Probably a 10, but just barely. There's more to grading Autos than just smears and fading. There's streaking (per your example) & ink flow (where the ink starts and stops). And on sticker Autos, when the Auto runs off the sticker. The next one is hard to explain. When the Auto is boxed in, if any part of the Auto touches any part of the box, you lose points. Depending on how much or how many times the Auto touches the box will depend on the grade. The lowest grade that you can get is a 5. Personally, the lowest grade that one of my card's has received is an 8.
Special Props to pyr0punk for this Amazing & Killer Banner!!
04-02-2013, 11:56 PM RE: How would you grade this Autograph?
I say 10 also, some streaking, but the line is smooth and consistent with no stopping and starting. Good slant and the strokes are strong. It looks pretty good for one of his autos.
Looking for autos of these players as well as established stars and superstars.