1997 Donruss Signature blue/black ink

[jgro85]

I have 2 Konerko 1997 Donruss Signature cards, one auto'd in blue ink, and one in black ink. Is there a difference in the 2? They are not serial #d or anything.

Also, anybody know wtf this is? It says 1997 Fleer/SkyBox on the back, but I can't find one like it.

 

[mudflap02]

I think that as a lot of autos are exposed to light, the blue ink actually "fades" to black.

 

[ronfromfresno]

There are blue/black variations, at least there is of Will Clark. Not faded ink, sharp clear in both colors. My theory is that one pen ran out of ink and they switched to another pen.

Blue

Black

 

[jgro85]

Yea it's definitely not a "faded" auto. It's solid black ink. I looked a few up on eBay and found some that had both variations so I don't think they're anything special. Anybody know what that other card is?

 

[autocut]

There are blue/black variations, at least there is of Will Clark. Not faded ink, sharp clear in both colors. My theory is that one pen ran out of ink and they switched to another pen.

Blue

Black

Yes, just like my signature.