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Permalink Reply by Don Webster on August 30, 2021 at 9:49am

I think this has a shot at being good

I'm leaning in that direction

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on August 30, 2021 at 10:47am

Thanks, Don.....

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on August 30, 2021 at 11:10am

I'm actually starting to lean in the direction of not real.  I'm certainly no expert...which is why I'm hoping for more feedback. 

Among other things that catch my eye:  Sharp angles where there should be a more rounded and natural flow (eg. downward stroke in the "E", sharp "s", less rounded "P", no looping in the "l", etc.).  Also don't like the very straight line that looks drawn under his name.  

Also it has that suspicious "perfect look" that we've discussed before.....inscription and signature carefully centered on the card.

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Permalink Reply by Mikex on August 30, 2021 at 12:10pm

Not real IMO

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Permalink Reply by Karsten on August 30, 2021 at 3:36pm

For me this signature looks like an attempt to imitate the signature of the German 1968 LP "A Portrait In Music". I am leaning in the direction not real IMO. Don't have a good feeling about this signature. 

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on August 30, 2021 at 3:45pm

Thanks Mikex and Karsten...

A bit more study on my part and the input here is leading me to be in agreement that it's not good....

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on August 30, 2021 at 4:03pm

something about this looks wrong.  maybe its the size of the letters, I dont know.  but it looks off.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on August 30, 2021 at 5:47pm

Thanks, terrier8HOF...I think I'm with you on the look of it.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 30, 2021 at 5:32pm

Etienne,

Can you get a larger image? 

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on August 30, 2021 at 5:38pm

Hi Steve-  I'll check and see if I can get one.  A collector buddy sent me the provided scan this morning asking for my opinion before possibly proceeding with a purchase. As I mentioned, I don't know Elvis well enough so that's why I posted it here to see about getting  input from members who have more experience.  I'll see if he has a sharper scan of it or if he can request one. He did text me that he's not as keen on it this evening as he was earlier this morning. 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 30, 2021 at 6:03pm

Thanks, Etienne—

A large image should give us a closer look at the pen impressions. I think it may be real but without a good large image I'd avoid it.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 30, 2021 at 8:57pm

You can often judge an autograph by the company keeps—the seller’s other autographs—or a price way under market. 

This is easily a $1,500+ autograph. If it’s being offered to him at significantly less, that’s a red flag. 

And if the seller has a considerable amount of questionable pieces, that also is. 

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