Patrick Ewing Signing - Question/Opinions

Jsquared123 · 05-25-2023, 03:42 PM

Biting the bullet to get my all time favorite player's signature through a "rare" private signing.

I always see tons of 86F Rookies signed so I wanted to be a little different.

This is also my first time doing a send in for a signing so I don't want to royally screw it up lol

Decided on the 93 Ultra Scoring Kings which I've learned is not easy to match with proper ink and color. So far I've been suggested to use a fine silver paint pen which seems to make sense. (I've scoured blowout and other sources for which pens to use on which cards and such but nothing mentioning this set?)

Also, I'm going back and forth on signature placement. I'm torn between the top of the card or the bottom right above the name, both spots trying to avoid the clash with the home white Knicks uni.. or maybe even on a 45 degree angle parallel to his right shooting arm.

What does everyone think regarding card choice, placement and ink?

Thanks in advance.

Card below for quick reference.

rifleman69 · 05-25-2023, 03:56 PM

lower left to upper right slant, right across the pants/kneepads. It'll stand out in the lightning.

asujbl · 05-25-2023, 04:03 PM

Seems like a bad choice to be honest

TheFrenzy · 05-25-2023, 04:08 PM

1991 Fleer. White or orange Staedtler lumocolor pen with a vertical signature in the blue box.

markmac33 · 05-25-2023, 04:21 PM

I’m thinking of getting the 1988 Fleer regular and all Star cards signed as well. I got the 1986 and 1987 signed at a previous signing about 10 years ago.

rifleman69 · 05-25-2023, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

1991 Fleer. White or orange Staedtler lumocolor pen with a vertical signature in the blue box.

Yeah that one would look great for a signature.

mc1 · 05-25-2023, 04:24 PM

Consider this one.

1997-98 Fleer - [Base] #103 - Patrick Ewing
Courtesy of COMC.com

duron · 05-25-2023, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asujbl

Seems like a bad choice to be honest

Completely disagree, the MJ SK buyback auto looks absolutely amazing to me. Although it might actually be white as opposed to silver ink.

As for actual placement, I’d go with the bottom above the name, but not completely straight/horizontal. Go a bit diagonal.

Kingofkings1281 · 05-25-2023, 04:31 PM

The Scoring King is a legendary card and silver ink would look great placed slightly below his knee pads in my opinion.

mc1 · 05-25-2023, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duron

Completely disagree, the MJ SK buyback auto looks absolutely amazing to me. Although it might actually be white as opposed to silver ink.

As for actual placement, I’d go with the bottom above the name, but not completely straight/horizontal. Go a bit diagonal.

Great insert.

Not a great card for autos.

duron · 05-25-2023, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mc1

Great insert.

Not a great card for autos.

Yea I get that’s what you and asu mean, I just couldn’t disagree more as long as it’s in white/silver ink.

Have you seen the Jordan? Complements the card very well.

asujbl · 05-25-2023, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duron

Completely disagree, the MJ SK buyback auto looks absolutely amazing to me. Although it might actually be white as opposed to silver ink.

As for actual placement, I’d go with the bottom above the name, but not completely straight/horizontal. Go a bit diagonal.

Wrong

But not our call

mc1 · 05-25-2023, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duron

Yea I get that’s what you and asu mean, I just couldn’t disagree more as long as it’s in white/silver ink.

Have you seen the Jordan? Complements the card very well.

Jordan is wearing the red jersey.
White jersey and pads on Ewing.

duron · 05-25-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mc1

Jordan is wearing the red jersey.
White jersey and pads on Ewing.

Certainly. Still think it would work well though.

Wish I could mock it up atm

duron · 05-25-2023, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asujbl

Wrong

But not our call

I love my wrong opinions.

asujbl · 05-25-2023, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duron

I love my wrong opinions.

Me too

lambeauleap87 · 05-25-2023, 06:47 PM

One thing to be mindful of is that Ewing is notoriously bad to work with, even in private signings. He's not one I would choose a card that needed to be signed at a forty-five degree angle on the third Sunday in June while Mercury is in retrograde.

hermanotarjeta · 05-25-2023, 06:55 PM

Try 1991-92 skybox, that was the first card that came to my mind.

TheFrenzy · 05-25-2023, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

One thing to be mindful of is that Ewing is notoriously bad to work with, even in private signings. He's not one I would choose a card that needed to be signed at a forty-five degree angle on the third Sunday in June while Mercury is in retrograde.

One thing I’ve done when I wanted to remove confusion for signer was:

- Put a dummy card in a top loader.

- Use a box cutter to cut out exactly where on the card I wanted them to sign.

- Repeat the process on a Penny sleeve if desired.

- Load the card-to-be-signed into the sleeve and top loader and tape the top to seal the card in.

- You can stick a post-it note right under the cut-out on the top loader with a small arrow and “thank you” to make it foolproof.

duron · 05-25-2023, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

One thing to be mindful of is that Ewing is notoriously bad to work with, even in private signings. He's not one I would choose a card that needed to be signed at a forty-five degree angle on the third Sunday in June while Mercury is in retrograde.

I picture him almost completely ignoring one of those arrow sticky notes if it was placed for him to sign a bit diagonally and in a specific spot.

