[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by novakjr

Now back to a Jeter auto. A kid or guy who gets one in person at a game, that's the guy that's may join the hobby. He sees that this awesome moment in his life, and cherished collectible from it, has some value. That's the guy that will continue to cherish it, and look to amass more items to cherish.. Not the guy who feels like he got ripped off..

This manufactured crap, not only ruins the experience for people over the long haul. BUT the contracts that the players sign for the exclusive rights to their autographs, often lead to players not signing. Thus removing and/or limiting the possibility of these cherished moments for young and/or inexperienced fans, that may ultimately lead them into the hobby.

As a kid, I could go to any game, and pretty much get just about any signature I wanted. Everyone signed, and it was always a memorable experience getting to meet your favorite players.. No matter how big and popular they were. Nowadays, forget about it. Kids these days have been robbed of these passing moments with their heroes.. And to an extent Steiner and others like them have stolen these opportunities from this and future generations..

Spot on.