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Is this Eric Clapton autograph real?

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Is this Eric Clapton autograph real? Thanks for your opinions

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on September 19, 2018 at 10:23am

Jeepers man

I already quoted you twice that proves you are "unsure"

There is NO reading between the lines here.... I can read and comprehend what you wrote in plain English just fine.

You're far too wishy washy for my liking

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on September 19, 2018 at 2:45pm

Stating there are factors that I dislike and detailing precisely what they are for an open conversation is wishy washy?

I'm 100% sure there are factors that I dislike, as mentioned.

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on September 19, 2018 at 2:54pm

You missed my point obviously

I'll splain one more time

You said it's wrong (fake) due to 4-5 factors you don't like.

Then you said it "could" be authentic if you had more proof (provenance).

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

That's why I said the best position for you is to be "unsure" or "unconfirmed"

That's what I mean by wishy washy

I would think a TPA would make a stand (yes, no, inconclusive). Otherwise what's the point of being paid.

I made my stand and I'm sticking with it.... 100% Legit.
No wait.... I changed to 101%
Now I'm being wishy washy LOL ;)

time for a donut and chillax

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on September 19, 2018 at 5:06pm

This item wasn't submitted to ACOA or there would be an official response and a study involving multiple experts. I merely stated that there are various factors which I dislike.

I said it could be authentic, meaning authentic examples with extremely uncommon factors can and do exist. But as an authenticator, the statistical likelihood of each factor noted should be the primary cause for a conclusion.

Knowing source is merely providing additional insight. To state that it's a very respected UK autograph seeker who went to Clapton's home, but leave out the name, leaves me curious. Hence my asking.

Additionally, I keep asking people to discuss factors and said my mind is open to expanding our sample pool to justify the noted factors, if authentic examples containing those factors are offered. So why not simply present them and further the discussion?

They were mainly: extra wide e bottom and ric is extremely low relative to the E.

And the shape of the very end line.

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on September 19, 2018 at 7:51am

Odd, all I did was spend time studying and share my opinions, and it was you who went on the attack. RACC doesn't tolerate anti-social or rude people, and never will. On the contrary, we have always lead the RACC community with an open mind, mutual respect, and kindness.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on September 19, 2018 at 10:34am

I didn't realize Mr. Steffman was putting a link in until this morning. It's something I don't allow but it's not in any published rules—because there aren't any.

I'll delete them, at least the ones I see.

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on September 19, 2018 at 2:46pm

nice move

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Permalink Reply by Mr. Steffman on September 19, 2018 at 4:08pm

Interesting how you have found time to repeatedly lecture me, but haven't found the time to discuss the signature factors.

I wasn't aware that giving opinions would lead to members like yourself telling me I should be ashamed for providing a link to an autograph authentication service on an autograph forum, and also being told to "suck my own d*ck."

Again, I haven't insulted or attacked a single person here. I gave an informed opinion and have had to be on the defense ever since.