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DS1991TOPPSCardsDS1991TOPPSCards Posts: 127
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Does the signature on a Rookie card bring down the value?

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  • kobykoby Posts: 1,699 ✭✭
    Card collectors do not like autographs, so in almost all cases, so the answer would be yes.
  • AllenAllen Posts: 7,165 ✭✭✭
    I like autographs. It varies from case to case. Look at the Munson Auto Rookie and someones else has a Bill Russell signed rookie, both are amazing pieces. Some make for very nice items.
  • DS1991TOPPSCardsDS1991TOPPSCards Posts: 127


    Check this out... There were two 1991 TOPPS Desert Shield Chipper Jones Rookie card selling on ebay.

    Both have a grade of PSA 8

    One is signed (PSA/DNA) and one is not... The one that is not signed... sold for $150.00 and the one that was signed only went to $40.00 (didn't meet the seller's reserve price)!!!

    I just thought it would be the other way around.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would generally agree with Koby - there are exceptions like Munson but his untimely death and limited numbers of autos has a lot to do with the value his auto RC.

    In general, if a guy has signed a ton of stuff, you would be better off with the auto on a ball, rather than a card - if one values the card as such. If on a cheap RC, then the auto value may be more. E.g. you might get more for a Griffey Jr. 89F PSA 9 auto than a straight PSA 9.

    Hal Newhouser went into the HOF by veteran vote and has signed a ton - his auto on a gum card books in SMR for 20 bucks.
    This 53T SP Newhouser would be worth more without the auto IMO.

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    Just some thoughts and not to be considered the final word or anything.

    mike
    Mike
  • AxtellAxtell Posts: 10,037 ✭✭


    << <i>Check this out... There were two 1991 TOPPS Desert Shield Chipper Jones Rookie card selling on ebay.

    Both have a grade of PSA 8

    One is signed (PSA/DNA) and one is not... The one that is not signed... sold for $150.00 and the one that was signed only went to $40.00 (didn't meet the seller's reserve price)!!!

    I just thought it would be the other way around. >>



    I think most collectors see a signature as taking away from the card. I would be more inclined to have the rookie card unsigned, and if I wanted an auto, would prefer a 8x11 or jersey or something else much more desirable (to me, at least) for the autograph.
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