Question about getting an autograph on a card.

mealeworm

I do not collect autographs and do not know their values related to being on different items. My question is I am going to a local show where Frank Robinson is signing. I collect 57 topps and have a raw version of his RC that would probably be a 5-6 if graded. I only collect 7-8 range cards so it is more like a filler for now. Would it be worth more signed and authenticated opposed to possible graded and sold less the auto. Is there a market for mid range cards with autos??? I personally wouldnt want a auto on a PSA8 type card, but maybe more attractive the lower grade of card. TIA

Dave

GraphingAddict

I wouldn't damage his rookie card by getting his autograph on it. I would bite the bullet and either get a photo, ball or bat.

lostdart58

If you want to have an auto on a card ( something I like) get it on a later issue card say from the seventies.

itsinthegrade

i love getting IP autos on rc's. its one of my fav things in the hobby these days.

Stone193

There was once a 52T Mantle auto'ed for sale.

It looked great!

If I could afford it...

I can't think of a nicer collection than as complete as possible auto'ed RC HOF set.

This falls in the category of either ya do or ya don't like it.

For economic reasons, I would rather do the RC's in ex condition but hey...if ya got the money? Why not a set with 8s?

Good luck Dave
Tell us how it goes meeting Robinson and post a pic of the card if ya get the time.
mike

schr1st

I think so as well.

Link to my HOF autograph collection, featuring many autographed rookie cards

There may be a lot of collectors that think that it's not good to get rookie cards signed, but there is a growing section of the hobby that collecting them. As for getting a Frank Robinson Rookie signed, I'd say go for it, but try to get it signed with a fine blue sharpie, as the contrasts on the card tend to obscure most other signatures. I have a blue pen ink signed Robinson Rookie, and it doesn't present well.



<< <i>There was once a 52T Mantle auto'ed for sale.

It looked great!

If I could afford it...

I can't think of a nicer collection than as complete as possible auto'ed RC HOF set.

This falls in the category of either ya do or ya don't like it.

For economic reasons, I would rather do the RC's in ex condition but hey...if ya got the money? Why not a set with 8s?

Good luck Dave
Tell us how it goes meeting Robinson and post a pic of the card if ya get the time.

mike >>



Link to my HOF autograph collection, featuring many autographed rookie cards

tennesseebanker

It is a matter of personal preference.

I personally wouldnt get his rookie card signed, I would probably pick a very colorful later issue. The Perez-Steele cards look awesome autographed, I cant remember if Frank ever had one though.

RedHeart54

Another possibility is to get cards autographed from a significant year in a player's career. For example there was a 1961 Topps Roger Maris auctioned a few months back. In Robinson's case, his 1966 Topps from his Triple Crown year would be good. You could probably find a nice one to get signed and it would obviously cost a lot less than his RC.

tennesseebanker

Frank does have a Perez-Steele card, And they look great autographed.

Lothar52

get the card graded..then have him sign the plastic PSA case...then have that encased...double encased with the auto and no damaged card...all in one!!!

Loth

RipublicaninMass

<< <i>get the card graded..then have him sign the plastic PSA case...then have that encased...double encased with the auto and no damaged card...all in one!!!

Loth >>



Dude go eat some more turkey