Questionable Colton Welker Autos Hit Bowman High Tek

Greg Clark · 09-13-2018, 01:26 AM

https://waxpack.blog/2018/09/12/deve...wman-high-tek/

PKIPP · 09-13-2018, 02:35 AM

Shady business going on...

dhendrix1303 · 09-13-2018, 05:38 AM

But the autograph is guaranteed!

BigL7370 · 09-13-2018, 06:31 AM

I don’t know what is going on with Welker’s autograph but this sounds like some CardCop stuff.

StevenTormollan · 09-13-2018, 07:31 AM

I get it, but this is a lot of hub-bub over a $3 card.

Here are the facts... sometimes athletes don't like signing a million autograph cards and pass them off to friends/family to sign for them.

Its been happening forever.

It sucks, but its reality and will always happen.

If you suspect this is the case, and don't like the cards/autos... don't buy them.

AnthonyCorona · 09-13-2018, 07:48 AM

I think topps figured this is a bad product so no one will care. Bold strategy

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afrobandit · 09-13-2018, 07:52 AM

Topps needs to recall these. Shame on Colton.

AnthonyCorona · 09-13-2018, 08:00 AM

Baseball America just gave him a 30 grade for scamming

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LC2nine10 · 09-13-2018, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenTormollan

I get it, but this is a lot of hub-bub over a $3 card.

Here are the facts... sometimes athletes don't like signing a million autograph cards and pass them off to friends/family to sign for them.

Its been happening forever.

It sucks, but its reality and will always happen.

If you suspect this is the case, and don't like the cards/autos... don't buy them.

People have been stealing forever
Get over

ANARCHY FOR ALLLLLLLLLLL

Bowman1951 · 09-13-2018, 08:18 AM

This just in, girlfriends/wives sign cards for their very busy playing boyfriend/husbands.

I'm so glad auto cards really aren't my thing......ish like this is going to make them worthless 20 years from now.

3124508 on COMC · 09-13-2018, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowman1951

This just in, girlfriends/wives sign cards for their very busy playing boyfriend/husbands.

I'm so glad auto cards really aren't my thing......ish like this is going to make them worthless 20 years from now.

Yeah, all the ones signed by someone who isn't the player. Don't know why all autographs would be worthless?

jewcer2k5 · 09-13-2018, 09:00 AM

Jairo Beras was way better.

StevenTormollan · 09-13-2018, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC2nine10

People have been stealing forever
Get over

ANARCHY FOR ALLLLLLLLLLL

LOL. If this is anarchy bud, you're in for it when you step into the real world.

LCM1223 · 09-13-2018, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewcer2k5

Jairo Beras was way better.

Is this guy still in baseball?

SDcardguy24 · 09-13-2018, 09:33 AM

Don't think they are good, but just saw a tweet from Topps about them.

"These cards were both signed Colton Welker, we have already confirmed it with his agent. They look different because he tried a different sig out (on the High Tek card), but went back to his original signature. Sorry for the confusion."

https://twitter.com/Topps/status/1040235550253432832

NickM · 09-13-2018, 09:37 AM

Topps has tweeted in response to this that they have confirmed with Weller's agent that he tried out a new signature style on some (most) of the cards before going back to the old style.
That seems rather odd.

I'll just root for him to fail, so none of the cards will be valuable and it won't matter much.

AnthonyCorona · 09-13-2018, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

Don't think they are good, but just saw a tweet from Topps about them.

"These cards were both signed Colton Welker, we have already confirmed it with his agent. They look different because he tried a different sig out (on the High Tek card), but went back to his original signature. Sorry for the confusion."

https://twitter.com/Topps/status/1040235550253432832

Very believable topps

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jewcer2k5 · 09-13-2018, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCM1223

Is this guy still in baseball?

He is now a pitcher.

Yaga · 09-13-2018, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

Don't think they are good, but just saw a tweet from Topps about them.

"These cards were both signed Colton Welker, we have already confirmed it with his agent. They look different because he tried a different sig out (on the High Tek card), but went back to his original signature. Sorry for the confusion."

https://twitter.com/Topps/status/1040235550253432832

Could be true... Remember the Benintendi Topps now mess when he switched to his AB signature and people were freaking out about that one being fake as well? Then it turned out he used it for awhile and luckily went back to his normal sig

smapdi · 09-13-2018, 09:57 AM

I'm not a big auto guy, but I can think of a couple players who have changed signatures. Not just devolving and simplifying from signing thousands of cards, but actual different signatures. It happens, but I imagine it's at least irritating.

Cubsfanp · 09-13-2018, 10:04 AM

I think the explanation from Topps is reasonable and its not a huge deal. A lot of Athletes change their signature. Bryce Harper was a good example, who has changed a few times i think.

Even if it was, like someone said it is a $3 auto. I might actually prefer to hit an auto from his girlfriend.

Edit: So after looking at the autos in question, i might have to eat the words from my first sentence. While i am not handwriting expert, i do not believe those signatures are from the same person.

