"Roxy Music — Two complete sets of autographs from the autumn 1973 Stranded Tour, on two double-sided pages removed from an autograph book.
The signatures are those of:
Bryan Ferry
Andy Mackay
Phil Manzanera
Paul Thompson
Eddie Jobson
Sal…"
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Are Facebook Autograph Groups Safe?
Started this discussion. Last reply by terrier8HOF Feb 25, 2023. 5 Replies 4 Likes
This may be a more controversial topic... but here we go! :-)Continue
How valuable is eBay feedback for autographs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Zarelli Dec 31, 2023. 49 Replies 6 Likes
New video drop! Please subscribe to my channel, and as always, your feedback is welcome. :-)Continue
How to buy autographs on eBay; Tips to avoid fakes on eBay
Started this discussion. Last reply by Garrett Meadows Apr 10, 2024. 74 Replies 13 Likes
My latest Collectibles Chat video is "How to buy autographs on eBay." While it has something for everyone, it is most valuable to newer collectors by providing tips to avoid fakes.Please subscribe to…Continue
Autographed CDs and Vinyl - 15% off at Newbury Comics
Started Dec 7, 2020 0 Replies 0 Likes
Over the weekend Newbury had 25% their autographed items. If you missed that, they have 15% off today and tomorrow. Some good stuff here. I picked up signed CDs from Steve Howe, Belly and Vandenberg.…Continue
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"I heard the super-smart and very lovely Susie Dent speak last night. Afterward, she signed her latest novel, Death Writ Large, for me:"
"Here is an early Barbra Streisand autograph signed at The Shubert Theater in Philadelphia on February 1962 when she was 19 years old.
“I Can Get It for You Wholesale” officially opened on Broadway on March 22, 1962 at the Shubert…"
"John Cale (The Velvet Underground) — Sabotage/Live [Spy Records, 1979] and Honi Soit [A&M Records, 1981], original U.S. LPs.
Sabotage/Live is signed to the back cover by Cale.
Honi Soit is signed to the front cover by Cale, and to the…"
"I love seeing when collectors spec heavily into a single artist or celebrity. I have a friend who also loves signed Ken Dryden stuff -- he has 25-30 signed books, cut signatures and the like from the guy. I've given him a few I've found in…"
"Wow. Jackgotlucky Name fits"
"That is an incredibly cool score. It's pretty much a complete who's who of jazz greats"
"Early Scrapbook with autographs and ticket stubs from jazz greats Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Sonny Stitt, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, the 4 Tops, and more. "
"Is that Margaret Atwood?!
Bizarre signature, if so, but the handwritten note in French is unique and lovely.
I'm lucky enough to have a remarkable collection of postcards from Velvet Underground members. I say lucky, most of this stuff…"
"Mm-hmm -- any postcard signed/inscribed by an artist is generally a true rarity. Only ever been able to find one in my travels, bought as part of a larger signed collection. (I'll leave it to you to guess who it is -- but it's definitely…"
"Thanks, Rabbits. You’re a man of taste.
This postcard is an absolute showstopper. Handwritten Nico material is extremely rare, especially from the 1960s. The content here is also incredible, touching on several key elements…"
"Love Nico - "These Days" is still one of my all-time favorite songs of hers. She's GOATed!
I don't post many collection updates these days, but this might give you a laugh. $30 from a Goodwill in Toronto. The closest I'll…"
"Nico (The Velvet Underground) — original, handwritten postcard to close friend and Elektra Records A&R man Danny Fields, postmarked Berlin, 5 February 1969.
Nico quotes her own lyrics with the opening “frozen borderline” quip,…"
"That's really funny.."
"Mariah doesn’t sign what Mariah doesn’t want to sign! Had to laugh & add this to my collection
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"Finally got my blade runner collection back from the framers. More than happy with the results "
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- Collector, Professional Authenticator
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- I collect Space and aviation. NY Yankees, Baseball HOF, political and some classic Hollywood.
I am the owner of Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. I provide autograph authentication consulting services to individual collectors, dealers and organizations, including: RR Auction, James Spence Authentication (JSA), Sportscard Guaranty Authentic (SGC), PSA/DNA Authentication and others.
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- Sports, History/Politics, Books/Literature, SciFi, Space/Aviation/Military
- Why do you collect?
- I love the connection with history and the wonder of signed items that passed though the hands of historical figures.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Hard to pick just one. Favorites include Reagans, Armstrong, Jimmy Stewarts, Mariano Rivera game used baseballs.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Abraham Lincoln
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Jimmy Stewart | Not so wonderful fakes
Posted on December 5, 2023 at 9:21am 12 Comments 2 Likes
As a long time Jimmy Stewart collector, I have dozens of authentic autographs in my collection. From checks to photos to a baseball, I treasure them all.
However, one key piece has eluded me - that is a signed photo from It's a Wonderful Life.
Jimmy Stewart was a generous signer and there is a good supply of authentically signed Stewart items readily available. As of now, there are approximately 420 James Stewart signed items on eBay from almost every movie he…
ContinueThe story of Neil Armstrong signed NASA portraits
Posted on April 6, 2022 at 6:47am 9 Comments 9 Likes
Authenticity opinions received through Facebook groups? Out!
Posted on July 14, 2021 at 1:30pm 16 Comments 6 Likes
Over the years I have heard many stories of how various Facebook Autograph Groups can be a total circus. Crazy members, fighting, bad opinions, stalking... you name it. In light of this, I have avoided them.
However, recently I broke my own rule and joined the "Out or Safe!?” baseball Facebook group because I had heard stories of what was going on in there. My curiosity was piqued and I wanted to see for myself. The premise of the group is someone posts a photo of an item, and admins…
ContinueWhat are Autopen signatures? How to identify Autopens and myths!
Posted on February 19, 2020 at 5:00am 9 Comments 12 Likes
Hey gang... please check out my new video and be sure to subscribe to my channel! :-)
Collectibles Chat Episode 7: Collectibles Chat with Steve Zarelli, Zarelli Space Authentication.
What are Autopen autographs; how to identify Autopen autographs; and Autopen myths.
I close the episode with a collecting tip.…
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