Probably a stupid question

Moldnut

Does our host or the guys across the street grade notes with faded signatures?

Tookybandit

yes both do

Timbuk3

I don't see why they wouldn't !!!

Moldnut

Thanks. So they don't grade them as problem notes?

Tookybandit

Nope, you're safe.

2ndCharter

I assume you're talking about large size nationals. Since the signatures were applied by the local banks in most cases (handwritten, stamped, or printed) and the quality of the signatures was all over the map, particularly when they were stamped with cheap purple ink, the signatures (or lack thereof) are not factored into the grading process. In a few situations, the signatures were engraved on the plate by the BEP, upon request, but they don't tend to fade. So, even without signatures, the note won't be penalized by the grading services. Certainly, collectors prefer notes with signatures but, hey, on rare banks, beggars can't be choosers.

Of course, if the signatures have been re-drawn (or "Ossified"), that's a whole different story.......

johnny9434

i dont see why they wouldnt do that. just saying

Tookybandit

@johnny9434 said:
i dont see why they wouldnt do that. just saying

Signatures get redrawn often ...and sometimes they were applied decades before my time. If you are ever not sure, look up auction history on other examples from the bank to compare.

johnny9434

@Tookybandit said:

@johnny9434 said:
i dont see why they wouldnt do that. just saying

Signatures get redrawn often ...and sometimes they were applied decades before my time. If you are ever not sure, look up auction history on other examples from the bank to compare.

sound advice, many thanks

1630Boston

I learn new things here all of the time, thanks