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PSA Autograph Grading - Legit or Gimmick? Adds value or insignificant?

I have a Marlon Brando Autograph that graded a Gem Mint 10 - This is what PSA states regarding their Autograph Grading Service:

The Overall Approach

As a general reminder, the basis of autograph grading really comes down to the degree of strength and weakness within the signature, with an emphasis on eye-appeal and presentation.

GEM-MT 10: Gem Mint. A PSA Gem Mint 10 autograph is a virtually perfect autograph. Attributes include bold writing with the absence of skipping or retracing by the original signer or otherwise. In addition, the autograph must be strong and clear for that particular signer. For example, if a genuine Mickey Mantle autograph is bold but seems rushed or slightly uncharacteristic in formation (though genuine) it may not receive a Gem Mint 10 grade. A PSA Gem Mint 10 autograph must not only be aesthetically beautiful in terms of placement but it must also be representative of the common/traditional autograph patterns of that person.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 11, 2016 at 7:46pm

Hi All,

This is not the thread...I was expecting. There was a recent thread I responded to, about grading. I can not find the thing. I wanted to mention that I saw a Roger Waters signed Wall LP grading a 9/10, but only signed "Rog". I recall posting in the thread I can not find, about how an 8 or so can have retrace etc. (some were surprised as the criterion) and contrast and all were part of the equation. 1/2 of the first name only and its a 9? I dunno 'bout that.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on December 11, 2016 at 8:52pm

Eric,

When did you respond to the discussion about grading? You can click discussions at the left of your profile and look for it, there's a list of your activity in all areas in your profile.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 11, 2016 at 8:57pm

Hi Steve,

Thanks - I did find it in the way you suggest and I posted this there with a bit more information.

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Permalink Reply by marc e on December 11, 2016 at 9:17pm

the one problem i have when they have some interest in it , like ive dealt with xxxxx,i wont say who but the say my autographs are worth x and i have long standing comps there worth way more but when there hocking there own stuff there worth way more .

look at the breenan guitar we all know its not worth 100k but there out schilling for it why .

we have seen steve try to sell his stars wars stuff at very large prices becuase there his.look at the numbers he throws around on pawn stars but if a regular person comes in there cut down in price.

just my opinion