12 for 12 auto poppage Lincoln, Dalai Lama, Jeter, Brady, Tyson (3), Hefner, Ewing, Stargell, Armst
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These aren't PSA, but whenever JSA comes down to Dallas, I go up to Beckett and hang out and get a few things slabbed. Makes for a fun day. Always good to bat 1000 as well on some tough names. The Ewing is kind of a homemade concoction I made. He wouldn't sign the actual card, but at least signed the top loader it was in, I cut out the sig and mounted it to the card, LOL, kind of a poor man's sticker autograph. Looks about as good as the sticker nonsense the companies pull anyway.
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<< <i>What was the Ewing auto taken from? >>
The toploader holder that the card was in.
Mike
Brianwintersfan ... Mike mentioned that Ewing signed the Top Loader the card was in, so he cut the top loader and placed it on the card. Did you glue it on Mike?
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.
I love autos like that.
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2 Questions... Why didnt Ewing just sign the card?
How much did the Brady Auto run you? I got a few custom made Brady Cards that Bob made for me awhile ago and I want them signed!
<< <i> Did you glue it on Mike? >>
Doug,
I couldn't figure out how in the heck to attach it, so I laminated them together. Didn't turn out half bad IMO. It will serve as a decent filler for someone that's looking to get that card signed and just wants to have "something" as a placeholder.
Mike
<< <i>Why didnt Ewing just sign the card?
How much did the Brady Auto run you? >>
Ewing just doesn't generally care to sign too much. If you get him on anything really, you basically gotta consider it lucky. I have a couple friends that work in the NBA and he turned down signing rookies for them for me on 3 different occasions but did sign other items at the same time. Finally one specifically asked him why not the card and he just said he won't do those anymore. Probably the only way to get him on rookies in the future is if he does paid signings unless he changes his stance. He hasn't signed too many in the past either. I recently sold a Ewing and Stockton for $1200 for the pair, and you could barely see the Ewing sig with the naked eye. Tough card to find signed.
On Brady, I really don't remember. I bought it from a guy over on SCN months back. I do remember it was relatively affordable compared to his manufactured issued signed stuff.
Mike
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<< <i>How much did the Brady Auto run you?
On Brady, I really don't remember. I bought it from a guy over on SCN months back. I do remember it was relatively affordable compared to his manufactured issued signed stuff. >>
A guy over on SCN? Is that all I am to you!?! Haha you bought it from me - and it was a reasonable price. Awesome cards Mike - the Lincoln is real cool!
- Joe
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<< <i>How much did the Brady Auto run you?
On Brady, I really don't remember. I bought it from a guy over on SCN months back. I do remember it was relatively affordable compared to his manufactured issued signed stuff. >>
A guy over on SCN? Is that all I am to you!?! Haha you bought it from me - and it was a reasonable price. Awesome cards Mike - the Lincoln is real cool!
- Joe >>
Was it you Joe? Lol. Sorry about that. Ive got a couple Brady's floating around here and its hard to keep up with everything.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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.
Love the Tyson inscription...
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David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Do they cost more to have the auto graded?
(ex.autograph grade "10")
I wonder how they come up with a grade for autographs cause I've seen some that are 10's that look identical to 7's I've seen.
<< <i>Man those turned out nice!
Do they cost more to have the auto graded?
(ex.autograph grade "10")
I wonder how they come up with a grade for autographs cause I've seen some that are 10's that look identical to 7's I've seen. >>
Yep, it's $10 extra to have the graph graded. The problem with grading graphs is they are not immune to fading, bleeding, etc after they are slabbed. Thus, although a graph is graded a 10, it doesn't mean that it won't look like a 5 or a 4 or something else a year from now. I only got the Lincoln graded mainly out of curiousity cause I wondered how that contrast would grade.
mike
Kingnascar. What are those petty cards in your signature?
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
<< <i>Unbelievable autos. Thanks for posting.
Kingnascar. What are those petty cards in your signature? >>
These cards were originally taken from my 1972 STP Richard Petty card. I have redone the first one to look like a 1952 Topps card. The star border was taken from the 1952 Mantle. I used an old Richard Petty autograph from the 70’s for the signature on the card.
On the second card I used the names from two 1933 Goudey cards to make the card. I used Richard Ferrell and Jess Petty to form Richard Petty’s name.
Just playing around and having fun creating custom cards.
Hope you like them.
Thanks,
Logan
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I agree about having them fade over time having the grade change with it's in the holder. For some reason it's seems that auto grades of 10 sell for more money.
As for Ewing, that's about as good as you can get on him. I'm working on a small subset auto collection and his card is in it. I may have to try an idea like yours on that one
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<< <i>Did they explain to you how they determine the autograph grade? I wonder why your Lincoln only got a 7.
