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Freddie Mercury (updated with picture)

I've already gotten this checked with a very reputable (and awesome) member here, and am very satisfied, but I just want to hear what everyone else thinks about this Freddie Mercury signature. It was said to have been obtained in 1980/81. I truly do think it's authentic. I welcome everyone's opinion. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 10, 2017 at 4:41pm
It's genuine. Been on ebay for a very long time.
Permalink Reply by Mupplvr on February 12, 2017 at 2:51pm

Thanks for your opinion! Now I have double thumbs up. I've been wanting a genuine Freddie for a long time, and I was just nervous after paying so much for it. Much appreciated!

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 12, 2017 at 3:10pm

Since Innuendo says it's been online for a long time, consider making an offer on it.

Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 12, 2017 at 3:52pm
No problem. If I recall correctly it was up on ebay for just under $700. For future reference, when considering a Freddie signed item on plain paper without other members of the band- think smaller value. I've been studying and collecting queen for 40 years now and that rule has always stayed true. It's easier for forgers to make 1 Freddie on paper than it would be for one to make a full set. This item (if I remember correctly) did have a "make an offer" option. As Steve mentioned, next time- try using that option when considering a Freddie on plain white paper. Plain white paper signatures have always been the lower value items unless they have non personal dedications (Best Wishes or All The Best). I agree with Steve, best offer would've been a fair thing to try here but it is a real autograph, so congrats on that. Enjoy.
Permalink Reply by Mupplvr on February 12, 2017 at 4:23pm

It wasn't best offer when I got it, but I'm happy to have it, no matter the cost. It's probably the only Freddie I'll ever get, and I'll never resell it in my lifetime, so i'm not worried about value - just so happy to have it!

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 12, 2017 at 4:04pm

Oh...I didn't notice you already bought it, sorry!

Permalink Reply by Mupplvr on February 12, 2017 at 4:26pm

no problem!

Permalink Reply by Mupplvr on February 12, 2017 at 4:37pm

I do have one other question, which is probably silly to you, but as you are a Queen expert, is the signature I have instantly recognizable to you at first look as genuine, or did you have to consider certain aspects of it to determine it's authenticity?

Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 12, 2017 at 5:24pm
Firstly, you should know your autograph has been reprinted a million times. However, I do believe this one is the original. It's not perfect (if I'm being honest) but it is easy to tell it's a genuine example from the early to early mid 80s.
Permalink Reply by Mupplvr on February 12, 2017 at 5:29pm

What do you mean by reprinted? Where?

Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 12, 2017 at 5:33pm
Youll see it pop up on ebay from time to time. When people post genuine items online, other people take them and reprint them on other items. Shirts, paper cards, stickers ect. Yours has been made into stickers and a paper card once on ebay over the last year or two. Usually the sellers are honest enough to tell you it's reprinted.
Permalink Reply by Mupplvr on February 12, 2017 at 5:36pm

Probably because its a clear and distinct scan. This is the original from out of the autograph album. She's selling the others she's collected from the same album (picture proven)

guess I have a famous one!

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