How Much Does A NFL Football Cost?
Tossing the old pigskin around the backyard is an American tradition. But we’re not just talking Nerf balls here. We wanted to find out how much does a official NFL football cost? And we learned that for the real deal, the price can vary for a number of reasons. Sure you can go to a toy store or sporting goods store and pick up a football. Walmart has a junior rubber football for five bucks. Or you can go to wilson.com and get a recreational football for $24.99. And the prices go up from there. By the way, Wilson has been the official football provider of the NFL since 1941.
But it you want the official, not replica, NFL football well that’s where it can get pricey. So you need to decide what factors you are looking for in the football. There are the material and craftsmanship to consider. All official footballs are made from high-quality leather. Often it is Horween leather which is known for its durability. Wilson has a strenuous handcrafted process they use to make the footballs. That process drives up the price since they are not mass-produced like the replica footballs.
Something else to think about is condition and preservation. Fanatic football fans love getting their hands on well-preserved NFL memorabilia such as footballs used in actual NFL games. If the football is preserved in its original post-game condition that is valuable. And if it’s signed by a famous or popular player then the value goes even higher.
For instance, in 2015, a football signed by Unitas sold at auction for $53,775. The ball was signed by Johnny Unitas in blue ink and had been well-preserved over the years. It was accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, one of the most reputable authentication companies in the industry.
Also, there’s the Deflategate ball. As reported by Bleacher Report ; at auction it fetches basically $44k. A nice a little chunk of change.
How Much Does A NFL Football Cost
Yet, another factor in football pricing is if it has Official Licensing. NFL licensed footballs have more cachet because it’s like having the NFL’s stamp of approval. It gives it a guaranteed authenticity making it more attractive to collectors.
So the bottom line is that a NFL football can cost anywhere from $100 to $200. However, wilson.com has Super Bowl LVIII commemorative footballs available for between $250 and $300. Perhaps these footballs will become sought after collector’s item in the future. However, now that the NFL season has ended this could be a good time to snag some deals. Retailers often like to clean out any remaining inventory by discounting what’s left in stock. If you shop online or in-store keep your eyes peeled for any season-ending sales. You might find the official ball you want for a steal.
But for me I’m just going to stick with the replicas for now. Walmart, here I come!
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