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But keep in mind it may take up to a year to get them back.

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Originally posted by Timmyhill:
I was also looking to maybe start picking up some signed cards by Venters....

Does anyone know how "tingxuan" from ebay is as a seller? I'm always alittle uneasey about buying cards from Singapore.

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It's pricy but you get the cards.

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Originally posted by Timmyhill:
I was also looking to maybe start picking up some signed cards by Venters....

Does anyone know how "tingxuan" from ebay is as a seller? I'm always alittle uneasey about buying cards from Singapore.

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When buying a signed card from someone else how likely would it be that the sig is forged?

Which is the better practice buying signed cards or sending them to the artist to sign?

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Originally posted by Timmyhill:
I've a few more quick questions about signed cards....

When buying a signed card from someone else how likely would it be that the sig is forged?

Which is the better practice buying signed cards or sending them to the artist to sign?

I'm thinking it would be better to send low cost cards to the artist and buy the higher value ones that have already been signed is this correct thinking?

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If you're unsure about a sig don't buy it. There are forgeries out there but a lot of times the sig is not the artist but someone else entirely (a pro / Garfield / WOTC employee or someone else).

I personally do both (buy / send). I like the interaction with the artists. Most of them are nice guys/girls. Problem is that it might take a lot of time to get your cards back or that the artist stopped signing cards.

Additionally trading signed cards with other signed cards collectors is a good idea too...come to think of it: Hermann up for a new trade? If so, mail me...Got some nice new stuff you'd might like...

Yeah, your course of action could work.

If you have a question about a sig, ask...For 99% of the cards we can tell if the sig is/looks legit.

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For all you original art collectors - is this a bad idea to begin with? If you have any of your pieces signed, I'd be all ears to some suggestions.

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I've never had an artist sign or alter the painting after I acquired it. That being said, I think it's fine to do whatever you want with the original because you own it. If you are concerned with resale value later on, it's kind of a toss up as some people may like the alteration and some people want it exactly as the card appeared in a published medium.

Some people frame Magic cards or Proofs with the original, and even some artists do this right off the bat. I can't stand having a Magic card framed with the painting, but some people find it pleasant.

Customized works, after the fact, lose considerable value and collectors deem them lower quality. They "need" to be optimized.

The work can stand on its own. If it can't, it'll need...something.

The art is already customized in the sense that it's a unique item. If art is unsigned there's a reason that the artist didn't sign. some guys just don't sign stuff. Other guys don't sign stuff that they feel isn't the best work they've created. Is this signed already and you want it done again? Larry Elmore does this, if you buy an original piece it's already signed and then he resigns it, and it looks wrong imo...

"For all you original art collectors - is this a bad idea to begin with? If you have any of your pieces signed, I'd be all ears to some suggestions."

I only had a few unsigned pieces, 2 Cavottas and a few other minor pieces. I think Cavotta just didn't sign at the time as the art is superior (hardcover book cover illustrations) Spectrum quality stuff. I have LOTS of art and it's all signed asides from the few. I think it's a bad idea to ask. He's well known now and you kinda don't want to mess with the image as it could actually turn people off if you ever flip it. The back of the art is your best bet if you ask him to do anything. If it's framed and the back is covered I've only seen Clive Barker sign something that way and he's the only artist that I know who actually signs the back of the canvas versus the front. There could be lots of artists who do that (sign in back) but illustrators generally sign in front to advertise themselves. Sorry for the long post.

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Originally posted by ravidell:
I have had issues getting a response to my emails about getting my sneak attack, and show and tell signed. Anyone have any helpful hints for me and/or have signed ones for trade?

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Both artists have stopped responding to emails.

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Originally posted by MeddlingMage:
Edit: Alan Pollack did just now too. (4x Recoil)
This was Sept 13th. I haven't received from him yet

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Originally posted by Hermann -ICE-:
Aaron Forsythe maybe? I remember eBay got flooded with cards signed by him after some big event, looks vaguely like that.

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Maybe, but it's definitely not Chan's sig.

Andy

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Originally posted by potaguitar:
Ok to make a short story long, I picked up a Jace from a dealer booth at worlds with the intention of having Jason Chan scribble on it (it's the one signed in black in the picture). He signed the one I had previously unsigned (the one in silver), but the two signatures look totally different. Is that signature in black even his? If not, who signed the card in black ink?

http://i40.tinypic.com/n37uv8.jpg

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Originally posted by JesusChristMD:

E-mailed matt cavotta and asked if he would sign my 164 Etched Champions...no response.

Lol. I really want these done! ^_^

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Any connection here?