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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on June 12, 2019 at 1:25pm

Personalized photos generally sell for less than non personalized. There are many other considerations besides that when determining value. The best way to determine value is to look at various auction results and web sites and compare what you have with the alternatives out there.

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Permalink Reply by Yvonne Haymes on June 12, 2019 at 1:28pm

Thank you. That’s what I have been trying to do. 

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Permalink Reply by marc e on June 12, 2019 at 5:57pm

personalize can sell for up to 50% off depending how rare or in demand the graph in . if  its a very common one it can make it basically worthless

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Permalink Reply by Yvonne Haymes on June 12, 2019 at 6:22pm

Thank you for replying !

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 12, 2019 at 6:42pm

I will speak for the minority who prefer and will sometimes pay more for dedications and inscriptions as they add another dimension to the autograph, perhaps a time and place, and of course forging a inscription/dedication in proper form with period correct salutation etc.is not for the average forger. In this case, for me, more is simply more.

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Permalink Reply by James on June 12, 2019 at 8:58pm

I too generally prefer personalized autographs, particularly in the case of long-deceased celebrities.  I agree with Eric’s comments above, and I too believe more is more.

It really doesn’t ruin things for me just because my name isn’t Dan, John, Larry, Moe, Joe, or Billy Bob.  I still will be in possession of an autograph that I truly desire.

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Permalink Reply by James on June 13, 2019 at 2:44am

I have a John Lennon signed book that is personalized “To John” along with Lennon’s little facial sketch, and it’s alsp dated.  

Is anyone really bothered by John Lennon’s personalization?  I’m certainly not, and I don’t think many people would be either.  Does it discount the value by 50%?  Good Lord NOT at all...not even CLOSE.

In fact, I’ve seen one very similar to mine sell for $4400 a couple of years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Dunaier on June 23, 2019 at 5:48pm

In this case wouldn't a "To John" count as a second, half-signature?

And I'd think an autograph personalized to someone whose first name is the same as someone connected with the celebrity would add some value - in the case of John Lennon, something made out to Paul, George, Richard, or Brian.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on June 23, 2019 at 5:51pm

That reminds me of a Stevie Nicks signature on a CD that was personalized "To Stevie". I thought what a ingenious way to get her to sign twice!

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Permalink Reply by James on June 25, 2019 at 12:29pm

Good point, Joe!  Stevie’s not all that common of a woman’s name, so I wonder if that really was the recipient’s name.  

I think if I ever meet Elton John and he wants to personalize my autograph, I’ll tell him my name is Elton!  

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 25, 2019 at 12:56pm

Jackie Gleason employed a different "J" than his own when signing to "John" or "Jack" etc. Bowie sometimes signed to "David" looking much like his own first name, or would use his "B", or most of it, on rare occasions inscribing for "Bob" etc.

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Permalink Reply by James on June 25, 2019 at 12:26pm

I like your thinking, Gary!  If I ever decide to sell it, maybe I’ll advertise it as “twice” signed by Lennon!  Lol.  I mean...many people have bought McCartney autographs where he just signed “Paul”.

Also, PSA has encapsulated several envelopes where the addressee is “Mrs. James Naismith,” the wife of the inventor of basketball.

When James Naismith would travel from his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, he would often write his wife letters, and he would address the envelopes to “Mrs. James Naismith, Lawrence, Kansas.”  And because he would sign the James Naismith part the same way as his signature, PSA/DNA considers the addressee part to be a genuine “cut” autograph of James Naismith.

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