Thoughts on 1954 Aaron

[Vintagevault13]

I bought this 1954 Aaron a couple of years ago. It is obviously low grade, but I am fine with it as it is for my PC and I plan to pass it on to my son. I have thought about sending it to a TPG, but haven't because I really don't collect graded and I am not concerned about a grade. The only reason I would consider sending to a TPG would be for authentication only. I have done some research on fake Aarons and this appears to be good, but would value your opinions on the card''s authenticity. One other item, I have measured it against other 52-56 Topps in my collection and the size matches up.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

[vintagehofrookies]

looks good to me

[pokerplyr80]

Looks good to me as well.

[pawpawdiv9]

good. If grading not a big deal, perhaps see about getting Hank signed the card somewhere. Now that be a big day for you and the kid to share, then have it PSA/DNA graded to protect it.

[Vintagevault13]

Thanks guys for the opinions. Glad to see that you think it is authentic. I thought it was, but I value the expertise of the members here so this definitely gives me peace of mind.

Chris, great idea about getting the autograph. I live just north of Atlanta so maybe I can do this. Any idea if Hank does autograph signings these days?


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[PolarBear]

Looks good.

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Thanks guys for the opinions. Glad to see that you think it is authentic. I thought it was, but I value the expertise of the members here so this definitely gives me peace of mind.

Chris, great idea about getting the autograph. I live just north of Atlanta so maybe I can do this. Any idea if Hank does autograph signings these days?


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You may want to ask the autograph guys in the memoribilla section here. One of the board members here (Ian) got a 54 Hank Aaron signed. Thread: http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...light=waukesha

I did see your location, probably in the Norcross/Alpharetta area your in,as i am up in the NW quad of Ga., but do a ton of work down in those areas. So maybe perhaps when they get that COBB crackers Stadium built, that Hank may have an appearance. But i dont know if and when or what Hanks does. Still think its a great idea for ya todo, if possible.

Here was details of his last signing, i referred about:
October 2015

On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Hank Aaron will be signing autographs at Waukesha Sports Cards in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Location/ Address:

Waukesha Sports Cards
821 Meadowbrook Road, #14
Waukesha, WI 53188

Time: TO BE DETERMINED

Bring Your Own Item - Autograph Prices

Baseball Cards: $299.99
Baseball and Photos (Up to 16x20): $349.99
O/S Photos, Art or Canvas: $399.99
Bats, Hats and Helmets: $499.99
Jerseys: $599.99

Inscription Prices: $159.00

Each item will come with a Waukesha Sports Cards Certificate of authenticity. Prices and schedule are subject to change. Player reserves the right to refuse any item. Visit Waukesha Sports Cards for more information.

[pokerplyr80]

Is it just me or do those prices seem pretty high? Can't you buy a Hank Aaron auto ball for less than 300? A jersey for less than 600, etc?

[pawpawdiv9]

I was wondering that too, when i posted the info. Maybe board member Ian, will chime in here on his card (that i posted) and what it cost him.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

I was wondering that too, when i posted the info. Maybe board member Ian, will chime in here on his card (that i posted) and what it cost him.

Hey chris, just seeing this. So I paid the $299 flat rate fee for the auto, and $6 for shipping. I got a nice deal on the card, as I feel it was severely undergraded (3), and also had a 5x bid bucks promotion at the time. All in all, my out of pocket was a little over $900, which seemed a relative good deal given current market for his signed rookie.

I agree with the auto price for other items, especially balls, since they can be had for substantially less than the auto asking price.

[rjackson44]

nice work lan