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Coldplay autographed Parachutes promotional flat - opinions?

I recently purchased this Coldplay autographed item and received it in the mail today.  I was wondering if I could get some of your opinions on it - Does it look legit? 


Thanks in advance

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Permalink Reply by James Lafaman on July 29, 2012 at 2:19pm

It's not even close. The Chris Martin and Johny are way off. Here is one I got in person that has 3 of the 4 band members that I just mentioned. I have a nicer one of all 4 that they took their time with, so it looks nicer but it is framed and I cannot scan it. This one that you are questioning is definitely not good in my opinion. This person didn't even attempt to copy the real signatures.

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Permalink Reply by Geoff LaVeine on July 29, 2012 at 3:16pm

I appreciate you looking at it, but I have to ask you - when did you get them to sign that for you?  This flat is from their first album and is it possible that their signatures have changed over the years?  Here is the same promotional flat that I listed from a totally different seller on ebay and the signatures look pretty similar to mine - granted it could be the same forger - take a look

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLDPLAY-early-hand-SIGNED-Parachutes-promo...


Also, here's another first album signed item that seems to have similar signatures styles as what I posted -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLDPLAY-18X24-PROMO-POSTER-SIGNED-AUTOGRAP...

Regardless, if my item is not authentic, I would rather know so I thank you for replying and would love if some other posters could chime in with their thoughts.

Permalink Reply by James Lafaman on July 30, 2012 at 5:33am

I met the boys in person around last fall. It's always possible that the signature style changed. As I have said on the site many times, I never call anyone a fake. I only put up items I obtained in person, so people can compare and make their own choices. I hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Geoff LaVeine on July 30, 2012 at 7:07pm

Thanks again James.  Anybody else have an opinion on the photos I posted? 

Permalink Reply by Geoff LaVeine on June 5, 2013 at 9:28pm

Anybody else able to offer an opinion on the authenticity of this piece?  Is it possible Chris used to sign his name like this during the early days of the band?

Permalink Reply by Geoff LaVeine on June 5, 2013 at 10:56pm

Here's a couple examples I found with similar signature styles to my item. 

Permalink Reply by dexter krieger on June 6, 2013 at 12:02am

Geoff, the Coldplay autographs looks good to me. Christ Martin's signature has changed a little over the years. Some more rushed than others. The (Chris Martin) one that is displayed on your promo flat poster, just looks like a rushed in-person signature, like someone who was waiting for him after one of their concert events. The other three members look good. All four signatures don't appear to be signed by the same person, have different sharpie pressure signing strokes and these compare consistent to a number I have seen. It's probably safe to say, I believe you have an authentic Coldplay signed promo flat signed by item.

Permalink Reply by Dan Rapaport on May 3, 2014 at 6:14am

Hi, 

Can I please have your expertise opinion on this signed booklet?

Thanks

Permalink Reply by Geoff LaVeine on June 6, 2013 at 7:23am
Thank you Dexter. I appreciate you taking the time to give your opinion. It helps give me piece of mind.
Permalink Reply by dexter krieger on June 6, 2013 at 11:57am

That Coldplay parachutes signed cd (shown above) offered by vintagecollections through ioffer, that you showed as an example reference. That signed cd would be a bad reference for Coldplay signatures, because it's a fake.

Permalink Reply by Geoff LaVeine on June 6, 2013 at 6:46pm

Good to know.  The other reference example, the poster I thought looks alot like my promo flat, although I noticed they are all signed in the exact same angle. 

Permalink Reply by QueenMuseum Queencollector on June 7, 2013 at 3:17pm

Hi, don't know if it could be useful but the signed photo above is from 2005 and was acquired from Andy Franks, their tour manager of the time togheter with some genuine passes and free tickets of some shows. 

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