Is Waukesha Autographs and Memorabilia a reputable company?

MrNearMint

I didn't want to hijack "1966CUDA's" thread so I just started my own. Someone in his thread brought up the idea of getting his 54 topps Hank Aaron RC signed, and I thought that was a great idea considering I haven't had mine slabbed and graded yet.
I'd just like to know if anyone has submitted their cards/collectibles to "Waukesha Sportscards Autographs and Memorabilia"? I'm thinking about sending my card to them to have Hank sign it. I'd need to send the card in by probably tomorrow, I guess after the 15th they stop receiving items for the signing so I need to act quick.

Any help would be appreciated!

sportscardstop

They do a lot of signings and I know of a few people that deal with them. I wouldn't have a problem sending them an item.

mrmint23

You still have time to send it to Saint Louis Sportscards. I talked to Dave at their shop today and the signing is not until the end of the month. Check them out on Facebook as they answer questions quicker than on the phone. Also same price as Waukesha.
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totallyradd

Waukesha is right outside of Milwaukee. I've gone there for a handful of signings and ordered stuff from them before. They're one of the two biggest memorabilia names in the state. You're safe.

MrNearMint

Thanks for the responses!


Mrmint23,
I actually looked at the St. Louis sportscards website and their signing is "in conjunction" with the Waukesha signing, same price and cutoff date and everything.

schapko

I live only 10 minutes away and had Robin Yount sign a jersey. They are very reputable and have big name Milwaukee Brewers in all the time.

MrNearMint

mrmint23,

I sent you a pm.

VitoCo1972

I got mine signed through them. They do a great job!

MrNearMint

I've heard that in SOME cases getting a card like this autographed can possibly decrease the value. Is that possible?

FavreFan1971

<< <i>I've heard that in SOME cases getting a card like this autographed can possibly decrease the value. Is that possible? >>



If it were in the 1980's yes. Now, heck no.

I live less than 10 minutes from them and have picked up a couple of dozen auto's. Great shop.

charrigan

For most cards, the value of the autographed rookie is less than the cost of the card + autograph fee. Especially for guys who are currently alive and signing amidst the current trend of collecting signed HOF rookie autos.

Think about it this way: if getting the autograph (for $299) turned a $300 midgrade rookie into a $2000 signed rookie, wouldn't everyone be doing it? If everyone was doing it and the investment required was around $600, would they regularly sell for $2000?

IMO, there definitely is value, but it mostly resides in:

a) cards that can no longer be made, but must be found (deceased, health issues no longer allow the player to sign, or tough signers)

or

b) ultra-high grade examples of each, such that condition creates scarcity in the issue