To sign or not to sign -- The value of on card auto
Was reading the latest Alts & Ends Newsletter and they highlighted something I think will become increasingly demanded. With the print run of modern cards and the proliferation and popularity of Rookie autos, I think vintage on card autos will see increased interest.
Vintage cards have a far less population/print runs. To then add one that has an on card auto (No such thing as stickers back in the 50's), coupled it being a HOF rookie card, you have the makings of multiple nested scarcity.
This recent auction sale of Lou Gehrig's 1933 R319 Goudey highlights the power. While both are graded, the one graded only for Auto sold more than a PSA 8. Bear in mind a PSA 8 on a 33' Goudey is scarce at pop 14.
This is what makes collectibles so amazing. A card can have additional properties beyond the foundation of the card. A grade is well known addition, but an auto is just a multiplier on top of what is already a multiplier of the card grade.
My prediction is we will see increased records set for vintage on card autos!