Slabbed cards vs Factory certified autographs

[Lordstan]

1) slabbing does not matter to me at all. If it's an auto card I want, the presence or absence of certification is not a factor.

2) Collecting autographs comes with the risk of buying fakes. Slabbed and in-pack cards both come with the same risk. There have been multiple scandals where it has been found that a relative or friend of the player actually signed the in-pack cards. Obviously there have been scandals about fakes winding up slabbed. There is only one way to 100% avoid fakes. That is collecting cards you have seen signed in front of you. That's it.

My advice to you is collect what you enjoy. Collecting, as a generality, can not be explained by a logical set of parameters. Outside of those who invest, most of collecting is an emotional response to these items(plus maybe a little OCD) that bring back a memory or feeling. Having your collection uniform is only important if you think it's important. Have fun. That is the best way to guarantee that you will continue to enjoy what you collect.