Harrison Ford send in

gerry609 · 07-05-2025, 06:26 PM

So I am planning to send in some comics and trading cards. Are chrome cards ok for a signature or does the chrome coating cause issues? Would you send in a Topps sealed 1983 Topps Return of the Jedi Back Color Key Set. card #195
This is the card on Ebay where the front of the card is blank. It just has the back of the card. Thought it would be nice to get it signed. Any thoughts?

mjohnatgt · 07-05-2025, 07:41 PM

Paper cards are better for signing. Not a fan of your Topps vault blank back idea.

finfangfan · 07-05-2025, 07:53 PM

I’m also not a fan of your choice. But it is a hobby and it’s your choice that matters… poor taste be darned.

DynaEtch · 07-05-2025, 08:05 PM

Chrome cards are doable for sigs, but less ideal than regular cards. At times they can be streaky almost like signing on glass. Was actually going through this same question in my head regarding 92MM Platinum cards getting signed by Jusko.

I had these sigs on chrome cards and they seem more or less fine. I wouldn’t let the fact is chrome completely deter you…but generally paper or paper/foil is better.

gerry609 · 07-05-2025, 08:26 PM

Ok. Getting rid of the Topps sealed card.

gerry609 · 07-05-2025, 08:29 PM

So, would any Star Wars comics signed by Ford need to have him on the cover. Sorry if it's a stupid question. I really have no idea what constitutes what you should get signed.

mjohnatgt · 07-05-2025, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gerry609

So, would any Star Wars comics signed by Ford need to have him on the cover. Sorry if it's a stupid question. I really have no idea what constitutes what you should get signed.

For aesthetics and just to make sense, any Star Wars comic you get signed should have Han Solo featured prominently on the cover.

Or you could just buy a couple of these to get signed:
https://www.comc.com/Cards/Star_Wars...n_Solo/4050944

I have a really killer sketch cover (hand-painted/drawn on a blank comic front) by Jennifer Allyn that I'm considering sending in.

aggie4ever · 07-05-2025, 09:00 PM

You can get a chrome card signed, but you should prep it first to make sure the auto doesn't end up streaking. Rub the card down with baby powder or an eraser. You can google "prepping card for signature" for more information and instructions on how to do it.

gerry609 · 07-05-2025, 10:40 PM

Thanks everyone!

PoPCulture · 07-05-2025, 10:54 PM

It’s nice that, as crazy as things in this hobby have become since 2018, his prices have only risen $25-$100 depending on the item type since then. I balked last time but now is the time to finish my Birthday Cake (Star Wars is 1 year old) poster. Can’t take a chance that there will ever be another opportunity.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...n+ford+signing

gerry609 · 07-05-2025, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PoPCulture

It’s nice that, as crazy as things in this hobby have become since 2018, his prices have only risen $25-$100 depending on the item type since then. I balked last time but now is the time to finish my Birthday Cake (Star Wars is 1 year old) poster. Can’t take a chance that there will ever be another opportunity.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...n+ford+signing

That's why I am going all in!

gerry609 · 07-05-2025, 10:57 PM

looking at sending these in.

gerry609 · 07-05-2025, 11:00 PM

and these as well.

mjohnatgt · 07-06-2025, 06:57 AM

Are you going to have a sketch drawn on the blank around the signature?

gerry609 · 07-06-2025, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mjohnatgt

Are you going to have a sketch drawn on the blank around the signature?

Awesome idea mjohnatgt.

mjohnatgt · 07-06-2025, 10:03 AM

Are you planning to spend $900 each? That's a bunch.
https://twincitiescomics.com/product...graph-send-in/

gerry609 · 07-06-2025, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mjohnatgt

Are you planning to spend $900 each? That's a bunch.
https://twincitiescomics.com/product...graph-send-in/

That's that plan. My kids aren't smart enough for college, so I get to spend their money.

Mahomie · 07-06-2025, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gerry609

My kids aren't smart enough for college, so I get to spend their money.

I like the comic book sketch cover idea. I'm considering sending in a custom card to sign.

oldgoldy97 · 07-06-2025, 10:22 AM

Do they do these things local? I’d be up for trying to spot him in the wild.

glen87 · 07-06-2025, 03:15 PM

for $900, i would not send in random base cards

mjohnatgt · 07-06-2025, 05:34 PM

The buyback one is too busy for me with all the different actors on it; the auto would get lost, I think. I know it's not my money, but I'd recommend dropping down to 5 items.

