thoughts on cutting out inscription before slabbing?

[RelicSports]

Would love to get people's opinions in regards to cutting out a "To ...." inscription on a high value album page autograph. I believe it can be cut where it is clean/even dimensions and retains the "With best wishes" inscription. Would people rather leave the "To ....," or is there more value/appeal to cut it as long as it doesnt effect the overall item. Any thoughts are much appreciated. Thank you!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

I'd rather keep everything in tact, and it's more ink from them, so that's a plus. It will look better presentation wise most likely.

[theshleps]

I agree with Brent tho I think we are in the minority at least for modern autographs. Vintage guys may be different. During my IP collecting days at spring training, some stars would personalize everything which I was OK with but the dealers there would always talk about methods to remove the personalization.

[Klrdds]

I have kept every inscription on every autograph I have ever bought just because it's part of the item . At one time I had in my collection a couple of thousand autographed items on every medium you can think of from 1869 up to the present. The inscription never detracted from their appearance or the price if I sold it . So I say don't alter the item .

[gonefishin]

Just wanted to chime in. I have over 2000 autographs and have never modified any from the original, just a matter of preference. If it's something you're going to retain and mount, do whatever appeals to you the most. However, if you're looking to sell it, I think I would leave it "as is". You can always cut it off later but can never reattach it.

[rand1com]

If selling, I would cut the personalization out. Otherwise, leave it as is.

[RelicSports]

Thank you everyone for chiming in! I think I will keep the album page together for now based on the feedback - Andrew