A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

[Skizzick]

I hate autographs on game worn jerseys. I repeat, I hate autographs on game worn jerseys. Why would you ruin a beautifully original historical item with a huge autograph? The player didn't wear the jersey with a huge autograph, so why put it on it? One of my biggest pet peeves of the collecting hobby.

I completely disagree. If the autograph isn't aesthetically pleasing (such as this), then I would agree, but having a player autograph the game used jersey adds another personal touch to the item. They are marking their memory on that jersey for everyone to see.

[genius]

The rear of the jersey would have been a more appropriate place for the autograph in my opinion.

[ShaimOnYou]

This one in particular bothers me.

Yep, if I owned this ruined jersey, I'm afraid I'd just throw it away in the trash.

On a more serious note, some jerseys do lose a bit of luster if the signature (and inscription) is not applied in a tasteful manner. But in general, having the players signature is almost always a bonus to the piece. Of course I'm talking about from an investment angle, not personal preference.

[Chess2899]

This one in particular bothers me.

Yep, if I owned this ruined jersey, I'm afraid I'd just throw it away in the trash.

On a more serious note, some jerseys do lose a bit of luster if the signature (and inscription) is not applied in a tasteful manner. But in general, having the players signature is almost always a bonus to the piece. Of course I'm talking about from an investment angle, not personal preference.

Hey! I need that Aaron jersey to go with my 62' game used Aaron pants!
email me!

[ShaimOnYou]

Hey! I need that Aaron jersey to go with my 62' game used Aaron pants!
email me!

Sorry, I don't own it. I just pulled up a picture from an old auction of that jersey because I really liked it and remember the pain of losing it well.

[xsentrixsupra]

Like its been said, it is all personal preference. I don't mind stuff with or without a signature.

[Jags Fan Dan]

I don't mind a signed gamer, but I strongly prefer it be on a number or something, not just floating on the jersey fabric.

[Roady]

I don't mind a signed gamer, but I strongly prefer it be on a number or something, not just floating on the jersey fabric.

I prefer it on a back number also.

[woodward30]

I completely disagree. If the autograph isn't aesthetically pleasing (such as this), then I would agree, but having a player autograph the game used jersey adds another personal touch to the item. They are marking their memory on that jersey for everyone to see.

To each his own I guess. I prefer to have the item exactly as it was worn/used by the player. If the item was altered in any way since the item was used directly by the player, I'm no longer interested in it.

[slats7]

Couldn't agree more. I can't tell you how many jerseys I've passed on because there was writing on them. Would you paint a mustache on the Mona Lisa? No? Then stop vandalizing unis. We want it to look exactly like it did when you wore it, and last time I checked, players don't wear unis with ugly signatures on them.