50's Dodgers auto's- Opinions?

[71buc]

Originally Posted by UnVme7

Anyone have any opinions of these Dodgers auto's? Some good, some bad? All bad?

Nate, ironically this was the item I was interested in purchasing when I told you I was selling some items to raise funds. I decided against chasing it yesterday. I like it but after reading comments here I'm glad I didn't take that $1000 gamble. This is why I generally shy away from autographs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400788410171...84.m1436.l2649

[ibuysportsephemera]

Now that I see the actual item...I like it a lot. The Robinson might be a clubhouse sig, I am not sure, but for the most part I think they are all real. I also like the provenance that comes with it.

Just my 2¢.

Jeff

[UnVme7]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Nate, ironically this was the item I was interested in purchasing when I told you I was selling some items to raise funds. I decided against chasing it yesterday. I like it but after reading comments here I'm glad I didn't take that $1000 gamble. This is why I generally shy away from autographs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400788410171...84.m1436.l2649

Oh good, well hopefully my post helped you then instead of pushing you away from it.

I was interested in going pretty hard on it, but didn't feel comfortable with it. And like you, I don't do many auto's anymore either.

That being said, if you find something else and still need to sell that item, please let me know. :-)

[ibuysportsephemera]

I think that this piece is an example of the whole is better than the parts. Because of the provenance of the wire photo, I think that almost 1k is a decent price. Even if the possibility of a clubhouse signature or 2 exists, it is just a great 1 of a kind item (imo).

Jeff

[71buc]

Jeff, I totally agree with you. I thought $1000 was a great price for such a cool item. I thought it would actually go for more. It's unique and has great crossover appeal as well.

Nonetheless, being a novice when it comes to autographs I didn't feel secure or well educated enough to pull the trigger myself. Nor are my pockets deep enough to take chances. I have a little over 100 autographs in my small collection. I would say that 95% have been picked up in person. For this guppy the piece in question represented a leap into the deep end of the ocean.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Jeff, I totally agree with you. I thought $1000 was a great price for such a cool item. I thought it would actually go for more. It's unique and has great crossover appeal as well.

Nonetheless, being a novice when it comes to autographs I didn't feel secure or well educated enough to pull the trigger myself. Nor are my pockets deep enough to take chances. I have a little over 100 autographs in my small collection. I would say that 95% have been picked up in person. For this guppy the piece in question represented a leap into the deep end of the ocean.

I fully agree. By definition I am not an autograph guy. After almost 30 years of collecting and selling sports memorabilia, I usually go with my gut on autographs. I also usually don't reach or spend too much on autograph items. My criteria on something like this is "would I be happy looking at it on my own wall". I definitely would have been happy owning this particular piece.

Jeff

[Runscott]

If I could have seen it in person, and liked it - $1,000 would have been a great price. But the Robinson would have to have been real.

[midmo]

I'm the buyer of this. I'm not usually much of an autograph guy (only have around 50 or so), but what sold me is the provenance. I have several of Barney Stein's pics so I'll be happy hanging it on my wall even if there are a couple clubhouse sigs. That being said, you guys discussing it got me interested in learning more. Is there a good autograph reference guide out there showing examples and things to look for?

JP