James Loney UD Masterpiece Autograph. Real or Fake?

[zlw1]

Just for the heck of it, so I could compare the autographs, since this one looked a little weird to all of the other 4 loney autographs I own from various sets and years, I decided to post this up.

I pulled this today, to my liking since I collect his autographs.

The only problem is, Loney squares off his loop on his J every direction normally, and "Y" in his first name along with the "L" AND "Y" in his last name.
Take a look at some authentic examples.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=140440298047
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=130428053957
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=330460818291
even this one which is a little odd still squares off the first name and no loop in his "J"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=110581454868

Has anyone heard of anymore reports about wifes signing certified autographs? Not sure if he is married, but quite a possibility here..
I am laughing at the idea that I got a friend, possible wife, teammate or relatives autograph here.. haha

 

[rangersfan1982]

Very nice pull.

 

[bear0555]

It wouldn't surprise me if someone else signed it. I believe it happens more often than we think.

 

[Tim Carroll]

I got one from him in person during a AAA game in Memphis. Just looked at my sig, and I agree.....the Masterpieces doesn't look like the same signer.


Tim

 

[mrmopar]

I wouldn't be shouting ghost signer on that one, especially considering it is certified and not a TTM/IP card and that you pulled it from a pack. It's possible that he grew tired or sped up to get through a few more. Who knows. It's not grossly different other than the point in the J and y, but you showed another with no point in the Y, so it's very possible he curved some of them.

However, it would not be the first time, I am sure, that someone else signed cards for a player.

 

[dbarbos1]

He probably signed alot, and just rush signed the last ones he signed. I am going to be optimistic and say that it is real

 

[David K.]

Theres about 4 or 5 of them on ebay right now. Best regards, David