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Originally Posted by getbak
Do autographs help or hurt a card's value? I assume it hurts if they're not certified.
Back when Tim Hunter owned the pro shop at the Southland Leisure Centre, he hosted a card show one summer and Gilmour was there signing autographs, and I got him to sign his rookie card, and a few others.
I also have an autographed Tretiak card from one time when he did an autograph signing at Co-Op.
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Depends on the buyer, and if you can authenticate the signature.
Some collectors just want the card as it came out of the package. Others consider a signature with proven provenience (usually a photo of the individual actually signing the item) to be an upgrade.
My advice? Have the player sign the non-mint cards.
I also wouldn't worry too much about a Tim Hunter card - that's going to have a lot of value for a Flames fan, but probably not elsewhere, so keep it for yourself. If you're anything like me you'll appreciate having it about 20 years on.