and on the next page...another Paige

[egri]

The signature looks good to me. As for the TPA part, that's out of my area of expertise, though there is a Paige in REA and another in Heritage, and neither have grading.

[YazFenway08]

thanks scott...I completely missed that one at REA so thanks for catching it. That card/signature looks a lot like mine, but that card is a tad nicer I think

thanks again

[Republicaninmass]

Absolutley worth grading, but wait until they open the Express $150. I cant see spending 300 for psa. I dont think Beckett will realize the same sales price, if you were looking to maximize profit.

[Scott Garner]

Satchel Paige older vintage signature is legit.
I'm not a PSA slabber, so no comment on that, FWIW.

[Duluth Eskimo]

I believe it is good as well

[YazFenway08]

Thanks gentlemen for the opinions and comments. After Scott alerted me to the ones currently at auction, I checked those. I am still going to do some more work on the "benefit" of having both the card and the auto "graded" as well as just authenticated.

Its interesting that REA has a nice '60 Yaz rookie, graded "7" on the card and "10" for the auto...will follow that for sure to see how much of a premium, if any, it garners to similarly slabbed but not graded examples.

thanks again

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

While it presents nicely, the card is too rough to be bothered with a numerical grade. I'm not sure we're seeing the most accurate representation of the signature's boldness with the photos you've provided. I have a suspicion that it's nicer in person. Even so, I'm going to venture that it wouldn't grade stronger than an 8, so again that weighs against waiting longer and paying more for that aspect of the authentication process. I'd opt for a straight autograph authentication and the identification of the set the card is from (as opposed to the other "trading card" flip. Better yet, if you're planning on selling, just consign to a major auction house and wash your hands of the headache of dealing with it yourself. Or try your hand at selling it here, ungraded, free of fees. The autograph is of the no-brainer authentic variety.