(06-21-2013, 10:58 AM)buckunteer Wrote: I have heard similar things in that sage and press pass, though with occasional "friend signing" issues, are pretty reliable. Press pass, however, does mostly on-card autos. I think Sage autos are nearly all stickers, so between those two products I generally prefer Press Pass.
I've heard rumors that false signings (or suspicions of the practice) were another consideration of the card companies when they designed sticker autos. It allows for a much more fluid, quick autographing process, which probably curtails the temptation for athletes to take shortcuts. Although the aesthetics of the card usually takes a hit.
I remember reading an article years ago that cited some tension between a couple of the major sports leagues and some unnamed players who tried to get out of their signing duties until the league informed them of contractual obligations.