"I have a set with some tape damage (not as much as this one) so makes me wonder what it is worth. But it shows where the market is right now. It's not the worst set I have seen and there have been much more illegible sets on sale over the…"
Authenticity is Everything
JDZelenka's Discussions
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
JDZelenka's Page
Latest Activity
"I saw another piece on Heritage this week with a Beckett letter - it is supposed to be a 1962 set with Pete Set but it doesn't look good to…"
"PPM is the most commonly signed Beatles LP, going in good condition usually in the US$30,000 and above range (I have seen superlative ones reach $90,000). After With the Beatles, fully signed copies tend to be found in single digits, therefore the…"
"Is that a wow because it is cheap or because it is expensive?"
"It's fairly normal if an item originated with Tracks or has an earler Tracks letter as it adds value to the piece. They do the same with letters from Frank Caiazzo. For RR items without certification you can usually pay extra to have Roger…"
"I know it is sold by Sotheby's as part of a prestigious library collection (manuscripts of Gluck, Beethoven, Liszt and Stravinsky, among others) but I have to admit I don't like it at all. It just does not have the flow or shape I would…"
"Both Frank and Tracks are considered the gold standard for Beatles LOAs, I have in my collection LOAs from either/or. Frank still issues for trusted long-standing customers (such as myself haha) or organizations such as Tracks with whom he…"
"I have a good familiarity with solo era John's and don't like this one at all. "
"I have a couple of these photos that were inserts in a book with printed signatures (both exactly the same signature). You can find other stills from films around with different reprinted genuine signatures. This one you are asking about, I really…"
"Hello yes I answered there in detail. In a sentence - I am deeply sceptical of it. "
"The writing does look like his script so if it is a forgery then it is the finest I have seen. But is it live ink or a reprint? Is the photo really a Type 1 print from 1971-72? In the late 1970s there were many 8x10s circulating as inserts in books…"
"Well the first CDs started becoming commercially available in Japan around 1982-1983 so that tells you all you need to know. "
"I have had a bit of experience with Bruce Lee autographs - good and bad"
"Handwriting looks good in both cases, as long as they are live ink, of course"
"The auction listing says that the John may be by Neil but it looks fine to me, even though atypical. "
"While the writing looks a lot like WFIL Lennon in red pen, it is so dark and consistent I can't help thinking it looks like it is printed on the cover or some kind of autopen. There is a history of different copies of another of his signatures…"
About Me
- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- Collect Beatles, classical composers, artists, and other famous persons of interest of the 20th century
- If you're with an autograph-related business, what is it's name?
- NA
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- To take part in the comments and post items
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- What are your areas of interest?
- Music, History/Politics, Space/Aviation/Military, Books/Literature, SciFi
- Why do you collect?
- As an asset, a way to enjoy my money in another form
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Beatles signed 8x10
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- JS Bach
- What is today's date?
- September 5, 2025
Comment Wall
- No comments yet!
As an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Get Our Newsletter
Photos
© 2026 Created by Steve Cyrkin, Admin.
Powered by
Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
