Be careful; the auto looks like a 50/50 chance (signed in 2018/2019?), but this seller told me that there’s proof in an email thread (they “can’t share”) and told a friend of mine that it was during when cameras were rolling (they “can’t share” that, either). Multiple stories.
Man, I would’ve had my Japanese Gym Giovanni’s Last Resort or Japanese Neo 3 Entei card ready to go if I ever could choose something to be signed by him! Two of my dream cards…
If you’re gonna fake a Sugimori, this is probably the absolute last item you would do it on. Not a signature expert, but that combined with the appearance of the signature is evidence for legitimacy.
Regardless of if it’s real or not, if a seller says they have proof but won’t share it, then they are wasting your time and you shouldn’t entertain talking to them any longer.