Under Glass Auto's question

[DredJAw]

I definitely like the looks of them but I've got a question.

Will these auto's survive the test of time? Not the value of the card, rather the actual "pen" or ink used? Do you see these auto's fading away? Somehow, I get that impression.

I'm only asking because I like the looks a lot and wouldn't mind adding a few to the PC.

So... thoughts?

 

[spiral8]

Seeing as we've already had this conversation in the store, I guess I'll just tell everyone on here that I think you're wrong
In the case of these autos I think the fading factor all comes down to the pens that were used and wether or not UD had the foresight to worry about fading...and if they do fade, well then they'll be the prettiest clear plastic cards out there

 

[jaywings19]

I'd say they will NOT fade (if taken good care of)... I have first hand experience.

In 1992, Classic Hockey Draft Picks came out with the first "Acetate" cards. Those were exactly the same material as the Under Glass (just thinner). Remember these. . .

Well, at the time, I collected autographs in person here in NYC. I have the entire "Team Canada" acetate set signed in blue sharpie. They are still in perfect signed condition after having been kept in non-acidic pages of a binder... not exposed to excessive light. I also have 8 of the 10 "Top Draft Picks" signed (missing Harvey and Kozlov).

So, I'd say that the Under Glass set will stand the test of time if the owner takes good care of the card(s).

 

[telemakhos3]

They'll be more susceptable to fading, because light gets to the ink from both sides. If you take care of them and keep them out of the light, they'll last longer.

But for the most part, I can't forsee them totally disappearing.

There isn't anything as a fade-free ink, but the closest I've seen are those UGLY paint pens from the 03-04 Premier .