Personalization

[thecatspajamas]

Depends on what the item is, whether the personalization could be removed, how you're going to display it, etc.

If my name were more common, I think it would be a neat endeavor to seek out personalized items with my name. I have yet to run across one made out to "Lance" though, so I probably won't be pursuing that one I might start looking for "Jack" personalizations for my son though, once he's old enough to appreciate such things (he's 2 now, so I just count my blessings that he largely ignores the few collectibles within his reach).

[Mr. Zipper]

It all depends on the value and rarity. I'd be very happy to own a personalized Ruth, Gehrig, etc. In fact, I'd prefer it because more writing means more data to analyze and more security it is real.

Now, a personalized example of a common show signature is essentially worthless except to the person it is personalized to.

However, if you have been searching 10 years for this item, it would lead me to think it's a rare signature and would still be desirable with a personalization.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

It all depends on the value and rarity. I'd be very happy to own a personalized Ruth, Gehrig, etc. In fact, I'd prefer it because more writing means more data to analyze and more security it is real.

+1

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

However, if you have been searching 10 years for this item, it would lead me to think it's a rare signature and would still be desirable with a personalization.

My impression was that the signature itself wasn't particularly rare, but that the combination of the player's signature with this particular item is where the rarity lies.

As in: Robin Roberts signed items are not rare and relatively inexpensive. But if you collect signed jock straps and finally locate one signed by Roberts, but it's personalized to Zeke, do you still buy it, because it's doubful you will find another Roberts signed jock strap, personalized or not. (Just an example. Not saying Mac is a jock strap junkie).

[mr2686]

I say NO to the Zeke Jock strap. Now, if it's signed to Harry...

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Depends on what the item is, whether the personalization could be removed, how you're going to display it, etc.

If my name were more common, I think it would be a neat endeavor to seek out personalized items with my name.

If memory serves me right, I recall reading somewhere about how Barry Halper presented Reggie Jackson with a Babe Ruth ball that was inscribed "To Reggie."

Of course, with what we know about Halper these days...

[drc]

I like personalizations. Gives the photo a bit of history.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by drc

I like personalizations. Gives the photo a bit of history.

+1

[Mr. Zipper]

In the 70s and 80s, there was a guy who wrote to all the astronauts and asked them to inscribe "To Buck Rogers" Not sure if it was the guys real name or not, but the Buck Rogers ISPs typically sell for a premium now when they surface.