I would like your opinion...

pokerplyr80 · #1 10-02-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flkersn

I think that signed cards are a distraction. Unless the signature has a meaning for me (maybe signed in front of me at a ball park), I think the signature detracts from the value. And I am always concerned about unauthentic signatures. I know waaaay too many people (including one dealer) who have confessed to practicing signatures and signing cards and selling them on E-Bay.

This would be a concern of mine as well. Although certainly not fool proof, I would stick to PSA graded if buying signed cards.

Beatles Guy · #2 10-02-2015, 03:57 PM

I collect Cardinals as well and was really only looking for unsigned cards for my team sets. I did run across a few however that were too good to pass up, including a '52 Bowman Slaughter.

Mark70Z · #3 10-02-2015, 04:27 PM

I personally like them both. I have a few autographed cards, but all of the cards are of Brooks Robinson (have other signed pieces, but not on cards). I don't really actively search for autographed cards, but if I see one I like I will pick it up. I do prefer them signed in pen and in an aesthetically pleasing placement. With Brooksie's signature sometimes it is hard to do unless it's an early one. On his particular cards the item is typically far less to purchase than the unsigned version.

I think either way is cool, but as many said collect what you like. I personally just collect for a hobby, so really not too interested in the resale value.

vintagebaseballcardguy · #4 10-02-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark70Z

I personally like them both. I have a few autographed cards, but all of the cards are of Brooks Robinson (have other signed pieces, but not on cards). I don't really actively search for autographed cards, but if I see one I like I will pick it up. I do prefer them signed in pen and in an aesthetically pleasing placement. With Brooksie's signature sometimes it is hard to do unless it's an early one. On his particular cards the item is typically far less to purchase than the unsigned version.

I think either way is cool, but as many said collect what you like. I personally just collect for a hobby, so really not too interested in the resale value.

I feel much the same. It is a hobby for me plain and simple. A nice diversion after a tough day at work. ...

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