Phil Mickelson and his phony autographs
From the you-won't-believe-this file ... from a Q&A from pro golfer Phil Mickelson's Web site. (I've italicized the outrageous portions.)
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Q. How can I get an autograph from Phil?
If you would like an autographed photo of Phil please send in an appropriately sized pre-paid postage envelope for an 8X10 photo with your return address and contact information to the following address:
(Address removed because you don't want it.)
Phil sends these photos out free of charge in an effort to reduce the black market value of his signature. ... Phil will only sign pictures, flags, magazines, scorecards, and books. Please do not send hats, putter covers or golf balls. Also, to deal with the extreme volume of requests during certain times of the year Phil may use an autopen. Autopen signatures are considered authentic as long as they are not offered for sale. Include only one item per request ...
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OK, that's enough. Let me get this straight. Mickelson uses an autopen, tells you, insists that it's real and that he's trying to cut down on "black market" sales of his signature? Wow.
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