Some advice needed about Musial's signature

[Deertick]

If you don't like his signature now, my suggestion would be to find an autograph that you like, then use it in a framed /matted display. I think you might be sorry if you got the record signed.

[Wymers Auction]

I think you may be sorry later if you do not get it signed. That Stan the Man record can be replaced, but Stan will not be signing much longer. I think it is easier to deal with regrets on an item that you possess than one that you cannot own because you missed the boat.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Deertick

If you don't like his signature now, my suggestion would be to find an autograph that you like, then use it in a framed /matted display. I think you might be sorry if you got the record signed.

I agree with Jim on this, FWIW

[scmavl]

Here's a related thread I started last year that may have some info for you.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=133203

[almostdone]

Thanks Jarrod. That's the thread that I actually got the idea from about sending in an item to be signed.

I appreciate the input as far as a cut auto to display witht he record but it's not about owning a Musial autograph it's more about getting him to sign something of mine that I already have owned. Living where I do I never get a chance to actually get a autograph in person so I figured this is the next best thing like I'm saying "Mr. Musial. Would you mind signing this for me?". It's more about the romance of the thought I suppose.

It is also a big financial decision for me. According to his web site it would cost $150 plus shipping both ways in order to get it. I don't have the budget at all to just try this on a whim. Meaning if I decide to get it signed than this is basically my big collectible for the year.

Another qestion. I thought I had seen that if you do send something in to him and it comes back with a letter of authenticity also signed by him. Is this true?

I just keep going back and forth on it. It is really more about my admiration for who he was as a player. Like I stated earlier if I had the chance to meet him in person to sign it I wouldn't hesitate even if his signature was nothing more than a circle and scribble.

Here is a link to his older signature compared to his more recient one

Older:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390471148101...84.m1438.l2649

Recient:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270958190810...84.m1438.l2648

Drew

[7nohitter]

Wow! That recent auto is horrible.....a shame.

[Danny Smith]

Stan is very sick and his signature on a good day is very poor. Some of the sigs these days are almost chicken scratch. I was at his office a few weeks ago in St. Louis and it is extremely sad to see him propped up to sign hundreds of items a day. Unfortunately it is the only way to get anything signed by him as he no longer flies and doesnt do shows (even locally) anymore due to his health.

[almostdone]

Hearing that makes me sad. I almost feel guilty asking about all of this. I wish I had the foresight to do this a few years ago but now I'm not sure what is the best thing to do.

Part of me wants to just leave him alone and let him try to have a little peace at this point in his life.

Any other thoughts?

Drew

[maniac_73]

Originally Posted by Danny Smith

Stan is very sick and his signature on a good day is very poor. Some of the sigs these days are almost chicken scratch. I was at his office a few weeks ago in St. Louis and it is extremely sad to see him propped up to sign hundreds of items a day. Unfortunately it is the only way to get anything signed by him as he no longer flies and doesnt do shows (even locally) anymore due to his health.

Am I the only one who thinks this is a terrible way to treat the man at this point in his life?

[thenavarro]

From the things you have written, I would say don't get it signed. I think the allure to you would have been the opportunity to have gotten it signed in person and it doesn't sound like that is going to happen. You mentioned the "romance" in asking for it to be signed and in the personal touch. Look at it this way, there is no romance in this potential business transaction, much like a hooker. He would sign it for $150 even if a serial killer was sending it to him. He's doing nothing special for you other then taking your hard earned money. I don't mean this to be demeaning to Stan at all, just trying to categorize it as a non personal business transaction. Since the dollar amount is material to you, I don't think you'd be happy if it looked like a chicken scratch. For the same $150, you could get a nice, flawless sig from his better signing days. It wouldn't have that personal touch to you, but remember, it wouldn't be a personal touch for him even if you send your own item in, it's just business to him and his family.

However, if I'm inferring wrong and it would mean a LOT to you to have his signature (whether good or bad) on YOUR particular item, then by all means, send it in. But, I think if that was the case, you wouldn't be asking the question in the first place.

Good luck and I hope you make whatever decision makes you happiest in the long run

Mike

[GrayGhost]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

From the things you have written, I would say don't get it signed. I think the allure to you would have been the opportunity to have gotten it signed in person and it doesn't sound like that is going to happen. You mentioned the "romance" in asking for it to be signed and in the personal touch. Look at it this way, there is no romance in this potential business transaction, much like a hooker. He would sign it for $150 even if a serial killer was sending it to him. He's doing nothing special for you other then taking your hard earned money. I don't mean this to be demeaning to Stan at all, just trying to categorize it as a non personal business transaction. Since the dollar amount is material to you, I don't think you'd be happy if it looked like a chicken scratch. For the same $150, you could get a nice, flawless sig from his better signing days. It wouldn't have that personal touch to you, but remember, it wouldn't be a personal touch for him even if you send your own item in, it's just business to him and his family.

However, if I'm inferring wrong and it would mean a LOT to you to have his signature (whether good or bad) on YOUR particular item, then by all means, send it in. But, I think if that was the case, you wouldn't be asking the question in the first place.

Good luck and I hope you make whatever decision makes you happiest in the long run

Mike

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