FAQ: Do unwitnessed sigs qualify for Signature Series? NO. 0

[ExNihilo]

(Any chance we can just get a sticky for this or even start a pinned FAQ for the most asked questions?)

The short version:

CGC Signature Series | CGC Private Signings | CGC (cgccomics.com)

"These labels will generally be issued only to items signed under the direct observation of a CGC representative. In select instances, CGC may accept signed books directly from the signer or publisher."

The long version:

Signature Series (yellow) label will only be given for books witnessed by authorized CGC reps.  The only exception is in the case of creators directly submitting books along with creator forms to CGC.  Books previously submitted for signature series can be cracked under the supervision of an authorized CGC rep, signed by another creator, and re-slabbed to maintain a signature series label.  Emphasis on "under the supervision of an authorized CGC rep".  Any yellow label books cracked without proper supervision will break the chain of witnesses and the original signature will no longer qualify for signature series.

Unwitnessed books with a COA do not qualify for a yellow label.  Any unwitnessed signed books will be graded as a Qualified (green) label as though the signature was not there.  You can also submit for a blue label, but the signature will count as damage and lower the grade of the book.

Why is this CGCs policy?  Because it's the only way to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the Signature Series program.

[CGCSI]

Any insights from anyone as to which would be more valuable?  The higher grade with a green qualified label?  Or a lower grade with the blue universal label?  Also, any idea as to how much an issue will be downgraded with the autograph on a blue label?  Is it 1 point?...2 points?  

[revat]

39 minutes ago, Ken Tarmac said:

Any insights from anyone as to which would be more valuable?  The higher grade with a green qualified label?  Or a lower grade with the blue universal label?  Also, any idea as to how much an issue will be downgraded with the autograph on a blue label?  Is it 1 point?...2 points?  

Answer totally depends on the comic, the condition, the signer, the size, placement, neatness of the sig, and the condition of the comic independent of the signature.

also, luck