"There have been a few discussions the past year or so about AMA. The general sentiment doesn't seem very positive, but there aren't as many discussions about them as there are for better known companies like PSA, JSA, GAI, PAAS etc.…"
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U2 By U2 (Again)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trapper9990 on Wednesday. 22 Replies 0 Likes
I originally pulled this a few days ago, when I thought that the seller might listen to reason. But it appears that he's ok duping someone out of their cash, so I consider him fair game.Some of you…Continue
ry2kan22
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Viola May 18. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Another music seller - I'm thinking about the Garbage CD and Florence + the Machine drumhead. A bit unusual that he's pretty content to just about give his stuff away, though some dealers seem…Continue
Ebay seller: king.benny
Started this discussion. Last reply by mike aring May 16. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I probably shouldn't waste anyone's time with this one . . . but does anyone have any opinions about what's for sale from this seller? A moderate sized selection of music items, all with low, low…Continue
autographedmusicphotos.com
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Viola May 16. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know anything about this seller? I don't believe I've never heard of them before.http://autographedmusicphotos.com/Continue
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Richard Viola replied to Joey Farino's discussion erase inscription????"Yeah, some inscription removals I've seen have looked so bad that they should have just left it as is. Can you mat the inscription out?"
Richard Viola replied to DB's discussion Cardboard Memories & Scott Stimell"I suppose there's always the possibility that this is some kind of inside joke or disgruntled employee, which is about the closest thing to an excuse I can think of.
But then I reread this: Scott personally works with each customer to…"
Richard Viola replied to DB's discussion Cardboard Memories & Scott Stimell"Pretty spectacular incompetence there in multiple ways! Poor Bono Yvertes (whoever that is) is probably wondering why CC bill got run up.
Holy cow, man. 10 seconds on Wikipedia would have averted this. I posted before about…"
Richard Viola replied to DB's discussion Cardboard Memories & Scott Stimell"WHOA . . . What the hell is this?
http://www.cardboardmemories.com/mdetail.asp?ID=8381"
Richard Viola replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion Your Favorite Autograph Auction Houses"Yeah, I don't see that report as being particularly compelling evidence against R&R. I'd be floored if that complaint was legitimate."
Trapper9990 replied to Richard Viola's discussion U2 By U2 (Again)"I agree completely with Richard. Before i bought an authentic example of The Edge, i studied the groups autographs fairly well because i initially thought of buying the whole group. And the Adam looks very bad to me. PSA does make some big…"
DB replied to Richard Viola's discussion U2 By U2 (Again)"Till now, seller has ended the item and the coach's commode coa is no longer visible.
and as far as being on the "losing side" - there is always a first time for everyone."
Richard Viola replied to Richard Viola's discussion U2 By U2 (Again)"Hi Brendan. Thanks for posting. It's not our intention to be purely mean-spirited when calling out suspect items or blatant forgeries. I considered emailing you, but I was seriously drained after trying to talk that other ebay…"
brendan baird replied to Richard Viola's discussion U2 By U2 (Again)"I just came across this.I agree the facimilie signed book is a pathetic story.as far as the book with the coaches corner coa it is mine.before i got the book i had a psa quick opinion done realizing myself the credibility of coaches…"
Richard Viola replied to Stephen Soal's discussion E-Bay seller bcca1985"I like how just about every photograph is signed perfectly. Photos signed in the dark area are always signed in a paint pen. And most of them are signed at the same angle/with the same slant. Maybe this guy is better than average…"
Richard Viola replied to Mr Zipper's discussion What are your 2012 collecting goals?"As a U2 fan, this set of autographs just about represents the holy grail. If I was single or thought I had a shot at getting it at a great price (i.e. under a grand), I'd be bidding away. I am looking to add a vintage example to my…"
Richard Viola replied to Stephen Soal's discussion E-Bay seller bcca1985"This reminds me when I was looking through Robert Polk's autographs about 8 years ago, thinking "These are all really nice . . . but it almost looks like the same person signed them all." "
Richard Viola replied to Susan Thames's discussion If its NOT PSA/DNA or JSA authenticated - who do you trust?"There's no third party authentication where I see the sticker/cert and instantly feel 100% good about the item. I agree with what Trapper says, that I always pass on GAI/PAAS stuff, given that they "authenticate" just about…"
Richard Viola replied to Susan Thames's discussion If its NOT PSA/DNA or JSA authenticated - who do you trust?"Looks like "pakratsrus" never did a whole lot of business on ebay and hasn't done any for a while. Did you buy a bad item from them?
The ebay banned list is here: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/autographs.html
Click on…"
About Me
- What brings you to Autograph Magazine Live?
- Good word of mouth from other dealers/collectors.
- What kind of member are you? Industry professionals must use their real names and identify themselves as such. (You don't have to pick just one!)
- Collector, Fan
- What do you collect, or want to start collecting?
- Sports, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Music
- Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:
- Fairly moderate sized collection - mostly modern items in the areas of sports (mostly local - Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, etc), movies and music.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Intermediate Collector
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Aaron Rodgers signed Super Bowl photo, incribed "Heavyweight Champ"; Bono autograph obtained during U2's Vertigo tour
- Why do you collect?
- Fun, I guess . . .
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Not sure - I already have my two biggest heroes!
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- At 9:32pm on December 3, 2011,
Julie Gullatt said… Oh about the variances...I have noticed the R with the loop and the R with the simple straight line down...both variations coming up on inventory from a couple of different places...
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is this autograph real
Started by alastair mulholland in Is This Autograph Real? 2 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This authentication company
Started by Eddie Anderson in Town Square. Last reply by Richard Viola 4 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Are these kiss autographs real?
Started by alastair mulholland in Town Square. Last reply by Maximus Collectorus 1 hour ago. 3 Replies 1 Like
2005 Springsteen Autograph
Started by A.B. in Music Autographs & Memorabilia. Last reply by mark peterson 6 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Paul McCartney - Let It Be -Rooftop Photo
Started by Susan Thames in Town Square. Last reply by terrier8HOF 10 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Another American Royal Arts nightmare story
Started by Tracy Whitehead in Entertainment Autographs & Memorabilia. Last reply by DB 4 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Elvis autograph on a banknote?
Started by ParisBlues in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by ParisBlues 5 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
erase inscription????
Started by Joey Farino in Town Square. Last reply by Richard Viola yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have an idea as to who the first one pictured below is?
Started by DB in Autograph Authentication Services yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Is this the real Nirvana??
Started by J.Seah in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by alastair mulholland 1 hour ago. 30 Replies 0 Likes
Sex Pistols / Clash
Started by Martin in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by Bjarne Soderholm yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Need opinion on John Wayne signed Letters
Started by Lynne Krewson in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by John Strickland 23 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Beatles Pre Print sells for £560.00
Started by m8ike salter in Beatles Autographs on Wednesday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Cardboard Memories & Scott Stimell
Started by DB in What Do You Think of this Autograph Dealer?. Last reply by DB on Thursday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Does this Slipknot poster look legit?
Started by Gary Goo in Is This Autograph Real?. Last reply by mike aring yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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