Eddie Vedder Signed Newspaper - One of a Kind

Polachicken

Hello PJ fans. Psyched to see 40,000 of you at Wrigley in July. Hoping for a possible PJ addition to the Hangout Festival.

Not sure that I am looking to sell, but interested in the value of a one of a kind piece. In September 1996 my wife (now ex) and I traveled to Toronto to see PJ at the Maple Leaf Gardens. They just so happened to be staying at our hotel. We ended up meeting the band in the lobby and discussing things like their appearance on Letterman that had been filmed earlier that day. We were taliking to Eddie and asked for a photo, he said no photos but he would be happy to sign something. Just so happened I had a local free paper and handed an article/picture of the band for Edddie to sign. He read the article and then asked us who wrote the piece. Told him we had no idea as he scribbled endlessly. He handed us back the paper and told us to enjoy the show. I had no idea that the article was a complete hack job on PJ with the headline "Jam turns to Jelly". Eddie wrote "such kind words by an ignorant and jaded man, hope he comes to the show, you too

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(my ex's name)" and then his name. I recall he mentioned the article right before they played Daughter the next night. I have not heard the show and cannot remember exactly what was said, but would love a copy if anyone has it. Anyhow the piece is framed, along with the stub from the show. Any thoughts on the value?

Thanks!

I'm a Truck

Cool story.

Washed

Priceless, from the sound of it. Extraordinary story!

Wilds

Cool piece. I would say it's value is much higher to the person named in the personalization.


However on the open market, I would expect that piece to command perhaps $80.00 to $130.00.

Newspaper is not a collectors medium of choice.
Personalizations decrease value on the open market, as they are not "To" the person buying the item.
The cool story and ugly article, might make it more valuable to someone though.

Also the other words in the inscription might make it more valuable.

If I saw that item and could bid any amount in the world, I wouldn't pay more than perhaps $50.00, but that is just me.

It could go as high as $100.00 if it caught someone's fancy.

Wilds

And if it's framed, and the frame job costs close to $100.00 or so, then it would probably not be worth selling.

PJRules68

I don't know, amigo. That's way too cool of a story, and way too sentimentally important to label with a monetary value. Curiosity is fine, but I sure hope it stays with you, on your wall, right where it belongs!

Jeff signed one of my records and Ed threw me a tamboruine during a show-I wouldn't sell either one for anything!

Rock in Peace!

100 Pacer

Polachicken wrote:

Hello PJ fans. Psyched to see 40,000 of you at Wrigley in July. Hoping for a possible PJ addition to the Hangout Festival.

Not sure that I am looking to sell, but interested in the value of a one of a kind piece. In September 1996 my wife (now ex) and I traveled to Toronto to see PJ at the Maple Leaf Gardens. They just so happened to be staying at our hotel. We ended up meeting the band in the lobby and discussing things like their appearance on Letterman that had been filmed earlier that day. We were taliking to Eddie and asked for a photo, he said no photos but he would be happy to sign something. Just so happened I had a local free paper and handed an article/picture of the band for Edddie to sign. He read the article and then asked us who wrote the piece. Told him we had no idea as he scribbled endlessly. He handed us back the paper and told us to enjoy the show. I had no idea that the article was a complete hack job on PJ with the headline "Jam turns to Jelly". Eddie wrote "such kind words by an ignorant and jaded man, hope he comes to the show, you too

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(my ex's name)" and then his name. I recall he mentioned the article right before they played Daughter the next night. I have not heard the show and cannot remember exactly what was said, but would love a copy if anyone has it. Anyhow the piece is framed, along with the stub from the show. Any thoughts on the value?

Thanks!

Would you care to share photos of the item? Would love to see it.

The '96 Toronto show was my 1st so it definitely has sentimental value for me.

Mango

PJRules68 wrote:

Rock in Peace!

I like that! I might use it one day

STAYSEA

If you can contact Ed or the Journalist....
Both would be super interested. I think the Journalist would pay more.

Submit a photo copy to the club with a separate S.A.S.E. ... You could be surprised, or get nothing.

(I think someone will take a peek)

That journalist has egg all over his/her face now!

The value is what it is worth to you, and what some one is willing to pay.
I know people that Hate Eddie Vedder and Would not pay a penny. I know some that love rare items, and will give anything.
Is the Journalist still active? This could affect the price.
Good Luck. Take your time, this is not an easy one.

dugangsxr

To the above post!

Are you suggesting to try to sell it to Ed???? Are you serious!? WTF

STAYSEA

dugangsxr wrote:

To the above post!

Are you suggesting to try to sell it to Ed???? Are you serious!? WTF

I'm serious.
Are you crazy?

Eddie buys stuff. It's from 1996!
He is a human.. we all are.
It's a very small world. Have you sold Anything lately?

Polachicken

The journalist did not put his name to the story which is why Eddie asked who wrote the piece.

Headline: Jam turns to Jelly
"Grunge is dead and Eddie Vedder's Pearl Jam are no longer the mighty force they once were. They've lost their high profile battle against Ticketmaster - who handled ticket sales for their forthcoming sold-out Maple Leaf Gardens show - and further embarrased themselves by releasing No Code, their worst album in a steadily declining career. Provided Vedder can pull himself together for 90 minutes, Pearl Jam's stand at the Gardens should be a memorable event, if only to see how they contend with the threat of being upstaged by openers Seattles irrepressible Fastbacks."