LCM1223 · 09-13-2018, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewcer2k5

He is now a pitcher.

Well I'll be

Zauron · 09-13-2018, 10:29 AM

I guess people don't remember Andruw Jones changing his signature nearly every year.

poppincurbs · 09-13-2018, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowman1951

This just in, girlfriends/wives sign cards for their very busy playing boyfriend/husbands.

Yeah this is true, but usually on freebies/fanmail/etc. Players sign contracts with Topps guaranteeing they will sign these items personally, this would be breaching a contract, and a big deal.

I don't know this kid's autograph, but in theory he can just say he started off signing the base real neatly, and then quickly got tired of it and switched to his normal sig to fly through them. Topps will probably stick with that story regardless, and no one will ever know.

I would need to see plenty of examples of his handwriting over the years to form an opinion.

bankdawg · 09-13-2018, 10:50 AM

So he decides to change his signature on the base cards (3000) with a more pronounced writing that takes longer to sign. The way he signed the parrells looks like a much quicker signing style.

Does not add up.

09-13-2018, 01:26 AM	#1
Greg Clark Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 47 gregclark929	Questionable Colton Welker Autos Hit Bowman High Tek https://waxpack.blog/2018/09/12/deve...wman-high-tek/

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09-13-2018, 07:31 AM	#5
StevenTormollan Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 2,296	I get it, but this is a lot of hub-bub over a $3 card. Here are the facts... sometimes athletes don't like signing a million autograph cards and pass them off to friends/family to sign for them. Its been happening forever. It sucks, but its reality and will always happen. If you suspect this is the case, and don't like the cards/autos... don't buy them. Last edited by StevenTormollan; 09-13-2018 at 07:33 AM.

09-13-2018, 07:48 AM	#6
AnthonyCorona Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 11,477 bwoodcollector	I think topps figured this is a bad product so no one will care. Bold strategy Sent from my LG-TP450 using Tapatalk __________________ Julio better

09-13-2018, 06:31 AM	#4
BigL7370 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,062	I don’t know what is going on with Welker’s autograph but this sounds like some CardCop stuff.

09-13-2018, 07:52 AM	#7
afrobandit Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,955 afrobandit	Topps needs to recall these. Shame on Colton.

09-13-2018, 08:00 AM	#8
AnthonyCorona Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 11,477 bwoodcollector	Baseball America just gave him a 30 grade for scamming Sent from my LG-TP450 using Tapatalk __________________ Julio better

09-13-2018, 08:18 AM	#10
Bowman1951 Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Boston 'Burbs Posts: 4,717 djblitz Bowman1951	This just in, girlfriends/wives sign cards for their very busy playing boyfriend/husbands. I'm so glad auto cards really aren't my thing......ish like this is going to make them worthless 20 years from now.

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09-13-2018, 09:33 AM	#15
SDcardguy24 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9,262	Don't think they are good, but just saw a tweet from Topps about them. "These cards were both signed Colton Welker, we have already confirmed it with his agent. They look different because he tried a different sig out (on the High Tek card), but went back to his original signature. Sorry for the confusion." https://twitter.com/Topps/status/1040235550253432832

09-13-2018, 09:37 AM	#16
NickM Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12,353	Topps has tweeted in response to this that they have confirmed with Weller's agent that he tried out a new signature style on some (most) of the cards before going back to the old style. That seems rather odd. I'll just root for him to fail, so none of the cards will be valuable and it won't matter much. __________________ 1st superfractor hit by RK Collectibles. 2014 Bowman Chrome Mini BB Chris Kohler. "What do we want?" "Time travel." "And when do we want it?" "It's irrelevant."

09-13-2018, 09:57 AM	#20
smapdi Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,767 piledriver1	I'm not a big auto guy, but I can think of a couple players who have changed signatures. Not just devolving and simplifying from signing thousands of cards, but actual different signatures. It happens, but I imagine it's at least irritating.

09-13-2018, 10:04 AM	#21
Cubsfanp Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,095 wrigleyville2007 Cubsfanp	I think the explanation from Topps is reasonable and its not a huge deal. A lot of Athletes change their signature. Bryce Harper was a good example, who has changed a few times i think. Even if it was, like someone said it is a $3 auto. I might actually prefer to hit an auto from his girlfriend. Edit: So after looking at the autos in question, i might have to eat the words from my first sentence. While i am not handwriting expert, i do not believe those signatures are from the same person. __________________ That. Just. Happened. Last edited by Cubsfanp; 09-13-2018 at 10:14 AM.

09-13-2018, 10:29 AM	#23
Zauron Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,615	I guess people don't remember Andruw Jones changing his signature nearly every year. __________________ Champ Bailey Collector! Currently: 909/2602 hermanotarjeta: You've been BRIOSED!!!!!!!!!

09-13-2018, 10:50 AM	#25
bankdawg Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Georgia Posts: 2,763 KryptonFanfare bankdawg	So he decides to change his signature on the base cards (3000) with a more pronounced writing that takes longer to sign. The way he signed the parrells looks like a much quicker signing style. Does not add up.