I agree about having them fade over time having the grade change with it's in the holder. For some reason it's seems that auto grades of 10 sell for more money. >>
No sir, I didn't ask them. Pretty sure it's because of contrast being that the sig was placed in the signature box which is a darker area of the check. I was hoping for an 8 but will take a 7
Here's their "criteria" and scale.
Grading Categories:
Boldness - the strength of the signature's ink; opaqueness of the autograph, and amount of fading. Any yellowing or other discoloring would also deduct from this category.
Ink Flow - Extent to which the writing utensil skipped in spots, or inkflow exhibits inconsistencies. Stray ink marks will mark off from the overall grade. Any retracing would also fall into this category. Items deemed to have been retraced by the original signer will be marked down depending on the quality and appearance. Items believed to have been retraced by another party to enhance the autograph will not be authenticated.
Surface Adherence - Refers to a signature that has bubbled or bled through the item, either in full or in part. Aesthetically, did the writing utensil used on the item provide the best adherence without bleeding or over-absorbing?
Contrast/Location - Rates the choice of ink as compared to the location of the signature. A dark signature on a dark surface will be very difficult to clearly see, whereas a dark autograph against a light surface will typically provide the most aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Smudging - Smudges may have occurred either by the signer rubbing part of the autograph, or possibly been smeared at a later date by another party. Can include fingerprints.
Conformation to Expected Norm - Given the typical signature characteristics for a particular signer, how well does the example in question conform to those expected characteristics? Instances that may lower the grade include rushed signatures or an otherwise nontraditional appearance.
Overall Eye Appeal – Includes any other characteristics not listed above, and takes the entire aesthetic appearance of the signature into account.
Grading Criteria:
10 Gem-Pristine - A perfect, bold signature, devoid of any noticeable flaws. Signed in a location with excellent contrast, and according to the typical expected appearance of that signature. Overall an exceptionally appealing autograph.
9 Mint - Appearing nearly perfect, a very minor flaw may be exhibited here under very close examination, such as placement or contrast that is excellent, though not quite as strong as would be preferred. A small spot of very minor ink flow inconsistency or an inconspicuous light variance in boldness.
8 Near Mint-Mint - Nice, appealing signature with a minor flaw such as a trace amount of fading or bleeding on 1-2 letters, ink skips of a fairly inconsequential nature, or a very small spot of bubbling on a letter or two. Location of the signature or contrast level may be very slightly less than preferable, but not unattractive.
7 Near Mint - Consistent light amount of fading or very light bleeding throughout much of the signature, yet still aesthetically acceptable. Location exhibits lack of contrast in portions of the autograph. Extremely light original retracing may be allowable. Ink skips or bubbling, although still minor, may affect 2-4 letters slightly.
6 Excellent-Mint - Ink flow or skips affecting several letters of the signature, but not to the point of creating an aesthetically unpleasant autograph. A more noticeable degree of fading or bleeding throughout, although still evenly distributed. Light original retracing allowed on a couple of letters.
5 Excellent - Fading, bleeding, bubbling, multiple ink flow issues, or skipping are evident, but all letters are still fully decipherable. Portions of signature nearly indistinguishable from the background due to lack of contrast. A minor smudge or blemish may be visible. Original retracing on up to one-quarter of the autograph surface area.
4 Very Good-Excellent - Original retracing on up to one-third of the autograph surface area. Fading, bleeding, bubbling, or ink skips to the point of a letter or two being nearly indistinguishable. At this grade, autograph location and contrast issues begin to contribute to a lack of eye appeal.
3 Very Good - An aesthetically unpleasing signature, with a minimum of half of the signature distinguishable. Poor autograph location, yellowing throughout, or original retracing allowed on up to three-quarters of the signature.
2 Good - Difficult to see, but the signature is identifiable. Portions may be completely invisible, but a minimum of one-quarter of the signature can be distinguished. Considerable lack of eye appeal.
1 Poor - An autograph so poor that it can barely be identified under close scrutiny and with much difficulty. Extremely unappealing.
<< <i>What would that Lincoln autograph be valued at? >>
Prices of Lincoln autographed checks vary tremendously. They typically sell in a range of $5,000 to $20,000 depending primarily on condition of signature, writing, and paper. Mainly based on eye appeal. They are a step up from typical Lincoln signed Presidential appointments, and they are a step down from Lincoln signed letters written all in his hand.
Mike
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.
Nice Lincoln.
<< <i>Mike ... would that check be worth more if it was issued while he was President? >>
Doug,
Yes sir, typically, a check in comparable condition written as President would be worth more then one written pre Presidency. There is a really cool Lincoln check that I've seen that was written ONE day before he was shot at the theatre. That's the one I wish I had but it's not for sale and my pockets aren't that deep even if it was for sale.
There are also some signed Presidential paychecks floating around out there. I've never seen one of those for Abe, but have seen them for other Presidents
mike