Auto VS Grade

[KingPokemon]

@RayquazaTCG

@KingPokemon

I don’t mean to totally knock Pokemon artist autos. It’s just the value I dispute. Hundreds for an Arita auto? Cmon man. There’s thousands and thousands out there and many more thousands to come.
I have a 20 year old Kagemaru Himeno auto on her TMB badge which is super rare. I’ve only seen three of her autos in 20 years and she’s the second most prolific Pokemon artist of all time. Her auto may be worth more than we could even guess.

Again, we’re not talking Churchill or Babe Ruth when discussing Arita autos.

It’s pretty shocking. But people will pay it. I wouldn’t pay a premium for his auto since it’s so “easy” to aquire. I love the personal touch it adds to a card though. My autograph collection is ALMOST as meaningful to me than my Rays… haha

I guess I should mention at one time I collected bottle caps lol. So to each his own:)

[pierce]

@KingPokemon

@RayquazaTCG

It’s pretty shocking. But people will pay it. I wouldn’t pay a premium for his auto since it’s so “easy” to aquire. I love the personal touch it adds to a card though. My autograph collection is ALMOST as meaningful to me than my Rays… haha

I guess I should mention at one time I collected bottle caps lol. So to each his own:)

Did you ever collect marbles?

[lugiaslair249]

I definitely don’t agree with applying a signature to a rare, mint card, but signing the case seems pointless.

[KingPokemon]

@pierce

@KingPokemon

I guess I should mention at one time I collected bottle caps lol. So to each his own:)

Did you ever collect marbles?

Sure lol.

[seriouslysilly]

I think it’s the best of both words like many have stated before. Personally, I think the autograph detracts from the appearance of the card but it definitely holds sentimental value because it’s him. Yes, the autographs are easy to come by but to have it on such an iconic card is awesome. This very low POP is even lower due to the autograph. In the future, when he passes away (hopefully in the far future) it will be even more sentimental (not sure if it will add value). If the owner (or new owner) doesn’t like the autograph, they have the option to have it wiped off or re-slabbed (hopefully not crimped LOL)