1986 Topps set Autographed

BillyCoxDodgers3B · #1 08-01-2025, 08:09 AM

Regarding Ramon Romero on that particular card, do not be lulled to sleep if you see one in a TPA slab. The TPAs have proven their lack of knowledge on this autograph one more than once. I've only seen a couple examples of the 1986 Topps which appeared authentic to me; at the time, neither had been authenticated by anyone.

Also, beware of the Luis Sanchez. To this day, I have only seen one example of the '86T Sanchez which I felt was authentic, and it was raw as well.

Remember: slabs < actual knowledge. Do your research even if something is slabbed.

A handful of years ago, a Venezuelan forger pumped several fakes of tough Venezuelan players' cards into the marketplace. Included among them was that Sanchez card. Extra scrutiny is required if you encounter any very tough signed card of a Venezuelan player. This forger mixed in his wares with authentic, lesser valued signed cards. The material was being sold cheaply and several collectors and dealers fell prey.

Extreme caution needs to be exercised with these two cards.

dgo71 · #2 08-01-2025, 03:52 PM

Alan Wiggins is another tougher to obtain card in this set, though not as difficult as those already mentioned.

sreader3 · #3 08-01-2025, 04:57 PM

Underrated set. I have always liked it.

I was able to get 78 signed TTM between 2017 and 2020, including Ryno. Had to go to eBay for The Cobra.

Your TTM campaign may stall-out at about 250.

rmarks · #4 08-01-2025, 09:35 PM

Is Luis Sanchez tough in all sets or just the 86 Topps set?

dgo71 · #5 08-02-2025, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmarks

Is Luis Sanchez tough in all sets or just the 86 Topps set?

Just the 86. He last played in the US in 1985, then went to Japan for a couple years before retiring back to Venezuela.

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