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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on October 11, 2014 at 4:44am

Norman is kind of like Val Kilmer. He has one graph that he gives in the streets for free (this is one of those) and an autograph that he charges for at shows ....a bit nicer, you can tend to make out the N and the R at least.

Just like Val, Norman's in-person graph tends to be more of a checkmark, with no visible letters at all.

It's downright impossible to authenticate it, but I have seen dozens of these "in the street graphs" and this is what they look like.

    

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Wietses on October 11, 2014 at 4:51am

thanks Pete for your answer.He draws sloppy. I did a lot of research but it remains difficult.

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on October 11, 2014 at 5:00am

In no way am I going to tell you not to buy from thefriendlystranger, their stuff always seems to be right on the money, but with Norman's autograph, you may choose to search out a graph from one of his appearances at a show. If you look to the future and hope that your Norman Reedus graph may hold any value at all, it is worth spending some extra now to have a sample that someone may be able to verify later. 

A long time from now when Norman is no longer with us....there will be plenty of forgers drawing ugly checkmarks on photos and claiming it's a Reedus autograph.

Just my opinion, but I would make sure mine is a more standard recognized autograph.

 

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Wietses on October 11, 2014 at 5:06am

maybe you're right. Is good to think about it

thanks for your opinion. I appreciate that ..

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Permalink Reply by michelle on October 11, 2014 at 6:44am

yep I agree; - I think Pete makes a good point

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Permalink Reply by Mark Roberts on October 11, 2014 at 6:04pm

Pete Chuka - you nailed it with regards to what Norman gives you on the streets vs when he is charging for his signature.  The problem is with his popularity at an all time high - he is charging $80 at these events.  And people are still lining up out the door.  Including me next weekend.. lol.

Mark

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Permalink Reply by Rich on October 11, 2014 at 6:14pm

I'd generally avoid a signature that bad unless you get it yourself.  Reedus' con signature is decidedly a bit better.

But, yes, as far as sources go, Thefriendlystranger is a solid bet.

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