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About Jon Anderson
Expertise
Please note: I will answer questions regarding value of cards. I cannot make this a trading card "price guide lookup service" as that would not be fair or ethical in regards to the trading card pricing magazines. When asking about specific cards, please include the name of the card company, year, and card # if possible. I can answer questions about: Baseball cards (1970's to present) Basketball cards (1980's to present) Football cards (1980's to present) Nascar racing cards (1980's to present) Sports memorabilia in the 4 areas listed above.

Experience
I have collected, researched, and studied sports cards and memorabilia for 18 years. I have a great wealth of knowledge in this area, and I am very familiar with the current market and industry trends.

Organizations
EBay seller (largest global sports card market) Freedom Cardboard blog

Publications
Beckett Sports card monthly

Education/Credentials
Bachelors of Science from Gardner-Webb University (business major)

Awards and Honors
National honor society 1997

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Sports Trading/Collect Cards - Lester Hayes

Expert: Jon Anderson - 10/27/2009

Question
QUESTION: I have a 1987 Lester Hayes signed Topps card. I was hoping it was worth something. The card number on the back is 233.

ANSWER: Joe,

1987 Topps #233 is Dan Marino. Cna you send a picture of what you have? Also, do you know when the card was signed? Was it signed in person?

Let me know

-Jon

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QUESTION: Sorry Jon, the card number is 223. I do not know when it
was signed and it looks like it was signed in person. Thanks.

Answer
Joe,
Autographed cards that are listed with the price guide company's and have set values are certified by the trading card company. Certified autographed cards didnt make the scene until 1990 and were very scarce. Your card probably has an authentic signature on the card; however, since the card is not certified by the trading card company the value is difficult to determine. The card will have sentimental value to the owner, but it will be a difficult sale.

To increase the value of your card, you can send the card to an authentication company. If your card is indeed hand signed by Lester Hayes, you will have a valuable card. The certification or authentication keeps autographed memorabilia legit. I would suggest sending the card to James Spence Authentication or PSA/DNA. This is their realm of the business and they certify autographs of sports figures, historical figures, and celebrities.

Hope this helps
-Jon

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