard, it was reported that one ambitious fan was seeking $19,999 for a signed rookie card of Oswald Peraza.
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"Yankee fans, just found a hell of a deal on an Oswald Peraza autographed rookie card. Dive in while you still can!" - Yanks go Yard
The reason for the hefty price seems to be the fact that Peraza signed the card in a strange position, in a very, very strange way. The seller believes that makes it a unique collectors item.
Oswald Peraza memorablia is rising in value with the SS set play a bigger role for the Yankees in 2023
Baseball cards have had a resurgence over recent years. Cards can vary in value depending on the player, year, condition and company of the card. Mickey Mantle's 1952 rookie card recently sold for a whopping $12.6 million.
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"A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card called "the finest known example in the world" was sold this morning by Heritage Auctions for the record-setting price of $12.6 million. My bid came up just short." - Bryan Hoch
The New York Yankees are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the majors. Their fanbase spans the globe and the organization is regularly ranked as one of the world's most valuable franchises. Many collectors are keen to get their hands on all the Yankees memorabilia they can.
This oddly signed card may not be worth what the seller is asking for, but it only takes one buyer. The seller refers to it as a "work of art" and a "miracle". If Peraza continues his meteoric rise, $20,000 may be a steal for the signed rookie card.