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Kyle M. commented on Walt Rettig's blog post 'Unreal Ebay listing prices'

History Direct must not care of they ever sell anything or not.

Apr 7, 2011

Dennis Phelps commented on Walt Rettig's blog post 'Unreal Ebay listing prices'

Good question. I have consigned a few items through Heritage Auctions which sold for around $100 each and a month later I see them on ebay for $5000 each? Still not as bad as the seller who wants $2 million for a Vincent Price signed Thriller…

Mar 16, 2011

Mike Miller commented on Walt Rettig's blog post 'Unreal Ebay listing prices'

If you think they're High Priced, check out History Direct, makes your guy looks quite reasonable.....Here is a photo that might bring $2000-4000 MAYBE on a good day at…

Mar 12, 2011

Unreal Ebay listing prices

Can someone answer me this question, or give me some insight as to why this is being done? There is a dealer on Ebay that goes by the name "frogtown". They are a book dealer that has gone heavily into buying autographs at auctions, at prices that are high end auction prices. Once they win the item it is posted on Ebay at an unreal price. I get the fact that this is good for the auction house, it's seller, and that it's a free country, but "Why?"Is it to get the recognition on Ebay? Things don't…See More

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Walt Rettig commented on Steve Cyrkin's blog post 'Autograph Authentication Boards: Is it Time?'

Steve, interesting way to answer my email, anyway.................... The Million dollar question. "What is real, and what is not. Who's correct and who is not". Where do we start with this? Let me start by telling you I've been…

Mar 2, 2011

john reznikoff and Walt Rettig are now friends Nov 14, 2010

Irvin J. Gelb replied to Walt Rettig's discussion 'Grace Kelly' in the group Hollywood

Hi Walt, Your signed image does look consistent with the best examples of her signature. The second one does not look even close to what I know her signature to have been throughout her life. Best, Irv MY MOVIE MEMORABILIA AND MORE

May 20, 2010

Walt Rettig commented on Rufi Cole's group 'Rock, Pop, Blues and Jazz Autographs'

Less than 24 hours ago I had one of the nicest in-person experiences I've ever had. I met Ane Brun. Ane Brun is a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist originally from Norway. Since 2000 she has lived in Stockholm, Sweden…

May 10, 2010

In-Person Autograph Collecting

Share your in-person collecting anecdotes here. And the image to the left? An event program autographed by activist/actor Danny Glover at a NYC area post-9/11 discussion about our threatened civil liberties.See More

Walt Rettig joined Michael Ragsdale's group May 10, 2010

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Walt Rettig replied to Steve Cyrkin's discussion 'eBay Forum Category/Group--What would you like to see?'

Hi Steve, This is needed as Ebay is a big part of the autograph world in promoting the good and the bad of the hobby. So why take some control of it, or at least have a say. Walt

Mar 25, 2010

Walt Rettig left a comment for Lea Frydman

Hi Lea, Welcome to the group. Looking forward to your posts. To see what has happened on Elvis in the past you might want to do a search on Elvis. Everything will pop up. I did not get to read all when I did but I will check things out. But if you…

Mar 15, 2010

Walt Rettig and Lea Frydman are now friends Mar 15, 2010

Lea Frydman left a comment for Walt Rettig

Thanks Walt for the invite to this site. Here's hoping I can offer my expertise to the collectors/members here

Mar 15, 2010

Walt Rettig replied to Walt Rettig's discussion 'Grace Kelly' in the group Hollywood

Sheldon, I believe yours to be real. It's a very yearly example of her signature. The concern I have with the one I posted is that at best it is questionable. Thank you

Jan 10, 2010

Sheldon Gajarian replied to Walt Rettig's discussion 'Grace Kelly' in the group Hollywood

How does it look compared to this one? It's from the 50's on a entertainment magazine page...

Jan 10, 2010

Walt Rettig updated their profile Jan 10, 2010

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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

What do you collect, or want to start collecting?: Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music

Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:: Some vintage Hollywood but mostly music.

What is your level of expertise?: Professional

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?: Signed 8x10 Bruce Lee (from enter the dragon), John Coltrane, 1977 Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a group signed AC/DC with Bon Scott that I got myself when I recorded them back in Oct of 79, at Towson State Univ.

Why do you collect?: For me it's a way to re-connect to the past and collect people I like.

You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?: Bruce Lee, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon

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Unreal Ebay listing prices

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Can someone answer me this question, or give me some insight as to why this is being done?

There is a dealer on Ebay that goes by the name "frogtown". They are a book dealer that has gone heavily into buying autographs at auctions, at prices that are high end auction prices. Once they win the item it is posted on Ebay at an unreal price.

I get the fact that this is good for the auction house, it's seller, and that it's a free country, but "Why?"

Is it…

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At 6:59am on March 15, 2010, Lea Frydman said…: Thanks Walt for the invite to this site. Here's hoping I can offer my expertise to the collectors/members here