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I prefer dedicated autographs, because, to me, they have character and soul; whereas, undedicated autographs appear flat lifrless. Feel free to make your comments.

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I do not mind dedicated autographs at all. Although it seems most collectors do not care for them. That's good news for me as some wonderful authentic examples can be had for less out of pocket for me!

It's always been my understanding that undedicated autographs are worth more in value (unless you are lucky enough to find one dedicated to YOUR name).  I prefer undedicated.  Although dedicated ones my authenticating easier given the extra writing to analyze.  I've seen a lot of Beatles dedicated signatures sell for less than nearly identical undedicated ones.  If, In fact, it is an autograph that you really desire and it is signed for you specifically, then that's a big win but historical autographs that are dedicated don't make for very nice displays.  My opinion...

I agree 100 percent about dedicated autographs.  Given a choice between two otherwise similar autographs as far as condition and darkness of the ink etc. give me a personalized one every day.  One example of my preferences is there were two James Arness signed photographs both absolutely legitimate and both the same price however one was personalized to the original owner I could not click on the button fast enough. The more writing in the person's hand the better I like it.  First, it is of great help in determining authenticity.  While skilled forgers can often get a particular style of signature down it is far more difficult to add words that are in keeping.  Almost the only time you see forgers try to do that is with very big ticket autographs like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley etc.  A signature by itself is indeed a very sterile thing.  Although it is another subject I have a pet peeve about removing inscriptions from autographs especially if sellers do so without specifically stating that it was done.  I have bought a handful of autographs that once I had them in person I could tell right away there had been a name removed.  With the exception of one very rare autograph I would not have even placed a bid on the others. 

I've just purchased a George Michael dedicated autograph page, so I guess my undedicated one will be sold soon 

I don't mind either way. But if an inscription can be removed easily and not much pen pressure has been used I do remove them. Did this not long ago with an Christian Bale autograph. And yes you can get some bargains to that are dedicated.

I've been tempted to attempt to remove an inscription before although haven't. I have matted pieces with the inscription hidden under the matting. I guess my concern is possible smearing so I've left things as obtained.

What did you use to remove the inscription? Is it a glossy finish photo? 

It was an glossy image even Matt finish I'll take off as well. I use an white board marker to go over the inscription and then wipe away with a soft microfiber cloth. But not all white board markers are good for this I have ruined an photo using a same type marker just got to find one that does the job rite. And most importantly not rushing the process I take my time doing it bit by bit can take up to 20mins sometimes to get the right results.

Thanks, Kato. I will give it a try. Got a few signed photos to test on that are not expensive.

Yeah give it a go lol, just find the rite marker and you should be good to go. Even the cloth that comes with glasses is good to remove the inscriptions teamed up with the Marker.

I dont mind if its personalised;- the more wriitng the better imo as long as the writing is clear and legible

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