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]

Rub them with baby powder

[Tedw9]

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]

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

[cordovacollector]

Pantyhose work well if you rub awhile.

[Mauer7]

Pantyhose work well if you rub awhile.

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[sox83cubs84]

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]

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

+1

[SkubeBats]

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]