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Permalink Reply by Peter Lougheed on September 28, 2012 at 5:18am

Hi, Mike.

I recently purchased this photo with no dedication (nor was one erased).

Pete

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Permalink Reply by Michael T on September 28, 2012 at 11:45am

You can't always tell if it was erased. Most smart IP guys I know understand how to condition the tip of their markers so that it does not leave any permanent marks in the photo. So often, the personalization can be erased with no trace.

The image is dark on my PC but it looks like he did write 'regards'.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on September 28, 2012 at 2:05pm

He did write "Regards" Michael.  Peter, my concern is that I was told that Christian Bale always inscribes "Regards" whether it is personalized or not.  If that is true then anything being sold without an inscription is suspect.  Thanks for posting your autographed photo.  I love it.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Fox on October 5, 2012 at 3:36pm

he dont always personalise.

in fact all my IP have been signed "regards christian bale" and i was never asked my name. i just asked for things to be signed politely instead of screaming and being pushy like others and said thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Lougheed on September 28, 2012 at 2:44pm

He did write "Regards", but he did not dedicated it to anyone.

When PSA/DNA does their assessement, they note on their website (when you enter the certificate #) whether any ink has been removed. I checked the website for this photo and nothing was noted. When the item arrives (I just bought it a few days ago), I will check it myself.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on September 28, 2012 at 2:49pm

Thanks Peter.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Lougheed on October 5, 2012 at 12:13pm

Hi, Mike.

The photo arrived today and, without question, NO INK has been removed from its surface.

Pete

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on October 5, 2012 at 2:22pm

Thanks Pete.

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Permalink Reply by Michael T on September 28, 2012 at 3:52pm

What you say about PSA noting ink removal might be their normal process but it is not always noted so do not assume that they will always note that information. Especially with bulk orders submitted by dealers. Most of the time I am just happy when they actually get the item added to the online database at all.

If you cannot tell that an inscription was removed that does not necessarily indicate that one was not there and might have been erased per my note above.

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