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Is it OK to cut down Autograph for certification Muhammad Ali

I was going to send this out for encapsulation but it is a 8 x 10 and

signature would be better at 5 x 8 size (Take some off the top and bottom),

leaving plenty of room for mounting. This would allow encapsulation rather

than a sticker on back.

Is this something you would do or leave it alone. Thanks for input,

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Permalink Reply by Mark Saunders on February 21, 2024 at 4:13am

Do not cut anything.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 21, 2024 at 4:33am

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on February 21, 2024 at 5:41am

Since your intention is to have it encapsulated, I don't see why this would be a problem. This looks like just a random piece of paper that was signed and not possibly part of anything of significance? It doesn't look like you would be losing something of context. The trimming would need to be by someone who knows what they are doing and precise in it.

p.s. I personally wouldn't do it but then encapsulation isn't really my thing....but I can see the reasoning.

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Permalink Reply by JMS1223 on February 21, 2024 at 6:43am

I wouldn’t do it but you can definitely still get it encapsulated, it just costs more for larger items. Definitely whatever you do, do NOT have a sticker placed on that item.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 21, 2024 at 8:13am

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Permalink Reply by meggs on February 21, 2024 at 11:29am

I know if you submit an Ali sig to JSA you can only get a full Letter of Authenticity and you cannot get just the basic card. With the LOA you have an actual photo of the item on the letter, so no need for a sticker anywhere to link the authentication to the item.

If you do decide to cut down the size, I'd suggest making sure to use a paper cutter with a sharp edge that will leave a clean cut and be extremely careful to keep your cuts completely straight.