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Old 12-29-2017, 04:40 PM
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Todd Tobias
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Swarmee's comments are all true and valid. Signed sets can be a total pain in the backside. However, they are one heckuva lot of fun as well. If you acquire signatures by writing to players, then you are forced to learn a lot about the players as well. Really, it is a truly in-depth look at the sport and players that you are collecting.

In terms of set building, it is completely different than non-signed sets (obviously). Cards that are common in standard sets can be exceedingly difficult in signed versions. Likewise, signed sets tend to be not as strict on condition, so the cards themselves are often easier to acquire. I collect signed sets from the 1960s, and tend to focus on cards that would be in the PSA 5-7 range. Nice, presentable cards, but at a fraction of the high-end cost. Of course in many situations (deceased/rare signatures), you kind of have to take what you can get.
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