When Inscriptions Ruin An Autograph

[todeen]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

What's the deal with people going crazy with inscriptions and "stat" autos anyways? It used to seem pretty standard that a HOF inscription would add like only $5 to an item, now people are getting stats and charging, in some cases, 3-5x the value of the item without. What are your guys thoughts?

Agreed, I'm not a fan of stat balls either. The RC inscription just deters from the beauty of the Sandberg card, IMO.

[packs]

I don't usually like them but I had to have this one:

[todeen]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't usually like them but I had to have this one:

I like that Yankees one. It feels personal since the isn't any specific person named.

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[cnote08]

I am in Case12's camp on this one. I appreciate a personalization to me as I prefer not to resale. The extra inscriptions are ok but I wouldn't pay a dollar extra for them. I certainly wouldn't pay $269 in ADDITION to the signature fee for Hank Aaron to write 755 below his name. Also, asking $5,000 for that Sandberg card is hilarious.

[guy3050]

I love inscriptions , goes well with my framed tickets collection ,few examples....

[philo98]

Sandberg is a great autographer and also just a really good person. I named my son after him and at the Tristar show in Houston in February had him personalize a baseball to my son. My son lives in another country and its been a struggle with the mother to get him to the US.

[Seven]

I don't mind personalized inscriptions If the items are for me, though It's been a while since I got something signed for myself in person. I'm fine with nicknames or accomplishments too. Something like the Amount of home runs or "2012 ROY"