"Upon closer inspection it appears that maybe this item has not been trimmed but has a black border mat affixed to it prior to encapsulation."
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Would you have trimmed this item before submitting?
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Larry McMurtry Signature
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My daughter is hoping to locate a signed book of Larry McMurtry but is understandably concerned about some of the variations of his signature. Can anyone tell me if either (or both) of these…Continue
What is the group consensus of this George Harrison signed index card?
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Looking for opinions of this Ted Williams signature
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Hoping to get some opinions on this Ted Williams signed 1957 Silver Certificate. Thanks!…Continue
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"This 100%. After all I've learned, you can almost always keep an item intact and just hide what you don't want seen. Do it in a way that is completely reversible "
"I probably would have matted out the date, and keep the item intact."
"I wouldn’t have trimmed it. If I thought that it would look better trimmed, I wouldn’t have done it like that."
"Just to expand on my comment, the date was part of the history and context of the item.
Also, by trimming away the top section it would be far more difficult to neatly frame the item now.
I am generally…"
"I might have trimmed it but would not have squared it off as that line is too close to Ringo’s signature."
"No, I would not have trimmed it."
"The signatures all look good! "
"I purchased an autograph from them via Ebay back on June 2. The item arrived promptly and I am quite satisfied with it. However, the verification code on the hologram does not work. Just this morning I contacted the business owner…"
"Any chance that it is John Sebastian?"
"Not likely as the last name is missing "is". (Perhaps the previous owner was George Harron. Heh-heh.)"
"I think "YIKES" sums it up pretty well."
"Absolutely. McCartney has one of the nicest signatures in the business. And, at least up into the 1990's he graciously signed with a completely legible full signature. If I had $4K to spend on a McCartney I would find a nicely…"
"John's pen falters a little but I've always liked to think he must have been in pretty good spirits and "life" when he signed on this day."
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- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- I mainly like to collect history makers in most genres....space, news, authors, and even crime.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- Gathering of knowledge and the exchange of information.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- Nope, found it myself
- What are your areas of interest?
- History/Politics, Space/Aviation/Military
- Why do you collect?
- For the connection to history.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Multi-signed copy of "To Kill a Mockingbird", The Beatles, Secret Service Agent Clint Hill,...it's difficult to pick one.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- The Hensel twins or Paul McCartney.
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