His responses to card nerdo instructions must be gold.
“Top or bottom man, pick one.”

Jsquared123 · 05-25-2023, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duron

Completely disagree, the MJ SK buyback auto looks absolutely amazing to me. Although it might actually be white as opposed to silver ink.

As for actual placement, I’d go with the bottom above the name, but not completely straight/horizontal. Go a bit diagonal.

That’s the one I had in mind when thinking about which Ewing to get signed. Looks amazing.

My second choice would be the 1993 Fleer Living Legends insert, lower right in blue sharpie or staedtler above the name although still may be a challenge due to the silvery background.

discodanman45 · 05-26-2023, 11:39 AM

This is a common card, but would be a cool card to get signed IMO.

TheFrenzy · 05-26-2023, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by discodanman45

This is a common card, but would be a cool card to get signed IMO.

I retract my 1991 Fleer suggestion and second this.

drobfan8 · 05-26-2023, 03:37 PM

93 Die Cut All Star

hairyangryfella · 05-26-2023, 04:59 PM

His signature can be large and messy, so you don't want to risk it going over parts you don't want it to. I've only looked at Topps varieties as they often have good photography, and found these that might work when signed along the lower half, likely using some kind of paint pen to work on a glossy or chrome surface:

(Probably my top pick)

(Smooth surface, lot of room low)

(Decent area and bit of action at the top)

(Again smooth surface and area down low)

(Risk with the foil but still decent area and action pic)

(Can sign anywhere over the bottom and still have his name nicely displayed at the top - or even go the Power Boosters version for more pop)

(Another smooth surface with heaps of room between his waist and Knicks logo)

Earlier Skybox ones are likely easier to sign on, but depends on the design you like.

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mc1 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 11,208	Consider this one. 1997-98 Fleer - [Base] #103 - Patrick Ewing Courtesy of COMC.com __________________ B.I.D.

05-25-2023, 04:31 PM	#9
Kingofkings1281 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 9,599 Kingofkings1281	The Scoring King is a legendary card and silver ink would look great placed slightly below his knee pads in my opinion. __________________ Always looking for high end Vince Carter, Randy Moss and Tom Brady. http://kingofkings1281.imgur.com

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lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	One thing to be mindful of is that Ewing is notoriously bad to work with, even in private signings. He's not one I would choose a card that needed to be signed at a forty-five degree angle on the third Sunday in June while Mercury is in retrograde. __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

05-26-2023, 11:39 AM	#22
discodanman45 Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: CA Posts: 9,601 danch27	This is a common card, but would be a cool card to get signed IMO. __________________ Updating my entire collection on Card Ladder. Lots to go... https://www.cardladder.com/showcase/IOBB7AY2qTVVKSgU9Aqj02kfF4I3

05-25-2023, 03:42 PM	#1
Jsquared123 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,245 Sopranos6666	Patrick Ewing Signing - Question/Opinions Biting the bullet to get my all time favorite player's signature through a "rare" private signing. I always see tons of 86F Rookies signed so I wanted to be a little different. This is also my first time doing a send in for a signing so I don't want to royally screw it up lol Decided on the 93 Ultra Scoring Kings which I've learned is not easy to match with proper ink and color. So far I've been suggested to use a fine silver paint pen which seems to make sense. (I've scoured blowout and other sources for which pens to use on which cards and such but nothing mentioning this set?) Also, I'm going back and forth on signature placement. I'm torn between the top of the card or the bottom right above the name, both spots trying to avoid the clash with the home white Knicks uni.. or maybe even on a 45 degree angle parallel to his right shooting arm. What does everyone think regarding card choice, placement and ink? Thanks in advance. Card below for quick reference.

05-25-2023, 03:56 PM	#2
rifleman69 Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,534	lower left to upper right slant, right across the pants/kneepads. It'll stand out in the lightning.

05-25-2023, 04:08 PM	#4
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	1991 Fleer. White or orange Staedtler lumocolor pen with a vertical signature in the blue box.

05-25-2023, 04:21 PM	#5
markmac33 Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 17	I’m thinking of getting the 1988 Fleer regular and all Star cards signed as well. I got the 1986 and 1987 signed at a previous signing about 10 years ago.

05-25-2023, 06:55 PM	#18
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 20,592	Try 1991-92 skybox, that was the first card that came to my mind.

05-26-2023, 03:37 PM	#24
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,798 drobfan8 drobfan8	93 Die Cut All Star __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

05-26-2023, 04:59 PM	#25
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	His signature can be large and messy, so you don't want to risk it going over parts you don't want it to. I've only looked at Topps varieties as they often have good photography, and found these that might work when signed along the lower half, likely using some kind of paint pen to work on a glossy or chrome surface: (Probably my top pick) (Smooth surface, lot of room low) (Decent area and bit of action at the top) (Again smooth surface and area down low) (Risk with the foil but still decent area and action pic) (Can sign anywhere over the bottom and still have his name nicely displayed at the top - or even go the Power Boosters version for more pop) (Another smooth surface with heaps of room between his waist and Knicks logo) Earlier Skybox ones are likely easier to sign on, but depends on the design you like.