Cutting up a multi-signed HOF item for individual resale: sinful or savvy?

[cjedmonton]

In general, would you recommend cutting up a multi-signed vintage HOF item for individual resale (pre-1960)?

Although I deeply appreciate the significance of vintage baseball autographs, I would have no intention of keeping the item whether it is intact or split up.

I'm still negotiating the sale, so I cannot offer any scans or names at this point. However, it includes nearly a dozen A-list HOF inductees from this era (no Ruth or Gehrig).

Thanks for the general feedback. I think there's a strong investment potential in the item, but only if the individual names were culled.

Thanks for holding your fire until I find my blindfold and last smoke!

[yanks12025]

I think it decides on the name of the players of the condition they are in. How is it signed, pen or pencil?

[cjedmonton]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

I think it decides on the name of the players of the condition they are in. How is it signed, pen or pencil?

All are in pen, with most probably in the 7-8 range. I know it's hard to give an opinion without the list of names, but again, all are pre-1960 inductees. I hope to finalize a sale in the next day or two, which would shed a lot more light on my dilemma.

[cjedmonton]

Okay, the deal's done.

1951 Baseball Writers Banquet Program w/ 12 HOFers:

1. Charlie Gehringer
2. Ed Walsh
3. Fred Clarke
4. George Sisler
5. Hugh Duffy
6. Jimmie Foxx
7. Kid Nichols
8. Mel Ott
9. Mickey Cochrane
10. Pie Traynor
11. Rogers Hornsby
12. Tris Speaker

Full PSA/DNA. $1,750 delivered.

Scans to follow. Preserve or hack?

[HRBAKER]

If the signatures are so close that it has to be hacked up to the point that the resultant "cuts" aren't able to be matted and framed attractively then it's a loser to cut IMO. Would have to see a scan.

[ATP]

Agreed, would love to see a scan of it.