How Much $$$ Do Players Get Per Autograph???

hohlernr · 10-19-2012, 12:56 PM

Just curious how much money players make for signing autographs from Topps? Do better players get more money? Does Topps pay more money if it's an on-card auto vs a sticker?

JohnAndrew · 10-19-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hohlernr

Just curious how much money players make for signing autographs from Topps? Do better players get more money? Does Topps pay more money if it's an on-card auto vs a sticker?

I honestly know nothing about this, but I'm GUESSING they do have to pay more for an on-card.

Sticker autos. Bleck.

dusty1218 · 10-19-2012, 01:04 PM

Just for reference. Devin mesoraco got $20 per autograph for bowman draft in 07. I grew up with him and he and his family still live in the area

Texas Brave13 · 10-19-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dusty1218

Just for reference. Devin mesoraco got $20 per autograph for bowman draft in 07. I grew up with him and he and his family still live in the area

Gross or net?, after every little union gets their hands in the pot and the agents who set up the signings...

it's a vulture culture out there...

JohnAndrew · 10-19-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dusty1218

Just for reference. Devin mesoraco got $20 per autograph for bowman draft in 07. I grew up with him and he and his family still live in the area

Man, that seems crazy! Even for a first-rounder...if he signs even 1K (I'm assuming he gets more), that would net him $20,000.

That leads me to believe that there's NO way that everyone gets paid the same. I'm sure there are plenty of scrubs making well under ten bucks a sig. Hall of Famers would obviously command plenty more.

zeeropointzeero · 10-19-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dusty1218

Just for reference. Devin mesoraco got $20 per autograph for bowman draft in 07. I grew up with him and he and his family still live in the area

Wow! I would have guess they pay more like $2-5 with some high name vets getting $15-20.

csmtampa · 10-19-2012, 01:15 PM

Tyler Flowers got $3 per when he signed for Donruss

stang66dad · 10-19-2012, 01:15 PM

The prices are come from the Agents.. Before Topps even speaks with a player, everything is done through the agent. Topps just shows up and the player starts signing... So if you may have noticed before that not many players who have the same agent sign for Topps. That's because the agent's price is too high for Topps. In other words, the player sits back and waits until the agent says yay or nay..

Hollenbackcards · 10-19-2012, 01:16 PM

Mike Trouts agent is asking $200 to $500 per signature. Don't expect many trout auto cards in the near future!

RTusk40 · 10-19-2012, 01:18 PM

the normal going rate is $1.50-$3 a card for first time sig cards for MOST prospects

VWBUS1978 · 10-19-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollenbackcards

Mike Trouts agent is asking $200 to $500 per signature. Don't expect many trout auto cards in the near future!

that's what i like to hear!

aggies1960 · 10-19-2012, 01:21 PM

i want to see bryce harper's topps contract

Tugarpj · 10-19-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollenbackcards

Mike Trouts agent is asking $200 to $500 per signature. Don't expect many trout auto cards in the near future!

Yeah, well he'll come back to earth sooner or later. That's a stupid number for an auto.

zeeropointzeero · 10-19-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tugarpj

Yeah, well he'll come back to earth sooner or later. That's a stupid number for an auto.

Couldn't agree more. I personally wouldn't pay any living player anywhere near that for an auto, especially when I'm buying in bulk.

Ryan T. · 10-19-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollenbackcards

Mike Trouts agent is asking $200 to $500 per signature. Don't expect many trout auto cards in the near future!

and where is this info coming from?

Soxrule111 · 10-19-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan T.

and where is this info coming from?

Im assuming its an IP Fee, not a Card Company fee.

I know a lot of the Just Minors/Tristar stuff they pat $1-$3 per auto. The stars can command upwards of $100 each. If you look up the Lawsuits where players sue Topps/Upper Deck for unpaid auto fees they list them there. I think Vince Carter got like $65 per signature.

