What's wrong with the autographs in Panini Prime?

[spg]

Is it just me, or are the autographs in Prime really weak? It seems like every autograph I pulled has streaks or spots or something where the ink is missing. It's hard to describe, but it makes for much less appealing autographs. Bad pen? Bad card material?

You can see the problem if you look closely at this Leblanc I pulled:

[RGM81]

Leblanc doesn't have the best signature to begin with, but I think that one looks a bit like a dying pen. That said, with high gloss cards the ink may not always take well.

[iidaemmi]

I started the discussion here: https://www.sportscardforum.com/threa...e-season/page2

It is a major mistake, and a big part of the panini autograph cards throughout the whole series.

Harri

[spg]

Leblanc doesn't have the best signature to begin with, but I think that one looks a bit like a dying pen. That said, with high gloss cards the ink may not always take well.

Yeah unfortunately it's not just Leblanc. Browsing eBay if you look closely it looks like many autographs were signed with a dying pen.

[spg]

Check out how bad this Pronger is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130759346441

It seems like at least 50% of the autos I check out have this issue. Bummer.

[iidaemmi]

Yeah unfortunately it's not just Leblanc. Browsing eBay if you look closely it looks like many autographs were signed with a dying pen.

It's not a dying pen issue, It is clear that the card material rejects pen. They do not 'agree' with each other.

Harri

[patrickadams26]

I am sending one of mine in because of that reason. The one I have is smudged badly

[mw83krk]

+1

If you go over any auto cards that are glossy (slippery) with your finger you will notice that the area for the autograph is generally a lot less glossy to the touch ... almost a matte finish. This allows the sharpie to stick rather than bubble. It appears that Panini didn't print these with that in mind. I have a few UD 1999/00 SOTT cards with a similar issue -> http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/d...tt_mogilny.jpg

[jonpop]

UD has done this before in the Cup and now Panini, unacceptable for high end products. You think they could hire someone in QC that could figure this simple process out. Apparently not.

[walker066]

For being $200 a pack, I would be highly disappointed. Sorry to hear that guys.