May Autograph pick-ups

[71buc]

This one arrived yesterday. I already have a Gomez in my collection. However, I couldn't resist the opportunity to pick up a vintage version. I hope I didn't make a mistake. If I did I'll be disappointed but not bankrupt It's signed in what appears to be fountain pen ink and I assume it dates to 1942 based on the Health patch on Lefty's sleeve? The style of G in this one is different than what I have seen in more contemporary versions of his signature.

Obtaining vintage autographs is new to me. A vast majority of my collection is comprised of signatures I obtained myself. I recently obtained a 1941 Satchel Paige autographed photo and have since been drawn to vintage signed photographs. However, I have very little knowledge of this area of collecting and don't want to be foolish with my limited resources. I took a risk buying this Gomez without educating myself. Based on eBay sales I see that Gomez isn't a very rare autograph or expensive. How much of a premium is placed on vintage autographs?

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Based on eBay sales I see that Gomez isn't a very rare autograph or expensive. How much of a premium is placed on vintage autographs?

Mike,
The basic answer is yes. It would be more, but how much is more difficult gauge. The answer to this question widely varies depending upon multiple variables.
1) Who is the signature? A Babe Ruth "Rookie" era signature might very well command a premium, whereas if it were Bob Veale(sorry Bob), not so much.
2)What is signed? A signed 1952 Topps Mantle with a c1952 sig would likely command a significant premium over a modern signed one in sharpie.
3) How much are you willing to pay? If you're looking to put together a collection of autos, like a whole team, and you only want sigs from that time frame, you'll likely be willing to pay more for it.

Best,
Mark

[Klrdds]

I agree that vintage signatures will have a premium added to them just by their very nature of being vintage. Full name vintage signatures definitely will have a premium on them . The " premium" is definitely player and type of i item and era dependent. The average HOFers vintage signature should not be in my opinion more than 2-3 times their later or nickname signature. But this is arbitrary and by no means a rule. Again it is all player , era, and item specific . I personally will always try to add a vintage full name signature of a HOFer to my collection whenever I find one no matter how many signatures I have of that player. Also by vintage I mean early career no matter the era in which they played.

[71buc]

Thanks for all of the feedback I greatly appreciate it!

[Scott Garner]

Mike,
Let me also add that the Gomez vintage signed photo is a beauty!!
Congrats!

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Mike,
Let me also add that the Gomez vintage signed photo is a beauty!!
Congrats!

Thanks Scott I appreciate it.

[gregr2]

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[JimStinson]

Originally Posted by 71buc

This one arrived yesterday. I already have a Gomez in my collection. However, I couldn't resist the opportunity to pick up a vintage version. I hope I didn't make a mistake. If I did I'll be disappointed but not bankrupt It's signed in what appears to be fountain pen ink and I assume it dates to 1942 based on the Health patch on Lefty's sleeve? The style of G in this one is different than what I have seen in more contemporary versions of his signature.

Obtaining vintage autographs is new to me. A vast majority of my collection is comprised of signatures I obtained myself. I recently obtained a 1941 Satchel Paige autographed photo and have since been drawn to vintage signed photographs. However, I have very little knowledge of this area of collecting and don't want to be foolish with my limited resources. I took a risk buying this Gomez without educating myself. Based on eBay sales I see that Gomez isn't a very rare autograph or expensive. How much of a premium is placed on vintage autographs?

Here is a 1935 In-Person Gomez to compare yours too, a decade apart but still a good match
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