Opinions on autographing GU items?

[xpress34]

Re: Opinions on autographing GU items?

I can understand showing a game worn jersey to a player as I have done that too but why would you need to have him sign it? Also, I don't think just because a player adds the inscription "game worn" that makes the item legit. Some of the time they have no clue.

I love having my jerseys and hats signed - especially GU items - but, I have never (and will never) ask a Player to inscribe it game worn/used unless I have COA/LOA from the team or MLB Holo. If I have that, when I approach a player to sign an item, I always present the item AND the LOA/COA and ask the player to check the item themselves before signing.

While I agree that some have 'no clue', if done correctly and with the correct provenance, for me it adds great value - both intrinsicly and personally - to have had the player have the item in their hands once again and then verify it for me.

Unfortunately, as with any collectible, there will always be the fringe items that although signed and inscribed have NO provenance - not even a compelling story - behind the item or the auto.

I do however prefer Paint Pen Autos on the Jersey # on the back as opposed to a sharpie auto directly on the material. It is generally sharper and brighter and does not detract from the overall look of the jersey like a signature on the front breast does - or that monstrosity at the start of this thread.

All the best -

Chris

[ironmanfan]

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If all goes well, I'll be sitting down with Cal Ripken tomorrow for him to personally look at two bats I obtained recently to get his thoughts and ask him to sign "game used" IF he feels comfortable in doing so....It is indeed very rare for him to sign "game used" to anything as he is extermely wary of the GU market.

I'll let everyone know how I make out.

[mbrieve]

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I think I am a lot like other people who have already posted. I like the idea of keeping my items in the same condition as they came off the field. Baseball bats are the only exception, but even with bats I don't really care if they are signed or not.

I will never understand people getting jerseys signed. I think it detracts from the overall effect of the jersey and in some way cheapens it. Just my opinion.

[mbenga28]

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I prefer as is, a bad autograph can ruin the aesthetics of a game used piece.

[cledawgs]

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Very educational thread...thanks guys.