thenavarro & PSA

[thenavarro]

Thanks guys. I was really excited that they let me share pics of the family. I was quite pleased when I saw the magazine come out. Made a real nice keepsake for me and my kiddos loved being in it.

Mike

[novakjr]

Mike that's very awesome...Great article and a great collection. Congrats.

For some reason, the Saddam card has kinda drawn my interest. How exactly did that come about?

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by novakjr

Mike that's very awesome...Great article and a great collection. Congrats.

For some reason, the Saddam card has kinda drawn my interest. How exactly did that come about?

The Saddam is a "custom cut" that I had done back in 2009. Technically, it should be in a blue flip, rather than a red flip. The autograph is from an Iraqi administrative decree that Saddam issued back in the 80's. Before the war, Saddam was an incredibly tough autograph to get. You could usually only find him on official State presentation gifts, such as on presentation cards for gold watches, official state photos, etc. It was not uncommon that his signature would fetch four figures and more. Then, the US Soldiers uncovered several books full of these administrative decrees that were brought back from Iraq as souvenirs. I purchased some from a couple different soldiers, and I had mine translated by a language institute in Dallas, and they are just run of the mill decrees. The custom cut was made by inserting the autograph in between two authentic proset Hussein cards and cutting the window out of one of them. Basically, it's creating a mini-frame job on a card.

Mike

[thenavarro]

Here's the magazine version:

[Mr. Zipper]

Nice article! Kudos, mike!

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

The Saddam is a "custom cut" that I had done back in 2009. Technically, it should be in a blue flip, rather than a red flip. The autograph is from an Iraqi administrative decree that Saddam issued back in the 80's. Before the war, Saddam was an incredibly tough autograph to get. You could usually only find him on official State presentation gifts, such as on presentation cards for gold watches, official state photos, etc. It was not uncommon that his signature would fetch four figures and more. Then, the US Soldiers uncovered several books full of these administrative decrees that were brought back from Iraq as souvenirs. I purchased some from a couple different soldiers, and I had mine translated by a language institute in Dallas, and they are just run of the mill decrees. The custom cut was made by inserting the autograph in between two authentic proset Hussein cards and cutting the window out of one of them. Basically, it's creating a mini-frame job on a card.

Mike

Very cool Mike. That was a hell of a vision you had for that one. It looks great. I didn't notice before that the Thomas was the NNOF... Again, Awesome.. Also, the cards of the kids are a nice touch. Congrats..

[Jlighter]

I never even considered collecting autos such as the Saddam one, i would if it werent for the moral and ethical implications.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Awesome read. Let me know if you want to get rid of the Marquard or Mantle

[Scott Garner]

Very nice, Mike! I really enjoyed reading about your collection. Very unique!

[Wymers Auction]

I surely enjoyed reading this article nice family and great collection.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

I never even considered collecting autos such as the Saddam one, i would if it werent for the moral and ethical implications.

I don't consider owning a signature to be immoral or unethical. If people only collected autographs of "perfect" people, then none of us would have very big collections

Mike

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

I don't consider owning a signature to be immoral or unethical. If people only collected autographs of "perfect" people, then none of us would have very big collections

Mike

Everyone burn your Ty Cobb signature now!!! Or send it to me