Not sure how to post a pic, but if someone tells me how I would be happy to do it. Not really planning on selling, just interested in feedback. I am sure the piece is worth more than $130, but it is really of no matter.

Wilds

Polachicken wrote:

I am sure the piece is worth more than $130.

What makes you so sure?

Of course it might be. I've seen pieces that I thought were worth a lot, sell for less than $100.00, I've also seen items that I felt were worth a max of around $200.00 sell for upwards of $500.00.

The autograph market is a tough one to pin down. There are so many factors, and sometimes the personal factors cause people to make impulse buys they wouldn't normally make, and more often people value their items much higher than they are actually worth because of those same factors.

Here is a personalized CD case that has been on the market for the past 14 days at a $200.00 buy it now price. No one has bought it. I feel it is overpriced by about $100.00, but I could be wrong about that.

[Auction link removed by Admin. See the rules.]

pdalowsky

wholly concur with Wilds on this.

this is a highly individual piece - yet personalised. I couldnt imagine anyone wanting to display it on the wall for that reason alone unless it was the recipient.

Its worth noting too that this last year Eddie has been far more willing to sign things - his signature this last year was like confetti. Which of course is always a good thing.

Hugh Freaking Dillon

STAYSEA wrote:

dugangsxr wrote:

To the above post!

Are you suggesting to try to sell it to Ed???? Are you serious!? WTF

I'm serious.
Are you crazy?

Eddie buys stuff. It's from 1996!
He is a human.. we all are.
It's a very small world. Have you sold Anything lately?

why the hell would Ed want to buy back his own signature?

demetrios

Never understand why anyone would buy a personalized merchandise signed that's not in your name. That eBay signed CD above, I could only see a fan named Sam buy that. I wouldn't buy it if it's personalized to someone else. Maybe if it said "To Demetrios", sure I might be tempted to buy it. But Sam? 200 bucks? Nah!!

Polachicken

Wilds, thanks for your note. I respect your opinion regarding the piece. I certainly understand that something signed to someone else decreases the value to most interested parties. In the case of this piece I do not think it compares to a signed cd case, but that does not mean the value is much higher. Either way, I am keeping the piece for my own collection.

clark_p

I'd pay $225 for this item

Grandmas Jam

Hugh Freaking Dillon wrote:

STAYSEA wrote:

dugangsxr wrote:

To the above post!

Are you suggesting to try to sell it to Ed???? Are you serious!? WTF

I'm serious.
Are you crazy?

Eddie buys stuff. It's from 1996!
He is a human.. we all are.
It's a very small world. Have you sold Anything lately?

why the hell would Ed want to buy back his own signature?

hahahahahaha

TMudrick

I dont see this item being worth much to anybody but yourself.

At his boston solo show during his set, Eddie got up, walked straight to me, and handed me the pick he had been using all night, then returned to pick up a different instrument and keep the set going. I have it framed with the ticket and the Batman poster.. Awesome item, great value. But to anyone else its just a pick worth 5 bucks, if that.

Like someone said the autograph market is tough. I have a Hank Aaron signed photograph and I would think that it has to be worth at least 200 bucks or so...However, even the biggest baseball collector might pay me 50 if Im lucky and we're talking about one of the best baseball players ever.

STAYSEA

Polachicken wrote:

The journalist did not put his name to the story which is why Eddie asked who wrote the piece.

Headline: Jam turns to Jelly
"Grunge is dead and Eddie Vedder's Pearl Jam are no longer the mighty force they once were. They've lost their high profile battle against Ticketmaster - who handled ticket sales for their forthcoming sold-out Maple Leaf Gardens show - and further embarrased themselves by releasing No Code, their worst album in a steadily declining career. Provided Vedder can pull himself together for 90 minutes, Pearl Jam's stand at the Gardens should be a memorable event, if only to see how they contend with the threat of being upstaged by openers Seattles irrepressible Fastbacks."

Not sure how to post a pic, but if someone tells me how I would be happy to do it. Not really planning on selling, just interested in feedback. I am sure the piece is worth more than $130, but it is really of no matter.

Now I'm curious, As to who wrote it?

Dr. Delight

Hugh Freaking Dillon wrote:

STAYSEA wrote:

dugangsxr wrote:

To the above post!

Are you suggesting to try to sell it to Ed???? Are you serious!? WTF

I'm serious.
Are you crazy?

Eddie buys stuff. It's from 1996!
He is a human.. we all are.
It's a very small world. Have you sold Anything lately?

why the hell would Ed want to buy back his own signature?

He misses his old self?

SVRDhand13

STAYSEA wrote:

dugangsxr wrote:

To the above post!

Are you suggesting to try to sell it to Ed???? Are you serious!? WTF

I'm serious.
Are you crazy?

Eddie buys stuff. It's from 1996!
He is a human.. we all are.
It's a very small world. Have you sold Anything lately?

I can't tell if you're being serious

Wilds

I amend my guess.... Now I say $225.00 :oops: