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Permalink Reply by JXE on February 14, 2016 at 5:56am

I got it after it was taken off. I would have left it there, myself. It's my understanding he got it from a different lab than usual and the photo doesn't take well to removals. Still, I love the shot, the signature and the fact that it's in silver. 

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on February 14, 2016 at 6:00am

It is a great piece.  Congratulations.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on February 14, 2016 at 6:45am

Someone probably used acetone and it melted the emulsion on the photo.

Dedication removal happens in all areas, but it seems really pervasive in modern entertainment. I think it's crazy to be removing writing that helps prove authenticity, but I am clearly in the minority.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 14, 2016 at 8:00am

I agree with you Steve. 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on February 14, 2016 at 8:07am

Thanks, Joe. It's one thing if the dedication is from a common show signer I get that it renders the item worthless to anyone except the original recipient.

But for an uncommon and valued signature that is super easy to forge -- like Ridley -- any extra writing adds peace-of-mind in my view.

But collectors gotta have their "perfect eye candy." This type of mentality is the scammers and forgers best friend.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 14, 2016 at 8:15am

Here's a great example. Missing with an inscription defiles an otherwise fine signed photo. IMO

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on February 14, 2016 at 8:19am

Oh god that's terrible. Collectors are very impatient. If they just wait they will have opportunities to get exactly what they want. Hamill does multiple signings a year, and Daisy will be doing multiple signings this year and probably for the rest of her life. People have to get over the gotta have it right now mentality.

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Permalink Reply by JXE on February 14, 2016 at 8:35am

I'll be sure to seek your permission before I pick up anymore items. 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on February 14, 2016 at 8:38am

:-)

Didn't mean to bust on you or your item JXE. Sorry. It's a great signature in any case. My comments were really directed at the overall hobby mentality of removing dedications. 

Permalink Reply by JXE on February 14, 2016 at 8:43am

I certainly hear you. And If I buy something with an inscription I keep the inscription. But in this case, the damage was done. And as a result of the damage, the price was extremely attractive... very far below what the price for 11x14s from the signing will be. So I got it because of the qualities that drew me to it. 

Permalink Reply by Mike T on February 14, 2016 at 8:46am

If you like it that's all that matters. I've never seen one signed in silver, except for the first name graph she gave away on Instagram. Maybe a company like studio C would be able to repair it a bit if you chose to go that route.

Permalink Reply by JXE on February 14, 2016 at 8:57am

Good idea Mike T. Once I get it in I'm going to take a look at it and see if something like that could help. 

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