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DJFirst off, nobody EVER pays 2-3 times the value of a signature for a cut affixed to a card. It's often a lot more.
I once saw a Mother Theresa cut ($150 autograph at most) sell for over $10,000. The reason why Upper Deck (and now others, like Tri-Star) are so successful...is because people (collectors) chase name brands and feel comfortable buying these autographs.
This makes the point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-LEGENDARY-CUTS-CUT-AUTO-LOU-BOUDREAU-43-54_W0QQitemZ220364666078QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_SM_S ports_Cards?hash=item220364666078&_trksid=p3286.c0 .m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3 A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
What's a Lou Boudreau signed Hall of Fame plaque worth? $4? $6? Someone chops off the signature, glues it to a plaque and bidding is at $30 (with time). Why doesn't someone just want the plaque itself, instead of this ugly clipped signature?
Next, read the book all about Upper Deck that came out like 10-12 years ago. Pete....(Williams?). You will be blown away by what you read and how shady this company comes across.
Lastly, there is a book in the works about baseball autographs that will come out next year and it will blow people's mind. Can't say anymore right now.
DJ