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blanning71 · Apr 17, 2011

So I was sitting here thinking about stuff this afternoon and decided to browse the roster for the local Indians minor league team. Saw that Pomeranz is on the roster. I have an EEE Emerald Status diecut of him and thought it might be a nice piece to have signed IP. However, I have NEVER had a card signed at a ballpark and have no clue about pens and/or ways to prep a card for such thing. Does anyone know what pen would work the best on an EEE type card stock and have any of you had any of the 2010 EEE cards signed? What prep work did you have to do for the auto?

Additionally, would it even be a smart move to have that card signed? I know the non auto'd status versions don't usually sell for much......sooo......what'dya think?

jumbojohnny · Apr 17, 2011

I like a medium tip Sharpie on cards. Its bold enough to see it well, but not too bold that it all looks like a blur.

I always try a marker on a crap card before deciding if it is what I want to use. There are many other types of markers to use, more experienced In-Person seekers could probably tell you of better ones.

tramers · Apr 17, 2011

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If card is glossy rub down with baby powder or get a special marker. notice difference on these

tikitomoka · Apr 17, 2011

Use a staedtler on those.

tramers · Apr 17, 2011

tikitomoka said:
Use a staedtler on those.

thanks i couldn't find that brand

azbaseballfan · Apr 17, 2011

The baby powder trick works for me. just put a little on the surface, rub it around and wipe it off. It doesn't damage or scratch the card and it makes almost all sharpie/pen stick.

matchpenalty · Apr 17, 2011

Not a fan of baby powder. I have had better results just rubbing the card all over with my thumb.

To OP, buy a few sharpies, lumocolor and practice on some common cards from set and see what you like and what works best for you.

tikitomoka · Apr 17, 2011

No offense, but if you get better results from your thumb than baby powder then you're not doing it right

beefycheddar · Apr 17, 2011

Use a Staedler, I've got them signed by Todd and AJ and they look great.

ggnike13 · Apr 17, 2011

I have gotten four 2010 EEE cards signed and they looked great without prep.

jrinne · Apr 17, 2011

I'm not a fan of staedtler, they can leave scratch marks if they come into contact with just about anything. Vis a Vis us to make a permanent marker that was the bomb. Unfortunately they stopped producing those back in 2003. Take a brand new sharpie and run it over a few practice cards until the ink is flowing.

beefycheddar · Apr 17, 2011

Here is a Cunningham signed in a Staedler.

jrinne · Apr 17, 2011

This was done with a standard blue sharpie

matchpenalty · Apr 17, 2011

tikitomoka said:
No offense, but if you get better results from your thumb than baby powder then you're not doing it right

I've had some that had bubble and streaky autos from baby powder method. Just rubbing them down good, never had a problem.

Best thing to do is experiment on surfaces and using different markers and see what floats your boat.

Older cards like that Stadium Club dont need any prep.

vwnut13 · Apr 17, 2011

jrinne said:
I'm not a fan of staedtler, they can leave scratch marks if they come into contact with just about anything.

Huh?

Topps uses Lumocolor.

I have no idea what you are talking about.

tikitomoka · Apr 17, 2011

They scratch on non-prepped cards.

DRav87 · Apr 17, 2011

In my opinion baby powder is the way to go. I used baby powder on all of these cards, which were pretty glossy, before having them signed:

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vwnut13 · Apr 17, 2011

tikitomoka said:
They scratch on non-prepped cards.

I guess I need a picture.

I don't know how a marker is going to scratch a card.

beefycheddar · Apr 17, 2011

vwnut13 said:
tikitomoka said:

They scratch on non-prepped cards.

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I guess I need a picture.

I don't know how a marker is going to scratch a card.

My EEE which is the same card that Brian wants to get signed was not scratched, and was with a staedler.

tikitomoka · Apr 17, 2011

vwnut13 said:
tikitomoka said:

They scratch on non-prepped cards.

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I guess I need a picture.

I don't know how a marker is going to scratch a card.

They don't scratch the card, the signature can scratch off

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