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Definition Of Signed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Garrett Meadows Apr 18, 2025. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I had an issue with a seller who put up an auction for a poster as signed, but the signatures were most likely printed. Her text indicated she was unsure and later she claimed she never said they…Continue
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"It is. I have seen 1990's Ringo Starr SP's described as vintage, and I have seen people say a 1980 Bowie SP is not. Ultimately, I use my own criteria as I do for everything else."
"Even the word 'vintage' seems ambiguous."
"I love how sellers manipulate terms to make whatever they are selling appear more desirable.
How about this misleading term: Authentic Reproduction? "
"Biff seems to be (very kindly) giving the seller the benefit of the doubt. If sellers are not regular autograph dealers but are reselling something they've found in a charity shop or perhaps selling off an inheritance piece, it's…"
"I agree. It's too loose a use of the word."
"I certainly understand if you feel there was something you wernt happy with.. You were speaking about how you felt with this particular case and my response was more about the secondary market in general. I felt it was a great combo. It looks like…"
"printed is not the same as signed and to present it as such is misleading and dishonest imo"
"I did...once...but yes I did. Thanks!"
"Most welcome. I hope you saw it. I deleted it because I was not feeling well and could not decide if I was saying what I meant."
"Thanks to both of you for responding!"
"Hi Jason,
I am sorry - I was rereading my post when there was no response and I decided to delete it. You must have been typing your response. I would never knowingly delete a post after a response has been made. Fixing a typo is one…"
"I don't think she was misleading, and I think she honestly believed she made it clear the signatures may or may not have been real. She did say "signed" in the title. But to her printed also meant signed. Not to me,…"
"Eric is correct, but also there are many sellers who try to play stupid and know exactly what they are selling hoping you won't check. There is no way to tell through pictures unless its a known common preprint like from a company such as…"
Definition Of Signed
I had an issue with a seller who put up an auction for a poster as signed, but the signatures were most likely printed. Her text indicated she was unsure and later she claimed she never said they were authentic. HOWEVER, she says printed is still "signed" I strongly disagree. What's the industry view? (Incidentally, she did refund the purchase price.)See More
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