What constitutes a "full" Prince signature?

I think many people think that a full Prince signature is signed "Prince", and that an autograph of "P +" or "P '88" is not a "full" autograph. But I disagree. By 1988, Prince tended to sign things "P +" or "P '88". But that's the way he signed then. At that time that was his autograph. For all intents and purposes, that was his signature. If Prince had walked into a bank and signed the signature cards that you have to sign at a bank, and he signed them "P +", that would constitute his legal signature, not a partial. It would be his full legal signature.

Just today, at RR Auction, a Prince signed birthday card sold for about $8144 with buyer's premium. It was signed "Love God P '88". That one sold for more than any of the ones signed "Prince". That buyer didn't care, because "P '88" WAS Prince's autograph in 1988. There's no asterisk. If you have an autograph of "P +" or "P '88", then you have a real Prince autograph without qualifications! Period.

What's your take? And by the way, no one should let go of a Prince autograph, even a small cut for less than $2000, probably more. The results of RR Auction show that Prince autographs are skyrocketing, and in my opinion, will go much, much higher still.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on September 15, 2016 at 5:10am
The photos would be stuck to the album,,you know the old photo albums with the resign.
Permalink Reply by wascher on September 15, 2016 at 5:30am

https://youtu.be/fcDlbNi-9D0  I do not know how well this works, but this shows you how to remove them from sticky album pages from the Smithsonian Institute.  Never thought about dental floss but I'd follow the instructions to avoid waxy dental floss and flavored.  :)

Permalink Reply by Paul on September 15, 2016 at 5:49am
Ill check it out. Do you like Prince wascher?
Permalink Reply by wascher on September 15, 2016 at 5:54am

Was I a big fan?  I liked quite a few of his songs but wasn't a huge fan of his.

I'm studying the signature along with the rest of you since his death but I will only start to weigh in when I am fully confident in what I am seeing.

Permalink Reply by Paul on September 15, 2016 at 10:24pm

Would you say that one of these signed Mj photo's fetch a grand?

Permalink Reply by James on September 15, 2016 at 10:28pm
No doubt. I've seen 8x10s PSA sell for over $1500.
Permalink Reply by Paul on September 15, 2016 at 10:33pm

Good buy if your in the business to make money.

Permalink Reply by James on September 15, 2016 at 1:35pm
Hi, wascher. First time I've signed on since last night. Thanks for the heads up on the MJ items. Unfortunately, I couldn't have bought them this month anyway. I would have loved to have had them though for sure. To have a collection from MJ's mom's BF would have been awesome. I probably would have kept them all! Somebody was paying attention though because they are gone! Just incredible items! And I agree. More is more, and more is better. Those photos are like a letter in MJ's hand...with a picture! I even like my signed baseballs with a dedication. I like a personalized Ruth ball more than just his sig by itself. Not all agree, but why would you want less of his hand than more. More handwriting should be worth more money, imo.
Permalink Reply by James on September 15, 2016 at 1:38pm
But I wonder why the seller was selling so cheap. That indeed was a huge steal for someone! Paul...did you get them?
Permalink Reply by Paul on September 15, 2016 at 1:42pm
No.
Permalink Reply by wascher on September 15, 2016 at 2:30pm

There is no doubt in my mind that they are legit - :) - maybe they'll put them up cheaper - if I see them I'll post it here. 

Permalink Reply by J.Seah on September 15, 2016 at 4:46am
"Prince Roger Nelson" is his full signature which he did signed. He signed "Prince Nelson" on his checks.

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