Clipping up history - a bit O/T

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Posted By: Anson

I know many of you have stated your opinion on cutting up vintage uniforms, bats, pants, etc to add to new baseball card sets. While it's been out of hand for quite a few years, there's a new trend that bothers me a bit.

Cut signatures and autographed checks have become very popular as of late. However, I've seen something that's a little disturbing, in my opinion. I have no problem with someone using a cut signature, a check or document to slab, mat and frame with a pic, or make a display. However, some dealers are not only selling the autograph, but cutting other pieces of text or numbers and selling them in the same fashion. The "pay to" line on a check, the date line, etc.. I guess if there's a demand for it, then there's money to be had. But, I find it a bit sleazy. How much money can you suck out of one check or document?