Question regarding Sandy Koufax

[jbone17]

Greetings, fellas. So, I'm thinking about biting the bullet and adding a nice Sandy Koufax autograph to my collection. Yes, they are quite expensive as I've come to realize. What would be the best item to add? I would like a nice signed baseball, but given the amount of fakes on the market, it becomes quite risky. Steiner has them, but I'm not paying $1,000. What are some companies to avoid in terms of third-party authentication? I've heard rumors about JSA and Global, so I'd like to validate on whether or not they're reputable companies. I also see that Koufax doesn't do public signings anymore, so that stinks. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated, because I've never purchased anything this steep before. Thanks!! -John

 

[clarkzac]

3rd party companies are just that, 3rd party companies. They all make mistakes. Right now, the big ones are PSA/DNA, JSA, and Beckett. The only ones that you can truly trust are the first party ones, such as MLB Authentication, UDA, and when PSA/DNA and JSA offer witness authentication, which is where they were there when the item was signed.

 

[joey12508]

Upper Deck sweet spots are really nice of you want a on the card auto.

 

[Pinbreaker]

Here's a couple of Sweet Spot Examples..

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Or just bite the bullet and get this one..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Topps-Five-Star-Autograph-Jumbo-Relic-Sandy-Koufax-1-1-Dual-Auto-Patch/162764595464?hash=item25e586a108:g:8fIAAOSwnH1WZL22

 

[RStadlerASU22]

Do not put JSA in the same boat as global... If you went w BAS, PSA, or JSA you should be fine and def not at $1000.

Ryan
Will Clark / Mike Brown Collector

 

[jbone17]

Here's a couple of Sweet Spot Examples..

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Or just bite the bullet and get this one..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Topps-Five-Star-Autograph-Jumbo-Relic-Sandy-Koufax-1-1-Dual-Auto-Patch/162764595464?hash=item25e586a108:g:8fIAAOSwnH1WZL22

Yeah that Koufax is bananas lol

 

[swish54_99]

3rd party companies are just that, 3rd party companies. They all make mistakes. Right now, the big ones are PSA/DNA, JSA, and Beckett. The only ones that you can truly trust are the first party ones, such as MLB Authentication, UDA, and when PSA/DNA and JSA offer witness authentication, which is where they were there when the item was signed.

This.

 

[forgerelli]

Do not put JSA in the same boat as global... If you went w BAS, PSA, or JSA you should be fine and def not at $1000.

Ryan
Will Clark / Mike Brown Collector

Yes. Global/*** will put their sticker on anything. Check out the FAKE AF thread for some examples.

Scott F

 

[jbone17]

Yes. Global/*** will put their sticker on anything. Check out the FAKE AF thread for some examples.

Scott F

Scott,

Yeah I've seen that thread and it's never ending horror stories. I will not buying anything from global because of their bad rep. Thanks for the resource!

 

[steve-a-reno]

Sent from my SM-N950U using Freedom Card Board mobile app

 

[bmp1971]

I like this one:

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/292152439991

 

[jbone17]

I like this one:

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/292152439991

That is sick! I'm looking at this one, but I fear it's out of my range.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Topps-Archives-Sandy-Koufax-auto-Dodgers-Allen-Ginter/263331753695?hash=item3d4fcbaedf:g:yLMAAOSw~QRaEHmy

Absolutely drool-worthy stuff.

 

[michaelstepper]

I like this one:

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/292152439991

that's a beautiful card, but the sweet spots or the donruss on card will run you 125-200 at most

 

[jbone17]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sandy-Koufax-Autographed-Signed-1958-Topps-Card-187-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-PSA-DNA/232573111334?epid=159792457&hash=item3626700c26:g:dGwAAOSwzRlaF2l4

Good lord, I think I'm in love. That's PURTY

 

[WCTYSON]

One of the all time best baseball signatures. I have always enjoyed this one:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sGMAAOSwImRYCQaD/s-l1600.jpg

 

[jbone17]

One of the all time best baseball signatures. I have always enjoyed this one:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sGMAAOSwImRYCQaD/s-l1600.jpg

This is looking like my plan B if my plan A falls through. The seller and I are off on price with Plan A, but not by much. I'm hoping to meet him in the middle somewhere haha. That Tribute is a beaut, though!

 

[bmp1971]

That is sick! I'm looking at this one, but I fear it's out of my range.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Topps-Archives-Sandy-Koufax-auto-Dodgers-Allen-Ginter/263331753695?hash=item3d4fcbaedf:g:yLMAAOSw~QRaEHmy

Absolutely drool-worthy stuff.

Few nice photos of Sandy-- perhaps the best to ever pitch a baseball: