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RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭
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I recenly purchased this autograph of Steve Olin on a 1993 card. As you may remember he, along with Tim Crews, was killed in March 1993 in a boating accident. I know his signature isn't all that well known but is there anyone here who knows if this is real or not? I sent it to PSA/DNA Quick Opinion and they deemed it likely genuine. However, another autograph seller e-mailed me and he thought it was fake.

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  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    how expensive is his signature>? would it really be worth it to fake it?
  • billwaltonsbeardbillwaltonsbeard Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭✭
    Im sure in the cleveland area, some collectors would think this card is worth a few bucks. It had to be one of his last autos.
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  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    Geez, I haven't seen his signature in more than a decade, but I can say that "Olin" in the signature looks awfully familiar. Doesn't mean it is real, but I think there is hope.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    found this:

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    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭


    << <i>how expensive is his signature>? would it really be worth it to fake it? >>



    The guy who e-mailed me claimed it would be a $500 if real. On the other hand, I remember a 1993 auto of his selling for about $150 or so earlier in the year. I paid $15 for this. I like to think I got a deal.
  • tennesseebankertennesseebanker Posts: 5,434 ✭✭✭
    Heres one to compare to..............

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  • RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭
    Well, the S in Steve is different and that's what the guy who e-mailed me brought attention to.
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I think it's worth sending to PSA.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Well, the S in Steve is different and that's what the guy who e-mailed me brought attention to. >>



    While it is "different," it's not really that different. What I mean is, the differences look as if they can be attributed to environmental factors surrounding how the sig was obtained.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    there is one on Ebay for $50 buy it now, or best offer.
  • billwaltonsbeardbillwaltonsbeard Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭✭
    Olin Auto??

    I'm no autograph expert, but this one doesnt look a thing like yours.
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  • fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    He dies in March or the year that card was issued........... that sure doesnt leave much room
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭


    << <i>He dies in March or the year that card was issued........... that sure doesnt leave much room >>




    Didn't they start releasing cards in December the year before for some sets??
  • billwaltonsbeardbillwaltonsbeard Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, cards came around or just after Christmas.
    My cards on COMC
  • RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭
    Yes, so the point is it would be a scarce auto (much like Thurman Munson on a '79 Topps, Lyman Bostock on a '78 Topps, etc). The seller knew that Olin was deceased but maybe didn't know the year and thus the significance of the card. If so, I'm guessing he would have wanted a lot more for the card, fake or not. I'd like to send it in to PSA/DNA but I haven't been a member for a few years.
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