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Permalink Reply by Steven Jackson on July 13, 2012 at 6:49pm

I wouldn't pay for it, but it is an authentic autograph from the star, (completely unsellable) but i could see the average real fan of the player not caring since its for them and the real deal, to an autograph collector, they would be authentic IMO but no collectors gonna want them and they wont go for resale

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Permalink Reply by Trapper9990 on July 13, 2012 at 7:54pm

I honestly would never do this. Like steven said, i think it wont matter to some, but i really like something i can hold in my hand and that will relatively stand the test of time, and that can be displayed and admired. An I pad or digital image just wouldnt do that for me at all, and would take the enjoyment out of the hobby for me. The only plus side to it i suppose would be that they could get a voice message or a personal inscription. Otherwise, to me its like image googling someone and then printing off all the responses you see and displaying them around the house. Thats just my opinion though. Plus, if you collect alot of graphs this way in the future, and your computer or storage is wiped out, they are all gone and its money wasted. Just my opinion and take on it though. I know Avril Lavigne was doing a deal similar to this not too long ago, and i was shocked when i first heard of it.

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Permalink Reply by Geoff LaVeine on July 13, 2012 at 8:48pm

3 words - Glorified Text Message

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Permalink Reply by DB on July 13, 2012 at 11:34pm

What has me wondering is if enough MLB players sign on (and it spreads) then they stop signing TTMs or limit pictures at public "signings".  it might certainly cut down on graph forgeries and with the reliability these days of technology (and presuming what's sent can be stored offline) it then becomes a wave of the future perhaps.  This technology if it takes hold is certainly going to be something to reckon with depending how supportive the celebrities become of using it exclusively for pictures.

If one can print the signed image - is it indeed saleable?  How would one determine if it's the original or now a reprint?  Time to find out and order one. 

 

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Permalink Reply by Rich on July 14, 2012 at 6:50am

$50 for ZERO resell value?  No thanks.

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Permalink Reply by DB on July 14, 2012 at 8:11am

especially on some....  this is where it's going to get into choppy waters;

• Purchase a high quality framed print. We offer a service that enables fans to order a beautiful, framed egraph – with the certificate of authenticity – to be shipped anywhere in the country.

So it's not a "reprint" (yet anways) and if it's the original is it an authentic original signed print.... a preprint or what exactly would we call it?

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