Dbott1234 · 10-19-2012, 01:46 PM

A lower end guy in this year's Bowman Chrome was paid $2 per card. $20 seems really, really high to me.

dashcounter · 10-19-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollenbackcards

Mike Trouts agent is asking $200 to $500 per signature. Don't expect many trout auto cards in the near future!

where do you get that from? he signs jerseys with an inscription for $125 at signings as recent as last month

i know troy aikman gets 90 a pop for cards

JohnAndrew · 10-19-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aggies1960

i want to see bryce harper's topps contract

The language probably reads something like this:

Sign 'til yer hand falls off.

friarbolt · 10-19-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RTusk40

the normal going rate is $1.50-$3 a card for first time sig cards for MOST prospects

This is correct, most normal guys are getting anywhere from $1-$5. If a company wants a guy they might get closer to $7-$10. Some established players could command $15-$20.

And then there are off the chart guys like Trout. Doubt he gets many sigs at that rate, those numbers are normally reserved for the best of the best.

Hollenbackcards · 10-19-2012, 02:02 PM

My LCS tried to book him recently and his agent wanted 200 to 500 per item. Take in mind this is an Anaheim too! Said he was asking the same price as he offered to topps. o.0

Tugarpj · 10-19-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollenbackcards

My LCS tried to book him recently and his agent wanted 200 to 500 per item. Take in mind this is an Anaheim too! Said he was asking the same price as he offered to topps. o.0

Must have Scott Boras. His sig is crap too. Felix Hernandez...now THAT'S a signature!

ajscards101 · 10-19-2012, 02:17 PM

I think its per amount of stickers they sign, alot of the minor league guys the money actually means something to them considering they have paychecks that aren't huge by any standard.

solt0131 · 10-19-2012, 02:57 PM

The AAA player I talked who was a 2nd rounder got $2 per and did 3500 autos.

mikecancelliere · 10-19-2012, 03:59 PM

A player who has some sticker autos father told me that he got $3 per auto

He said Bryce Harper had a flat rate contract with Topps to sign x amount. $100k if I remember correctly

10-19-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
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10-19-2012, 01:15 PM	#8
stang66dad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Originally from Indiana, currently live in New York Posts: 1,814 dickeyssportscards stang66dad	The prices are come from the Agents.. Before Topps even speaks with a player, everything is done through the agent. Topps just shows up and the player starts signing... So if you may have noticed before that not many players who have the same agent sign for Topps. That's because the agent's price is too high for Topps. In other words, the player sits back and waits until the agent says yay or nay.. __________________ Looking for RARE R.A. Dickey Serial cards including Plates & Autos!! PM your Dickey HAVES!! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for video updates! http://www.youtube.com/user/ddickey111 Collecting R.A. Dickey http://dickeyscollection.webs.com *Trade List inside!*

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10-19-2012, 01:04 PM	#3
dusty1218 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,135	Just for reference. Devin mesoraco got $20 per autograph for bowman draft in 07. I grew up with him and he and his family still live in the area

10-19-2012, 01:15 PM	#7
csmtampa Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,279	Tyler Flowers got $3 per when he signed for Donruss

10-19-2012, 01:16 PM	#9
Hollenbackcards Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC, CA Posts: 825	Mike Trouts agent is asking $200 to $500 per signature. Don't expect many trout auto cards in the near future!

10-19-2012, 02:02 PM	#21
Hollenbackcards Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC, CA Posts: 825	My LCS tried to book him recently and his agent wanted 200 to 500 per item. Take in mind this is an Anaheim too! Said he was asking the same price as he offered to topps. o.0

10-19-2012, 02:17 PM	#23
ajscards101 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7,597	I think its per amount of stickers they sign, alot of the minor league guys the money actually means something to them considering they have paychecks that aren't huge by any standard.

10-19-2012, 02:57 PM	#24
solt0131 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,172 PghSportsCards	The AAA player I talked who was a 2nd rounder got $2 per and did 3500 autos.

10-19-2012, 03:59 PM	#25
mikecancelliere Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,867 xMCSPORTSCARDSx	A player who has some sticker autos father told me that he got $3 per auto He said Bryce Harper had a flat rate contract with Topps to sign x amount. $100k if I remember correctly