certfied autographs question

calleocho

Do you guys think that in the future there will be a premium paid for cards that have the auto on the card itself versus cards that have a sticker with the auto.?

fsjeter

I have a '97 NBA at 50 Topps George Mikan certified on his '48 Bowman reprint that is signed directly on the card and other certified issues that are signed on a sticker or designated area on the cards. I personally don't think either one will sell for a premium. I think it depends more on the players signature rather than whether it is on the card or on a sticker. Especially if the player adds something extra to a few of the signatures (adding "HOF" to a few for instance). If I am not mistaken, Joe Namath made a mistake on one of his certified sig cards and wrote the word "oops" in small letters after the sig. I think that one sold for a premium.

joker73

Yes, absolutely, for several reasons. First, band-aid autos are just plain ugly, even some of the better ones like Contenders. Also, dual auto cards with band-aids aren't nearly as interesting to me as knowing both players held the actual card they signed in their hands (as opposed to a card company just slapping a couple of stickers on whatever new rare insert card they are creating, without the players ever actually seeing the card itself). Finally, while band-aid autos generally are still "certified," I've developed a strong preference for Topps autos issued since 2000 because of the numbered hologram on the back. They are the only brand with this feature, and especially for high-end autos that are often forged (Marino, Elway, etc.), I have to think that long-term such cards will command a premium of some sort.

In the end, though, the deciding factor for me remains aesthetic - nothing beats a clear, crisp auto on a well-designed card (the 2001 Archives Rookie Reprint autos are a great example).

Robert

joestalin

I agree with Robert, and while the sticker autos that playoff has put out have made them able
to load up some products and to avoid redemptions, the autos that topps put out have to be
the nicest. Heritage comes to mind, also worthy of note are Topps Archives, Fan Favorites, and
Topps Retired (encased but still signed on the card).

Topps is also able to make many of their rookie releases have the auto on the actual card like the
wildly popular bowman chrome and bc draft. I think playoff does try to make their cards look
nice despite the sticker, UD and Fleer do poor jobs. Some of these ugliest cards I have seen
have come from them and we all know that UD is the most expensive.

I think there will be a significant premium in years to come on these cards. I think dual sigs will
be worth more to. The topps co-signers is an excellent set. Too bad topps doesn't do stadium
club anymore. UD has a nice idea in sweetspot, but look to discontinue that brand too.

JS

shouldabeena10

short answer..... "Yes"

I think it's already starting to show in some sets.

Mike

calleocho

Good replies!

thanks a lot.