Autograph 'team set' collecting dilemma
alifaxwa2
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I am working on an autographed card set of 10 specific cards (think basic Topps team set, low cost cards). I have 8.
I have made custom cuts of the last 2 cards since signed versions are very rare (held in collections, less than 5 known exist).
I could "complete" the set with signed 'team leader' or 'season highlight' cards from the same Overall Set for $500-800 each (alot for me to spend on a not quite right card). But to do so I'd have to part with the customs cards, I can't keep both. Ideally, I'd get both until the exact cards show up (if ever), but I can't afford that now.
One of the leader/highlight cards has been offered to me, so I need to choose a path.
What would you do?
I have made custom cuts of the last 2 cards since signed versions are very rare (held in collections, less than 5 known exist).
I could "complete" the set with signed 'team leader' or 'season highlight' cards from the same Overall Set for $500-800 each (alot for me to spend on a not quite right card). But to do so I'd have to part with the customs cards, I can't keep both. Ideally, I'd get both until the exact cards show up (if ever), but I can't afford that now.
One of the leader/highlight cards has been offered to me, so I need to choose a path.
What would you do?
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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.
You've already got placeholders, why replace them with different placeholders?
The main reason is that least those are on-card.
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So the one offered to you is not from the BASIC SET you are trying to complete, but rather his auto is on a "team leader" card? If you go that route, you are still not completing the set as you originally planned.
You make great custom cards, so if you already have the two in custom cards, I'd stay put. If you do, you HAVE to show us all ten!
Yes, thats exactly right and the exact reason I have the problem.
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You've already got placeholders, why replace them with different placeholders?
I agree with this. Are the customs made from their original cards from the set? With your skills, those would be my place holders if possible.
Good luck.
I wouldn't spend hundreds to get an autograph on specific card you don't really want to just sort-of fill a spot that you do want. Are these players' autographs normally $400 each or $40 each or $4 each? To me, that would give some better info to those helping you.
The signature for the customs cost me 100 and 300.
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You've already got placeholders, why replace them with different placeholders?
I agree with this. Are the customs made from their original cards from the set? With your skills, those would be my place holders if possible.
Good luck.
Yes, it's original cards in the customs.
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1977 topps Star Wars has a bunch of character cards, which is what I wanted to get. The rest of the set is scene based, which i described above as team leader/season highlights.
Here is what I have:
Not going to upgrade this one.
Here are the 2 customs that I want to find On Card. These exact cards preferred.
This is what I was offered, that I need to decide about soon.
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guinness and cushing are going to be a different story
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Greg Maddux #1 Master SetGreg Maddux #2 Basic Set
does Harrison Ford ever do comicons or autograph signings?
He does signings through 2 companies, but does not allow send ins. Only whatever items are chosen by the vendor.
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