IN Person Auto Hank Aaron - Help

[Charismatic44th]

Hey everyone, I got this card autographed by Hank Aaron in 2018. It's a beautiful, bold auto on the classic 1965 design. I was wondering if I am able to find a rough estimate on how many of these 1965 Topps cards were signed by him. Also I would love to get an idea of how much it is worth. Thank you

[csmtampa]

Great card! You'll never have any close estimate on how many have been signed as he could've signed them from 1965 until his death. A vintage sig on a 65 that was PSA/DNA authenticated recently sold for $408. Get it authenticated with an autograph grade and let it ride!

[hammertime]

Originally Posted by csmtampa

Great card! You'll never have any close estimate on how many have been signed as he could've signed them from 1965 until his death. A vintage sig on a 65 that was PSA/DNA authenticated recently sold for $408. Get it authenticated with an autograph grade and let it ride!

That was a crappy ballpoint pen auto so I would think this would do better, but it was Probstein so who knows. Agreed send it in to PSA for dual grading, their pop info will give you an idea of how many they've slabbed at least.

[hammertime]

Also Mill Creek now has that same one listed for $999, lol.

[lambeauleap87]

Originally Posted by hammertime

That was a crappy ballpoint pen auto so I would think this would do better, but it was Probstein so who knows. Agreed send it in to PSA for dual grading, their pop info will give you an idea of how many they've slabbed at least.

Oftentimes with sets that old, ballpoint pen is the preferred pen type (especially among set collectors) rather than Sharpies, oddly enough.

To answer the OP, there are 32 '65 Aarons with the dual grade by PSA/DNA. That doesn't include any card simply tagged as "Trading Card" rather than the set-specific heading, plus anything done by BAS/JSA (or not graded at all).

[Hunter]

I'd agree. PSA dual service, no card grade, auto grade if you think the auto will 10. If it has any streaks or run offs that I can't see, I'd stil do dual service with no grades.

[Charismatic44th]

Ok I also did get PSA authentication sticker put on it at the show right after the autograph was done, does this affect any decision to slab it?

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by Charismatic44th

Ok I also did get PSA authentication sticker put on it at the show right after the autograph was done, does this affect any decision to slab it?

To lots that will suffice, but if it were my card, I'd want it slabbed for PC and value purposes.

BUT that sticker is all the proof you need to prove authenticity. Whatever floats your boat at this point.

[Chicosbailbonds]

Originally Posted by hammertime

That was a crappy ballpoint pen auto so I would think this would do better, but it was Probstein so who knows. Agreed send it in to PSA for dual grading, their pop info will give you an idea of how many they've slabbed at least.

I would prefer the ballpoint pen auto (depending on looks). Many people like the period specific auto - meaning the signature is closer to the 1965 time frame of the card. This card is probably $500-750, could be higher.

[oplum29]

it's funny how a baseball card is worth way more than a baseball or a photo.

nice auto

[Archangel1775]

Originally Posted by Charismatic44th

Hey everyone, I got this card autographed by Hank Aaron in 2018. It's a beautiful, bold auto on the classic 1965 design. I was wondering if I am able to find a rough estimate on how many of these 1965 Topps cards were signed by him. Also I would love to get an idea of how much it is worth. Thank you

How in the world would you expect ANYONE to estimate that number unless it was Hank Aaron himself who had kept a tally? Pack-inserted Autos, sure, an estimate could be made based on odds, production numbers, etc. An IP auto though?

[clsports]

Originally Posted by oplum29

it's funny how a baseball card is worth way more than a baseball or a photo.

nice auto

It was not always that way. I remember not too long ago that a high dollar card was considered defaced with an autograph on it. Not sure when that all changed. Probably when PSA started its Auto authentication.

[towerymt]

PSA population -- click the 'PSA/DNA Certified tab':

https://www.psacard.com/pop/baseball...65/topps/49727

Search Aaron, 36 graded.

This doesn't include "Trading Card" holders that don't specify the card on the label...the ones that just say "Trading Card" are auto-authentication only, and did not authenticate or grade the card.

Beckett has probably slabbed some. SGC could have also. Plus any that have never been slabbed. Probably fewer than 100 signed? Maybe a lot less than that. Hard to know.

Originally Posted by clsports

It was not always that way. I remember not too long ago that a high dollar card was considered defaced with an autograph on it. Not sure when that all changed. Probably when PSA started its Auto authentication.

When I started collecting, people only got the worst cards auto'd. The late career or off-condition, and for sure not the rookie card! If the card was autographed, it was considered by some to only be worth the value of the auto, since the card was defaced as you mention.

[hammertime]

Originally Posted by clsports

It was not always that way. I remember not too long ago that a high dollar card was considered defaced with an autograph on it. Not sure when that all changed. Probably when PSA started its Auto authentication.

Yep that how it was when I was a kid. I always wanted to get my Rickey Henderson RC signed but l was afraid to mention it to anyone because it was considered sacrilege.

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by hammertime

Yep that how it was when I was a kid. I always wanted to get my Rickey Henderson RC signed but l was afraid to mention it to anyone because it was considered sacrilege.

I still don’t care much for IP autos on any of my nice cards or comics. I’ll make an exception for CGC Signature Series yellow labels, but even still, I kind of just see it as someone squiggling marker all over the cover.

[BigMac]

Originally Posted by oplum29

it's funny how a baseball card is worth way more than a baseball or a photo.

nice auto

it actually makes sense.. id prefer a ip card over a baseball due too many issues with fading.. and photographs are clunky to store & display and feel like id rather have a cool card signed that i can slab than a photo which is just photo paper and isnt as legitimate or limited

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by BigMac

it actually makes sense.. id prefer a ip card over a baseball due too many issues with fading.. and photographs are clunky to store & display and feel like id rather have a cool card signed that i can slab than a photo which is just photo paper and isnt as legitimate or limited

The baseballs themselves begin to get spots on them and the leather will change color over time.

[smanzari]

Originally Posted by hammertime

That was a crappy ballpoint pen auto so I would think this would do better, but it was Probstein so who knows. Agreed send it in to PSA for dual grading, their pop info will give you an idea of how many they've slabbed at least.

FWIW, Ballpoint is preferred by many for vintage