Autographs - Cancelled Checks

[ibuysportsephemera]

It is the only kind of autograph that I collect. Just be careful, because it seems that many of the modern athletes checks show up in huge batches. You can really overpay and then see the market flooded. JMO.

[drc]

One thing about a signed bank check or tax form or contract is, even if not an autograph expert, a collecter can at least check out the document itself and see if its seems genuine. Determining that that index card is a genuine index card is not of great help, but that that 1920s Mr. & Mrs. Joe Wood account bank check itself appears to be a genuine bank check and is clearly old (foxing, whatever) is significant visa vie the authenticity of Joe Wood's autograph on it. Unlike the index card, glossy 8x10 color photo or scrap of paper, the check itself is something the collector can put his teeth into. You may find an expert currency and bank notes collector who, while he has no clue what Ty Cobb's autograph looks like and won't offer an opinion on the signature, will tell you that the bank check itself, noted in the upper right as coming from Cobb's personal account, is completely genuine.

[HRBAKER]

One of my favorite ways to collect HOF signatures.

[ibuysportsephemera]

I should have also said that typically I only collect checks with the players name imprinted on them. This was not the case with many of the older players checks.

[Jay Wolt]

I also collect cancelled checks, have over 200 different ones from players in all sports,
some entertainers & Presidents.
I also like all forms of cancelled checks, not just a players personal account but payroll & endorsement checks as well.

For my checks, I prefer them unslabbed and only one I have is framed, and that's a Zach Wheat matted w/ a Sporting News premium and a Perez/Steele postcard.
I bought it this way and figured to leave as is.
At one point his check was deemed real tough as one bank statement envelope was uncovered
by his children after his death w/ maybe 25 checks inside.
I have 3, so I'm sure another couple envelopes w/ checks surfaced as his check is routinely offered.

Here's a couple of my HOFers, I have them in large Roop binders w/ a HOF plaque and a Perez/Steele postcard
W/ stickers signifying when they were born & passed away (if applicable) + their HOF induction date.
On the other side of the binder, I have an 8 x 10 photo or magazine cover.
For recent players I have the HOF plaque. P/S postcard & photo's autographed.

[D. Broughman]

Picked this check up in a trade. Only one I have thought it was cool. D.

[perezfan]

If your main concern is authenticity, then checks are a great way to go. I prefer the look of Index Cards, as they frame up in cleaner fashion than a check, and (to me) are just more aesthetically pleasing.

Here's an Al Simmons Check that I framed up recently, which came out pretty well...

[thekingofclout]

however, most checks from top-tier HOF players will cost multiples compared with a slabbed GPC, index card, or AP.

I am also fond of the salutations: "Best Wishes", "Good luck", "My Personal Regards", or "Sincerely" rather then - pay to the order of: "Joe's Plumbing", "Southern Power Co", or "Sam's Automotive".

But I do have this Twice signed PSA/DNA 9 in my collection...

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