without rehashing
whether it's a disconnect from the people that fund a performer by their participation ($), lack of pride, failing teachers, harried lifestyles, rushed accommodation, or any combination of factors - examples like the above make me shake my head. It all falls on the person signing of course so basically it's out of the control of the procurer. I certainly understand if one were to get such an autograph in person at a random event as opposed to a signing - the moment - the event - the person - all come together to still give a scribble meaning. What I find most problematic is seemingly by default - collectors are accepting autographs that look like the examples posted above that they are PAYING for. Not sure who could do anything about it other than the signer themselves who apparently is already predisposed to execute in such a manner - the promoter and collector respectively will continue to offer and demand the autograph presented for sale based on factors other than the legibilty and clarity if those are the only type of examples in the marketplace. I used to think my Willie Mays signed ball looked terrible - until I saw some examples of more recent celebrities/players on threads here that make Willie's scrawl look like the finest calligraphy. Straight lines - dots and dashes - this is what I'm giving you - take it or leave it...........
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