Best type of cards to obtain an in person auto?

[seanrs1]

Wanted to seek the advice of the board when obtaining an in person auto (at a show, spring training, at the ball park etc). What are the best type of cards to use?
Bowman paper or chrome 1sts?
RC logo cards (flagship, chrome, others)?
SP or SSP cards (parallel or numbered cards)?

I was just wondering because there is a chance while getting the auto the the card could get damaged. Do most people use raw cards that are as mint as possible or nmt?