Wire Photo Question

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by varsitycollectibles

Sorry if this is not the right section for this thread.

I am interested in picking up some wire photos of players that I collect. I've never purchased one before and I am curious if any members have some tips or things to consider before buying.

Thanks in advance.

There are several books out there. I would suggest you purchase "A Portrait of Baseball Photography". This will help a lot. Fake stamps and incorrect authenticaion is really a problem right now. Like anything else in this hobby, the best defense is knowing what you are buying. Educate yourself and ask knowledgeable collectors if you are unsure about a particular item. I have seen flat out fake stamped photos(forgeries) that were enclosed in overly large blue slabs sell for 3k on ebay and in fact worth about $100 at best.

"I am interested in picking up some wire photos of players that I collect."

Does this mean you want just photos that are produced from a wire machine? I am guessing not. Learn the photo process, terminology and what makes a photo a wire vs an original off the negative(shortly after photo was taken vs. 20 years later) vs off a dupe neg ect. The differences as far as monetary value can be staggering so it is very important you learn the differences.

If you have any questions, feel free to pm me. I would be happy to help.