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Gretzky Auto...Real, Fake or AutoPen?? Help! - androsfl - 07-05-2015

Bumped into an old box of stuff from the 90's (remember those days??) up in the parents attic. I came across an old Gretzky auto I acquired somewhere along the way. My question is does it look real, fake or autopen??

[Image: GretzAuto_zps2kelutzz.jpg]


Thanks in advance for the opinions.


RE: Gretzky Auto...Real, Fake or AutoPen?? Help! - rayeates - 07-05-2015

Personally, I think that it is not real. Gretzky would not stop halfway down the starting point of the W in his first name. Also, I have never seen one with the little swoop to cross the T. I do t like the look of it myself.

Now, I am no expert, but I am very good at forging autographs and studying them. Don't worry, I would NEVER do anything unethical. I used to study Wayne Gretzky's auto-among others-and know that there are a couple of errors in this one. He usually makes a little tweak with each auto, so that no two are exactly the same, but I just feel that the hesitation in the first letter of the auto speaks out.

Just my thoughts, but I am hoping that it is real. Best wishes!

Randi


RE: Gretzky Auto...Real, Fake or AutoPen?? Help! - Joe-76 - 07-09-2015

Looks like an autopen signature to me.


RE: Gretzky Auto...Real, Fake or AutoPen?? Help! - rippinwax - 07-12-2015

Totally agree about the "W" and he never writes Wayne that clearly.


RE: Gretzky Auto...Real, Fake or AutoPen?? Help! - dunnere - 07-13-2015

I have zero credibility in the Autograph world, but I took an interest in this for some reason, and I found enough examples that would make me maybe be send it in the get checked:

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They look close...



RE: Gretzky Auto...Real, Fake or AutoPen?? Help! - androsfl - 07-14-2015

Thanks for all the opinions. Not really sure what to do at this point? My first impression was fake/autopen, but it might be worth a shot to send it in to authenticate. Now I found a second Gretzky auto in another box! This one is in rougher shape from years of Florida attic heat. Any thoughts on this one!

[Image: GretzkyAuto2_zpsz6ujezky.jpg]


RE: Gretzky Auto...Real, Fake or AutoPen?? Help! - jonathani - 07-17-2015

Send them in for authentication. If they're real, your investment will be worth it; if they're not, your mind will be put at ease. Just let us know what you find out!