Suggestion: Checkbox for signed cards
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Posted on Dec. 30, 2014, 2:10 p.m. by Autre31415
As the title implies I think it would be cool to have a checkbox for autographed cards, similar to how we can now identify cards which are Altered. I see them fairly commonly in binders or decks and also happen to have a few in mine as well.
Autre31415 says... #3
I've considered using the Alter checkbox to denote an autographed card but it's also possible for a card to be both so distinguishing them seems like a good idea.
December 30, 2014 4:32 p.m.
TurboFagoot says... #4
How are alters and signatures different? Both are when some third party applies ink to a card in a way that diminishes its value and condition.
December 30, 2014 7:24 p.m.
Diminishing value and condition through altering is a matter of opinion. Depending on the quality of the work, I would personally value alters higher than non-alters of the same card.
December 30, 2014 8:08 p.m.
TurboFagoot says... #6
Not really. Go to a dealer/retailer and try to sell them your altered/signed cards. The condition is automatically knocked down a grade because of the writing.
December 30, 2014 8:20 p.m.
TurboFagoot says... #8
Yeah, but when they're opinion is worth objectively more than anyone else's by virtue of setting the secondhand market, I don't really see a reason for anyone to consider another opinion. But by all means, throw your money away.
December 30, 2014 8:32 p.m.
I get what you mean, but when a store isn't involved, its all personal value when trading alters (for me at least).
I dont have the money to buy cards. I make do with borrowing what I need from friends and trading for what I can't borrow.
December 30, 2014 8:53 p.m.
TurboFagoot says... #10
So all the more reason to be more frugal about these things instead of arbitrarily defying the market and losing yourself more money.
yeaGO says... #2
You can do altered with asterisk A asterisk
December 30, 2014 4:22 p.m.