Worth Getting Autographed (If even possible)

Dialj

I have held on to this crazy thing since 1992 and am wondering if it would be possible to get each picture card autographed. Any ideas on how to accomplish this would be greatly appreciated.

It is the 1992 Jimmy Dean hanging display. The cards are identical to the ones that would inside the breakfast box (with stats on the back). It is plastic coated, so I know I will have to use some type of pen that will not smear.

Toro

I know someone will chime in with the exact pen but I believe a Lumicolor pen. There are some designed for maps that won't smear.

byronscott4ever

It's worth it if you want to pursue it. It wouldn't be easy but at least it's possible with everyone living. I see Bonds and Knoblauch being difficult as they seem to be ones not in the public eye much but you could always give it a shot through paid signings and see what's possible.

jswieton

I really depends on how much you want to spend. In the long run you will have to spend a lot more than what you could probably be able to sell it for. If you want to get it signed purely for your own pleasure and don't mind spending the money than I would say go for it because that would look awesome with all of those signatures. The only guy that might give you some trouble getting to sign it is Bonds. He is really the only guy that I haven't seen sign at a show. If he ever does a signing I would guess that he would charge $300+.

Just using a rough estimate of what each of the players charge at paid signing, you would have to spend at least $1300 in signing fees to get everyone to sign it and that is a pretty conservative number.

JoeBanzai

Before you start make sure you find out about Knoblauch! He was a good signer when he first came up, but then he completely stopped signing.

Things might have changed since then, but for a long time he would not sign anything.

Good luck on a great project.

Joe

Dialj

If I decide to start this project, it would be for my PC. I'm not in a hurry and don't mind waiting. Of course the longer I wait, I'm sure the cost will increase when Griffey, Thomas, and Bagwell go to the HOF and the uncertain future of Bonds and Clemens. Thanks for all the information so far and I look forward to the continued advice.

Ironmanfan

not worth the effort IMO; unattractive piece sans MLB logos with a lot of unattainable players

IMF

Dialj

IMF, who would you consider unattainable?

PeteZaria

Personally, I don't think it's worth the time and money. Plus, I've never been a fan of cards with airbrushed team logos. I'm guessing those 18 players aren't your favorite 18 players, right? So, why not pick 18 of your favorite players and use their autographed cards to make your own display piece?

Dialj

It's not that they are or are not any of my favorite players. It is the idea of having it completely signed by all represented on the sheet. It is just an idea of trying to accomplish it. Kind of like a work in progress. As far as the logos are concerned, it has never matter to me one way or the other. The 1969 Nabisco set is one of my all time favorites and they airbrushed the logos. I know some will be harder than others, but it is the fun of the chase. There are other "projects" I am working on that have the priority. That is why the original question was posed.

orioles93

If it is for your own enjoyment, then go for it and have fun doing it. If it is an investment thing that you plan on reselling, then it wouldnt be worth it.

qualitycards

Very tough to obtain signatures on many of the players. None are playing anymore so you can't hook up with them at the stadium or their hotel.
If some are at card shows, you'll have to drive around the country attending them or trust mailing the piece to each show. And players like Griffey Jr,
Clemens, Frank Thomas seldom do shows and Barry Bonds would be tough & very expensive if he attends one again.
You'd be better served getting the card set and try your luck w/ the players through the mail sending them the individual card. A larger display would
be very difficult through the mail and I don't see many of the players taking the time to sign it and then packaging it securely back to you.

MooseDog

Bonds and Knoblauch are going to be near impossible. Maybe Clemens now too. Sabo used to refuse to sign cards. You'll never be able to get this signed TTM and as jswieton calculated you're looking at over $1000 IF you can find these guys doing signings.

As simply a personal project to see if it could be done and money is not the object, sure, go for it. It will be a lifetime project, probably. Be prepared for one or two that you need to pass away prematurely though, happened to me with group projects in the past.

Also, with value being the bottom line these days, if you went ahead and spend the $ and finished the project, if you ever went to resell you'd be lucky to recoup 10-20% of what you put into it, not counting time.

I'd agree with the others, if you like the cards, get them signed yourself, or buy them. In theory, all should be out there signed except maybe Sabo.

scmavl

<< <i>If it is for your own enjoyment, then go for it and have fun doing it. If it is an investment thing that you plan on reselling, then it wouldnt be worth it. >>



This. ^

I think it would be a fun multi-year project.

EAsports

<< <i> Be prepared for one or two that you need to pass away prematurely though, happened to me with group projects in the past. >>



I'll put $20 on Cecil Fielder.