Also, Brian Downing has not signed anything for years (unless there is a private signing that I do not know about). So no surprise there.

Yes, Downing is definitely a toughie, as are a lot of the others I mentioned. And I realize 87T is collected by seemingly 4 out of every 5 collectors. Still, the prices being realized are orders of magnitude greater than pre-pandemic. $230+ for a personalized Joe Niekro, who wasn't a tough signature by any stretch. The Steve Lake that sold for over $50 looked like it was signed in pencil. I'm certainly not complaining or judging, but it's still pretty surprising to me.

I get it. But in autographed cards:

P = f {set, player, card quality, auto quality}

Some sets are collected way more than others.

Is what it is.

I went to the Night of Memories event in Evansville yesterday. I added Graig Nettles on a couple of items, including this one right here.

444/792

Well Done
 

Wow great card and, more importantly, great auto!

Thanks. It was nice to get this one.

I got this Wally Backman card from PastPros.

445/792

Anyone here pick up the Ricky Wright that ended on eBay last week? Ended up as underbidder and felt it was worth taking a shot at.

"AUTOD BY HIM 15 YEARS AGO FOR HIS SIGNING FEE"

Um, no. There has never been a "signing fee" that's swayed him in relation to this card. Fake story.

Funny how, after over 3500 feedback ratings, he can't take clear photos of some things, but the Ron Kittle is crystal clear. Sheesh.

I couldn't be bothered looking too deeply into this after seeing that, but this "Bonds" is ridiculous.

"AUTOD BY HIM 20 YEARS AGO OUTSIDE VETERANS STADIUM"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19559954384...gAAOSwEgxj7DC0