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McCartney Meet the Beatles -- Real or Not?

Signed approx 14 years ago (claims the seller). PSA's "Quick Opinion" said Likely NOT Genuine, but I get this from almost everything I submit to them. What do the members think?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 28, 2012 at 9:58am

Don't buy it without PSA, JSA, Epperson or Caiazzo authentication, but I think it's genuine. Rushed, odd and irregular, but I think it has enough McCartney traits to be good.

I'm interested in hearing other feedback. I may be the lone wolf here.

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on October 28, 2012 at 11:05am

The seller has perfect feedback (over 3000 positives on Ebay) and swears he saw Paul sign in right in front of him 14 years ago. I just did get a "likely not genuine" from PSA and haven't heard back from Roger yet (for his opinion). Problem is the auction ends tonight. Any advice?

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on October 28, 2012 at 11:13am

Also Steve just so you (and the readers know) this message is currently on Frank Ciaizzo's web site:

While I am currently a consultant on Beatles signed and handwritten material to several auction houses worldwide, I am NOT providing authentication services for the general public at this time.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 28, 2012 at 11:33am

Seller feedback means virtually nothing when it comes to authenticity, Bruce. I would not buy it without Roger's OK or COAs from the others mentioned. It's a very controversial piece at best.

I gave you my opinion knowing I could be the lone wolf that thought it was good...and I could absolutely be wrong. Terrier is a little more conservative than me on the Beatles, but I also think he's better than me on them. I don't recall him ever calling a Beatles autograph genuine that I thought was fake.

So pass if you don't get Roger's feedback. And if you do, only buy it if it's a bargain, because it is so irregular.

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on October 28, 2012 at 11:42am

I just did hear back from Roger and he doesn't like it -- so I will pass. I usually don't put too much stock in Ebay seller feedback but when it's that good over so many years and the seller told me he saw Paul sign it in front of him -- you just have to wonder. Thanks again to you and Autograph Magazine readers -- that's what makes this site essential to the autograph collector. Now -- how do we get Frank to start authenticating for the general public again?