"Is the Orson Welles I provided fake? You know it's not! And it is spot on with the signed program. Now, go ahead and explain how someone wrote Orson Welles signature (all in one stroke, without stopping) to match a known example from the same…"
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"Keep posting all the Bowie signatures you like. This program was signed in a very relaxed setting, which is why it has the multiple signatures (all very legible, not rushed or scribbled). Most of what David Bowie signed was rushed, which are like…"
"Are you serious? So, because the David Bowie signature on the program does not look like the one you provided, it's fake? It is doubtful that David Bowie ever signed the same way twice, so give me a break with that! Then there's the fact…"
"Ah, so you cannot address the Orson Welles signature which was "the worst you had ever seen"? Right, so just ignore the subject and start making wild accusations. And tell me, how does the price of what I'm selling have to do with…"
"Ok, let me get this straight. I have more than 300 listings containing more than 1500 total signatures. And you are saying that all of the signatures have been forged? Ok, besides the Fleetwood Mac program, which I have pointed out the reason the…"
"Worse than this one?"
"Are these rubbish too?"
"So, I suppose the "forger" copied this?"
"What is sad, is how you have all completely ignored everything I explained, and have since decided to gang up on me like schoolyard bullies, with your name calling and finger pointing. All of the images being posted are of 100% authentic items,…"
"So you are taking one letter and using it to deny an entire piece with 4 signatures, each including lengthy inscriptions? The Ringo Starr example was for his handwriting, not the signature. There are examples for the other 3 Beatles handwriting…"
"Sorry, what is the issue here?"
"What issue do you have with these?"
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Worse than this one?"
"Ok, so I will now explain the entire story, so everyone here can see it and know what is going on.
Yesterday, around lunch time, I received an offer on Ebay for one of my items. I counter offered a couple of times, until the buyer and I reached a…"
"Eric, you are correct. If being in front of someone were required for authentication, 95% of PSA and JSA items would be null and void. The most important thing, before looking at any signature, is to know the source, or provenance of an item. There…"
"The one who "made the claim" was "Mick Jones", who started this post.
I stand by the signatures being 100% authentic, and welcome anyone with information they consider contrary."
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- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector, Dealer
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- After being a regular dealer at sportscard shows in Metro-Atlanta during the '90s, I opened a sportscard (memorabilia/comic book) store in Northeast Georgia from 2000 to 2006. My wife and I now own and operate a consigment store in South Georgia with more than 70 vendors. I have continued buying and selling autographs, with a focus mainly on entertainment (movies and music).
- If you're with an autograph-related business, what is it's name?
- Ellaville Marketplace & Consignment
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- https://www.ebay.com/str/emperorsemporiom
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector, Long Time Lover, Professional
- What are your favorite collecting groups, communities and clubs?
- This is my first autograph collector group. I have a few close friends who are collectors whom I share with from time to time.
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- To help build the community in a positive way by sharing my experience as both collector and dealer.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- What are your areas of interest?
- Music, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage
- Why do you collect?
- For fun and profit.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- 1985 Live Aid Program with more than 50 signatures, inside and out.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Keith Green
- What is today's date?
- September 29, 2025
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