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Ruined autograph
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Gardner Feb 14. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I’m wondering if anyone has had this experience with a Sharpie on paper? I recently sent in original artwork to a Nicolas Cage signing and I got an ink blot back on the signature. At this point I…Continue
Tom Brady Smudged Helmet
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason H May 14, 2022. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I have a Tom Brady signed helmet that got smudged during shipping. Does anyone have any tips for cleaning or sharpening this up? I’m not sure, I may be out of luck…Any help is…Continue
Dallas Cowboys - Triplets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Gardner Aug 21, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi guys,I just wanted to get opinions on this triplets piece (Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin). It belongs to a friend of mine who asked my opinion on it and I do believe it to be a fake,…Continue
Sean Connery
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Gardner Nov 25, 2020. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Thoughts on this one? Thanks!Continue
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""I thought Sharpies were reliable?"
That is only half of the equation. What is being signed is the other half."
"The autograph is good. It was done through Celebrity Authentics recently and is the first time I think Cage has ever done a signing. Normally his autograph is just a N and a squiggle. But he actually gave a full "signature" for this…"
"I think you are worrying too much. A blob like that is human and inclined to happen in real life. A forger would probably trash such a created item as a "failure" as it isn't perfect.
It actually lends a degree of respectability to…"
"Sharpies are not, in my opinion, a good choice for regular (or art) paper.
That said, yours looks good except for the "blob". If he in fact used a Sharpie, he must have hesitated there."
Ruined autograph
I’m wondering if anyone has had this experience with a Sharpie on paper? I recently sent in original artwork to a Nicolas Cage signing and I got an ink blot back on the signature. At this point I consider the piece ruined and it is kind of gutting, to be honest. I thought Sharpies were reliable? (Sorry for the image on its side, I’m having difficulty editing from my…See More
"I have purchased smudged autographs in the past because the smudge didn't bother me and the price was right. But I did get a pretty big discount for them. This still has value but not as much as a clean autographed helmet for sure. I dont know…"
"Thanks for the responses. I suppose my next question would be, would this have much of a resale value in anyone’s opinion?"
"I wouldn't touch it. it is what it is."
"Unfortunately that’s not an option as this was my fault."
"Send it back. I'm sure you spent a lot on it. Get one that reflects what you paid."
"Nothing you can do that I know of... any kind of "fix" just won't look natural. Id say its best to just leave it alone.. "
Tom Brady Smudged Helmet
Hi Everyone,I have a Tom Brady signed helmet that got smudged during shipping. Does anyone have any tips for cleaning or sharpening this up? I’m not sure, I may be out of luck…Any help is appreciated! Thanks!See More
"Thanks for taking a look at it, kind of what I thought! I appreciate your help Todd!"
"Emmitt is definitely not real, nor likely is that Irvin. Troy could be good, but one bad is enough to decline."
"Bump
just wanted to do a quick check again to see if anyone had any thoughts on the authenticity of this piece? Thanks!"
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