In the sports collectible market there are a few things that baffle me to no end. Here is one: Why anyone thinks a high graded Selig ball is special or deserves a premium is beyond me. In my opinion, grading is only useful for items that have age and or vintage to them. (Same thing with cards made after 1980) Older baseballs that are signed are, and should be, much more desirable. The problem with many in the eBay community is that they just do not seem to get this. I see it reflected in sales and pricing all of the time. A 9.5 Koufax on a Selig ball is not anywhere near as valuable as an 8 on a Feeney ball. The vintage of the item signed should always be considered. I am in no way referencing an autograph grade here. I am speaking in terms of the baseball itself.