HOF Autograph questions?

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by hawaiian bam bam

Is there a list out there somewhere of all the possible HOF players to obtain so I know who is possible and who isnt? What players for sure are unattainable or no possible? That would be cool if someone has a list of the possibilities.

Thank you all for your help, I am glad to be here.

Best bet is to buy Ron's Book-It is not the perfect, but it is close. And if you see a Frank Grant autograph offered for sale, I would pass on it.

http://stinsonsports.com/product/bas...ference-guide/

[Klrdds]

http://www.psacard.com/dnasetregistr...tion.aspx?c=37

This a link to the PSA registry site which lists the HoFers in alphabetical order. Forget all the values which are related to scarcity for the signatures and just use it as a list of HoFers, it is up to date with this year's 4 electees already listed. The top part is in black, they are the "readily" available autographs with no mention of value. The bottom part is in red , they are the ultra rare signatures ( it includes some that are unattainable and some that appear in the market rarely). The weighting given each signature as to rarity is by no means scientific , it is just the opinions of the people who have submitted their collections to PSA for ranking.
I think you will find it helpful and the weighting scores are interesting and a good conversation starter.

[hawaiian bam bam]

Thank you both so much for your help, I appreciate it. I will order the book and also have printed out the list. that list is awesome and exactly what im looking for! thank you...it looks like about 50 or so players are unattainable or rare, leaving about 260 or so HOF players that are reasonably obtainable.

[whyconform]

Bam I believe I came across you in another forum a few years ago. This is the best site if you plan on collecting HOF'ers. There are a number of interesting collections on here, many collectors with deep pockets and a passion to have the best.

Although my pockets are not very deep, patience and timing has helped me to get into the 230's since I started in 07. And although a new addition (outside new inductees) is now few and far between, it is still fun surfing the site, looking at what people have added to their collection(s), and becoming more knowledgeable.

I think the "what I can get under $1,000 ea" mark is probably around 225-230?

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by whyconform

I think the "what I can get under $1,000 ea" mark is probably around 225-230?

I have always wondered this myself, 225 is probably fair if you don't mind medium/condition, plus a little bit of luck.

[Klrdds]

I agree with your assessment of the under $1000.00 availability. It all depends on the medium you want it on.
You know the under $1000.00 availability is significant but think about how many signatures are available for under $500.00 , depending on the medium, maybe 150-200? And many of these can be acquired quickly too.

[hawaiian bam bam]

Hey how are you friend! I do remember you! Glad to see you here as well. I am so, so impressed with this site. Im not sure why i didnt find it years ago. Just in my short time here I can already tell this site and its members are the very best in the hobby. I feel like I have been in the minors all thsi time and just got called up to the majors! these guys are awesome, just very knowledgeable and very nice guys here. what i love is everyone is so helpful here. on other sites, you post a question, you will get 40-60 people viewing it and not a single person answering the question. here the knowledge and help is just amazing. and the collections here are world class, these guys have some serious collections here that are fun to see. for me, i focus on brooklyn dodgers and hofers. im at about 160 of the 310. im trying to collect all of the hofers but just learned that about 50 hofers are impossible to collect. i would be happy to get to the 225-230 range. again, o glad to see you here too!

[btcarfagno]

Watch for an Oscar Charleston in the next Love Of The Game Auction.

On this board that is known as a shameless plug.

Tom C

[tazdmb]

Stop advertising it, I want to win it for under $100!