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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 13, 2023 at 5:50am

Hi Mike, I once saw a 1977 David Bowie signed paper plate - it was genuine too!

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Permalink Reply by MikeEarmantraut on December 13, 2023 at 6:09am

What the heck🤣 did they meet him at a cookout or something?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 13, 2023 at 6:13am

"Hey David, do you want the potato salad with the eggs in or the plain? Hot dog or hamburger? Toasted bun or no?"

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Permalink Reply by MikeEarmantraut on December 13, 2023 at 9:56am

🤣🤣

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 13, 2023 at 5:51am

PS - My only thought is how will this age? I know this material stays around for ever, but looking like what?

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Permalink Reply by MikeEarmantraut on December 13, 2023 at 6:13am

I wonder this too! Maybe someone here can chime in aswell, I'd like to know how foam handles signatures.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 13, 2023 at 6:17am

And ink! I think the Styrofoam shrinks over time. Those two cracks might indicate this. They seem pulled apart by tension.

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Permalink Reply by Stepeanut on December 13, 2023 at 9:41am

Signed plates are unusual, but not that unusual.  They are usually sourced from the band’s backstage rider.

I’ve also seen setlists written on paper plates.  Here’s one for the Manchester band PINS:

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