"The script is Ringo's and University Archives is a highly reputable company. The one thing I would guard against is I have seen some repro Ringo autographs on CD covers in circulation. As indicated elsewhere, $500-600 would be a reasonable…"
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An increasingly commonly seen Beatles forgery style
Started this discussion. Last reply by JDZelenka Nov 18, 2025. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I thought I would share this from Saleroom. I have seen this forgery style crop up on a few items recently. It is at first glance quite professionally done but has certain characteristics that stand…Continue
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"This is the Beatles script from early in 1963 but it reminds me of the writing commonly seen on the back of a photocard so I suspect it is a reprint of their writing. "
"I don't see a special attraction in autographs "on the back of things" either. "
"Difficult for me to say with this pen, but overall I don't like it and would avoid. Looking at the angles of various letters and their shape, plus the star in relation to the underline, it's a no from me."
"Poor forgery - it does not look like any secretarial hand I have seen either."
"This is only the second full set I have seen in 25 years with the order JPGR in a row. I am sure there are more out there but only the second I have seen in tracking sales. "
"Yes saw these for sale. Not in tip-top condition but nice sets. "
"My view is this conforms to a commonly seen forgery (can't remember which) and has been drawn carefully rather than signed. "
"The late Cilla Black is there too - she has a statue by the Cavern in Mathew Street. "
"Just to add, if I (or I hope others) make an intervention here to call out a fake, it is with a view to potentially stopping an unwary buyer from throwing their money away and not disrespecting anyone. Second point, I have seen over the last few…"
"A nice "Merseybeat" collection."
"To buy a genuine Macca these days you are looking at 800 GBP and up from a solid dealer like Tracks. There is a signed photo for sale at Fab Four for 800 GBP that is a sound deal. That's the kind of money you need to part with for a genuine…"
"Take a look at Frank Caiazzo's Beatles autograph guide on BeatleBay site"
"I remember a few years ago visiting the nice Beatles Shop in Baker Street, London, and they had a few framed autographs on display for sale at really high prices. Every single one of them was inauthentic. I also visited in Manila a fellow's…"
"As an appreciator of Ringo's signature over the years, I would say another one not authentic. Wherever these are coming from, don't shop there!"
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