Your thoughts on signed HOF RCs

[Kzoo]

Originally Posted by theshleps

For players who debuted 1960 and up they are fairly plentiful except for Stargell..

This is true, as many are still signing or signed a ton of examples. The other major exception is Tom Seaver, as his 1967 Topps signed RC still demands as much or more than Stargell. I had the highest completed signed post-war Rookie card collection (including the Bowman's) on PSA's set registry a couple years ago at near 90%, but I got bored with trying to fill the needed spots and only added maybe 1 new addition a year. Trying to add some of the really rare examples like Newhouser, Jackie R., and Roberto C. were not cost effective towards completion. Instead I decided to keep my rare signed RC's and sell all the common ones. I now just look for cool, vintage signed cards and feel that I've had 'the handcuffs' taken off for adding to my collection. Collect what you like, it's more fun!

[theshleps]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

This is true, as many are still signing or signed a ton of examples. The other major exception is Tom Seaver, as his 1967 Topps signed RC still demands as much or more than Stargell. I had the highest completed signed post-war Rookie card collection (including the Bowman's) on PSA's set registry a couple years ago at near 90%, but I got bored with trying to fill the needed spots and only added maybe 1 new addition a year. Trying to add some of the really rare examples like Newhouser, Jackie R., and Roberto C. were not cost effective towards completion. Instead I decided to keep my rare signed RC's and sell all the common ones. I now just look for cool, vintage signed cards and feel that I've had 'the handcuffs' taken off for adding to my collection. Collect what you like, it's more fun!

I've been looking for a Newhouser (Leaf) for many years. Only have seen one and missed it

[Kzoo]

Originally Posted by theshleps

I've been looking for a Newhouser (Leaf) for many years. Only have seen one and missed it

It's crazy! There's only 2, I believe, in the PSA Pop. Granted, the card is an SP, but the signature is very common. Somehow, the combination almost doesn't exist. Some other much easier combinations like the '84 Fleer Puckett or the '97 Chrome Halladay are rarities, as well.

[homerunhitter]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

This is true, as many are still signing or signed a ton of examples. The other major exception is Tom Seaver, as his 1967 Topps signed RC still demands as much or more than Stargell. I had the highest completed signed post-war Rookie card collection (including the Bowman's) on PSA's set registry a couple years ago at near 90%, but I got bored with trying to fill the needed spots and only added maybe 1 new addition a year. Trying to add some of the really rare examples like Newhouser, Jackie R., and Roberto C. were not cost effective towards completion. Instead I decided to keep my rare signed RC's and sell all the common ones. I now just look for cool, vintage signed cards and feel that I've had 'the handcuffs' taken off for adding to my collection. Collect what you like, it's more fun!

This is exactly the direction im heading in. Building a collection that doesn’t have a strict checklist and just adding cool cards that I like (with the HOF Topps rookie cards as a goal but not a total all out adherence to the checklist) I think when the handcuffs are off (being able to collect whatever you like) make collecting better.