How to acquire a Hank Aaron in person Autograph

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

1980s.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by BillyCox3

1980s.

Thank you

[frankbmd]

As long as everyone is displaying their balls, I'm all in.



Mine hasn't come out of the closet yet though.

[Forever Young]

Well,

As much as it pains the pocketbook as well as my nerves, I decided to send it in to get signed. I have never done this before so I am nervous as hell. I will be worried until I get this artifact back safe and sound(with hopefully a perfect sig). I decided to get a “755” inscription too since what is an extra $199 at the point.

$650 game used basic sig
$199 inscription
$230 shipping 2 ways insured
$15 jsa cert

$1094.

Ridiculous. But I feel like this bat should be signed. For some reason, I don’t feel all that bad giving money to Hank Aaron. I feel like he deserves it. I know that sounds odd.

I will post the after picture when I receive it mid May. Fingers crossed

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Well,

As much as it pains the pocketbook as well as my nerves, I decided to send it in to get signed. I have never done this before so I am nervous as hell. I will be worried until I get this artifact back safe and sound(with hopefully a perfect sig). I decided to get a “755” inscription too since what is an extra $199 at the point.

$650 game used basic sig
$199 inscription
$230 shipping 2 ways insured
$15 jsa cert

$1094.

Ridiculous. But I feel like this bat should be signed. For some reason, I don’t feel all that bad giving money to Hank Aaron. I feel like he deserves it. I know that sounds odd.

I will post the after picture when I receive it mid May. Fingers crossed

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Dad.

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Dad.

I said I hope all turns out well...I really do..Im just a worrying type. I would hate to see this wonderfull gamer not turn out the way you invisioned it would thats all. I really wish nothing for the best. And by the way congrats on have such an awesome piece of baseball history!!! Can I ask the story behind where you recived it?

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

If given the chance, why shouldn’t someone get their gamer signed. Aaron won’t be around much longer, so it’s better to get it signed now than regret it after he has passed. And the autos on some of his gamers signed last year weren’t that bad looking.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

If given the chance, why shouldn’t someone get their gamer signed. Aaron won’t be around much longer, so it’s better to get it signed now than regret it after he has passed. And the autos on some of his gamers signed last year weren’t that bad looking.

I agree. That's an awesome bat and rationalizing giving Hank the $$$ works for me if it works for you. Hank Aaron is the last of the good guys. A man among boys. To this day, he is a man of dignity and one of the best hitters I ever saw. For all the BS he had to go through in his day, he continues to be a down to earth guy that down plays his accomplishments to this day without bitterness. Hank Aaron is a gentleman that I hope lives forever. He is an American Hero, He picked up where Jackie left off.

You know, when I was a kid watching him play, I never noticed the color of his skin. I just knew he was something special, and he will always be the Home Run King.

[egri]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Odd may not be the word everyone is thinking thats for sure...But hey its your toy (the bat). Like I tell my kids but dont come crying to me when you jack it up. Hope it turns out great but I have my doubts. Post pictures and good luck!!!! How soon will you get back?

I guess my $0.02 is that OP can always earn more money, but he might not get another chance to have Hank Aaron sign his piece, and at 85 years old, the window is closing fast. Even if it wasn’t, his signature is what it is, and isn’t going to improve, so best to get it done now before his handwriting declines further.

[Kzoo]

I would definitely get that Aaron bat signed if it was mine. You would regret it 5-10 years from now if you didn't when given the chance. Good move, IMO.

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

For some reason, I don’t feel all that bad giving money to Hank Aaron. I feel like he deserves it. I know that sounds odd.

Not to me. It doesn't sound odd at all.

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Well,

As much as it pains the pocketbook as well as my nerves, I decided to send it in to get signed. I have never done this before so I am nervous as hell. I will be worried until I get this artifact back safe and sound(with hopefully a perfect sig). I decided to get a “755” inscription too since what is an extra $199 at the point.

$650 game used basic sig
$199 inscription
$230 shipping 2 ways insured
$15 jsa cert

$1094.

Ridiculous. But I feel like this bat should be signed. For some reason, I don’t feel all that bad giving money to Hank Aaron. I feel like he deserves it. I know that sounds odd.

I will post the after picture when I receive it mid May. Fingers crossed

Did you get it back yet???? I hope it turned out great! I have thought alot about it Sent you a private message as well.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Did you get it back yet???? I hope it turned out great! I have thought alot about it Sent you a private message as well.

No, I have not. It sounds like you have thought more about it than me...ha

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

No, I have not. It sounds like you have thought more about it than me...ha

Dude maybe i have I hope it turned out perfect!!!! Please post!

[Huck]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Well,

As much as it pains the pocketbook as well as my nerves, I decided to send it in to get signed. I have never done this before so I am nervous as hell. I will be worried until I get this artifact back safe and sound(with hopefully a perfect sig). I decided to get a “755” inscription too since what is an extra $199 at the point.

$650 game used basic sig
$199 inscription
$230 shipping 2 ways insured
$15 jsa cert

$1094.

Ridiculous. But I feel like this bat should be signed. For some reason, I don’t feel all that bad giving money to Hank Aaron. I feel like he deserves it. I know that sounds odd.

I will post the after picture when I receive it mid May. Fingers crossed

The nervousness is totally understood. I think Waukesha Sports (sp?) will handle the item with care. It is difficult to lose/damage a bat. I would call/email to let them know the bat is coming. I hope the shipping required a signature. As for Mr. Aaron's autograph being a pos: it is his autograph at this point and time of his life. I hope you enjoy the final product.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by biohazard

The nervousness is totally understood. I think Waukesha Sports (sp?) will handle the item with care. It is difficult to lose/damage a bat. I would call/email to let them know the bat is coming. I hope the shipping required a signature. As for Mr. Aaron's autograph being a pos: it is his autograph at this point and time of his life. I hope you enjoy the final product.

They last signing yielded my item a PSA 10 auto grade, whether or not it's a 10 in your eyes, the beauty is in the eye if the (be) holder.