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Space autograph expert Steve Zarelli joins the RR Auction team of authenticators

In RR Auction’s continuing mission to deliver 100% guaranteed authentic items to our customers, we are proud to announce the addition of Steve Zarelli to our team of authenticators. With over 15 years of experience collecting and closely studying space and aviation autographs, Zarelli has placed himself at the forefront of identifying deceptive forgeries. His findings have been published in the definitive space-collecting reference, Relics of the Space Race, as well as the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine. Steve was also a contributor to the UACC signature study, Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph.

“RR has a reputation of offering the finest space material and I am excited to be part of that ongoing tradition,” Zarelli noted. “I look forward to using my experience and skills in ensuring RR’s clients receive unquestionably authentic material.”

Currently serving as the UACC Ethics Director, Zarelli was awarded the UACC Distinguished Service Award in 2006. His expertise and knowledge will prove a valuable asset to our already stellar team, and as a consulting authenticator, he will work closely with our own lead authenticator, Bill White, to filter through the myriad forgeries that have infiltrated the space market, guaranteeing a remarkable experience with RR Auction.

Welcome to the team, Steve!

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3 members like this

Comment by Steve Zarelli on December 15, 2011 at 9:40am: Thanks, Bobby!

Comment by CJCollector on December 15, 2011 at 12:48pm: Congratulations, Mr. Zipper!!!!

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on December 16, 2011 at 2:16pm: Congrats Steve...AKA Mr. Zipper! With you taking over where Scott left off, R&R's space authentication is in good hands.

Let's see how good you are. Thumbs up or down?

Comment by john reznikoff on December 17, 2011 at 7:37am: Congrats Steve! I have full confidence

Comment by Brandon Mysinger on December 17, 2011 at 8:21am: Just stay true and honest to yourself no matter the political environment in the hobby and you will do fine.