Mahomie · 07-06-2025, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mjohnatgt

The buyback one is too busy for me with all the different actors on it; the auto would get lost, I think.

Agreed.

I'm also thinking about sending in this comic book and requesting an auto in the space above his blaster pistol:

finfangfan · 07-06-2025, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahomie

Agreed.

I'm also thinking about sending in this comic book and requesting an auto in the space above his blaster pistol:

It would be funny if it comes back signed to the left of the UPC box.

Mahomie · 07-06-2025, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

It would be funny if it comes back signed to the left of the UPC box.

gerry609 · 07-06-2025, 11:35 PM

Thanks everyone for you input. I will whittle the list down to a more coherent list.

07-05-2025, 08:05 PM	#4
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,028	Harrison Ford send in Chrome cards are doable for sigs, but less ideal than regular cards. At times they can be streaky almost like signing on glass. Was actually going through this same question in my head regarding 92MM Platinum cards getting signed by Jusko. I had these sigs on chrome cards and they seem more or less fine. I wouldn’t let the fact is chrome completely deter you…but generally paper or paper/foil is better. __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~

07-05-2025, 10:54 PM	#10
PoPCulture Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: In the Goldilocks Zone Posts: 8,476	It’s nice that, as crazy as things in this hobby have become since 2018, his prices have only risen $25-$100 depending on the item type since then. I balked last time but now is the time to finish my Birthday Cake (Star Wars is 1 year old) poster. Can’t take a chance that there will ever be another opportunity. https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...n+ford+signing __________________ Tippy-Toe

07-05-2025, 11:00 PM	#13
gerry609 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,084	and these as well. Attached Thumbnails

07-06-2025, 03:15 PM	#20
glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 72,174 glen87 glen87	for $900, i would not send in random base cards __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums

07-05-2025, 06:26 PM	#1
gerry609 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,084	Harrison Ford send in So I am planning to send in some comics and trading cards. Are chrome cards ok for a signature or does the chrome coating cause issues? Would you send in a Topps sealed 1983 Topps Return of the Jedi Back Color Key Set. card #195 This is the card on Ebay where the front of the card is blank. It just has the back of the card. Thought it would be nice to get it signed. Any thoughts?

07-05-2025, 07:41 PM	#2
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,450 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	Paper cards are better for signing. Not a fan of your Topps vault blank back idea.

07-05-2025, 07:53 PM	#3
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10,571	I’m also not a fan of your choice. But it is a hobby and it’s your choice that matters… poor taste be darned.

07-05-2025, 08:26 PM	#5
gerry609 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,084	Ok. Getting rid of the Topps sealed card.

07-05-2025, 08:29 PM	#6
gerry609 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,084	So, would any Star Wars comics signed by Ford need to have him on the cover. Sorry if it's a stupid question. I really have no idea what constitutes what you should get signed.

07-05-2025, 09:00 PM	#8
aggie4ever Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 6,741 aggie4ever	You can get a chrome card signed, but you should prep it first to make sure the auto doesn't end up streaking. Rub the card down with baby powder or an eraser. You can google "prepping card for signature" for more information and instructions on how to do it.

07-05-2025, 10:40 PM	#9
gerry609 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,084	Thanks everyone!

07-06-2025, 06:57 AM	#14
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,450 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	Are you going to have a sketch drawn on the blank around the signature?

07-06-2025, 10:03 AM	#16
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,450 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	Are you planning to spend $900 each? That's a bunch. https://twincitiescomics.com/product...graph-send-in/

07-06-2025, 10:22 AM	#19
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49,171	Do they do these things local? I’d be up for trying to spot him in the wild.

07-06-2025, 05:34 PM	#21
mjohnatgt Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 14,450 mjohnatgt mjohnatgt	The buyback one is too busy for me with all the different actors on it; the auto would get lost, I think. I know it's not my money, but I'd recommend dropping down to 5 items.

07-06-2025, 11:35 PM	#25
gerry609 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,084	Thanks everyone for you input. I will whittle the list down to a more coherent list.