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A Taylor Swift fan has caused a stir after revealing her plans to sell what appears to be the pop star’s birth announcement, with many accusing her of cashing in on the singer’s name.
Taking to Facebook, social media user Meg DiPiano explained that they had come across the letter in the original envelope, which contained details of the chart-topping artist after her birth on December 13, 1989.
The adorable announcement – written in the style of a stock certificate – featured two photos of the singer as a baby surrounded by stuffed animals.
It also revealed that Taylor, now 34, weighed eight pounds and four ounces at birth and measured 21 inches long.
Taylor’s parents, Andrea and Scott, also wrote a sweet message, poking fun at Scott’s job as a stockbroker at the time.
A Taylor Swift fan has caused a stir after revealing her plans to sell the pop star’s birth announcement
Meg DiPiano explained that they came across the letter in the original envelope
It said: ‘As a result of the hostile takeover and subsequent merger of Andrea Finlay and Scott Swift in February 1988, this spin-off is under pressure in Pennsylvania and Texas, making stabilization procedures unnecessary.’
Meg posted her findings in a group dedicated to Eras Tour Swifties, asking if anyone would be interested in purchasing the treasure from her.
Alongside the photos, she wrote, “My grandmother worked for Taylor Swift’s father in Wyomissing, PA. When my grandmother passed away, we found Taylor’s birth announcement in her desk in the original envelope. Is anyone interested in purchasing this?’
The post went viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, and many at the time wondered why the memento was being sold in the first place.
One user wrote: ‘Why is this person selling this instead of trying to get it to Taylor, her team or Andrea??? This is just strange…’
Another said, “I’m in this group too and I saw this… SO weird to try to market something that is NOT hers to market. Is that an official document?’
Echoing a similar sentiment, a third wrote: “It’s really sad that Taylor’s name looks like a giant dollar sign these days. People no longer have common decency.’
Others, however, were less critical.
She asked via Facebook if any fellow Swifties would be interested in purchasing the birth announcement
Taylor’s father Scott was a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch at the time of the singer’s birth in 1989
“Maybe this person really needs the money,” someone suggested. “It’s completely harmless to sell it.”
Another added: “It’s just a birth announcement. I’m sure they kept copies of it.’
This isn’t the first time Taylor’s fans have been angry at a fellow Swiftie for flogging souvenirs.
In June, a fan came under fire for selling a bracelet she claimed the pop star’s mother gave her during an Eras Tour concert.
After less than 24 minutes of being online, the bracelet sold for $200 – much to the chagrin of Swifties.
‘Who would want to buy that? Honestly it doesn’t mean anything if it’s not GIVEN to you,” another person posted.
“I find that so sad,” someone else wrote.