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How does this David Bowie look?

Started this discussion. Last reply by michelle Jan 15. 12 Replies

Does this David Bowie look real to everyone?  It’s authenticated by REAL but I did a BGS quick opinion and they said unlikely to pass authentication. Thanks for any info. …Continue

Tags: Bowie, David

How can you tell if a autograph is preprinted or authentic

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Keith Longo Aug 4, 2025. 3 Replies

I'm looking at purchasing a autograph and I was wondering if there was a way to tell if it was preprinted or a authentic hand signed auto before getting it in hand.  I can tell that EARL is hand…Continue

Is this Steve Irwin auto real??

Started Aug 3, 2025 0 Replies

What's everyone's opinion on this Steve Irwin autograph and drawing.  Thanks for any info.…Continue

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Who's the best 3rd party authenticator?

Started Jul 13, 2025 0 Replies

Out of the big 3 authenticators PSA, BGS and JSA who is generally the most accurate.  I ask because I'm in the process of buying a autograph that has been previously authenticated but a quick opinion…Continue

Tags: fake, jsa, bgs, psa

 

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michelle replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"rhats nice"
Jan 15
Stepeanut replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"Here is a more typical 1997 IP, obtained by me prior to the Nottingham gig that summer:"
Jan 15
Eric Keith Longo replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"Here is a Bowie 1997 IP from Bjarne: Bowie 97"
Jan 14
SaraPolanska replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"Sorry, I refuse to discuss the Peters/Ford case but in my eyes it is good. "
Jan 14
SaraPolanska replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"I have several signatures from sources other than the much criticized Peters/Ford and they look very good even if they are 40-50 years old."
Jan 14
Eric Keith Longo replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"Most welcome. "
Jan 13
DonTom23 replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"Oh wow.  I will stay away from this one and I'll be very weary of others.  Thank you for the info"
Jan 13
Eric Keith Longo replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"Hello, Read this thread - gets interesting on page 2 Andy Peters/Tony Ford "Bowie" There are dozens of threads like this. I just picked one."
Jan 13
michelle replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"that is exactly what i thought when i saw it.  Also does it look neatrly 30 years old?"
Jan 13
DonTom23 replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"What’s the Ford fiasco?  What happened with that?  There’s no provenance that I know of. "
Jan 13
Eric Keith Longo replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"To me, it looks like an Andy Peters special. Does it have a history/provenance that predated 2016 or so? It only brought $357. Seems low looking at the sales history. YMMV. I am very cautious with Bowie since the Ford fiasco."
Jan 13
Eric Keith Longo replied to DonTom23's discussion How does this David Bowie look?
"Pass from me. "
Jan 13
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How does this David Bowie look?

Does this David Bowie look real to everyone?  It’s authenticated by REAL but I did a BGS quick opinion and they said unlikely to pass authentication. Thanks for any info.  See More
Jan 12
Eric Keith Longo replied to DonTom23's discussion How can you tell if a autograph is preprinted or authentic
"Most welcome. It will show in a photo if you can get one taken with the glare just right. If you tell them why, and it is good, they should have no problem showing it."
Aug 4, 2025
DonTom23 replied to DonTom23's discussion How can you tell if a autograph is preprinted or authentic
"Thanks for the info. Yeah I tried doing a google lens search to see if any others would come up but no other examples came up. "
Aug 4, 2025
Eric Keith Longo replied to DonTom23's discussion How can you tell if a autograph is preprinted or authentic
"It looks to be as you describe. Apart from finding another example with the same signature and sketch with a different dedication, you would need to see it in hand to be certain by checking the fluorescence of the ink(s). The preprint will disappear…"
Aug 4, 2025

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