Hmmm...how do they make these- AUTHENTICARTcard ??

MaineMule · Oct 19, 2009

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-1909-Dodgers-H ... 27ac6a5d72

Seller had some completed auctions in PSA slabs as well......autos look pretty good to me but how do they do this without modifying/embelleshing the original autograph?

MaineMule · Oct 19, 2009

Mooresville, NC, United States

Is this where "Shoeless Joe" has set up shop??

Jeff D · Oct 19, 2009

I would imagine they use signed index cards and create a custom design which they print onto the otherwise blank card.
It would require some careful layout and a few test printings before using the actual auto'd card.

Pretty clever idea, but I doubt they could patent it, as they claim in their listing.

MaineMule · Oct 19, 2009

Jeff D said:
I would imagine they use signed index cards and create a custom design which they print onto the otherwise blank card.
It would require some careful designing and a few test printings before using the actual auto'd card.

Pretty clever idea, but I doubt they could patent it.

...makes sense, I'm just not creative enough to think that through.... ::facepalm::

A_Pharis · Oct 19, 2009

I watched a few of those auctions a while back. As long as their reserve is low then there are good deals to be had.

200lbhockeyplayer · Oct 19, 2009

It's actually fairly easy to do as most printers have such a slight "jog" that lining these up will be 99% consistent. Obviously, looking at the fade around the autograph they have built in enough "wiggle room."

Probably something from 1/8" around the autograph would be enough for virtually any printer, others would print tighter.

My first custom about four years ago was done similar to this way.

In regards to the "patent" - there is a difference between filing for a patent and actually receiving the patent. Without the patent number, it's clearly in the long application process if at all.

Moonlight Graham · Oct 19, 2009

There are "Process" patents, and there are "Use" patents; I believe the Process patent would apply here. Excellent idea!

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