why do my autos smear? what am I doing wrong?

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SMO
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why do my autos smear? what am I doing wrong?

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I love this new hobby but I keep getting autos back that are smeared and or the sharpie (or whatever) isn't smooth, is it the picture - glossy is what I normally get. Help me please. Thanks
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Re: why do my autos smear? what am I doing wrong?

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It's because their glossy. This happen very often. most sharpies just don't take well to glossy photos. Are you printing them via a printer, or having them professionally printed??

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Re: why do my autos smear? what am I doing wrong?

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Yes at a CVS or Walmart. Any ideas other than me printing them. thanks
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Re: why do my autos smear? what am I doing wrong?

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I would simply go with the 'Matte' type photo finish. This type works well with all Sharpie colors. I submit my photos online through wal-mart and have them sent from 'site-to-store' and they arrive in Matte style finish. and it only costs around .15 cents per photo. {up}
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DUE TO MY BUSY WORK SCHEDULE OUTSIDE OF AUTOGRAPH COLLECTING & INCREASING SPAMMING ISSUES I CAN NO LONGER GIVE OUT OR LOOK UP VIA VENUE OR EMAIL ADDRESSES. TOO MANY 'FANS' WITH THE WRONG COLLECTING MOTIVES ON HERE KEEP ABUSING THESE TYPES OF ADDRESSES AND END UP SELLING THE SIGNED ITEMS LATER ON FOR PROFIT {down}

Printable TTM Log Sheet (Great way to keep track of all your pending requests!!)

Total # of Autographs in my collection: 2,020 Authentic Autographs: 1,872 Pre-Prints & Autopens: 155 Personalized Autographs: 569 Q&A Cards: 40 Cast-signed Broadway Playbills: 15


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