The Berra card in the link is not Steiner certified. It does not have a Steiner hologram on it and the slab does not say Steiner on it. The item is falsely described - but my guess is that it is an innocent copy and paste error from the last item listed before it.
But it is interesting that the Berra is slabbed by Fanatics. So are multiple Musial autos. Fanatics is a huge company who slabs their own cards for sale. I dont know that they have professional graders or authenticators on hand as opposed to a tpg so I don't consider the card to be graded or authenticated.
I am not nearly as well versed on 2000 Greats as you are but if you haven't seen these blue autos before the last couple of years I would guess it's because they didn't sign in blue for Fleer. I would almost guarantee the Musial cards were done years later. If someone got their hands on loads of blanks and has had them signed years later the market for these cards is going to be compromised.
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Originally Posted by biohazard
Oh, it gets even more interesting.
Check out this Berra from the same set: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yogi-Berra-...sAAOSwrndcbCiD
Steiner certifies the autograph. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe Steiner would only certify an item where they witnessed the signing. The card is either a reprint or unsigned stock which was signed by Berra in blue ink. The majority of Berra 2000 Fleer GOTG cards were signed in black ink. REA mentions the possibility of third variation (Berra blue ink). It is possible that Berra signed original stock in blue ink, but why would Steiner certify the signature? I almost jumped on the card but the seller explained that due to the quantities of cards they sell, they can't guarantee I would receive the card pictured. I was afraid I would receive a Berra signed in black, which I already own.
https://www.robertedwardauctions.com...ter-autograph/
Versus the Musial, the Berra card looks like his standard signature. So collectors out there, is the blue signature on bankruptcy stock, part of the set? Also, why are these cards popping up four years after Yogi's death?
This is just nuts. I am trying to complete this set but now all the more expensive cards, Brett, Schmidt, Spahn, Mattingly, and Jeter will have to be questioned as to authenticity. |