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Farrah Fawcett signed photo........is it real?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brick Hunter Aug 9, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes

This Farrah Fawcett came in a large collection of photographs. It is dated 5-31-83 on the reverse. Is it authentic?…Continue

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Dr. Richard Saffro is now friends with Ted Leong and kevin conway Oct 3, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion 'Beatles Signed Guitar: Authenticity Opinions Please!'

This is a definite fake; not even close.

Aug 18, 2011

Brick Hunter replied to Dr. Richard Saffro's discussion 'Farrah Fawcett signed photo........is it real?'

I don't think I've seen any Farrah Fawcett exampes where the "f" loops into a big "a." I'm sure someone closer to her autograph could give a better opinion but the Farrah Fawcett's I've seen where she…

Aug 9, 2011

Farrah Fawcett signed photo........is it real?

This Farrah Fawcett came in a large collection of photographs. It is dated 5-31-83 on the reverse. Is it authentic?See More

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Dr. Richard Saffro is now friends with Julie Snyder, Steve Cyrkin and Mike Navarro Aug 9, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro commented on Rick Badwey's blog post 'Groupon is offering Ripken signed baseballs..........in quantity!'

Funny......where did the value of $279 come from? I would value this signed ball at $50-$75 max.

May 25, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro commented on Steve Cyrkin's album

The only signature that appeared remotely authentic was the Jackie Robinson clip.

Real of Fake? Morales-Certified Autographs in Coach's Corner Mar. 2011 Auction, Album 2

May 25, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro commented on Steve Cyrkin's blog post 'Jerry Gladstone and American Royal Arts Settle With Frank Caiazzo'

Frank and Steve........great work. The legitimate autograph community is extremely grateful for your stellar efforts.

May 7, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro commented on Steve Cyrkin's blog post 'Fraser's 100 Index of Rare Autograph Prices: Do the Numbers Add Up?'

These prices, in my opinion, do NOT reflect accurately on today's marketplace. I am a seller at these prices.............any takers?

Apr 25, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro replied to Mike P's discussion 'eBay seller'

I don't see any bargains here...................

Apr 25, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro commented on Dr. Richard Saffro's blog post 'You gotta be kidding'

Here is an Abraham Lincoln ALS from The Coach's Corner, with Morales authentication. How can anyone, even a novice, think for a moment, that this is an authentic Lincoln ALS? How can Christopher Morales authenticate this…

Apr 22, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro replied to John Fernald's discussion 'George Washington signature on discharge paper' in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

Please scan the Washington document to me at rksaffro@gmail.com, and I will help establish a value for you. My pleasure.

Mar 26, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro commented on Jim Hier's group 'U.S. Presidential Autographs'

Greg, the described Grant ALS, with average content, if written during the CW, should be worth $2000-2500. If written post CW, I would say $1250-1500.

Mar 25, 2011

Dr. Richard Saffro replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion 'Should Experts Reveal Their Secret Tells?' in the group Authentication and Forgery Alert

As a collector/dealer/author I want to know more about authenticity so I can make better personal judgments. The very few items that I was "forced" to send out to either JSA or PSA, if judged non-authentic, contained a perfunctory…

Mar 22, 2011

Authentication and Forgery Alert

This group will discuss authentication issues within the industry, including but not limited to 3rd party authentication. It will also be a "clearing house" for suspected forgeries.

Dr. Richard Saffro joined john reznikoff's group Mar 22, 2011

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Hi Dr. Saffro. I happened to notice in the Sander's Autograph Guide 7th Edition that you have incorrect dates on Dan Haggerty (Grizzly Adams). He's listed as 1914-1988. As of 2010, he's very much alive. Come to think of…

Mar 22, 2011

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You gotta be kidding

Posted on October 4, 2010 at 2:30pm 24 Comments 0 Likes

I am suggesting that for those of us who wish to participate, that we post some of the most ridiculous, silly, absurd autographs that we find on eBay. For legal reasons, I am NOT saying that these items mentioned are non-authentic, just totally preposterous. Each of us can draw our own conclusion.

My contribution is not only hilarious, but it also backed by a forensic handwriting examiner, who graded it a '10'. Let me begin the hit parade:…

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Autograph Price Trends June 2010

Posted on June 24, 2010 at 8:59am 4 Comments 0 Likes

The autograph market is in many ways, reflective of the stock market. When the stock market dips lower, it is the time to purchase stocks. Unfortunately, most of us buy stocks when the market rises and sell when the market drops. This is also true of autographs. That being said, if you can think counter-intuitively, now is a good time to buy autographs. The autograph prices, from many of the autograph auction houses, are quite attractive and clearly more affordable than a few… Continue

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At 7:21am on March 22, 2011, Julie Snyder said…: Hi Dr. Saffro. I happened to notice in the Sander's Autograph Guide 7th Edition that you have incorrect dates on Dan Haggerty (Grizzly Adams). He's listed as 1914-1988. As of 2010, he's very much alive. Come to think of it...there's no way he could be in his late 90s. I could understand a typo 1914 as opposed to 1941. I did a Google search and find there was a Don (Donald) Haggerty who was born in 1914 and died in 1988. I also find that Dan (Daniel) Haggerty was born in 1941.

At 10:41am on June 24, 2010, Rick Badwey said…: Richard, I have never seen one after Lincoln. I think the most common scalloped top (Mediterranean) ships are from the Jefferson and Madison admisitration.s

At 12:30pm on January 8, 2010, Jason Boyd said…: I have your autograph pricing book with the Lincoln cover, your book is absolutely amazing Dr. Saffro!

At 9:50am on January 8, 2010, Rick Badwey said…: I have a 4 language signed by R B Hayes. A rarer one, though is a 4 language I have from Andrew Johnson, albeit only a printed signature...still only one I have seen