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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 17, 2013 at 11:27am

My instinct is that while perhaps not as desirable as a piece without the inscription, it's not as detrimental to the value as an inscription to an individual.  The Riverside is still up and running, and an inscription like that might actually lend to the credibility a bit - some collectors could possibly even view it as a plus.

Funny you should mention that though - as soon as you asked the question, I had a feeling I knew which seller you were talking about.  They listing isn't too upfront, bur I know that the seller is The Rave/Eagle's Ballroom, a concert venue in Milwaukee.  They get most acts to sign posters and/or canvases before the show.  Most are uninscribed, but several do have a "To the Rave" or "To the Eagle's Club" type inscription.  They did seem to have a neat stash of other signed items from other nearby venues (Riverside, Alpine Valley, etc) signed in the 90's as well. 

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Permalink Reply by Xwiesy on February 17, 2013 at 12:05pm

Yeah, I snagged the Bruno Mars and Def Leppard pieces. I've been wanting Steve Clark on something for awhile and man, that is a tough one to find on something cool. The fact I got a "Best Wishes," I'm in heaven.
That took me ten years to find the right item.

I was going to get the Don Henley but he disappeared- maybe just on vacation, I hope.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 17, 2013 at 12:12pm

They had a nifty GNR piece too I think.

And yeah, those canvases are sweet.  I'm still kicking myself for passing on this one a few months ago at $200.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 17, 2013 at 12:22pm

They also ceased listing autographed posters and canvases on their website.  They used to be listed under the merchandise tab:

http://store.therave.com/c-22-merchandise.aspx

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Permalink Reply by Xwiesy on February 17, 2013 at 12:25pm

The Bruno Mars is canvas, and wow is all I can say. Like, super. It's one of the coolest things I own.

The Florence is incredible. Just super. Damn.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 17, 2013 at 12:28pm

Yeah, I mulled over it too long and missed out.  They actually had another one too that was a color version of the same image.

I seem to recall them having a Green Day canvas that went fairly quickly.

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Permalink Reply by Xwiesy on February 17, 2013 at 12:27pm

They come from Joe Balisterieri who is/was a promoter. He may even own the Rave.

They are amazing and affordable.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on February 17, 2013 at 12:43pm

Looks like you're right.

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