Buy-Back Auto
A previously released card repurchased by the manufacturer and signed by the player.
A buy-back auto is a card that was originally released as an unsigned base or insert card, then later "bought back" by the card manufacturer, signed by the player, and re-released in a newer product.
Buy-back autos allow manufacturers to include autographs of retired players or legends who didn't sign for the original release. The card typically receives a special stamp or hologram indicating it's a buy-back.
Buy-back autos generally sell for less than original-issue autograph cards from the same player because they weren't part of the original product design. However, they provide affordable access to autographs from players who rarely sign for card companies.
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