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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on April 19, 2018 at 2:53pm

I don't study Marilyn much but I believe this is the real deal.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 19, 2018 at 3:37pm

I am curious how the condition issues will assert themselves with regard to the early date re closing bid.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 19, 2018 at 4:35pm

I was looking at the tape stain (is the tape present?) to confirm this check was at least partially separated (it was, perhaps 50%, maybe more) maybe by a bank machine as the tape repair is clearly old. I was trying to figure what this condition will do to value. But then I noticed the top and bottom edges of the check have odd digital artifacts. The bottom edge, left of the tape and to the center is unusual in a few spots. The top edge is not straight and dips to the right in a strange way after the tape. I'd want to see a better scan. 

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on April 19, 2018 at 4:45pm

excellent points Eric

You have a great eye and attention to details

I would agree to ask for better scans from the seller and more information about the background and condition issues.

It certainly affects value to me, if I were going to bid. I would not put this in the category of over $2K. But that's just my personal judgement as a buyer. The tape has already affected the "Mon" portion of Monroe

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 19, 2018 at 5:15pm

I did not mean to address any motive - it could be very poor cropping over an added black background or some such - something does show in enhanced negative - what it is I can't say.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel S. on April 19, 2018 at 4:54pm

Does anyone have a MM check that they are interested in selling?  I really want to pair it with my dec 53 playboy!

Hmmm I am not sure that I have ever seen a Marilyn signed playboy 1

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on April 19, 2018 at 5:04pm

DAMN that's an amazing piece to pair with

With something that rare and valuable, I would think it deserves something of better quality (ie cheque or something else)

congrats on that

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Permalink Reply by Daniel S. on April 19, 2018 at 5:43pm

Thanks Cat.  Aside from a mailbox bend, it’s in great shape.  I would be willing to trade my buddy holly and the chirping crickets signed album for the right MM piece.

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