Why do collectors have their jerseys signed?

[MLB~NUT]

This is a dumb question, its like does someone buy a exotic ar and never drive it???

[beaglegypsy003]

What a person does with their purchase, what they collect or even what they paid is up to that individual and they shouldn't be criticized for it. But again for those who say they want their jerseys in the condition as it would come straight off the field, wouldn't that be the same for anything that is game-used in their collection? Nothing should be added on after the fact. Just my opinion.

[G1X]

Every single jersey I buy that is game used and sometimes even the jerseys I buy to wear at the games (Andrew Luck being the latest) end up getting signed. To me, these jerseys aren't about current market value or future value, it's about the memory of how and when it was signed. Every time I look at one of my framed jerseys that I got autographed myself I remember the exact day, stadium, weather, who was with me that day. I remember the conversation I had with the athlete, I remember talking & talking about it with my wife right after the item was signed. So to me as a Sports Nut. its all about the memories. Nothing more

Well said! Although I am not much for having my game-used jerseys autographed, I have a large collection of several of my all-time favorite players, so I had no hesitation in having those players autograph one of their jerseys. They were personalized which may kill the value, but I couldn't care less as it is not about the value for me, it's about the memories.

I also have absolutely no problem having Minor League jerseys signed. Since many do not have names-on-back to begin with, having the jersey autographed by the player who wore it is a nice addition.

Regarding the comment that the autographs bleed and fade over time, maybe I have been real lucky, but I have yet to have that problem. Some of the jerseys were signed nearly 20 years ago and they are still as fresh looking as the day they were signed with a black sharpie.

Again, each to their own in what they collect and what they decide to do with those items once in their collections.

Mark Hayne
Gridiron Exchange
gixc@verizon.net

[paul457]

Funny I stumbled upon this because I am looking to have a couple team issued and game used jerseys signed...

It seems Sharpies fade over time or become washed out, but isn't that mostly due to UV exposure? Has anyone had good luck with a paint pen signature on a jersey? I'm wondering if paint pen would crack or chip if the jersey was flexed. I have signed footballs and helmets, but the jersey signature seems to be a little more tricky.

IMHO, the only thing cooler than a game worn jersey is the same jersey, signed by the player.

[Buzzybean]

This is a dumb question, its like does someone buy a exotic ar and never drive it???

It's not a dumb question and your comment makes no sense, Sir.

[Buzzybean]

Funny I stumbled upon this because I am looking to have a couple team issued and game used jerseys signed...

It seems Sharpies fade over time or become washed out, but isn't that mostly due to UV exposure? Has anyone had good luck with a paint pen signature on a jersey? I'm wondering if paint pen would crack or chip if the jersey was flexed. I have signed footballs and helmets, but the jersey signature seems to be a little more tricky.

IMHO, the only thing cooler than a game worn jersey is the same jersey, signed by the player.

If you are concerned that the signature may ruin the jersey, why bother getting it signed?

[Buzzybean]

Regarding the comment that the autographs bleed and fade over time, maybe I have been real lucky, but I have yet to have that problem. Some of the jerseys were signed nearly 20 years ago and they are still as fresh looking as the day they were signed with a black sharpie.


Mark Hayne
Gridiron Exchange
gixc@verizon.net

Can you post pics of these signatures on the jerseys, please? I'd like to see myself how well these have held up over time. You certainly may have lucked out.

[gingi79]

Many hockey collectors have found a way to have their cake and eat it to. The fight strap.

Many collectors have the fight strap signed, thereby getting their favorite item adorned with the player's John Hancock but it is hidden from view so collectors who don't want autographs on the items are still just as interested.

While Football, Basketball and baseball don't have this option, I just wanted to pass it along for hockey collectors.

[MLB~NUT]

It's not a dumb question and your comment makes no sense, Sir.

Typing on a ipad, while feeding a newborn a bottle of milk! Lol I meant itd be like buying a corvette zr1 and never driving it because your afraid the value will drop! It lost its value when you drove it off the lot! I say its your jersey once you buy it, and to me its about the memory of meeting the player who wore it seeing their reaction to it, and having them sign and or inscribe it in front of you! Which to myself is a pretty damn cool experience! Seeing how most memorabilia comes signed nowadays anyway, I prefer my items used by players I collect to be signed by them as well!!!

[64SHEA]

It seems the op is upset at the very thought of someone having a jersey signed. Your concern could also apply to a non game used jersey. I have a few signed jerseys and have never had any problems. An autograph doesn't just fade something causes it to fade be it UV light, humidity, contaminants, temperature, et cetera. Personally I prefer my game used items to be signed preferably inscribed with "game used" and the date (if known). Its a personal preference. You don't want your jersey signed don't get it signed.