...when you could still read their name

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

More interesting question is if you have Gary Gaetti on speed dial, why are you trying to buy signed cards of his online?

I don't think the guy was trying to buy the card - he was just flaming the seller.

But this sheds light on why no one's posting - too much controversy over autographs that have changed over the years. I was hoping someone would post an early Mantle, but those who own them are probably afraid they might be forgeries. Just guessing.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I don't think the guy was trying to buy the card - he was just flaming the seller.

But this sheds light on why no one's posting - too much controversy over autographs that have changed over the years. I was hoping someone would post an early Mantle, but those who own them are probably afraid they might be forgeries. Just guessing.

But he bought it, and demanded a refund after. Seems like a lot of work to trash a seller.

[canjond]

I have a pretty extensive Kennedy collection. Here's a progression from 1956, to 1958 to the 1960 campaign trail (except these got worse with time):

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I don't think the guy was trying to buy the card - he was just flaming the seller.

But this sheds light on why no one's posting - too much controversy over autographs that have changed over the years. I was hoping someone would post an early Mantle, but those who own them are probably afraid they might be forgeries. Just guessing.

Early Mantle's -1956,1951,1952

[earlywynnfan]

How about ole' TSW?

By the way, when did he change over to the style we're all familiar with?

Ken