Autographs on new cards

[SkubeBats]

Hello,
I wanted to get some new cards signed but the have a real glossy finish to them. What can I do to them so the autograph doesn't bleed or run?

[TFig27]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Rub them with baby powder

[Tedw9]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Baby powder is good, a good eraser swiped a few times over the gloss works, and I read today that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser used lightly takes down the gloss so sharpie stays put. Just don't rub too much or too heavily.

[GarkoCollector]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Pantyhose work well if you rub awhile.
You also need to use a nice good regular size sharpie.

[cordovacollector]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Pantyhose work well if you rub awhile.

[Mauer7]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Pantyhose work well if you rub awhile.

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Rub them with baby powder

This one was sugegsted back in the 1980s when I was writing Up Autograph Alley for SCD. It works, but you would have been surprised at how many collectors back then (all males) pooh-poohed the idea for being too "girly". As far as I'm concerned, if it works, it's a good idea. I wonder if any of these macho types have lightened up by 2009?

Dave M.
Chicago area

[Mr.3000]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

+1

[SkubeBats]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Does baby powder work on those Perez Steele cards or the yellow HOF cards? I want to thank everyone who has left an answer to my question, keep them coming.

[chakes89]

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[mbenga28]

Re: Autographs on new cards

sports jerseys & equipment are not the only used/worn items that sell in the open market, run a completed listings for this search and you'll be amazed at the prices some of these go for:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=worn+pantyhose&_sacat=See-All-Categories

[cigarman44]

Re: Autographs on new cards

sports jerseys & equipment are not the only used/worn items that sell in the open market, run a completed listings for this search and you'll be amazed at the prices some of these go for:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

I think I found a new hobby!

[SkubeBats]

Re: Autographs on new cards

Hello,
I just wanted to say thanks to the people who helped me out with my question. I went to Davey Nelson's glof tournament today at Black Wolf golf course in Kohler, Wisconsin. I was able to get Robin Yount to sign a Perez Steele card, the baby powder trick worked. THANKS!!

[cordovacollector]

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Congrats, Jamie! Very nice!

[SkubeBats]

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Thanks Helen. Robin was a great person today I was able to talk to him for about 20 minutes. We talked about racing and about his son Dustin who also played pro ball. He signed a few things for me like a game used bat, ball, and the Perez Steele card. Not every day you get to meet one of your heroes growing up.