Walter Johnson & Mel Ott Opinions Please

[Kco]

Two more pieces I am interested in, I like both but wanted to get a second opinion:



http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...image.jpg1.jpg



http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...image.jpg2.jpg

Thanks!

[Runscott]

Perez did a horrible job capturing Ott's likeness. His Johnson is okay.

[Kco]

Hah, I do agree that he did a better on some players and not so well on others. In this case I was referring to the autos not the cards, haha.

[Runscott]

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Perez had his day.

I don't like cuts, especially when there is no context whatsoever. If you must buy them, I recommend that you get a very clear and large scan and there should be no anomalies that even hint suspicion. At least for the Johnson, you have 'Sincerely' to check on - go do some comparisons. Ott is tougher - I would never touch an Ott cut.

[thenavarro]

Whoever is making those is doing a really bad job IMO. The least they could do is cut a proper mat window in the top card, get another PS for the back side and sandwich the graph in between the two. The way they just adhere the autographs on top looks very bush league.

[Duluth Eskimo]

I think the Walter Johnson is fine. I'm not so hot on the Ott. The ink just looks too thick and consistent which seems a little odd. PSA obviously thinks they're fine for what it's worth, but I would probably pass on the Ott if offered to me.

[Kco]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Whoever is making those is doing a really bad job IMO. The least they could do is cut a proper mat window in the top card, get another PS for the back side and sandwich the graph in between the two. The way they just adhere the autographs on top looks very bush league.

I'd likely re-do the piece, as I agree I don't love that they are just pasted over the top. What are your thoughts on the auto itself?