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Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on October 4, 2012 at 10:43pm

This is a question that is largely a matter of personal choice.  I am of the old school on the subject and would not do it myself.  It would affect the value of the photograph in my opinion/  I believe any photograph offered for sale that has had a name removed needs to have that disclosed.    I do not see the link to the photograph so not sure who it is.  I also wonder about the long term affects of whatever solvent will be used on the photograph. 

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Permalink Reply by Mike P on October 5, 2012 at 7:29pm

Sorry, I forgot the photograph; I thought I had linked it in the description.  It's a glossy photograph by the way.  I am thinking rubbing alcohol but I guess vintage pieces are better with inscriptions; it helps with authenticity.  I just dont like how much it was personalized.  Last names are a bummer..

Here it is:

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Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on October 6, 2012 at 9:54am

A great photograph.  The name is close to the inscription and you will need to be really careful if you try a removal.  Having a last name is a bit unusual.  Did you try looking up the person to see if maybe they were part of a crew etc.?   

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Permalink Reply by JXE on October 6, 2012 at 9:57am

Eli Wallach wrote first and last names on all TTM signings he did. That's just a fan who sent it in.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on October 6, 2012 at 10:02am

Great to know and in my opinion if the name was removed it would raise red flags for people in trying to sell it.

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Permalink Reply by Mike P on October 6, 2012 at 12:47pm

I know JXE; from what I've seen of him that is true.  I just prefer pieces without full name inscriptions.  they do add to the authenticity though..  I guess I'll just live with the inscription

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Permalink Reply by JXE on October 6, 2012 at 12:55pm

If you want a real one without an inscription, you can get one off of Celebrity Authentics. However, I don't think they have any Tuco shots.

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Permalink Reply by Mike P on October 6, 2012 at 2:31pm

thanks JXE.  I looked at their site; the pricing on their photos scared me away hahaha.  I managed to find a signed index card with JSA authentication for cheap.  I wanted a photo to match my signed Van Cleef and Clint ones, but I guess this will do for now.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Viola on October 5, 2012 at 8:45am

Not worth it IMO simply because it can ruin the piece if not done right.

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Permalink Reply by Ted Leong on October 5, 2012 at 9:31pm

IMO it is better to leave the inscription on the photo; like the others have said, you risk ruining the photo if it isn't done right

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Permalink Reply by JXE on October 6, 2012 at 9:12am

I prefer inscriptions. First name, last name, who cares! More letters for me to authenticate. If they have unique handwriting, like Elsa Lanchester and so on, I don't care if they go on forever.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on October 6, 2012 at 9:43am

I think that is great point actually.  Inscriptions make it easier to authenticate because fewer forgers will take the time and effort to learn complete handwriting.  I have never been bothered by an inscription it is part of the history of the photograph.

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