50's Dodgers auto's- Opinions?

[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

[UnVme7]

Originally Posted by 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

Congrats on the purchase. Perhaps you can post some close ups of the auto's when you get a moment. I'm sure we'd all like to take a look since the pics in the listing were a bit tough to judge.

[midmo]

Originally Posted by UnVme7

Congrats on the purchase. Perhaps you can post some close ups of the auto's when you get a moment. I'm sure we'd all like to take a look since the pics in the listing were a bit tough to judge.

Sure thing, as soon as I get it. Still waiting...

[71buc]

Originally Posted by 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.JP

Great pick up I'm looking forward to seeing more Photos of it.

[midmo]

I've had a chance to look over this and my skeptical side thinks many of them could be clubhouse signatures, but I have no autograph expertise whatsoever. That's just from comparing them to other authenticated items I found on the internet, signed checks, etc. I'd love to hear opinions of advanced autograph collectors. The fact that multiple pens were used seems odd to me if they're all clubhouse, but definitely possible. Still a unique item, but there are question marks...