Do you like it when players personalize your stuff?

[17ROCKIES12]

I like it when they do.

 

[Pops8]

I typically do. The only time that I mind it is if the personalization detracts from the overall apperance of the card. That doesn't happen that often. I like the fact that the player has taken the time to at least read enough of my letter to find out my name or my son's name.

 

[subject to change]

It really depends on the situation. Since all my returns are for my personal collection, I don't mind receiving a card personalized, and I appreciate that the player took the time to read my letter or at least look at the name on the return envelope. However, I think the some personalizations tend to make the card too 'busy,' and less visually appealing.

 

[imac220]

I love it!

 

[Big Mac McGwire]

if it is my favorite player i do not mind since i have 2 mcgwire balls that are personalized. But besides him, its just a preference, that i would rather not have the autographed personalized.

 

[colts1888]

I think it when they personalize photos but cards annoy me sometimes because like subject to change said it looks to busy

 

[sabresfreak]

Most of my autos are not personalized but I am not opposed to having one unless it is a bat, jersey, or stick.

 

[Lars]

I don't like the personalizations, because in-person, it only implies the athlete is thinking the autograph I'm getting is not for myself and somehow I have an ulterior motive in getting the autograph.

Despite how I feel, I'll gladly volunteer my name to get someone's autograph in-person. The athlete may not care one way or the other whether I not I get his autograph, but I figure it isn't the end the world.

Out of the autographs might get - I'll have a few items to show off as being signed to and for me, even though the personalization was merely done so I can't do anything with the item.

 

[dano7]

I like it because it is for my collection and not for resale.
DANNY

 

[Pinbreaker]

Here is an item I picked up that is personalized.. too bad it's not to me.. it's to Ted Buhner (Jay's Brother)..

He was at a game and Griffey hit a line drive foul ball and Ted caught it and in the process hurt his hand..

 

[KCBeltranFan]

Although I have yet to get a TTM/IP auto, I would actually prefer to have the item personalized if it's bigger. With a card there's just not much room, but if it's an 8x10 or a ball I'd strongly prefer to have it signed to me personally.

 

[alifaxwa2]

For me, it really depends on the player or the item being signed. If its an IC or a photo its fine for me if its the only way I can get the autograph, but definitely not cards or balls. The only baseball I have personalized to me is a Mickey Mantle.

 

[SikSyko]

It depends on what it is for me as well. If it is a card for a set I'm trying to get autographed I would prefer getting it without any personalization, other things I don't care if they are or not.

 

[Russ S.]

I love it!!

 

[Therion]

It really doesn't matter to me. I have several items in my PC that are personalized to other people. I ended up getting these super cheap because people are opposed to them. Some of the inscriptions I've gotten are just awesome. My favorite ever, Dave Duncan (author):