How can you tell if a autograph is preprinted or authentic

I'm looking at purchasing a autograph and I was wondering if there was a way to tell if it was preprinted or a authentic hand signed auto before getting it in hand.  I can tell that EARL is hand written but I think the actual auto and drawing are preprinted.  It's being sold as a hand signed auto.  Is there anyway to tell before I buy this.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 4, 2025 at 3:06am

It looks to be as you describe. Apart from finding another example with the same signature and sketch with a different dedication, you would need to see it in hand to be certain by checking the fluorescence of the ink(s). The preprint will disappear into the image in the glare of a light, while real ink will appear orange or some such color.

Permalink Reply by DonTom23 on August 4, 2025 at 4:02am

Thanks for the info. Yeah I tried doing a google lens search to see if any others would come up but no other examples came up. 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 4, 2025 at 4:26am

Most welcome. It will show in a photo if you can get one taken with the glare just right. If you tell them why, and it is good, they should have no problem showing it.

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