How to acquire a Hank Aaron in person Autograph

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Well,

As much as it pains the pocketbook as well as my nerves, I decided to send it in to get signed. I have never done this before so I am nervous as hell. I will be worried until I get this artifact back safe and sound(with hopefully a perfect sig). I decided to get a “755” inscription too since what is an extra $199 at the point.

$650 game used basic sig
$199 inscription
$230 shipping 2 ways insured
$15 jsa cert

$1094.

Ridiculous. But I feel like this bat should be signed. For some reason, I don’t feel all that bad giving money to Hank Aaron. I feel like he deserves it. I know that sounds odd.

I will post the after picture when I receive it mid May. Fingers crossed

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Dad.

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Dad.

I said I hope all turns out well...I really do..Im just a worrying type. I would hate to see this wonderfull gamer not turn out the way you invisioned it would thats all. I really wish nothing for the best. And by the way congrats on have such an awesome piece of baseball history!!! Can I ask the story behind where you recived it?

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

If given the chance, why shouldn’t someone get their gamer signed. Aaron won’t be around much longer, so it’s better to get it signed now than regret it after he has passed. And the autos on some of his gamers signed last year weren’t that bad looking.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

If given the chance, why shouldn’t someone get their gamer signed. Aaron won’t be around much longer, so it’s better to get it signed now than regret it after he has passed. And the autos on some of his gamers signed last year weren’t that bad looking.

I agree. That's an awesome bat and rationalizing giving Hank the $$$ works for me if it works for you. Hank Aaron is the last of the good guys. A man among boys. To this day, he is a man of dignity and one of the best hitters I ever saw. For all the BS he had to go through in his day, he continues to be a down to earth guy that down plays his accomplishments to this day without bitterness. Hank Aaron is a gentleman that I hope lives forever. He is an American Hero, He picked up where Jackie left off.

You know, when I was a kid watching him play, I never noticed the color of his skin. I just knew he was something special, and he will always be the Home Run King.

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

I agree. That's an awesome bat and rationalizing giving Hank the $$$ works for me if it works for you. Hank Aaron is the last of the good guys. A man among boys. To this day, he is a man of dignity and one of the best hitters I ever saw. For all the BS he had to go through in his day, he continues to be a down to earth guy that down plays his accomplishments to this day without bitterness. Hank Aaron is a gentleman that I hope lives forever. He is an American Hero, He picked up where Jackie left off.

You know, when I was a kid watching him play, I never noticed the color of his skin. I just knew he was something special, and he will always be the Home Run King.

++! He will always be the home run king!!! And Maris will always be the true single season leader until someone who isnt PED using proves otherwise!

[egri]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

I guess my $0.02 is that OP can always earn more money, but he might not get another chance to have Hank Aaron sign his piece, and at 85 years old, the window is closing fast. Even if it wasn’t, his signature is what it is, and isn’t going to improve, so best to get it done now before his handwriting declines further.

[Kzoo]

I would definitely get that Aaron bat signed if it was mine. You would regret it 5-10 years from now if you didn't when given the chance. Good move, IMO.

[bigfanNY]

I 100% agree that you sending the bat in is a wonderful thing. And in my experiance in getting game used equipment signed is that most players take their time and try to sign the item with their best signature.
My decision to purchase an already signed topps poster was not comparable to your situation. Having a Significant Game used bat of one of the best to ever play the game I agree with others who said that you would most likely regret not having it signed. I am sure it will add to your enjoyment of the bat and would say Mr. Aaron will get a charge from holding the bat again and signing it for you..Best of luck.
Jonathan

[maddux311]

Good luck with your signing, you may be pleasantly surprised just as I was with a recent signing. I cracked out a PSA 4 1955 Bowman for him to sign and was floored when I received it. It looks to be one of the best signatures he has done in recent time and you can tell that he took his time doing it. It would be perfect if he could have completed the loop in his "k". I believe that he will see the importance of the item and take extra care when signing. Here is the link to my album of Hank Aaron autos including the 55 Bowman:

[Republicaninmass]

You'll be kicking yourself if you dont get it signed!

He wont be around forever, and if you think prices have spiked now, wait until he passes

[Exhibitman]

Well, since we're doing Aaron through the decades types, here's one with an exact date for the database: