by tansk1 » Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:42 pm
That is going to be very near, if not impossible to authenticate fully. A lot of times in big crowds this happens and the signer manages to get a couple scribbles or an initial or two in and it is messy, but signed by them nonetheless.
It does match his handwriting style, but unfortunately with just 1 1/2 letters there it would be just as easy to forge. With stuff like this it comes down to how much you believe and can trust the seller because just looking at it on paper its a very tough call unless you were there. Traditionally forgers will attempt to replicate his full signature which is more desirable and fetches more money, so you have that going for you. Ask the seller if he/she can prove they were at the concert, maybe a ticket stub or a picture, then its up to you to make the call.
Hope this helps,
Mike
That is going to be very near, if not impossible to authenticate fully. A lot of times in big crowds this happens and the signer manages to get a couple scribbles or an initial or two in and it is messy, but signed by them nonetheless.
It does match his handwriting style, but unfortunately with just 1 1/2 letters there it would be just as easy to forge. With stuff like this it comes down to how much you believe and can trust the seller because just looking at it on paper its a very tough call unless you were there. Traditionally forgers will attempt to replicate his full signature which is more desirable and fetches more money, so you have that going for you. Ask the seller if he/she can prove they were at the concert, maybe a ticket stub or a picture, then its up to you to make the call.
Hope this helps,
Mike