I think people that sell in person "IP" autos suck. Honestly, if you meet the guy, keep his freaking auto for yourself or give it to your kid. That is where my Richard autos are going! That is where my Lanny McDonald autos are going!
There are tons and tons of products out there now. Almost every living hockey player of note has had an auto card from an NHL and NAHLPA recognized product. Why pay $30 for an Yzerman IP auto when you can get one that YOU KNOW IS REAL from UD for what... $80?
What is sad is that I would imagine that 95% of all the fake IP autos go to people who aren't even collectors. People who stop into a shop (or on eBay) and want to buy a card of little Jimmy's hero... or something for their old man on Fathers Day.
p.s. If anyone wants my autograph, I would be happy to provide a certificate of authenticity. It is even signed. I have a photo of me signing it while I took a photo of me signing the COA for the signature in the mirror. Oh, and I have photo matched the photo of me signing the COA to a photo of the COA.
... and it is Gem Mint.
