Sending a card for autograph?

[siuwongkee]

Is there a reason why we rarely see a 90s parallel got an autograph from the playres? Like I see many AI topps rookies card got autographed but rarely any parallel.

To me, other than using they usually thick pen for the autograph, I would love my cards have an autograph of the player on that. I am seriously thinking to crack my Ex-2001 AI Future for an autograph, but it was graded a BGS 8.5, I do not think I will ever send any card to BGS again. And an 8.5 is not a bad grade.

Just wonder what everybody thinks about this.

[AbraCalabro]

I think autographing an insert card, or a parallel ruins the look of the card and I'm going to presume that it's the same opinion for many other people.

Inserts are meant to stand out on their own, they usually have dazzling designs or effects on them to draw attention. Same with parallels.

For autographs, I think the simpler the design of the card, the better the autograph looks. If I were going to get cards autographed it would be simple designs, Collector's Choice is fantastic, earlier Stadium Club, Topps and Upper Deck as well as the Upper Deck SP base cards. I also think the Upper Deck Collector's Choice mini cards are great for autographs. Just sharing some ideas for AI autos, but it's your collection, so you should do what you think is best, but it's always a good idea to have options and to think over a decision especially when you have a rare / highly coveted parallel card.

[MattyMcFlyCards]

For autographs, I think the simpler the design of the card, the better the autograph looks.

I agree with this %.

[siuwongkee]

I think autographing an insert card, or a parallel ruins the look of the card and I'm going to presume that it's the same opinion for many other people.

Inserts are meant to stand out on their own, they usually have dazzling designs or effects on them to draw attention. Same with parallels.

For autographs, I think the simpler the design of the card, the better the autograph looks. If I were going to get cards autographed it would be simple designs, Collector's Choice is fantastic, earlier Stadium Club, Topps and Upper Deck as well as the Upper Deck SP base cards. I also think the Upper Deck Collector's Choice mini cards are great for autographs. Just sharing some ideas for AI autos, but it's your collection, so you should do what you think is best, but it's always a good idea to have options and to think over a decision especially when you have a rare / highly coveted parallel card.

It is an EXCEPTIONAL insight. I think EX-2001 Future is ok to have an autograph on. But it all depends on what the colour and the size of the auto. I do not own alot of cards of Ai, just 7 cards, and I suppose Penny, Duncan and Ray allen are not doing those events. Another probable option is the 1999 UD Jersey card.

I might ask my friend later to do some photoshop of the cards and see which might look best. Really thank you for the insight. It does give me a lot to think of.