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Originally Posted by JUrsaner
Noticed an ink stain on a 1972 Topps Roberto Clemente "In Action" card is actually a signature. PSA charges over $150+ to authenticate anything of Clemente so looking to hear any thoughts prior to submitting. I'd posted on Instagram a couple of weeks ago, but most people just messaged with offers to buy it rather than any information, so hoping this is a more appropriate place to get answers. And given that he died in 1972 -- generally wondering how many 1972 Topps cards he might have signed that are out there?
Not sure why the photos won't upload, but I placed them into a public dropbox folder so the links should work.
-- https://www.dropbox.com/s/t1675gaa3b...mente.jpg?dl=0
-- https://www.dropbox.com/s/vd5et8ukfk...ente2.jpg?dl=0
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Hi Jason,
I am not clear on exactly what information you are looking for? Legit 1972 Clemente signed cards are uncommon - there are 5 regular issue (#309) 1972 authenticated by PSA and 3 copies of the card you have #310. One of the signed #309's sold in 2011 for about 7k - see below link.
https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-c...a/7041-80368.s
Assuming you believe yours to be authentic (which I have no opinion on as I am no expert in his autograph), I think having it authenticated by PSA is a no brainer. If it comes back authentic and you want to sell it then I would think a high profile auction would be the way to go. If there is something else you wanted to know - just ask.
Howard