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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on November 14, 2021 at 2:56pm

I think it's good. Also, the name of who it was personalized to has been washed off.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on November 14, 2021 at 3:24pm

It's looks good to me.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Morris on November 14, 2021 at 4:18pm

Authentic IMO, however, as Steve says the personalisation has been removed and the photo appears to have some yellowing and minor damage which would affect the price

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Permalink Reply by Claire780 on November 16, 2021 at 9:11am

Many thanks all.

The seller was quite open and honest about the damage with detailed close-up photos.

May I also ask your opinions on this piece?

This one is from a trusted seller in my own country and looks in much better condition.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on November 16, 2021 at 9:37am

I little rushed but has a shot.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on November 14, 2021 at 4:22pm

The personalization should have NOT been removed. Don't know why people do that. At least, in my mind.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Morris on November 14, 2021 at 4:29pm

100% agree but lots do it as they know many only want unpersonalised items and they sell for me. Personally, I don't mind a personalisation and often ask for items to be personalised.

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Permalink Reply by crazyrabbits23 on November 14, 2021 at 4:29pm

Blame the bleed-through on certain collectors' mentalities -- there exists a group of people who are so militant about not having the name of the previous owner on their signed item that they'll go just short of damaging the item in an attempt to remove it. Seen it happen several times in the sports autograph field.

I think it's absolutely insipid, IMO, as the more writing from the author/actor/etc., the more valuable the item is, particularly if the signer doesn't do many autographs.

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