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Roberto Clemente 1967 Topps Autograph Opinions? *UPDATE*

Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
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I won the lot below a few days ago and it arrived today. Do we have any Clemente Autograph experts out there? Opinions? Feel free to chime in on the others as well. I appreciate any insight.

Thanks
Craig


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    DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,422 ✭
    It must be authentic. It's in a screw down with a hand written sticker that says so.
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    mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    It's very light and hard to tell. It looks consistent with Clemente autographs, but for something like that, you ought to get it checked out.

    FWIW, I'd say it is more likely to be good than not. Just my $0.02
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    IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭✭
    The other autographs in the lot look good so that's a step in the right direction

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    JaktJakt Posts: 573 ✭
    FWIW, even if it is a legit auto, it's not a nice one and is barely legible. If you are looking for a Clemente auto, you'd probably be better off spending a little bit more for something that is more "show worthy." JMO.
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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    I appreciate the responses folks.

    Thanks
    Craig
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    VitoCo1972VitoCo1972 Posts: 6,127 ✭✭✭


    << <i>FWIW, even if it is a legit auto, it's not a nice one and is barely legible. If you are looking for a Clemente auto, you'd probably be better off spending a little bit more for something that is more "show worthy." JMO. >>



    i agree. just send it to me. pm for address
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    Baez578Baez578 Posts: 967 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>FWIW, even if it is a legit auto, it's not a nice one and is barely legible. If you are looking for a Clemente auto, you'd probably be better off spending a little bit more for something that is more "show worthy." JMO. >>



    i agree. just send it to me. pm for address >>




    lol...damn you beat me to it
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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    Sorry guys, if it's legit, I'm more than happy with my faded $7.62 Clemente Autograph!

    Thanks
    Craig
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    tsalems1tsalems1 Posts: 3,373 ✭✭✭
    That looks to be a GREAT buy. What do Clemente auto'd cards go for slabbed?

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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    I've never really researched his autograph. I didn't think I would ever own one. I just did a quick look and I found this...

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    It's an older card with a much bolder signature than the card I have though. Even his cuts seem to sell well.

    Thanks
    Craig
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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    Mr. Clemente was shipped off to PSA/DNA on 12/19. It was signed for on 12/22 and logged on 12/24. Fingers crossed!

    Thanks
    Craig
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    wrestlingcardkingwrestlingcardking Posts: 4,555 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Mr. Clemente was shipped off to PSA/DNA on 12/19. It was signed for on 12/22 and logged on 12/24. Fingers crossed!

    Thanks
    Craig >>



    Good luck......you really have nothing to lose here. Merry Christmas!
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Craig ... I could never have waited that long to send it in! LOL

    Best of luck. Please let us know when you get it back.

    Fingers crossed!!!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    wrestlingcardking - Agreed. I still can't believe I was able to get the lot for that price.

    Dboneesq - It was hard! I was actually waiting for raiderguy10 to do another group sub hoping to save a few bucks. ($150.00 fee) Once I found out the Clemente wouldn't qualify for the sub discount, I decided to just send it on in.

    Merry Christmas!

    Thanks
    Craig
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    RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    Looks too messy to me, but I would have taken the risk. FWIW it's probably a $1500 card slabbed, that would be a nice little hit!

    Good luck with the sub
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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    RipublicaninMass - Thanks!

    Craig
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    MeatloafMeatloaf Posts: 1,308
    send us scans when it comes back in a slab!
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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    Not what I was hoping for at all. Disappointed about this one. I would've loved to have owned a card signed by Mr. Clemente!

    83742693 1967 Topps 400 Bob Clemente Roberto Clemente Questionable Authenticity

    Thanks
    Craig
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    charrigancharrigan Posts: 2,293
    At least you got fast results .. ? Sorry. image
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    EagleEyeKidEagleEyeKid Posts: 4,496 ✭✭
    Aw bummer. Sorry to hear.
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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    charrigan - I have to say that although I'm 0-2 submitting to PSA/DNA, they are fast. Both were finished in a week.

    Bryan - Agreed. Thank you.

    Thanks
    Craig
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    IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,429 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>charrigan - I have to say that although I'm 0-2 submitting to PSA/DNA, they are fast. Both were finished in a week.

    Bryan - Agreed. Thank you.

    Thanks
    Craig >>




    what other autograph did you submit?

    sorry about this

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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    Ironmanfan - Thanks. It was a Michael Jordan Autographed Baseball.

    Thanks
    Craig
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Craig - sorry to hear that!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    Dboneesq - Thanks. I appreciate it.

    I'm curious. What do you folks do with an item that doesn't pass the authentication process. I don't feel like I can toss it...

    Thanks
    Craig
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    DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,220 ✭✭
    Hold on to it Craig! It's still a '67 Clemente!!!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

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    charrigancharrigan Posts: 2,293
    I would perhaps sub to another company for a 2nd opinion. If it fails again, toss it to remove a fake from the market.
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    bouncebounce Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭
    i'd keep it - just because psa won't put it in a holder doesn't mean it's not real

    it's a clemente autograph - if they aren't 100% certain they'll just say no, especially with someone who only submits a few cards a year - you really never had a chance with this one

    put this thing in the hands of the guys who send in hundreds or thousands and i wouldn't be surprised if it ended up being a different answer

    of course, even then that doesn't guarantee it's REAL - it's ONLY AN OPINION FOLKS, maybe an educated experienced one, but still just an opinion
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    Loyalty32Loyalty32 Posts: 497 ✭✭✭
    Dboneesq - True.

    charrigan - I don't know if I want to drop another $150+ right now. Maybe down the road.

    bounce - Some interesting points there. I appreciate it.

    Thanks
    Craig
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