A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

[Roady]

Re: A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

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.

It's not a work of art. It is a piece of clothing mass produced in a factory.

And the Mona Lisa is boring. Maybe a mustache would make her smile.

[Chess2899]

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I helped an old man clean out his attic. He noted that some stuff in there belonged to his grandfather. Before too long, he stumbled on a 1927 game used Babe Ruth uniform. It had a bold Babe Ruth signature on it, "To my good buddy!, Babe Ruth". The old man asked me if I wanted it. I said no, the signature ruined the originality of the 1927 New York Yankee uniform. I don't like damaged goods! The old man responded, "OK, thought I would ask anyway. There is this nice man named Ken Goldin who has called a few times looking for baseball stuff. Maybe, I can get him to pick up all this junk for $20."

[slats7]

Re: A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

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.

[woodward30]

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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.

[Roady]

Re: A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

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.

[Jags Fan Dan]

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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.

[xsentrixsupra]

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

[ShaimOnYou]

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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.

[Chess2899]

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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]

Re: A gorgeous jersey ruined for me at least

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.

[genius]

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

[Skizzick]

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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.

[mbrieve]

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Yeah, no thanks. It just seems worse on a vintage jersey, too.

[Chess2899]

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I like an autograph. The jersey is retired and no longer active. It means at one point the jersey was reheld for the signature stirring up good memories for the signer. I saw 80 year old HOFers at the National exuberant when holding their jerseys and signing them. Joy had been brought into their lives anindie the owners. Memories are precious. The autograph is the final stamp of approval on their career. The jersey lives and doesn't get tossed in an old Goodwill bin. You get joy putting it on display where others can relish in memories long gone. The number on the back becomes alive with a written name. It becomes memorialized. It is part of history. It remains part of life.

[otismalibu]

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I don't think he added any value to the jersey.