Any love for signed Perez steeles?

[Bigdaddy]

Yep, I'll hold my hand up on this one. Collected them pretty heavily in the late '80s, into the early '90's (along with Gary Thomas PFHOF cards).

To me, they are a step up from autographed photos, and like a previous poster mentioned, they hold an autograph well. Seen a lot of faded signatures on baseballs. I also like the fact that they are serially numbered and limited in production, unlike photos and baseballs. And personally, I like the art.

In general, I see a lower number of forgeries on PS than on other mediums. However, when the studio quit producing postcards, I lost some momentum on the chase.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

Yep, I'll hold my hand up on this one. Collected them pretty heavily in the late '80s, into the early '90's (along with Gary Thomas PFHOF cards).

To me, they are a step up from autographed photos, and like a previous poster mentioned, they hold an autograph well. Seen a lot of faded signatures on baseballs. I also like the fact that they are serially numbered and limited in production, unlike photos and baseballs. And personally, I like the art.

In general, I see a lower number of forgeries on PS than on other mediums. However, when the studio quit producing postcards, I lost some momentum on the chase.

I prefer PS and Sport Illustrated covers over the stock photographs at shows. The PS cards were a nice alternative. Production ceased with the 15th series (2001 induction class). Football has the Goal Line Art Cards (GLAC), I guess baseball with have to live with the HOF induction cards, which I personally don't like.

Correction - In an earlier post, I stated having 30 cards. This morning, I checked the database and I have 49 of the post cards signed. Brett will make 50 and then I will have the cards framed. I never say never, but I don't think getting Koufax is going to come to fruition.

[dgo71]

Huck, Koufax isn't hard to find on P/S cards. If you are not opposed to picking one up that was previously signed you can find one for a fraction of the price he charges for his private signings.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by dgo71

Huck, Koufax isn't hard to find on P/S cards. If you are not opposed to picking one up that was previously signed you can find one for a fraction of the price he charges for his private signings.

Yes, I have seen the PS Koufax signed cards on eBay. I have thought about purchasing signed PS cards but thus far have refrained. When I ventured down the autograph niche of the hobby, the plan was to only get autographs in person. Over the years, I relaxed the in person requirement because I can't be everywhere. I have dabbled in TTM, utilized the services of family/fellow collectors and mail order but in person was a hard rule for the major stars. Even though the autograph is deemed authentic by the major authenticators (their opinion), that little voice in me would always wonder - "is it legit", especially for a Koufax not so much for a Terry Moore or Farris Fain. I was fortunate to get Koufax at a Tuff-Stuff show back in 1994 or 1995 (I would have to check the exact date) so his signature is in the collection, just not on a PS card.

[dgo71]

Completely understand that philosophy!