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Not applicable · Sports Memorabilia and Collecting
National Sports Collectors Convention
Era
Contemporary (circa 2017 based on 38th National Sports Collectors Convention)
Item Type
Event program / Convention guide
Condition
Fair to Good. The program shows minor handling wear and curling, while the blue ink scribble is intact and bold.
Rarity
Common ephemera, but the specific doodle holds no recognized rarity or collector appeal.
Overall Assessment
An interesting piece of convention ephemera defaced by an unidentifiable blue ink scribble. It holds no value as an autograph and is only of minor nostalgic interest to someone who attended the 2017 National.
Authenticity Assessment
Uncertain - appears to be an illegible scribble or doodle rather than a genuine collectible autograph from a specific notable figure.
Signature Style
Illegible scrawl with a long horizontal underline spanning across the top title of the convention program.
Signature Characteristics
Lacks discernible letter formations, standard baseline, or identifiable signature traits, presenting more as a quick marker test or random scribble.
Ink & Medium
Blue ballpoint pen ink, applied directly to the glossy cover of the program booklet.
Item Description
The Official Program of the 38th National Sports Collectors Convention, featuring a grid of famous vintage trading cards, memorabilia, and a Heritage Auctions promotional callout.
Estimated Value
Minimal to zero value as an autograph; value is strictly nominal as a convention ephemera item (under $10).
Comparison to Known Examples
Does not match any known professional athlete, celebrity, or historical figure's exemplar.
Authentication Tips
Compare ink color and stroke speed to known exemplars if a specific attribution is ever claimed; however, this lacks standard characteristic letter forms.
Certification Recommendation
Not recommended for third-party certification as the marking is unidentifiable and lacks commercial value.
Red Flags
Completely unidentifiable signature, lack of distinct letter structure, and appearance of a casual pen test or random defacement rather than a purposeful signing.
Provenance Notes
Originates directly from the 38th National Sports Collectors Convention attendee materials, but lacks any documented association with a notable signer.
Historical Context
The 38th National Sports Collectors Convention was held in Rosemont, Illinois, in 2017, serving as a major annual gathering point for the hobby.
Market Trends
Convention programs without significant authenticated multi-signed autographs generally do not appreciate in value.
Investment Potential
No investment potential as an autograph piece; purely a souvenir of convention attendance.
Similar Autographs
Other unsigned or randomly marked sports convention program guides and promotional ephemera.
Display & Preservation
Store flat in a standard comic book or magazine backing board and mylar sleeve to prevent further handling wear.
Interesting Facts
The National Sports Collectors Convention is the largest annual gathering of sports memorabilia collectors, dealers, and auction houses in the world.