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Signs That a Dealer is Likely Selling Forgeries

How do you identify a bad autograph dealer? Whether you're at their website, in their gallery or store, or they're selling at events or conventions, there are signs to look for and questions to ask that will minimize your odds of being taken by the crooks. Share your tips, questions and experiences here.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on April 15, 2011 at 9:21am

Raiders has been my favorite movie for most of my life - what an amazing item!

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Permalink Reply by Markus Brandes on May 24, 2010 at 12:31am

obtained In-Person at Airport Berlin / Germany 3rd March 2010

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Permalink Reply by Joe OBrien on May 24, 2010 at 1:17am

i love this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Markus Brandes on May 24, 2010 at 12:34am

obtained In-Person at Deauville Film Festival September 2009

obtained In-Person in Deauville september 2009.

Obtained In-Person in Cannes 2008

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Permalink Reply by Joe OBrien on June 22, 2010 at 8:24pm

these are great!!! Some I wouldve never thought were him!! The Star Wars one with Chewie I have a Blade Runner signed like that too. Well that makes me feel better

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Permalink Reply by Joe OBrien on June 22, 2010 at 8:34pm

no I love the one with him and Hamill. I didnt mention it because its a given. I never see many Blade Runner shots signed by him

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 25, 2010 at 7:47am

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Permalink Reply by Mike Miller on July 6, 2010 at 5:47am

Here is a long time eBay forger of Cartoonist art like Charles Schulz, Dr Suess, Bob Kane and others. He will consistently post a few every month of the same artwork. All "traced" forgeries, all on the same suspicious "new" paper carstock style. AND NOTE, he has 100% feedback as do MOST eBay forgers. They all provide their OWN COA as they know very few, if ANY Inexperienced buyers will ever get their items authenticated. Not until maybe several months or years later will a buyer try to sell to a dealer or auction house , and then find out he/she has been scammed , but will be TOO late to leave fraudulent sellers like this feedback.
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