Would you add more autos to it

[vthobby]

I have a slightly different view. Since you already have MJ on here, the flag will sell for a large amount (if properly authenticated). The top names you mention are NOT easy as you know and as others have pointed out are NOT cheap if you go the pay per auto route.

I have collected autos all of my life since age 10 and have met Gretzky twice (he signed for me both times), President Obama 3 times (he signed twice), Jeter once (he did not sign) etc etc..... but even just meeting top level folks does not guarantee an auto. Your item is also not flat and or easily signed unless it is on a table or something to bolster it and if you are near Jeter or Gretzky or BIG names in a crowd.....well you can forget getting that signed neatly. In fact, you may devalue it (if the auto turns nasty or smudged etc...) which with an item like this there is a high chance of that.

Just say you met Gretzky in the back room of a pub and he neatly signed the flag. You would most likely get the same amount you would have gotten with the others on there. Not guaranteed but likely. Maybe you get Jeter (good luck) for free (ok.....now REALLY good luck), so say you pay $350 for Jeter and he signs it nicely, you may get a premium and maybe make the $350 back, maybe not. Its almost like spending $15,000 on a pool but when you go to sell, you may or may not be able to recoup those costs. Just trying to make a point.

So.....if you can get a TOP athlete for FREE and it will be neat, then go for it. If you can't ensure this, then I would leave it be. VERY cool as it is and if they were all on the course that day then you have a theme.

Trying to get Tiger Woods on something and get a nice neat sig on that flag is all but impossible unless you know someone or have a lot of money to spend.

Sorry for the long post. Great item by the way!

Peace, Mike

PS Maybe going back to that tourney again like MooseDog mentioned so you keep the theme going might be a good idea also. As always.....your item.....your call.