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raiderguy10
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Hi All,
I am a long time reader, and a first time poster. I wanted to thank each of you for your contributions to the hobby. Greg and I have communicated recently through email, and I look forward to all of your insight in the future.
I live in Bismarck, ND and I am a CPA here (so if anyone needs tax advice let me know
). I have a wife who is a stay at home mom and 3 little angels as well (currently 8, 4, and 1 and 1/2). I am a HOF collector, and I currently have 40 autographs to go to complete a HOF set. I love the idea of having a collection that will literally never end, and something I can pass on for generations. Because I am the sole provider for my family, I collect on any medium. Since cuts tend to be the cheapest way to get a signature, that's usually what I focus on. Finding an authentic signature is all I care about. I focus on getting autographs 3 ways - either certified through PSA/DNA (or JSA), certified cards, and TTM. Although a majority of my cards are not PSA/DNA certified when it's all said and done all of them will be.
Here is my big 40 I have left. I have one incoming, and one big one outstanding with PSA right now. I'll keep you guys updated as I have some incoming. Even though with the last 40 it'll be few and far between, it'll be a fun ride! Some will be easy, some will be difficult, and some will be near impossible. Doing it on a budget will be even more challenging, but I won't stop trying until I'm gone!!
George Allen
Charles W. Bidwill, Sr.
Joe Carr
Guy Chamberlin
Earl (Dutch) Clark
Jimmy Conzelman
Richard Dent
John (Paddy) Driscoll
Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards
Jim Finks
Len Ford
Benny Friedman
Joe Guyon
George Halas
Ed Healey
Wilbur (Pete) Henry
Arnie Herber
Bill Hewitt
Robert (Cal) Hubbard
Henry Jordan
Walt Kiesling
Earl (Curly) Lambeau
Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans
William Roy (Link) Lyman
Tim Mara
George Preston Marshall
John (Blood) McNally
Mike Michalske
Wayne Millner
Earle (Greasy) Neale
Steve Owen
Fritz Pollard
Hugh (Shorty) Ray
Dan Reeves
Les Richter
Joe Stydahar
Jim Thorpe
Bob Waterfield
Rayfield Wright
Reading through these 180 pages had a couple concerns I'm hoping you can help me with.
1) Sid Luckman - I got this many years ago TTM. Is there any way it's real? (This will be one of my first to PSA when I have some extra funds
2) I nearly cried with this. I never knew his checks ever had a problem. Opinions on mine (the top is only cutoff because of the scanner):
3) A long time ago I purchased a signed Paul Brown book - the auto was on a nameplate. The signature always looked too perfect to be real - does anyone know if he AP these at all? If you turn it around it was definately a different ink that the border was done in, but there are no dot marks or antyhing noticeable to tell if it's a marker or not. I have seen nameplates that were similar but vary slightly (ie the line under his name was different). I was just curious if anyone knew if he autopenned at all or not.
I am a long time reader, and a first time poster. I wanted to thank each of you for your contributions to the hobby. Greg and I have communicated recently through email, and I look forward to all of your insight in the future.
I live in Bismarck, ND and I am a CPA here (so if anyone needs tax advice let me know
). I have a wife who is a stay at home mom and 3 little angels as well (currently 8, 4, and 1 and 1/2). I am a HOF collector, and I currently have 40 autographs to go to complete a HOF set. I love the idea of having a collection that will literally never end, and something I can pass on for generations. Because I am the sole provider for my family, I collect on any medium. Since cuts tend to be the cheapest way to get a signature, that's usually what I focus on. Finding an authentic signature is all I care about. I focus on getting autographs 3 ways - either certified through PSA/DNA (or JSA), certified cards, and TTM. Although a majority of my cards are not PSA/DNA certified when it's all said and done all of them will be.Here is my big 40 I have left. I have one incoming, and one big one outstanding with PSA right now. I'll keep you guys updated as I have some incoming. Even though with the last 40 it'll be few and far between, it'll be a fun ride! Some will be easy, some will be difficult, and some will be near impossible. Doing it on a budget will be even more challenging, but I won't stop trying until I'm gone!!
George Allen
Charles W. Bidwill, Sr.
Joe Carr
Guy Chamberlin
Earl (Dutch) Clark
Jimmy Conzelman
Richard Dent
John (Paddy) Driscoll
Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards
Jim Finks
Len Ford
Benny Friedman
Joe Guyon
George Halas
Ed Healey
Wilbur (Pete) Henry
Arnie Herber
Bill Hewitt
Robert (Cal) Hubbard
Henry Jordan
Walt Kiesling
Earl (Curly) Lambeau
Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans
William Roy (Link) Lyman
Tim Mara
George Preston Marshall
John (Blood) McNally
Mike Michalske
Wayne Millner
Earle (Greasy) Neale
Steve Owen
Fritz Pollard
Hugh (Shorty) Ray
Dan Reeves
Les Richter
Joe Stydahar
Jim Thorpe
Bob Waterfield
Rayfield Wright
Reading through these 180 pages had a couple concerns I'm hoping you can help me with.
1) Sid Luckman - I got this many years ago TTM. Is there any way it's real? (This will be one of my first to PSA when I have some extra funds
2) I nearly cried with this. I never knew his checks ever had a problem. Opinions on mine (the top is only cutoff because of the scanner):
3) A long time ago I purchased a signed Paul Brown book - the auto was on a nameplate. The signature always looked too perfect to be real - does anyone know if he AP these at all? If you turn it around it was definately a different ink that the border was done in, but there are no dot marks or antyhing noticeable to tell if it's a marker or not. I have seen nameplates that were similar but vary slightly (ie the line under his name was different). I was just curious if anyone knew if he autopenned at all or not.
Collect HOF Autos and Anything Raiders.
"In Al We Trust!"
Looking for Autos of HOFers Charles Bidwill, Tim Mara, Joe Carr, Fritz Pollard, Guy Chamberlin & Bill Hewitt
"In Al We Trust!"
Looking for Autos of HOFers Charles Bidwill, Tim Mara, Joe Carr, Fritz Pollard, Guy Chamberlin & Bill Hewitt
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I'm sorry I can't help much with the autos, but I'm sure there are others that can or at least will have an opinion.
Good luck with your collection and looking forward to seeing how it comes along.
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Steve
That's an impressive list of autographs you are seeking. Lots of autograph people here. I'm sure you will get some good advice.
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Ralph
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.