Who is really buying this stuff? (not a thread about bogus stuff)
 

Thats one of the dumbest things I've ever seen.How is PSA gonna grade that!

:D:D.

With some sophisticated software that will calculate the number of missing bits as the file gets older and slightly corrupted.

The holder to fit an entire I pad will be a tough one though.

Steve B

How is this different than a pre-print?

Hmmmm,,, the price perhaps? :D

So you reach your collecting plateau when your iPad memory is full?? :D

It's not for me, but I see the allure. I think it's kind of neat.

People pay for ringtones, why not pay a bit extra for a personalized voice message and wall paper for your computer from your favorite athlete. I can see this being popular as a gift.

Not everybody buys stuff from a collectible or investment standpoint. If they did QVC would have been out of business a long time ago.

It's the novelty and personalization of it that may make it popular.

Its a fancy expensive way of getting a somewhat personal email from a player. I get the allure. Not for me either, but I get it.

Doesn't appeal to me at all.

Yes! And a Christy Mathewson takes up about 10 gigs! ;)

JimStinson
 

WTF......................it has always made me a little uncomfortable asking a 20 year old kid for his autograph. But this is TWLIGHT ZONE ****. Is anyone taking this seriously ?????? please tell me NO !

JimStinson
 

If someone tells me this is a good idea ..I'm done after 30 + years I will go work at WALMART I am done ! This is a joke right ????? Right ??

Jim,

Please step back from the ledge!


It's a novelty gift. I could see someone buying for a friend as a cool different type of gift. They're paying more for the personal greeting than really a signature.

I can't imagine this would really appeal to an autograph collector. I also don't think this would prevent someone from buying a true autographed picture.

Best,
Mark

it's the next idea someone dreamt up to try to make money,

like psa's rookie graphs. i have yet to see a rookie graph. it flopped but just another revenue stream.

like calling larry holmes for 20 bucks. its a gimmick.

http://www.hollywoodiscalling.com/

I don't see what's so horrible about it. :confused: I'd fork over $50 to have a personalized iPad wallpaper with audio message from my favorite player. If Rivera was on the list I'd do it in a second.

It's not replacing autographs. Look at the bright side, maybe it will spark an interest in real autographs in kids. That can't be bad for the hobby. :)

I was so depressed when I saw this a couple of weeks ago, I refused to post it. The Rays are a first adopter of this abomination. PFFFFT.

I don't look at this as having anything to do with autographs. Things are so impersonal with sports and sports figures these days, even at a show where you get an autograph. So impersonal, so robotic. I think it is great to have this kind of personal interaction with a player. I would not hesitate to do this for my kids if they wanted it for their birthday.

I have grown to love the autograph hobby, and see zero connection between this and the hobby. In many respects, this is more personal than an in person autograph.

Tom C

i'm with jim, this is nuts, pushing carts at walmart if this takes off. Probably pushing carts at walmart anyway, but at least this way i can blame it on something.

I don't need anybody to talk to me on an ipad, reminds me of therapy buddy. "everything is going to be alright!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGYYRr6DOSo

Okay..first time I have ever seen that...thanks for the nightmares Travis.

OMG...I need a drink.

This is how I got my Wagner autograph.