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Out-of-this-world Autograph Opportunity!

Astronauts Joe Kerwin and Paul Weitz just signed on to attend ASF's Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia Show! ALL eight surviving Skylab astronauts are now on the roster!

Check out the full list of this year's attendees--

http://astronautscholarship.org/aams/guests.html

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Added by Astronaut Scholarship Foundation on September 2, 2010 at 6:20am — No Comments

STEVE KOSCHAL“PLEASE STOP AUTHENTICATING” WHERE'S LAW ENFORCEMENT?

This was listed today (September 1, 2010) on eBay as Item number 110579362880,
a 3-day auction with a $1,500 Starting Bid:

CALVIN COOLIDGE HANDWRITTEN SIGNED LETTER 1926:

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Added by Herman Darvick on September 1, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Forgery - Jerry Gladstone and American Royal Arts out of "friends"

Well, last week I posted multiple requests for a full refund on all of my de-authenticated purchases, potentially alerting more than 1000 ARA "fans" on Facebook as to what kind of company they were tracking or "liked".

That site has totally been shut down. Huh. Also, it is impossible to post any comment to "YouTube" ARA or Jerry Galdstone postings.

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Added by david baas on September 1, 2010 at 1:44pm — 3 Comments

ROLLING STONES & AUTOGRAPH CENTRAL

The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest bands of all times. I bought all of these treasures from Bryan Slaven at Autograph Central for $4250. Is anyone familiar with this merchant or can you give an opinion on these autographs? I would greatly appreciate it because I am a novice autograph collector.

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Added by scott perdue on August 31, 2010 at 9:25pm — 8 Comments

The 1979 cult classic "THE WARRIORS" still brings a demand for cast signatures.

Now, some of you younger readers who have seen the film, "The Warriors" on video or (worse) edited on television, probably watch that film and wonder where all the violence is and what really is the big deal. Compared to the real gangs of today, the gangs in the film look more like a Mad Hatter tea party than gangs we see on the nightly news. However, for us older readers, we can testify that when the 1979 film was released, it caused fights in the theaters, gang activity, and a media that wa

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Added by Stephen Duncan on August 30, 2010 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

BEWARE TOBY STOFFA OF ANTIQUITIES LAS VEGAS

I purchased a Rat Pack photo from her 10 years ago; signed by all 5. I proudly displayed it on the wall in my office. Recently I decided to get it authenticated. I brought it to JSA and they said it was fraudulent. She offered to take it back on consignment but refused to refund me the original purchase price of $ 2300.00; as she does not recognize JSA or PSA as authorities. She said I should send it to Col. Myron Ross who she purchased the piece from for authentication. I was

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Added by Thomas Gubitosi on August 30, 2010 at 10:00am — 11 Comments

Astronaut Legends Added to Autograph Show Roster

Tickets are flying off the shelves as more space legends sign on to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia Show!

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Added by Astronaut Scholarship Foundation on August 30, 2010 at 7:36am — 1 Comment

David Letterman Talks Autographs with Tom Dreesen

Tom Dreesen is one of the most under-rated comedians of all-time. He and I have stayed in touch after I interviewed him for Autograph Magazine, and I feel blessed to have heard so many great stories from him over the years.

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Added by Josh Board on August 28, 2010 at 1:08pm — 1 Comment

Ha Ha, Kate Hudson!

I'm a huge Black Crowes fan (I wrote about them, and White Stripes, in a column years ago).

Crowes singer Chris Robinson is a tough autograph to get. He'll sign, but just a few as he's walking by.

One time, his pregnant wife -- actress Kate Hudson -- was at the show. Now, I was once standing next to Kevin Bacon's actress wife at a concert (can't think of her name at the moment). She was dancing the night away.

Hudson wasn't dancing, and I thought a

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Added by Josh Board on August 26, 2010 at 4:46pm — 3 Comments

Is this a real Frank Sinatra!

I saw this for sale and am wondering if you all would say its real? I know its a litle hard to see but it looks like a 70.s secretarial to me? Any thoughts from the experts? I think the Frank says it all maybe I am wrong?

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Added by Louie reeves on August 26, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Interesting Autograph Stuff -- Football/Baseball

It's always nice when a pro athlete goes above and beyond for the autograph seekers.

Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum didn't just reach over the dugout to sign baseballs and other items for fans before a Giants came a few weeks ago. He stood on a trash can to do it.

Usually players in the dugout that do sign autographs, have the items handed to them from a security guard. Lincecum, though, decided to take matters into his own hands.

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Added by Josh Board on August 25, 2010 at 5:41pm — 1 Comment

Collecting the Wright Brothers, Right or Wrong?

Most philographers (autograph collectors) who collect the autographs of the Wright Brothers know that there were more than just Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912). Reuchlin Wright (1861-1920) and Lorin Wright (1862-1939) were Wilbur and Orville's older brothers. There was even a sister, Katharine Wright (1874-1929).

In "The Sanders Autograph Price Guide 7th edition" published in 2009 (I co-wrote Chapter 1 "Authentication"), a bank check signed by Orville is valued at $500-$700.… Continue

Added by Herman Darvick on August 25, 2010 at 6:51am — 1 Comment

Calling all sports fans-Baseball Legend GAYLORD PERRY and Football Legend PAUL HORNUNG-Private Signings!

Hi everybody,

Prices for Gaylord Perry are as follows:

Baseballs and flats 8x10 or smaller: $30

Caps, equipment, bats, jerseys, oversized flats, etc: $50

Inscriptions: $10

Items are due to me by September 10th.

Prices for Paul Hornung are as follows:

Flats up to 16x20 and mini helmets: $30

Jerseys, #'s, helmets, footballs, oversized flats, etc:$45

HOF or Heisman Trophy inscription: $10

Other statistic inscri

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Added by David Stone on August 24, 2010 at 5:23am — No Comments

More fraud - American Royal Arts and Jerry Gladstone

Well, looks like we Abbey Road have forgery # 10. Thanks to Steve Cyrkin for opening my eyes. Check out my story so far:

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Added by david baas on August 23, 2010 at 12:08pm — 2 Comments

Torn between two lovers

Someone can help me with an address for siner MARY MACGREGOR (Torn between two lovers) and actor WILL NYE (deputy FLOYD in Murder,she wrote) Continue

Added by Jan Costermans on August 22, 2010 at 2:29am — No Comments

"Love Story" reunion: Ali McGraw & Ryan O'Neal signing in Burbank in October

Ali McGraw and Ryan O'Neal, stars of one of my favorite movies of all time (actually, I enjoyed the book even more) "LOVE STORY", the 1970 tear filled film, will be together signing autographs at The Hollywood Show in Burbank, Ca., over the weekend of October 9th and 10th (corrected dates).

Here is a GREAT chance to get both stars of the film, and so many other films, and complete your "Love Story" items all at the same time. It doesn't get any easier than this.

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Added by Stephen Duncan on August 20, 2010 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

Naval Aid Auxiliary Autograph Cards

I have been collecting Naval Aid Auxiliary Cards for the past five years. I have only been able to buy 6 of them in 5 years. I know they were sold for the war effort, but I really dont know much else. Just wondering if anyone knows more about them and if anyone knows were to find more of them.

Thanks, Matt

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Added by Matt Crum on August 19, 2010 at 9:26am — No Comments

Steve Koschal: 21st Century Grave Robber

Steve Koschal is not only desecrating graves by removing dirt but he is offering the dirt for sale on eBay (User ID 45164). These items are currently being offered for sale on eBay by Steve Koschal. Some images are slightly blurred; that is how they appear on eBay.

Dirt from the graves of Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow (item: 370417003941):

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Added by Herman Darvick on August 17, 2010 at 8:30pm — 6 Comments

My Autograph Collection: Sell or not to sell..............perhaps you can advise me.

I am at a thought crossing in my autograph collection: to sellor not to sell. Let me explain.

I love collecting autographs and always will. However, collecting has been a huge expense for me over the last several years. With so many fantastic autograph conventions across the country, in store signings, artists appeareing at so many local clubs, there has been a rebirth of my collecting. In other words, these last 5 or so years have been more fruitful and successful, than the la

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Added by Stephen Duncan on August 17, 2010 at 4:57pm — 3 Comments