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Another Michael Jackson PSA ??
Started this discussion. Last reply by BallroomDays67 Dec 23, 2019. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I keep seeing these "ODD" to say the least Michael Jackson PSA Certified items popping up on eBay.MJ is not my area of expertise, but this is very bizarre. And Ive seen quite a few of these…Continue
What the Heck is going on at PSA ??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin Nov 3, 2019. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I just came across this on eBay. A Bela Lugosi that's much too obvious.. Then I saw many others from this seller that are also PSA encapsulated..... WOW! Anyone know what is going on…Continue
Frank Sinatra gets by major authentication
Started this discussion. Last reply by terrier8HOF Sep 15, 2018. 1 Reply 1 Like
Was quite disappointed and surprised to see this “crude” Frank Sinatra Certified (by one of the big three) , sell on eBay for over $600 yesterday... ??…Continue
JSA and PSA - what has happened?
Started this discussion. Last reply by goodcat Dec 7, 2017. 93 Replies 2 Likes
First let me say , I have always been a proponent of 3rd party independent authentication, because I believe it curtails the forgery industry. And I still believe that.However I have always had…Continue
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"Not John Wayne's signature, IMO."
"Very interesting read, eveb ten years later! I have a card allegedly signed by John Wayne in June/July 1966 sent TTM to Norway. At first glance it looks like a forgery. Could very well be, but that must have happened on Wayne’s end. Any…"
"That just isn't true. It should say "CD Cover" like this one:
https://www.psacard.com/cert/aa05964/"
"Yes reporting is useless.
The best thing to do is to discuss the issue here stating clearly the seller's name (if possible several time). When you look in the website search engine or even Google, you then find the discussion and you know what…"
"And here is the answer:
"yes since it is autographed on the album paper PSA COA labels that as the album now if he had signed on the actual cd itself then the COA would say. Cd. But it’s signed on the album itself so that’s why…"
"Someone apparently paid $750 for this McCartney “signed” LP with a fake COA (cert # P12173). The buyer left positive feedback.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123927254708"
" Its been years since eBay removed a sellers forgeries For a period of time about 8-10 years ago they were cracking down. They dont remove anymore. "
"That might have a negative effect. If you point out the flaws to a forger they will become better at forging. The best thing to do is to report these items to eBay and have them remove the listing and ban the user. "
"I sent the guy an email stating that the COA was for an album... Just for fun !"
"That explains a lot . There is one ebay seller that has multiple PSA Encapsulated autographs that may have suspicious encapsulations , although I havent yet heard PSA confirm any of this. "
"Doing so seems kind of clever by the forger, but if the database says album, it’s probably a good idea to use an album and not a CD! Lol."
"Same seller as the one I previously posted. I found out that this is actually common practice among forgers to go through PSA/DNA’s database and find listings that lack photographs and use the COA number for their item. "
"I checked the PSA database. There is no picture, but this comes up as an authentic Michael Jackson signed LP album...not a CD. So this is just a fake PSA sticker on a fake MJ signed CD."
"Did PSA certify this? If they did, dont tell me,, After 2015 right ?"
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Warning Signs an Autograph Dealer May Be Selling Forgeries
Posted on March 8, 2016 at 7:00pm 38 Comments 7 Likes
There have been countless write-ups and articles about what to look for when it comes to buying autographs. Most have the same information such as "if it's too good to be true it probably is," and recommend comparing the autograph to known exemplars, secretarials, autopens and other references.
Instead of discussing the technical aspects of…
ContinueCalling all John F Kennedy Experts - what do you think of this?
Posted on January 9, 2011 at 4:30pm 32 Comments 0 Likes
OK, I can’t believe I am already doing this all over again, but now instead of John Wayne it is John Kennedy.
I am hoping for some of the great objective expertise from the John Wayne study I posted a couple weeks ago. Anyway, here is the JFK case study.…
ContinueComment Wall (8 comments)
- At 4:37pm on October 3, 2016,
Jason MacNaught said…
Hi Kevin,
Steve Cyrkin suggested that I comment on your profile in regards to a John Wayne discussion. If you get a minute, mind taking a look at these letters? http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/pair-of-john-wayne-letters
Thanks!
- At 3:42pm on April 12, 2016,
Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
Hi Kevin,
If you have a chance could you help a member with opinions on Lou Costello and Will Rogers autographs? Thanks
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/lou-costello-and-will-rogers-autographs
- At 6:19pm on March 23, 2014,
Dane said…
I was wondering why you said that JSA satisfies the UACC authenticator requirements, but PSA doesn't. If I'm reading the authentication requirements correctly, the only thing that doesn't count is the PSA Quick Opinion service. Given that PSA uses their DNA sequenced daub on authenticated items, I would assume that counts for the custody requirements established by US courts.
- At 8:17pm on February 4, 2012,
kevin, you seem to know wayne sigs well, could you give me your opinion on this one. thanks
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/john-wayne-auto-question
- At 6:41pm on January 4, 2012,
Kevin,
Steve Cyrkin suggested I contact you. I have a question on this photo:
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/odd-john-wayne
Thanks.
R/Matt
- At 10:21am on December 28, 2011,
Jimmy Knight said…
- Under John Wayne signed letter don't no how Stacy it
- At 10:16am on December 28, 2011,
- New member at this site I guess go to members and look up Jimmy knight i put it on forms for autographs joh
N Wayne thanks
- At 8:21am on December 28, 2011,
Kev I have a signed letter from John Wayne in 1971 and don't know what to do with it. Want to sell it to a collector, posted pic on forum. any help on how to get started or what to do, or what worth. thanks
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